Losing a loved one due to negligence is devastating. Our wrongful death attorneys help families pursue wrongful death claims and seek justice. Free consultation.
There is no legal case that can undo the loss of someone you love.
But when a family member dies because another person, company or organization acted negligently or wrongfully, surviving family members deserve answers. They may also have important legal rights under Tennessee law.
The Knoxville wrongful death lawyers at Call Sevens Tennessee represent families throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee after fatal accidents and other preventable deaths. We investigate what happened, identify the people or companies that may be legally responsible, preserve critical evidence, deal with insurance companies and pursue the compensation available under Tennessee law.
And we do it from right here in the community.
We’re not simply a national law firm advertising in Knoxville. Our Knoxville team lives and works in East Tennessee and understands the communities, roads, hospitals, courts and people we serve.
At the same time, serious wrongful death litigation can require substantial resources. Cases involving commercial trucking companies, corporations, defective products, catastrophic crashes or multiple defendants may require investigators, accident reconstruction specialists, medical experts, economists, extensive discovery and significant litigation resources.
That’s where our combination of local Knoxville representation and nationwide resources matters.
If your family lost someone because of another party’s negligence, call 800-777-7777 for a free case evaluation.
Available 24/7. No upfront attorney fees. No attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Insurance companies may move quickly after a fatal accident to limit their financial exposure or pressure grieving families into accepting a low wrongful death settlement. Our Knoxville wrongful death lawyers investigate the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s death, preserve critical evidence, identify all potentially responsible parties and insurance coverage, challenge unfair denials or undervalued claims, and pursue the full compensation available under Tennessee law for families throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee.
Our Knoxville wrongful death lawyers represent families throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee after preventable deaths caused by negligence or wrongful conduct. We handle wrongful death claims involving car and truck accidents, motorcycle and pedestrian crashes, workplace and construction accidents, medical negligence, dangerous property conditions, defective products, and other fatal incidents. Whatever the circumstances, our attorneys investigate what happened, identify potentially responsible parties, and pursue the accountability and compensation available to your family under Tennessee law.
For more than 35 years, our attorneys have stood beside families facing devastating losses, with billions recovered for clients and the resources of a nationwide team of trial-ready lawyers. Our Knoxville wrongful death lawyers combine that experience and strength with dedicated local representation for families throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee—investigating preventable deaths, taking on insurance companies and corporations, and pursuing the justice, accountability, and compensation families deserve.
Get the strength of a full legal team fighting for you, including Knoxville wrongful death lawyers, investigators, and medical experts with the resources to take on insurance companies. Call Sevens Tennessee offers injured clients throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee a free case evaluation, 24/7 support, and… you pay no attorney fees unless we win your case.
When a loved one dies because of another person or company’s negligence, recklessness, or wrongful conduct, eligible surviving family members may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim in Knoxville, Tennessee. A Knoxville wrongful death lawyer can investigate what happened, identify the parties who may be legally responsible, and help the family pursue accountability and compensation available under Tennessee law.
A successful Knoxville wrongful death claim is about more than financial compensation. It can help hold negligent individuals, businesses, or other responsible parties accountable for the loss they caused while providing grieving families with a measure of justice and greater financial security for the future. Our Knoxville wrongful death lawyers help families throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee pursue answers, accountability, and the compensation available under Tennessee law after the preventable loss of someone they love.
Families who lose a loved one because of another party’s negligence may be entitled to pursue wrongful death compensation in Knoxville, Tennessee. Depending on the circumstances, recoverable damages may include medical and funeral expenses, lost income and financial support, loss of companionship, and other economic and non-economic losses recognized under Tennessee law. Our Knoxville wrongful death lawyers help families throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee pursue the compensation and accountability available following a preventable death.
A wrongful death case generally requires determining whether another person’s or organization’s wrongful conduct caused the death. An attorney can investigate the circumstances, identify applicable legal duties and evaluate available evidence.
Tennessee law establishes priority among certain surviving relatives and representatives. The surviving spouse generally has an important statutory position, with children, next of kin and personal representatives becoming relevant depending upon the circumstances. Because family structures differ, an attorney should evaluate who has standing in the particular case.
Deadlines can be extremely short and depend upon the circumstances. Tennessee courts have historically applied a one-year limitations period to many wrongful death claims, although exceptions and specialized rules can affect the actual deadline. Contact an attorney promptly rather than assuming a particular deadline applies.
Tennessee’s comparative-fault rules can affect negligence claims when more than one party contributed to an accident. The specific effect depends upon the evidence and allocation of fault, making a thorough investigation especially important.
Potentially responsible parties should each be investigated. A commercial truck accident, for example, could involve a driver, motor carrier, maintenance provider, cargo company, equipment manufacturer or other entity depending upon the facts.
No. Many civil claims resolve through negotiated settlements. However, the possibility of litigation is important when an insurance company or defendant disputes responsibility or the value of the claim.
Our wrongful death cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis. There are no upfront attorney fees, and no attorney fee is owed unless compensation is recovered. The specific fee agreement and responsibility for case expenses should be reviewed during the consultation.
Bring whatever information you already have. That could include police reports, photographs, insurance correspondence, medical information, funeral documentation, employment information or witness information. Don’t delay contacting an attorney simply because you don’t yet have all the records.