When crossing the street requires a personal injury attorney

Deno Cole looks out for your most precious interests.

Personal Injury Attorney Deno Cole knows crossing the street is a routine part of our daily lives. Sometimes, though, crossing the street can result in an accident requiring the assistance of a personal injury attorney.

Everyone has a preferred method of transportation. Some people prefer to drive their cars. Others prefer traveling via motorcycle. And still others, including our children, walk to and from home.

Rarely, though, do we give a second thought to the dangers involved in walking or crossing a street. However, an experienced personal injury attorney such as Deno Cole knows the risks involved in an everyday activity like walking.

While other types of road accidents have decreased in certain areas, the number of pedestrian-related accidents has risen. Pedestrians were one of the few groups of road users to experience an increase in fatalities in the United States in 2011, totaling almost 5,000 deaths. On average, then, a pedestrian was killed every two hours and injured every eight minutes in a traffic-related accident.

The simple act of walking along or crossing a street ends tragically for thousands of Americans every year, with pedestrians severely injured or even killed. Personal Injury Attorney Deno Cole wants you and your loved ones to travel safely, whether by car, bus, boat, or foot.

Driver negligence is often to blame for pedestrian accidents, but pedestrians sometimes put themselves in jeopardy through carelessness or inattention. Pedestrian accidents will kill or injure another 75,000 Americans this year. Practice and teach your kids these safety tips when walking in the community:

• Walk on sidewalks or paths and cross at street corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.
• Teach kids to put down their mobile devices and then look left, right and left again when crossing the street.
• Remind kids to make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street and watch out for cars that are turning or backing up.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident contact the experienced aggressive personal injury attorney firm of McGehee and Cole. With Personal Injury Attorney Deno Cole on your side, you will come out on top.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my personal injury practice in Knoxville, Tennessee. Remember, I am here for you to bring peace of mind and protect your best interest.
Deno Cole

Knoxville Personal Injury Attorney Deno Cole protects your best interests

Deno Cole will look out for your best interests.

Deno Cole knows driving an automobile is a necessity for most people and not simply a lifestyle choice. Unfortunately, with driving comes risks. And when you are involved in an auto accident resulting in personal injuries, you can count on the experts at the McGehee and Cole Law Firm to look out for your best interests.

Auto Accidents, Personal Injuries, and Insurance Adjusters

An estimated 34,000 people died in motor vehicle traffic accidents in 2012. These numbers exclude people injured in motor vehicle accidents.

Needless to say, an auto insurance adjuster has a tough job. An auto insurance adjuster’s job is to save the insurance company as much money as possible. Your health, well-being, property, and financial loss is not a priority. Within 24-48 hours following an auto accident, an insurance adjuster will be on the phone with you offering a paltry quick cash settlement in return for your signature on a document releasing them of liability.

The reality is, within one to two days following an accident, the extent of your injuries may still not be known. The most common types of auto accident injuries include: 

• Brain and Head Injuries – In many cases, there may be no physical sign of injury, such as cuts or bleeding, but the brain risks being jostled inside the skull during the impact of a collision. 
• Neck Injuries – Whiplash and neck strain are the most common types of neck injuries. A more serious injury such as cervical radiculopathy and disc injury is common as well. 
• Back Injuries– Sprains, strains, fractures, disc injury, and lumbar radiculopathy are known to result from an auto accident. It often takes more than 48 hours for these symptoms to occur and, unfortunately, can result in a lifetime of pain. 
• Psychological Injuries – Often overlooked are the psychological injuries resulting from auto accidents. Especially in the case of serious car accidents, people may suffer short or long-term psychological injuries including emotional distress and even a type of post traumatic stress disorder.

When to contact a Personal Injury Lawyer

If you have been involved in an auto accident and believe you have suffered personal injuries, immediately contact the McGehee and Cole Law Firm. Your no-charge consultation includes a thorough evaluation of all evidence available and determine the best steps to take for your best interests.

Most importantly, you will not be harassed by insurance adjusters trying to get you to admit fault and sign a quick release. The McGehee andCole Law Firm gives you the assurance that your needs, and not those of the insurance company, will be met.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my personal injury practice in Knoxville, Tennessee. Remember, I am here for you to bring peace of mind and protect your best interest.
Deno Cole
Personal Injury Attorney in Knoxville
www.denocole.com

Knoxville Personal Injury Attorney Deno Cole wants pedestrians to avoid personal injuries

Knoxville Personal Injury Attorney Deno Cole looks out for your safety.

With school about to start, Knoxville Personal Injury Attorney Deno Cole knows that means an increase in pedestrian activity in the community. This also means an increase in the risk of pedestrian injuries due to motorists’ inattention to foot traffic in the area, pedestrians failing to use caution, or both.

Pedestrian Safety

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration notes pedestrian fatalities comprise approximately 12 percent of all traffic fatalities in the country every year.  In addition, another 59,000 pedestrians are injured in roadway accidents.  In Tennessee, 46 pedestrians have been killed on state roadways in just the first few months of 2013.  That’s 11 more than in the same amount of time in 2012.

Who is most at risk?  

1. Children - In 2010, nearly one in every five children between the ages of 5 and 9 who were killed in traffic crashes was a pedestrian. 
2. Drivers and pedestrians who are alcohol-impaired - Alcohol-impairment—either for the driver or for the pedestrian—was reported in 47% of the traffic crashes that resulted in pedestrian death. 
3. Older adults - Pedestrians ages 65 and older accounted for 19% of all pedestrian deaths and an estimated 11% of all pedestrians injured in 2010.

Who has the right of way?

In Tennessee, pedestrians have the right of way at all intersections and driveways. Pedestrians do, however, have to act responsibly, making sure to use pedestrian signals and sidewalks where available. When crossing at any point other than a marked crosswalk or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, pedestrians must yield the right of way to all motor vehicles on the roadway.

Pedestrians should always use caution when walking in areas with high motor vehicle traffic. The Tennessee Department of Transportation recommends pedestrians

• Look both ways before attempting to cross a highway
• Keep a timely lookout for approaching motor vehicle traffic
• Walk facing traffic on roadways where there is no sidewalk and walk as far from the roadway as possible 

Safe Routes to School

Keeping our kids safe as they head back to school is a community priority and a statewide initiative. Safe Routes to School, a federally-funded program, provides funds to state, local, regional, and nonprofit agencies to create programs with a focus on the benefits of children walking and biking to school.

Despite every effort to keep pedestrians safe, accidents do happen and people do suffer injuries as the result of a careless motorist or a malfunctioning traffic light or some other cause. If you or your loved one is injured while walking, don’t assume it was your fault or that you have no recourse.

Deno Cole and his skilled team of professionals at the McGehee and Cole Law Firm have the knowledge and expertise to assist you with your personal injury. Dedicated to achieving the best outcome for his clients, with Deno Cole on your side, you will come out on top.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my personal injury practice in Knoxville, Tennessee. Remember, I am here for you to bring peace of mind and protect your best interest.
Deno Cole
Personal Injury Attorney in Knoxville
www.denocole.com

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