Deno Cole is the best choice to represent your personal injury claim

Deno Cole protects your interests.

Knoxville Personal Injury (PI) Attorney Deno Cole’s number one goal is to successfully represent a person seriously injured in an accident caused by another's negligence. His passion for pursuing just compensation has earned Deno Cole the reputation of a top PI attorney in Knoxville.

Motor vehicle crashes are one of the number one causes of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 2.3 million adults were treated in emergency rooms as a result of motor vehicle-related injuries in 2009.

Although no amount of money can replace a lost loved one or give you back 100 percent range of motion after a serious injury, the aim of Knoxville PI Attorney Deno Cole is to help you and your family members receive fair and just financial compensation. 

Successful Personal Injury Lawsuits

As a successful PI Attorney in Knoxville, Deno Cole knows what it takes to represent you with your personal injury lawsuit. Furthermore, Deno Cole recognizes the tactics deployed by many insurance companies following an accident, including:

• Sending out an early response team to gather as much evidence as possible to potentially use against you at a later date
• Contacting you as soon as possible after the accident to obtain a recorded statement to also potentially use against you at a later date
• Offering you a quick settlement – usually the same day as the accident – while you are still in shock and discombobulated

For you, hiring the best PI attorney in Knoxville is the most important step you can take. The SIMPLE truth is people who do not retain a PI attorney invariably receive smaller settlement offers and ultimately recover significantly less money for their injuries than if they had retained an aggressive experienced PI attorney. In Knoxville, hiring Deno Cole is the one best decision you can make to represent your best interests following an auto accident.

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

Deno Cole knows tips for auto safety on Tennessee roads

Deno Cole knows safety comes first on Tennessee roads

Personal Injury Attorney Deno Cole knows auto accidents in Tennessee often involve serious injuries and many times can be fatal. The McGehee and Cole Law Firm encourages drivers to take precautions when taking to the roadways in Tennessee.

There were more than 158,000 motor vehicle accidents in Tennessee last year. If you encounter trouble or are involved in an auto accident, follow these tips to help you get to safety and resolve the situation:

• Call 911 or *847: If you are involved in an accident, call 911. In addition, you can call *847, which will connect you to the nearest Tennessee Highway Patrol who may be able to respond more quickly to your location.
• Move your vehicle off the road: If you are involved in an accident with no serious injuries, steer your vehicle as far away from the flow of traffic as possible. Tennessee law protects a driver who moves the vehicle out of the main flow of traffic from being considered liable or at fault because of such action.  (T.C.A 55-10-117)
• Wait in a safe area: Once you have dialed 911 or *847, determine the safest place to wait for assistance. In many cases, it may be best to stay in your vehicle. Sometimes it is better to wait outside of your vehicle. Remember to get out of your vehicle on the side that is farthest from traffic and do not stand next to, behind, or in front of your vehicle. If possible, turn on your emergency flashers and/or raise the hood of your vehicle.
• Leaving your vehicle: If you have an emergency situation that requires you to leave your vehicle, try to move it as far off the road as possible so as not to impede traffic. Keep in mind, in Tennessee you have 48 hours to remove your vehicle before it is towed.
• Keep a first-aid kit in your vehicle: Inside your kit, pack basic medical necessities such as bandages of various sizes, adhesive tape, antibiotic ointment, gauze pads, hand sanitizer, saline solution, cotton balls, safety pins, scissors, tweezers, a disposable cell phone, and a first-aid manual. In addition, you may want your first-aid kit to include basic emergency items for babies and pets.

Auto accidents happen. Knowing what to do if and when you are in this situation could potentially save your life and the lives of those with you.

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