A sudden car crash on I-40, I-65, or the busy streets of Davidson County can leave you dealing with severe injuries, mounting medical bills, and aggressive insurance adjusters. The Gilbert Firm leverages deep courtroom experience, built on a foundation of criminal prosecutions, to hold negligent drivers accountable and secure the compensation you need to rebuild your life.
Crucial Steps to Protect Your Injury Claim
Critical Action Items
Insurance companies begin building their case immediately. You need an advocate doing the same.
DON’T WASTE ANOTHER MINUTE
Types of Compensation You Can Recover
Economic Damages
Out-of-Pocket Financial Losses
Past & Future Bills
ER visits, surgeries, physical therapy, and ongoing care
Lost Wages
Includes diminished future earning capacity if permanently disabled
Vehicle Repair
Repairs, total loss replacement, and diminished value claims
Non-Economic Damages
Subjective & Emotional Losses
Pain & Suffering
Compensation for physical pain and emotional distress
Loss of Enjoyment
Inability to participate in hobbies or daily activities
Punitive Damages
For Egregious Conduct
Gross Negligence &
Intentional Acts
Awarded to punish the defendant (e.g., severe DUI crashes or reckless driving)
Statutory Limits
Generally capped in TN, but exceptions exist for specific circumstances
The Clock is Ticking: Tennessee's Statute of Limitations
In Tennessee, personal injury victims have a remarkably short window to file a lawsuit compared to other states. If you fail to file within this timeframe, you will likely lose your right to recover any compensation, regardless of how severe your injuries are or how clear the other driver’s fault may be.
Important Deadlines
PERSONAL INJURY
1 Year from accident date
PROPERTY DAMAGE
3 Years from accident date
WRONGFUL DEATH
1 Year from date of death
Why Your Attorney’s Background Matters
The insurance company already has experienced lawyers evaluating your case. Here’s why Tim Gilbert is the right person to fight back.
He’s seen their playbook from the inside.
Before representing injury victims, Tim worked as an insurance defense attorney. He knows how adjusters are trained to find gaps in your treatment, use your own words against you, and justify paying as little as possible. That inside knowledge is now working in your favor.
He’s not bluffing about trial.
As a former prosecutor, Tim has tried cases in front of judges and juries. Insurance companies know the difference between an attorney who threatens to go to trial and one who actually will. That distinction changes the number they put on the table.
The result: leverage you wouldn’t otherwise have.
When insurers know your attorney understands their strategy and isn’t afraid of a courtroom, fair settlements become their best option. That’s the position The Gilbert Firm puts you in from day one.