Sutherland & Belk, PLC

About Sutherland & Belk

Sutherland & Belk Injury Law is a Nashville-based practice offering a variety of injury law services. Providing legal representation for auto accidents, workers comp, slips and falls, and much more. Our firm is focused on dedication to its clients, skillful representation and honesty.

There are 2 main parts to prove in your case – liability and damages. Within the liability framework, the goal is to find out who caused or contributed to the wreck. In Tennessee, we have a modified comparative fault system where the fault of all responsible parties is compared and must add up to equal 100%. If you are at fault, a percentage of fault could be assigned to you based on the facts of the case. Our system of comparative fault allows you to make a recovery if your own negligence is 49% or less. However, your recovery is reduced by the portion of fault assigned to you. For example, if you get a judgment of $100,000 and your fault is determined to be 20%, you can recover $80,000. The categories of compensatory damages you may recover include medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity (lost wages), loss of enjoyment of life, mental anguish, permanent injury, as well as any future elements of these harms if they are present. There is no magical formula to determine how much your case is worth. Every case is different and depends on the facts.

Practice Area

• Car Accidents
• Insurance Disputes
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Slips & Falls
• Tractor Trailer Accidents
• Wrongful Death/Catastrophic Injury