Nashville Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer
Injured in a Car Accident with a Distracted Driver?
Everyone knows that accidents happen on the road all the time. It is much more difficult to accept, however, when the accident was caused by someone else's blatant negligence or recklessness. With major advances in technology over the past several years, there are more distractions than ever on the road. These technologies, however, greatly increase the chances of accidents in Nashville and across the country.
We at Kinnard Law believe that the party responsible for a motor vehicle accident—as well as that party's insurance carrier—should be held financially responsible. If you were injured in a car accident as a result of someone else not paying attention to the road, you should be compensated for the medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages that you incurred. Our distracted driving accident lawyers can help.
On-the-Road Distractions Causing Accidents
Driving a car safely requires total attention; however, there are far too many drivers on the road who greatly increase the dangers by allowing themselves to become distracted or by taking their eyes off the road.
Just some of the many distractions that can lead to car accidents include:
- Cellphone use while driving
- Texting while driving
- Eating while driving
- Adjusting the radio while driving
- Driving under the influence
Dangers of Using a Cell Phone While Driving
Legislation intended to minimize or eliminate the use of cell phones while driving is popping up throughout the nation. Legislators and drivers alike are coming to realize that cell phone use while driving greatly increases the risk of an accident. In 2009, Tennessee banned texting while operating a motor vehicle, making it a Class C misdemeanor.
Consider the following statistics released from the National Safety Council:
- An estimated 1 in 4 car accidents involve cell phone use
- 60-70% of drivers report using a cell phone “at least sometimes” while driving
- 58% of drivers between the ages of 17 and 29 regularly read texts while driving
- Drivers using cell phones look but fail to see an estimated 50% of their driving environment
- Using cell phone while driving increases the likelihood of a crash or near-crash by 280%
At Kinnard Law, we hold distracted drivers accountable for the damage they cause. Since 1977, our Nashville distracted driver accident attorneys have been representing injured motor vehicle accident victims, fighting to protect their rights and recover full and fair compensation on their behalf. If you have been hurt or suffered the wrongful death of a loved one due to a distracted driver, we can help.
Call Kinnard Law to Discuss Your Case
Showing that someone was engaging in distracting activities while driving is an important part of establishing liability. It shows the other driver was at fault and helps us hold that party responsible and accountable for the harms and losses incurred by our clients. At Kinnard Law, we can do just that for you. We are backed by more than 150 years of experience; we have what it takes to stand up for your rights.
To discuss your case, contact us today at (615) 933-2893.

Verdicts & Settlements
Unmatched Dedication Has Led to Record-Setting Victories-
Personal Injury - Erin Andrews Lawsuit Against Hotel $55 Million
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Medical Malpractice - Davidson County $6.5 Million
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Wrongful Death of 22 Month Old $5 Million
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Golf Cart Accident $4.4 Million
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Medical Malpractice - 24 Year Old College Student $4 Million
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Wrongful Death - Tractor-Trailer Wreck $3.25 Million
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Wrongful Death - 16 Year Old Boy $3 Million
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Auto Accident - Rutherford County $3 Million

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Highly Respected in the Legal Community-
Randall Kinnard is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, a prestigious invite-only group comprised of the top 100 plaintiffs’ trial lawyers in the United States.
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Randall Kinnard (since 1993),
Mary Ellen Morris (since 2017),
and Jennifer Eberle (since 2022)
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The firm has received the prestigious “Best Law Firms” rating in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation and Health Care Litigation.
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Attorney Randall Kinnard is a member of ABOTA, a nationwide organization of lawyers who care passionately about the trial system in the United States.
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Randall Kinnard is an inducted member of the ACTL, one of North America’s premier trial organizations comprised of less than 1% of all lawyers in each state.
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Randall Kinnard is a member of the invitation-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, which is limited to 500 trial lawyers in the United States.
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Randall Kinnard is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, an invite-only honorary society comprised of less than .5% of all U.S. lawyers.
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Attorney Randall Kinnard was named the 2019 Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in Nashville, TN.
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Randall Kinnard has been voted to TN Super Lawyers®. This organization recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in their practice area.
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Randall Kinnard and Mary Ellen Morris have received the highest rating for legal excellence by Martindale-Hubbell.
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Our attorneys have been voted by their peers to the "Top 40 under 40" Trial Lawyers list, as awarded by The National Trial Lawyers organization.
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Our firm’s trial attorneys have been recognized among the state’s leading legal minds, and named by Business TN Magazine to its coveted “150 Best Lawyers in Tennessee” list.
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Our attorneys have been named as 2023 “Best of the Bar” by Nashville Business Journal.
