Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Memphis Personal Injury Lawyers
Daniel Law Firm is a family-owned legal practice established in 1968, dedicated to representing injury and accident victims in Memphis and surrounding areas. Our firm specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, truck accidents, medical malpractice, and related litigation. With over five decades of experience, we have secured millions in settlements and verdicts for clients, maintaining a client-focused approach that prioritizes personalized attention and compassionate advocacy.Our attorneys, including members of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, prepare every case for trial to ensure maximum compensation. Operating on a contingency fee basis, we advance all litigation costs and only collect fees upon successful recovery. Our legacy of results demonstrates our commitment to holding negligent parties accountable while providing accessible, ethical legal representation.
Services
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Motorcycle Accidents
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in personal injury litigation.
- Our team prepares every case for trial to maximize client outcomes.
- We operate on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs.
- Our attorneys are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
- We provide personalized attention with a family-centric approach.
Associations and certifications
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
What people say
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Services
Car Accidents
Our firm specializes in representing victims of car accidents caused by negligence. We help clients recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With decades of experience, we handle complex cases involving severe injuries and wrongful death.
Truck Accidents
Daniel Law Firm represents victims of 18-wheeler and commercial truck accidents. We investigate liability involving carriers, drivers, and manufacturers to secure compensation for catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Our team has recovered millions in truck accident settlements.
Wrongful Death
We provide compassionate legal representation for families who lost loved ones due to negligence. Our attorneys pursue compensation for funeral costs, lost income, and emotional damages. The firm has secured multi-million-dollar settlements in wrongful death cases.
Medical Malpractice
Our team handles cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and substandard care. We work with medical experts to prove negligence and recover damages for additional medical treatment, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.
Motorcycle Accidents
We advocate for motorcycle accident victims injured by negligent drivers. The firm pursues compensation for severe injuries, property damage, and lost income. Our attorneys have extensive experience countering insurance company tactics to undervalue claims.
People
Ben L. Daniel
Attorney
Ben Daniel has practiced personal injury law since 1993, specializing in trial litigation. He continues his family's legacy of representing injury victims with compassion and dedication to maximum recoveries.
Elizabeth K. Daniel
Attorney
Elizabeth Daniel joined the firm in 1995, focusing on wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. She combines legal expertise with community involvement to support clients during difficult times.
James J. Patterson
Attorney
James Patterson brings decades of trial experience to complex personal injury cases. He is recognized for handling high-stakes litigation with strategic courtroom advocacy and client-centered representation.
Questions
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Tennessee?
Most personal injury claims in Tennessee must be filed within one year, though exceptions exist for wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, and concealed evidence.
What damages can I recover in a personal injury case?
You may claim medical expenses, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, long-term care costs, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering up to statutory caps.
How does Daniel Law Firm handle case costs?
We advance all litigation costs on contingency, meaning you pay nothing upfront. Fees are only collected if we secure compensation for you.
What makes Daniel Law Firm different from larger firms?
Our boutique-style practice provides personalized attention while maintaining resources for complex litigation, avoiding the 'case number' approach of larger firms.
Do you handle cases outside Memphis?
Yes, we represent clients throughout Tennessee and neighboring states like Arkansas, focusing on catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.
