Murfreesboro Injury Lawyers Serving Rutherford County

Former Insurance Defense Lawyers Now Fighting for Injured People

Joe Weir and Tony Kestner did not begin their careers representing injury victims. They started on the other side.

Joe Weir began practicing law in 2005 at a Nashville insurance defense firm, where he defended insurers against people who had been hurt. Tony Kestner spent more than ten years working for insurance companies in Las Vegas and Nashville before car accidents involving his own family members showed him how injured people can be treated by the industry he had been serving.

That background gave both attorneys a firsthand understanding of how insurers evaluate claims, approach risk, defend lawsuits, and decide how much they are willing to pay. It also showed them the difference between protecting an insurance company’s bottom line and helping a person whose future may depend on the outcome of a claim.

Today, Weir & Kestner puts that experience to work for people. When an insurance company downplays an injury, disputes the value of a claim, or tries to close a case for less than it is worth, our attorneys understand the thinking behind those moves. Tony has taken cases from the first meeting all the way through a jury verdict, including a multimillion-dollar wrongful death action, and the firm prepares every case with the understanding that it may need to go to court.

Results That Reflect What Our Clients Lost

The best measure of a personal injury firm is what it has done for the people who trusted it. Weir & Kestner has recovered significant compensation for clients across Middle Tennessee, including a $1,875,000 court award for a Marshall County resident, a $1 million settlement for a client injured in a Davidson County motorcycle accident, $850,000 for a client hurt in a Wilson County tractor-trailer crash, a $500,000 mediation settlement for a client injured by a delivery truck driver, and $350,000 for a client who fell in a grocery store.

We also tell our clients’ stories from start to finish, so you can see how cases like yours tend to unfold. You can read many of them among our past case results. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome, but they show how seriously we take the job of pursuing full compensation.

Fighting for Compensation That Reflects the Full Impact of an Injury

A serious injury is rarely just a medical bill. It can mean weeks or months without a paycheck. It can require surgery, rehabilitation, medication, follow-up treatment, or help with everyday activities. Some people cannot return to the career they had before an accident. Others live with chronic pain, permanent limitations, scarring, or the loss of activities that once made life enjoyable.

Our job is to pursue compensation that accounts for the full effect of what happened. Depending on the circumstances, that may include medical expenses, future medical care, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, permanent impairment, and other losses recognized under Tennessee law. Insurance companies have professionals protecting their interests. Injured people deserve a team focused just as closely on protecting theirs.

Serious Representation for Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Accident Victims

Motor vehicle crashes make up a large part of our practice. We represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and rideshare passengers, and we offer focused help after a car crash on I-24, Murfreesboro Road, and the busy routes that connect La Vergne, Smyrna, and Murfreesboro to Nashville.

Commercial vehicle cases receive particular attention because the injuries can be devastating and the stakes are high. A collision with a tractor-trailer, delivery van, or dump truck can leave someone facing multiple surgeries, permanent disability, or lifelong medical needs. These cases often involve trucking companies, commercial insurers, and businesses with significant resources, and our approach to claims against trucking companies is built around matching those resources.

Riders face their own challenges, since insurers sometimes assume a motorcyclist was careless before the facts are in. We push back on that bias when we take on motorcycle accident cases, and we work to show what really caused the crash.

We also stand with families after fatal accidents. No amount of money can replace a loved one, but a wrongful death claim can provide accountability and help a family manage the financial losses that follow a preventable death.

Help After Catastrophic Injuries and Dangerous Property Conditions

Some injuries change nearly everything about a person’s life. Spinal cord injuries, severe fractures, burns, amputations, and traumatic brain injuries can affect independence, employment, relationships, and long-term quality of life. When the consequences are permanent, settling a case based only on today’s expenses can leave an injured person without the resources needed later. Our attorneys build these cases around the long-term picture.

Weir & Kestner also handles premises liability cases involving unsafe conditions on someone else’s property. Our clients have included people hurt in grocery store and restaurant falls, injured on broken stairs, hurt at trampoline parks and family entertainment centers, attacked by dogs, and harmed where a property owner failed to provide reasonable security. Whatever the circumstances, we look at what the client has lost and what fair compensation should mean for that person.

Representation for Injured Workers

A workplace injury can be just as disruptive as a car wreck, and the claims process can be just as frustrating. Employers and their insurers may question whether an injury happened on the job, delay approval for treatment, or cut off benefits before a worker is ready to return. Weir & Kestner helps injured employees in warehouses, construction, manufacturing, health care, transportation, and other industries pursue the workers’ compensation benefits they have earned, including medical care and wage replacement.

Many workplace injuries also involve someone other than the employer. A delivery driver rear-ended by a careless motorist, a contractor hurt by another company’s equipment, or an employee injured on property owned by a third party may have a personal injury claim in addition to a workers’ compensation claim. Because our firm handles both, we can look at every source of recovery available to an injured worker rather than stopping at comp benefits alone.

Tennessee Deadlines and Fault Rules That Can Affect Your Case

Tennessee gives injured people very little time to act. In most personal injury cases, including car accidents and slip and fall injuries, a lawsuit generally must be filed within one year of the date of the injury, which is one of the shortest deadlines in the country. Some exceptions exist, but no one should count on one applying. Tennessee also follows a modified comparative fault rule, so an injured person can recover compensation only if they are less than 50 percent responsible for what happened, and any recovery is reduced by their share of fault. Insurers know this, which is why they so often try to shift blame onto the injured person. For workplace injuries, Tennessee generally requires written notice to the employer within 15 days, and missing that window can put benefits at risk. Speaking with an attorney early is the simplest way to protect every deadline that applies to you.

Rutherford County Roots That Matter

Weir & Kestner is not an out-of-town firm that decided Rutherford County looked like a promising new market. Our firm was built here. Joe Weir opened his own personal injury practice in Rutherford County in 2009 after recognizing that the area had few local lawyers dedicated to injured people, and Weir & Kestner Injury Lawyers was formed when Joe partnered with Tony Kestner in 2012. Joe and his family live in Murfreesboro, and the firm is a member of the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce.

We are proud to represent people in La Vergne, Smyrna, Murfreesboro, Eagleville, and throughout Rutherford County. Clients can meet with us in downtown Murfreesboro, at our Smyrna office on Cedar Grove Road just minutes from La Vergne, at our West End office in Nashville, or at our Chattanooga location for clients in Southeast Tennessee. Those who live closer to the courthouse square can also learn more about injury cases in Murfreesboro.

That local connection shows in how our clients talk about us, with hundreds of five-star Google reviews from people across Middle Tennessee. Clients should not have to choose between sophisticated personal injury representation and a law firm that treats them like neighbors. They deserve both.

What You Can Expect From Weir & Kestner Injury Lawyers

When you hire a personal injury lawyer, you are trusting that firm with something important: the outcome of a case that could shape your family’s financial future. We take that responsibility seriously.

Our clients can expect responsive communication, a dedicated case manager, attorneys who understand how insurance companies defend and value claims, and help in Spanish when they need it. We offer flexible scheduling, secure digital document signing, and meetings at your home or at one of our offices, so the legal process does not become another full-time job.

Most of all, we stay focused on the result. Our goal is to put our experience, preparation, negotiation skills, and willingness to go to trial to work toward the strongest recovery available. While you focus on healing and caring for your family, we focus on moving your case toward the compensation you deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions

How soon can I speak with an attorney after contacting Weir & Kestner?

Right away. When you contact Weir & Kestner Injury Lawyers about a potential case, you will speak with a lawyer so we can learn about your situation and explain how we may be able to help. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Will I have someone I can talk to about my case?

Yes. Every client at Weir & Kestner has a dedicated case manager who knows your case and can answer questions as they come up. You will also have access to your attorney, so you are never left wondering who is handling your claim.

How does your experience representing insurance companies help my case?

Joe Weir and Tony Kestner both worked in insurance defense before switching sides. That experience gave them an inside look at how insurers evaluate claims, assess risk, and make settlement decisions. They now use that knowledge to anticipate the arguments an insurance company is likely to make and to build cases that hold up against them.

What types of cases does Weir & Kestner handle?

Our firm focuses on personal injury, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents, slip and fall and other premises liability cases, dog bites, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death claims. We also represent injured workers in workers’ compensation claims and in related cases against third parties who caused a workplace injury.

I was hurt while working. Can you help with more than a workers’ comp claim?

Often, yes. If someone other than your employer contributed to your injury, such as another driver, a property owner, or an equipment manufacturer, you may have a separate personal injury claim alongside your workers’ compensation benefits. We review both so you do not leave compensation on the table.

Does Weir & Kestner help Spanish-speaking clients?

Yes. Hablamos español. Spanish-speaking clients and their families can get help understanding their case and the legal process in the language they are most comfortable with.

How much does it cost to hire Weir & Kestner for a personal injury case?

We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay an attorney’s fee upfront, and our fee depends on obtaining a recovery for you. We will explain the fee arrangement clearly and answer your questions during your free consultation.

Talk to a Rutherford County Personal Injury Lawyer Today

You have enough to deal with after a serious accident. You should not also have to wonder whether the insurance company is treating you fairly or whether you are getting the compensation you may need for the years ahead.

Talk with Weir & Kestner Injury Lawyers about what happened and what we can do to help. From La Vergne, Smyrna, and Murfreesboro to Nashville, Chattanooga, and communities throughout Tennessee, our team provides personal service backed by experience on both sides of the insurance process.

Call (615) 220-4180 or reach out online for a free consultation. There are no upfront attorney’s fees, and you owe us no attorney’s fee unless we obtain a recovery for you.