Two-Vehicle Crash Leaves Driver Hurt on Union Ave in Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN (October 17, 2026) – A driver was injured in a two-vehicle wreck on Union Avenue in Midtown Memphis on Saturday morning, October 17. The collision was reported at approximately 10:30 a.m.

According to the Memphis Police Department, one of the vehicles crashed into a Smoothie King business. The driver was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

We wish the injured driver a full and steady recovery.

Should I Give a Recorded Statement to the Other Driver's Insurance Company After a Car Accident in Memphis, TN?

No, you generally don’t have to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company after a car accident in Memphis, TN. You can provide basic details, such as your name and the crash date, without giving a detailed recorded account.

To show what happened, you can use police reports, photos of both vehicles, and statements from people who saw the crash. These can help explain how the collision happened and support your claim without relying on your own recorded statement.

Before your treatment is finished, the insurance company may offer you a quick settlement. Accepting a final settlement generally means you cannot ask for more compensation later, even if you have additional medical bills or need more time to recover.

If you share some of the blame, Tennessee law generally reduces your compensation based on your percentage of fault. For example, if you are 20% responsible, your compensation would be reduced by 20%. If you are 50% or more at fault, you generally cannot recover compensation.

Under Tennessee law, you generally have one year from the crash date to file a personal injury lawsuit. Some exceptions may apply, but missing the deadline for your case could prevent you from recovering compensation through the courts.

If the other driver's insurance company keeps asking for a recorded statement, a car accident lawyer can talk to the adjuster for you and make sure your claim is filed within Tennessee's one-year deadline.

Getting calls from an insurance company while you're still healing can be stressful. Fox & Farmer helps injured people across Tennessee understand their options and decide what to do next.

If you were injured in a car accident in Memphis, you can reach Fox & Farmer at (865) 531-9400 to learn more about your legal options.

Note: This post is based on information obtained from publicly available secondary sources. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, Fox & Farmer has not independently verified all details of the incident reported. If you notice any inaccuracies or missing information, please contact Fox & Farmer so we can promptly review and update the content.

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