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Car Accident Lawyers in College Park, GA

Car accidents can happen at a moment’s notice – especially at intersections. Data from the US Department of Transportation shows that nearly 50% of car accidents – fatal accidents in particular – tend to occur in and around intersections. Every year, hundreds of people are killed, and several thousand are injured in these accidents, which are for the most part avoidable.

If you are injured or have lost a loved one in a car accident, the experienced College Park, GA car accident lawyers at Stein & Fox can help you get the compensation you are entitled to. We bring unparalleled legal expertise and over 50 years of combined experience to the table and can get results that most of our peers cannot.

What Makes the Intersections in Georgia So Dangerous?

Some of the intersections that are known to be dangerous for motorists include SR 29 & Harvard Avenue, SR 29 & Willingham Drive, and SR 29 & Lyle Avenue.

Many reasons can be attributed to the increased risk of accidents at these intersections. These include:

  • Roads intersecting at non-standard or unusual angles, which can make it harder for drivers to see other vehicles.
  • Lack of road signs
  • Malfunctioning or non-functional traffic signs
  • Varied traffic patterns due to the intersection of regular streets and highways

However, the biggest contributing factor to intersection accidents in College Park, GA is the negligence or reckless conduct of motorists. Distracted driving – in particular – is one of the most common causes of car accidents in the state.

Any distraction that causes a driver to take their eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, and lose focus can increase the risk of accidents significantly. These include:

  • Using the phone
  • Operating the radio
  • Using the navigation system
  • Eating
  • Talking to passengers – especially those who are sitting in the backseat
  • Looking at something outside the vehicle

Apart from this, speeding, running a red light, and tailgating can also lead to accidents at busy intersections.

What Kind of Accidents Can Happen at Intersections?

The most common types of accidents that can happen at an intersection include:

  • T-bone collisions
  • Head-on collisions
  • Rear-end collisions
  • Collisions involving cars and motorcycles
  • Collisions involving cars and bicycles
  • Collisions involving cars and pedestrians

Who Can Be Held Liable in a College Park, GA Car Accident Claim?

Generally, the driver who breaks the rules of the road and commits a traffic violation is the one who can be held liable for the accident and the resulting damages. However, if there are other contributing factors – apart from the driver’s negligence – to the accident, more than one party can be held liable.

For instance, if a defective auto part causes you to lose control of your car, and if you are injured as a result, the company that manufactured the part can be held liable.

Similarly, if the accident was caused as a result of a dangerous road condition, the government agency responsible for maintaining the road in question can be held liable.

What Do You Need to Prove in a College Park, GA Car Accident Claim?

As the plaintiff, you have the duty to prove the following elements in order to be able to recover damages from the at-fault party.

  • The at-fault driver owed you a duty of care.
  • They breached the duty of care due to their negligence, recklessness, or malicious conduct.
  • The accident happened entirely or mostly as a result of the at-fault driver’s actions.
  • You suffered injuries and other losses in the accident.

Proving these elements is not easy, as the at-fault party’s insurance provider will contest your allegations and claims at every step of the way. This is why it is important for you to be represented by a skilled College Park, GA car accident lawyer who can prove these elements, counter the arguments made by the insurance provider, and recover adequate compensatory damages through negotiation or litigation.

Damages You Can Recover in a College Park, GA Car Accident Claim

Economic Damages

  • Medical expenses (past, ongoing, and future)
  • Rehabilitation expenses
  • Nursing care or at-home care
  • Lost earnings
  • Loss of earning capacity
  • Property damage

Non-Economic Damages

  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Permanent disfigurement
  • Diminished quality of life

 

What You Need to Know about Georgia’s Modified Comparative Negligence Law

Under Georgia’s modified comparative negligence doctrine, your compensation can be reduced in proportion to the degree to which you were responsible for the accident. For example, if you are awarded $100,000, and if you are found to be 30% at fault for the accident, you will only receive $70,000. More importantly, if you are found to be at 50% at fault, you will not be able to recover any compensation from the other party.

Insurance companies in Georgia tend to take advantage of this law and try to blame plaintiffs in car accident claims – just so they can get away with paying only a fraction of what the plaintiff is actually entitled to receive.

This is why the experienced College Park, GA car accident lawyers at Stein & Fox primarily focus on collecting the documentary evidence needed to establish the at-fault party’s liability. Once we have the evidence we need, we can afford to negotiate aggressively with the insurance company and try to get the best settlement possible.

Experienced Car Accident Lawyers in College Park, GA

The personal injury lawyers at Stein & Fox have over 50 years of experience in handling car accident claims and have earned a reputation for obtaining substantial settlements and jury awards for our clients.

We have the expertise, manpower, experience, and financial resources needed to handle all kinds of car accident claims – including complicated claims involving multiple liable parties. We can outthink and outwork the insurance companies, fight relentlessly to protect your rights, and get the best results possible.

To find out whether you have a claim against the at-fault party and what it might be worth, call us today at 770-961-1700 or contact us online and schedule a free consultation.

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