Auto Accident

Get Better Compensation Results from Atlanta Auto Accidents

The chance of being involved in at least one car accident in your lifetime is high. In fact, 77 percent of drivers have been in at least one car crash. However, while being involved in a minor fender-bender may be a reality for most drivers, being involved in a severe crash that results in serious injuries–or even fatal ones–is less common. When these types of crashes do occur, it’s critical that victims are represented by car accident lawyers who know how to advocate for victims’ rights and recover full and fair compensation. Please reach out to our law firm today for a consultation – we are here to serve you when you need us most!

Causes of Car Accidents

Most car accidents are preventable and occur because one of the parties involved in the accident fails to exercise the requisite degree of care to prevent it from occurring. Common causes of car accidents that we have observed over the years include:

• Speeding or driving too fast for conditions;
• Driving while distracted, including driving while using a hand-held device;
• Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
• Driving aggressively and under the influence of road rage;
• Failing to follow posted traffic signs or traffic rules, such as signaling before lane-changing, coming to a complete stop, or yielding to oncoming traffic;
• Driving too closely; and
• Failing to check blind spots before lane-changing.

In addition to the acts of driver negligence–which are the most common reason that car crashes occur–other causes of car accidents include dangerous road conditions, improper road signage, and defective vehicles/vehicle parts.

Georgia Fault Law: Who Pays for a Car Accident?

In Georgia, tort liability laws hold that a party who causes an accident is responsible for paying for it. This means that if you’ve been in a car accident that you believe was not caused by your own fault, you can pursue a claim for damages directly against the at-fault party and their insurer. In order to do this, you’ll need to prove that the accident would not have occurred but for this party’s negligence. You’ll also need to prove that your own fault didn’t contribute to the crash – if it did, you could face a reduction in the amount of damages recoverable that’s proportional to your degree of fault.

Important Evidence in a Car Accident Claim

When you hire our law firm, one of the first things that we’ll do is open an investigation into your crash. Our job is to gather evidence that proves the fault of the other driver, draws a clear line that connects their fault to your accident, and proves the extent of damages you have suffered. In order to do this, we will gather evidence such as:

• Photos of the accident scene;
• Proof of damage to vehicles;
• The police report;
• Eyewitnesses’ testimonies;
• Testimonies of accident reconstruction experts and other professionals;
• Medical bills and records;
• Doctors’ statements;
• Traffic cam data or other video footage.

We know the effect that the right evidence can have on your case. We will work hard to build your case, and we have the resources and staff necessary to support a robust investigation.

How a Car Accident Can Change Your Life

Before you even fully realize what’s happening, a car accident may change your life. If your car accident is severe, you may suffer traumatic and catastrophic injuries. These injuries may result in permanent disabilities, psychological injuries like depression and post-traumatic stress, an inability to work, a strain on your personal relationships, and a loss of quality of life.

You will also likely incur hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills and may have ongoing medical expenses for things like in-home care, physical therapy, and medication well into the future. In addition, you may suffer lost wages and a loss of earning capacity, loss of benefits and retirement earnings, and many more losses as a result. Of course, if your car is totaled, you’ll also face the costs of repair or getting a new vehicle.

We believe that you deserve to be compensated in full for these extreme losses. Our lawyers will aggressively advocate for a compensation award that addresses your pain and suffering, emotional distress and anguish, property damage costs, medical expenses, lost wages, and any other economic or noneconomic damages you have suffered.

Statute of Limitations on Car Accident Claims in Georgia

In Georgia, you only have so much time after a car accident to file a lawsuit for damages against the at-fault party. If you wait too long, you will be barred from recovery. Even if you are able to file your claim within the statute of limitations, though, it is best to bring forth a claim as soon as possible. This way, the insurance company won’t have cause to deny your case, nor will it be able to argue that your injuries aren’t connected to the accident. What’s more, the sooner that you start the claims process, the fresher that evidence will be, and the easier that it will be to collect. Starting the process early also improves your chances of recovering a settlement amount sooner – something that you surely need.

You Deserve Compensation – Call Our Georgia Car Accident Lawyers Today

When you’ve been in a car accident caused by the negligence of another party, you deserve to be compensated for the accident in full. At Stein & Fox Accident Attorneys, our legal team can provide you with the support and guidance you need. Our Georgia car accident attorneys understand what you’re going through and empathize with your situation.

We know how hard it is to pick up the phone and call a lawyer after being seriously injured or losing a loved one in a crash. We’ll treat you with the respect, dedication, and commitment that you deserve. Please reach out to our law firm online, in person, or by phone at 770-961-1700 today for your free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis.