After a serious accident, your days could be filled with doctor’s appointments, therapy sessions, and missed time from work. The last thing you should have to deal with is a complex injury claim or lawsuit. That is where Kaine Law comes in. We can manage everything in your case while you focus on healing.
Our Atlanta personal injury lawyer can investigate your case, negotiate a settlement with the at-fault party, and take your case to trial if necessary. Exploring your options begins with a free, no-obligation case review with a team member. Then, with our decades of experience, we are determined to fight for compensation for your losses.
Our Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You Recover Compensation
We aim to recover financial compensation that reflects your current and future injury-related losses. A settlement with the liable party’s insurance company or court award from a jury verdict can help you get the care you need and get you back to normal. However, to determine how much compensation we need to pursue to cover the damages in your personal injury claim, we must calculate them. As we become familiar with your case, we will assign a monetary value to your damages and gauge how much money to demand from the liable party.
Various economic and non-economic damages may apply in your case, and we can make sure you pursue a fair award. We will assess your expenses, project your future losses, and review any settlement offers to see if they account for your various damages. Each personal injury case is unique, so we aim to consider your economic and non-economic damages thoroughly.
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Types of Atlanta Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Our team focuses on a wide breadth of practice areas. We provide legal guidance to victims injured in the following situations:
Automobile Accidents
Automobile accidents can result in severe, life-threatening injuries. You should see a doctor even if you believe your injuries are minor. Some injury symptoms may not manifest immediately. You should also not assume you are not that injured if your car does not look too damaged. Some injuries, like whiplash, can occur even in low-speed collisions with minor vehicle damage.
Additionally, Mayo Clinic notes that whiplash symptoms may take days or weeks to become noticeable. Whiplash involves more than just a few days of soreness; it could lead to a lifetime of widespread chronic pain. If you suffer shoulder, lower back, knee, or even hip pain after a car accident, do not rule out the possibility of injury.
If a driver hit you or even contributed to a collision with another vehicle, our Atlanta car accident lawyer can help you pursue compensation through an insurance claim or lawsuit. Parties who may have played a role in your accident include:
- Car and tire designers and manufacturers that made errors or defective parts
- Taxi, trucking, or rideshare companies that share liability with their drivers
- Property owners who failed to maintain their property, causing a crash
- Government entities that failed to maintain roadways
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents often cause fatal injuries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Unlike motorists, motorcyclists have no protective covering when riding on the road. Even if they wear helmets during a crash, they can still suffer extensive injuries.
According to the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), motorcycle crashes in Atlanta accounted for 42 percent of statewide accidents in 2019. The department’s report attributed most fatal crashes to driver negligence, including:
- Following a motorcyclist too closely
- Passing a motorcyclist improperly
- Failing to see a motorcyclist when changing lanes
- Erratic, negligent, or reckless driving
If a vehicle struck you while riding, you could seek damages through the driver’s liability coverage. You can also file a personal injury lawsuit and seal a court-awarded offer.
Property Damage and Diminished Value Claims
Traffic accidents often come with vehicle damage, as well as injuries. Property damage and diminished value claims can provide awards to help you recover the cost of your vehicle repair or replacement. You can file these types of claims alongside a personal injury claim.
A diminished value claim allows you to estimate the value of your car before an accident so you can seek fair compensation when repairing or replacing it. In addition, we can investigate your vehicle damage and use resources to get an idea of what you stand to recover. For example, we may use Kelley Blue Book (KBB) or consult automobile experts to determine the value of your car based on its make, model, year, and condition.
If you need a rental car while your vehicle is being repaired, you can also seek compensation to cover this expense. Also, the personal items inside your vehicle may have been damaged during a collision. We can help you account for these losses and seek reimbursement.
Dog Bites
Dog bites can cause severe injuries and traumatize a victim. In addition, attacks can cause other injuries that could be grounds for a case. For instance, you could have been injured by a dog jumping on or lunging at you, causing broken bones. Additional complications like infections and disfigurement make it essential to receive appropriate care and compensation for a dog attack case.
According to Fulton County Code of Ordinances § 34-205, Atlanta observes a leash law requiring all dog owners to restrain their dogs outside their premises, regardless of their status as dangerous dogs. However, you can pursue a dog bite claim or lawsuit in Atlanta even if you were hurt in someone’s home. This is because most dog bites occur in the home, according to a study.
To hold a dog owner liable for your injuries, OCGA § 51-2-7 requires you to prove that the owner knew their dog was dangerous. According to OCGA § 4-8-21, dangerous dogs include those that have previously:
- Punctured skin when biting a person
- Attacked a person and caused a risk of serious injury
- Killed a pet outside of the owner’s premises
Some of these classifications do not apply to service dogs, such as those used by hunters or the military. We can help you hold a dog owner responsible for your bite injuries by researching the dog’s history, interviewing witnesses, and consulting experts.
Premises Liability
Premises liability law involves a victim bringing a case against a negligent property owner. For example, when a customer slips and falls in a store or a guest suffers an injury on private property, they can seek compensation. Property owners have a legal duty to maintain their premises for the safety of their guests, invitees, and patrons.
To collect compensation, you must prove that a property owner knew of or reasonably should have known of a hazard on their property. If an area of the property is under construction, property owners must block it off and post a warning around any hazards.
It can be a bit more challenging to prove a property owner should have known about a hazard. You may argue that a consistent leak caused your slip and fall and that the property owner should have noticed it weeks ago. We can construct timelines, talk to employees or guests, and review surveillance footage to highlight oversight. We can also defend you against claims you were at fault for your injuries.
Golf Cart Accidents
In Georgia, golf cart drivers are subject to specific laws. According to the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS), golf carts include “any motorized vehicle designed for the purpose and exclusive use of conveying one or more persons and equipment to play the game of golf in an area designated as a golf course.”
According to the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR), golf cart drivers do not have to register these low-speed vehicles. Still, they must hold a valid driver’s license when operating them on the road.
If a golf cart driver hit you or a vehicle driver hit your golf cart, you can seek compensation through an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. As with other auto accident cases, we will have to prove the driver was at fault for the accident.
ATV Accidents
ATV accidents can prove just as deadly as motor vehicle collisions, if not more so. Like motorcycles, ATVs offer the rider little protection from impact.
The DPS defines an all-terrain vehicle as “a motorized, off-highway recreational vehicle which is not a class I all-terrain vehicle, and which is 65 inches or less in width with a dry weight of 2,000 pounds or less that travels on four or more non-highway tires and is designed for or capable of cross-country travel on or immediately over land, water, sand, snow, ice, marsh, swampland, or other natural terrain.”
Unlike golf carts, you must register ATVs, and you are not allowed to operate them on any road or highway. The law restricts them to private property. If you suffered injuries in an ATV accident, you could seek compensation from a liable party.
Boating Accidents
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division (GADNRLE) regulates boats and personal watercraft, such as jet skis. Reckless operation of a boat or watercraft is illegal, and boating accidents can result in severe, life-threatening injuries for swimmers, boaters, and passengers.
The department restricts several behaviors when on open water, such as:
- Water skiing close to swimmers, launching ramps, or other boaters
- Jumping another boat’s wake within 100 feet of that boat
- Creating a wake that can cause damage
Additionally, the department requires boaters and watercraft operators to keep safe distances and speeds. For example, they can only operate at idle speed when they are within 100 feet of a:
- Dock, pier, or bridge
- Moored boat, anchored boat, or any boat adrift
- Swimmer
- Shoreline adjacent to a full – or part-time residence
- Public park, beach, or swimming area
- Restaurant, marina, or another public use area
If the other party in your accident violated these rules or behaved in another way you believe was negligent, our Atlanta attorneys can help you navigate an insurance claim or lawsuit.
Train Accidents
Unfortunately, many train accidents are fatal. These accidents can happen at railroad crossings; some involve faulty warning devices.
If you lost a loved one, you could seek damages from the government agency regulating the railroad crossing. Sometimes, another motorist may cause a train accident at a railroad crossing. You can also seek compensation in this situation.
Product Liability
Product liability incidents can include:
- Construction site injuries from faulty equipment
- Adverse drug reactions
- Defective medical devices
- Cases involving exposure to toxic substances
- Falls caused by leaky or faulty equipment
- Defective tires, airbags, seatbelts, or other auto parts
- Accidents caused by missing pieces in products
- Toys with design or manufacturing flaws or toxic substances
In other words, if a manufacturer fails to follow safety regulations when designing, producing, or labeling a product, it puts its consumers at risk of injury.
Along with ensuring a safe product design, manufacturers must warn users of any risks or side effects associated with their products. Failure to warn constitutes a product liability case as much as a dangerous product does.
If you suffered injuries due to a faulty piece of equipment, a defective auto part, or a dangerous drug, you could seek damages from the manufacturer.
Workers’ Compensation
We also handle workers’ compensation cases if you suffered harm while on the job. Unlike other personal injury cases, you do not have to prove your employer acted negligently to collect workers’ compensation benefits. You can file a claim if your employer carries this type of insurance.
Make sure you notify your employer immediately after a workplace accident. Any delays can lead to a denial of your claim. The Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation will oversee your claim and decide which benefits you can receive. In addition, you will have to see an authorized physician who can assess your injuries and develop a treatment plan.
You will be assigned an impairment rating based on how your injuries affect your ability to work. Then, you can collect benefits for a certain period or until you reach your maximum medical recovery. After that, your doctor may approve you for light-duty work, during which you may continue to receive benefits.
Wrongful Death Claims
If any of the above accidents resulted in the loss of a loved one, you could file a wrongful death case. Other fatal accidents not mentioned above may also qualify you for compensation.
No amount of money can replace your loved one, but a settlement or verdict can help your family financially cope in their absence. Unfortunately, few people are prepared to shoulder the financial losses after a family member’s death. The emotional toll is enough to contend with. Our law firm can handle your wrongful death case and seek fair compensation from a liable party.
While you spend time with your family and honor the memory of your loved one, we can manage the legal process. You deserve to grieve in peace. However, tackling a wrongful death case on your own can prove time-consuming and emotionally taxing. You have a right to legal representation, and our firm wants to seek justice for your family.
Other Personal Injury Cases
You can contact us if you do not see your specific accident listed above. We can determine your legal options based on the unique nature of your case.
Your compensation options are worth considering if your injuries leave you struggling with mounting medical bills, a loss of income, and physical pain. You may discover you have more options than you think.
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Types of Compensatory Damages Our Attorneys Pursue in Atlanta Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury cases allow plaintiffs to demand compensation from a liable party for economic and non-economic damages. These categories generally divide damages into financial and intangible losses, which usually encompass physical, emotional, and mental injuries. What types of damages you claim will depend on how your injuries or the accident that caused them affected your life.
For example, we can seek the following injury-related expenses, among other losses:
- Past and future medical bills: If your injuries forced you to seek medical care, you may demand compensation to cover those costs. You’ll also be able to pursue future medical expenses if your injuries require long-term treatment or are permanent.
- Income losses: If you were forced to take time off work to get treatment or recover from your injuries, you may qualify to recover your lost income. You may be able to recover compensation for future lost income, as well.
- Non-economic damages: Non-economic damages compensate you for the intangible losses you suffered from an accident. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and scarring and disfigurement.
- Property losses: If your accident damaged your personal property, such as your vehicle or home, you may demand compensation for the repair costs.
- Wrongful death: If you lost a loved one, you may have grounds to pursue compensation in a wrongful death case. Wrongful death damages generally include funeral expenses and the decedent’s accident-related medical bills. Our Atlanta wrongful death lawyer can determine who can file a wrongful death lawsuit.
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How To Protect Your Rights Following a Personal Injury Accident in Atlanta
Our Atlanta personal injury attorneys can do a lot to help you protect your rights, including:
- Preserving evidence that could support your case
- Preventing you from being manipulated by adjusters or negligent parties, especially in your official statements to them
- Reviewing any settlement offers or insurance paperwork to ensure you do not sign away your right to proper compensation
- Ensuring you know and follow the statute of limitations for your case so that you do not lose your chance to pursue a lawsuit
- Attending legal meetings as your representative to present your case, such as negotiation meetings to discuss a potential settlement agreement
- Handing communications with all involved parties to protect your case and any information involved with it as it is ongoing
At Kaine Law, we work with you to protect your compensation and future following an injury caused by negligence.
Your Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney Can Also Provide Legal Counsel To Guide You
Having an attorney representing you means you will have a legal advocate if your case goes to court. You’ll also have someone who can present your case with an understanding of Georgia law. However, your attorney represents your decisions; they don’t make them for you.
This means you will receive legal counsel throughout your case to understand the litigation process. You may receive advice on:
- Whether you should pursue an insurance claim, personal injury lawsuit, or both
- When you should file a personal injury lawsuit if you pursue that route
- Whether you should pursue multiple claims or lawsuits if multiple liable parties exist
- Whether you should accept a settlement offer based on our calculations for your damages, continue negotiating a better deal, or move forward with your case to pursue compensation in trial
- How you should respond to insurance adjusters and any other party reaching out to you for statements on your case
- What actions you can take to collect evidence for your case, such as taking photos of your injury development or recovery process
Our legal team will respect your decisions. While we will offer advice and explain potential outcomes for certain legal decisions, ultimately, these decisions will be yours to make. Additionally, we will provide case updates and explain how these developments may affect your case, which could influence how you move forward in litigation.
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Follow Through With Your Treatment Plan To Protect Your Right to Compensation After an Atlanta Accident
You can help us protect you. After any type of accident, you should seek medical attention immediately. Even if your injuries did not require you to go to the emergency room, your case depends on medical documentation. A doctor can diagnose your injury and provide evidence that links it to your accident.
Make sure you follow through with your prescribed treatment plan and show up for your doctor’s appointments, too. Forgoing treatment can cause an insurer to deny your claim or offer you less than you deserve. They may argue that your injuries are not severe or that you worsened them by refusing medical treatment.
Do not let a negligent party get away with causing you harm. Instead, see a doctor to protect your right to compensation.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire Our Personal Injury Firm?
You should not have to risk further loss to obtain legal representation. With our firm, you do not have to worry about retainers and hourly rates. It costs you nothing upfront to partner with our team. We take a percentage of your settlement or court award as payment for our service.
Our attorney’s fees ride on your case’s success, so you can rest assured that we will work hard for fair compensation. We can discuss our fee arrangement in more detail during your free consultation.
Our Fee Structure Can Also Help You Meet the State’s Personal Injury Filing Deadline
As the injured party, you should not have to forgo legal service and support or wait to seek financial recovery until you can afford it. Our law firm will help you build your personal injury compensation case at no cost.
We will cover all the upfront expenses of your case, starting with your initial case review. Our contingency fee basis means you pay no hourly fees and nothing out of your pocket. We cover every expense related to your case and do not expect or accept compensation until we recover it for you.
You Generally Have Two Years To File Your Personal Injury Lawsuit in Georgia
Georgia’s statute of limitations sets a time limit for all injury lawsuits. Whether you were in a collision or slip and fall accident, you generally have two years to file your case, per OCGA § 9-3-33. Here is an example of how this works:
- You were injured in a collision on December 1, 2019.
- You would have two years from that date to file your lawsuit.
- Instead, you file your lawsuit on December 2, 2021.
- Because you missed the deadline by one day, your case is in jeopardy.
With this example, the court could dismiss your case with prejudice, barring you from seeking damages via litigation. This situation could negatively affect your financial standing and the case’s outcome, so we encourage you to start your case as soon as possible.
We aim to protect your right to compensation. Once you call us, we can work immediately to help you abide by any relevant deadlines.
Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawsuits Also Have a Filing Deadline
If you lost a loved one to a preventable accident, we could file your wrongful death lawsuit promptly. The same statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits applies to wrongful death lawsuits—generally two years from the date of your family member’s death.
Only certain people can file this type of lawsuit, per OCGA § 51-4-2. Our Atlanta personal injury team can explain who may file or benefit from a wrongful death lawsuit.
Letting us handle your legal issues allows you to grieve the loss of your loved one and take care of yourself and your family.
Other Reasons Why You Should Not Postpone Filing Your Atlanta Personal Injury Case
Taking the risk to hold off on starting your case could lead you to miss your case’s filing deadline. However, there are other reasons why you shouldn’t wait until the last minute to start putting your case together. For example:
- Witnesses may forget details of the accident as time goes on: When you hire an Atlanta personal injury lawyer from our firm, we will immediately investigate to see if any witnesses can offer their recorded testimony for your case. It is better to record their testimonies as close to the accident’s date as possible, as their memories will be more accurate. Waiting until a year later could result in conflicting testimonies.
- Video footage may be time-sensitive: If your case relies on using surveillance footage of the accident, then you should understand that some surveillance data software erases old footage and re-records over memory files on a timed basis. Many security systems are auto-programmed to reset the footage every 30 days, leaving a small window to request a copy of that footage before it is erased.
Filing a lawsuit does not necessarily mean your case will go to trial, as there could still be an opportunity to negotiate an out-of-court settlement deal with the insurance companies. Our attorneys often use lawsuits as leveraging tools during negotiations to show the opposing side that we’re serious about our client’s cases.
What Sets Kaine Law Apart From Other Atlanta Personal Injury Law Firms?
We are dedicated to personalized legal service and quality representation. Here are just some of the things that set us apart from other firms:
- You work directly with a personal injury attorney
- We give our clients personalized attention
- We have won millions of dollars for our clients
Our results speak for themselves. Check out some of our case results:
- We recovered $11 million for our client, who suffered injuries in a collision.
- We secured $5.75 million for a car accident claimant who suffered injuries due to a roadway defect.
- We recovered $4.3 million for our client, who suffered injuries from a drunk driver.
We are committed to fighting for an outcome that reflects the severity of your injuries.
How Negligence Applies to Your Atlanta Personal Injury Case
While researching your legal options, you might run into the term “negligence.” You must prove another party was liable for your accident to seek compensation. This can be proven by establishing negligence.
Our Atlanta personal injury lawyers can gather evidence, such as police reports, eyewitness statements, and medical records, to illustrate how another party’s negligence caused or contributed to your losses. We can also satisfy the following four elements of negligence:
- Duty of Care
- Breach of Duty of Care
- Causation
- Damages
Your attorney will make sure your case satisfies these four elements of negligence.
Contact an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer for Help With Your Case Today
We are eager to meet with you and hear your story. Our Atlanta personal injury lawyers are committed to delivering personalized, individual attention that meets your case’s needs during this difficult time. Let us handle your legal issues while you focus on what matters most—your health and well-being. Then, we can deal with the insurers and defense attorneys on your behalf.
To begin your free case review, call our office today. We can discuss your legal options and start your case immediately. The sooner you call, the sooner we can get to work on protecting your legal rights.
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