Car accidents happen quickly and often end tragically. Even non-fatal accidents can cause heartache, physical injury, and financial trauma. Many families struggle to pay for medical care and vehicle repairs after a car accident, all while losing income as they recover at home. However, our car accident lawyer in Austell, Georgia, may be able to assist you.
If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident on U.S. 78, Humphries Hill Rd., or anywhere within the Austell community, you might be entitled to financial compensation, legally known as damages, from the other driver or at-fault party. These damages may compensate you for medical care, property damage, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. An Austell personal injury lawyer with Kaine Law can help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
Contact Kaine Law and speak with a member of our legal team about your car accident in Austell. During your free case consultation, we can explain your legal options and how we can help you recover from the tragic event. Call today to get started.
How Much Is Your Car Accident Case Worth?
Many injury victims make the mistake of wanting to know the value of their car accident settlement before completely understanding the damages they have suffered. Several factors can influence the value of your settlement, and without a good understanding of the full range of damages in your case, you may unwittingly accept a settlement far lower than what you truly deserve.
Our lawyer will collect data, reports, and evidence to determine the damages you can claim in your case. We may use the following to substantiate your claim:
- Your medical bills and records
- Pictures of your injuries
- Consultations with medical professionals and financial advisors
- Your financial records and pay stubs
- Vehicle repair estimates and rental costs
- Costs to replace damaged or destroyed personal items
- A journal of your recovery
- Statements from friends and family
We use this information and more to get a complete picture of how the accident and your injuries have impacted your quality of life. The following are some of the types of damages you could recover following a car accident in Austell:
- Medical Expenses: These damages may include any hospitalizations, surgeries, medications, ongoing healthcare, rehabilitation, and therapy. You could also seek compensation for home modifications and any medical assistive equipment.
- Lost Income: Lost income could be lost wages or salary. It can also include tips, bonuses, benefits, and even part-time or gig work.
- Reduced Earning Capacity: You may suffer from a long-term or permanent injury that prevents you from returning to your old job or working at all. In these circumstances, you could demand compensation for the difference in your current pay versus your past pay.
- Property Damage: Compensation may be sought for any property damaged or destroyed in an accident, which includes more than just your car. It can include personal items like smartphones and jewelry. It even includes the costs of a rental car or transportation.
- Pain and Suffering: This noneconomic damage encompasses the physical pain and discomfort you experienced. It can include mental anguish and emotional distress, such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. You may even seek compensation for a loss of enjoyment of life if your injuries prevent you from doing activities you once enjoyed.
- Disability and Disfigurement: If you suffered a permanent injury that affects your mobility or impairs a bodily function, you can seek fair compensation for the hardships you now face.
- Out-of-Pocket Expenses: We will also account for any out-of-pocket expenses you incurred, such as domestic services or childcare.
It is also a somber and sad reality that many car accident victims die from the injuries they suffer in the collision. If your family member suffered a wrongful death, our lawyers offer our legal representation to you and your family. We could help you recover damages for the following losses:
- The cost of the funeral and burial
- Final medical bills
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of household services
- Loss of consortium
We will handle your car accident claim and allow you and your family to recover stress-free.
For a free legal consultation with a car accident lawyer serving Austell, call 404-214-2001
How Working With a Personal Injury Law Firm Can Help
Without prior knowledge or experience, tackling a car accident can be a tough venture. To settle with the other driver’s insurance company, you must gather various documents, such as medical reports, pay stubs, and repair estimates. Plus, there are the insurance forms to complete and submit by their deadlines. And you may spend countless hours on the phone arguing with insurance adjusters over fault and coverage.
When you are already dealing with injuries or grieving the loss of a family member, seeking a settlement might feel very overwhelming. However, our lawyers serving Austell can take over the whole claims process for you. We will pay attention to legal and insurance details so you can focus on recovery.
Here’s how we can help:
Providing a Free Case Consultation
We provide all injury victims with a free case consultation. During your consultation, we can listen to what happened in your car accident and provide you with suggestions on your next course of action.
It is also an opportunity for you to ask us questions. You can learn more about Kaine Law and whether you would be happy to have us represent you.
Investigating Your Car Accident
In legal terms, negligent driving is driving without regard for the safety of others, including drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, on the road. We represent negligence in four parts:
- Duty of Care: The legal duty of all drivers to obey traffic laws and consider the safety of others on the road
- Breach of Duty: The at-fault driver or party who violated a traffic law or endangered the public through their action or inaction
- Causation: The accident that occurred and the injuries the victim suffered
- Damages: The hardships the victim suffered, financially, emotionally, and physically
A driver whose negligence causes a car accident can be held liable for the accident and responsible for its expenses. Some common types of negligent driving that lead to car accidents include:
- Speeding
- Following too closely
- Failing to yield
- Driving under the influence
- Distracted driving
- Running stop signs or other traffic signs
Also, parties other than the other driver could be at fault as well, such as:
- A mechanic who failed to repair a failing part
- A manufacturer that produced a defective part
- A municipality that failed to properly maintain a road
Injuries in a car accident can range from minor scrapes and bruises to catastrophic injuries requiring medical attention at a level one trauma center like that found at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. Common injuries we see include the following:
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Burns
- Soft tissue injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal injuries
- Psychological injuries
While the police investigate your accident, our team can conduct an independent investigation focused on your rights. We will:
- Take pictures of the accident scene, your injuries, and the damage to the vehicles
- Obtain police reports and review the officer’s observations
- Tracking down medical records from any provider who has treated you
- Gathering your receipts for medical care and vehicle repairs or replacement
- Collect smartphone records and toxicology reports
- Gather and review video from traffic cameras, dashcams, and business surveillance
- Interview witnesses for additional information on the accident
- Consult with expert witnesses, such as accident reconstruction experts
Our team will investigate the accident to determine who was at fault, how their actions led to the accident, and the damages you are owed. If there are multiple parties involved, we will file claims with each, seeking maximum compensation for your losses.
Dealing With the Insurance Companies
As your legal representative, we can speak on your behalf regarding your accident claim. We will:
- Develop your personal injury case
- File an insurance claim with each liable party
- Submit all evidence to the other party’s insurance company
- Handle all communication with the insurers, their attorneys, and the other parties
Plus, you can reach out to us at any time with questions, and we will keep you updated on your case.
Seeking Fair Compensation for Your Damages
Most of the time, both sides prefer to settle out of court. A settlement is often the quickest and easiest way to close your case, so our lawyer will negotiate a fair settlement for you.
However, if the other side does not agree to a reasonable settlement, we could file a lawsuit on your behalf and seek compensation in court.
Working on a Contingency Fee Basis
When you hire Kaine Law, you receive more than two decades of collective experience in personal injury law, and it will cost you nothing upfront. Our law firm works on a contingency fee agreement. Under this agreement, we only receive payment if we secure a settlement or verdict. Our attorney’s fees are a pre-approved portion of your settlement, relieving you of any stress about paying for legal services.
Call Kaine Law today and learn more during a free case consultation.
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Client Testimonials and Case Results for Kaine Law
At Kaine Law, we fight every day for victims of personal injury. We take pride in helping people who have been harmed because of another person’s negligence. Here are a few client testimonials from people we have helped:
- “Evan Kaine got me a settlement when my old attorney couldn’t. He went the extra mile for me.” — M.M., Conyers, GA
- “When I got hurt, I didn’t know what to do. I contacted Evan and I’m glad that I did. He came to visit me in the hospital and gave me the comfort and confidence that I wanted in my attorney. He’s a fighter.” — J.L., Dallas, GA
- “Our attorney, Evan Kaine, took a personal interest in our case. We weren’t just treated like another client.” — G.L. and K.O., Hampton, GA
The ideals and beliefs Attorney Evan Kaine has incorporated into our law firm have qualified him for the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and led to incredible case results for their clients:
- $11,000,000 for a car accident
- $4,325,000 for a DUI car accident
- $975,000 for a commercial vehicle hit & run
Find out how we could help you when you call today.
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Time Limits After an Austell Car Accident
Georgia limits how long you have to sue the at-fault party after a car accident in Austell. Under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, the statute of limitations establishes the following legal deadlines:
- You typically have two years after your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in the Cobb County courts.
- Also, you generally have two years after your loved one passed away to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Note that the date of your loved one’s death may not coincide with the date of the accident.
Our lawyer will evaluate your case and determine how these deadlines apply to you. Sometimes, these deadlines may change based on the specifics of your case.
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What to Do After a Car Accident
Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may be able to take action to protect your rights to compensation starting right at the accident scene. However, if your injuries prevent you from doing so, do not place yourself in a position where you could suffer further injury or harm.
Here are the steps we advise clients to take to ensure their health and protect their rights following any car accident:
- Call 911: Let the operator know where you are and what has happened.
- Check for Injuries: Check yourself, your passengers, and the other driver for injuries, and then inform the operator of their condition.
- Take Pictures, Video, and Notes: Take pictures of the accident scene, any relevant objects or obstructions, your injuries, and the vehicles. If there is possible video footage, make a note of the camera locations.
- Exchange Information: Exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver. If there are witnesses, ask for their contact information.
- Request a Police Report: When the police arrive to investigate, be sure to ask for a case number so we can obtain a police report later.
- See a Doctor: Do not make assumptions about your health. If you do not go to the hospital with EMS, see your doctor as soon as possible. The more time that passes between the accident and seeing a doctor, the more likely the insurance company will question the origin of your injuries.
- Follow the Treatment Plan: Do not miss appointments. Follow through completely on your doctor’s treatment plan. Any deviations can be used to devalue or deny your claim.
- Limit What You Say: Do not apologize, say you are sorry, or that you feel fine. The insurance companies can use everything you say to devalue or deny your claim, which includes social media. For the time being, avoid social media.
- Contact Kaine Law: We can start developing your case and protect you from saying anything that could affect the outcome of your claim.
Kaine Law Is Ready to Help You After an Austell Car Accident
Kaine Law is ready to represent you after a car accident in Austell, so call for a free case consultation. Our lawyer could help you recover damages for medical care, lost income, and other losses. Because our team works on contingency, you pay nothing unless we win. The sooner you call, the sooner we can start working for you!
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