If you or a loved one was injured in an auto collision, you could be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and a host of other damages related to your accident. However, claiming compensation is not always a simple procedure. Kaine Law’s car accident attorneys in Valdosta can tell you more about the legal options available to you at this difficult time.
We provide a no-obligation case review and offer our services on a contingency-fee basis, meaning we only request payment after obtaining a favorable settlement or verdict on your behalf. A Valdosta personal injury lawyer can also inform you about pitfalls that could adversely affect your claim and how we help our clients navigate the legal process.
Call now to speak with a legal team that has multiple decades of combined experience.
We Can Help You Fight for Compensation for All Car Accident Damages
If you are injured in an auto accident, you could seek compensation by:
- Pursuing a claim with the at-fault party’s insurer
- Filing a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party
The best route to take will depend mainly on the circumstances of your accident and the severity of your injuries. While many compensation claims are reasonably straightforward, it may be beneficial to seek legal advice if you:
- Are unsure about the legal options available to you
- Sustained serious injuries with long-term or permanent damage
- Were involved in an accident involving multiple parties
- Are unhappy with (but have not accepted) a settlement offer
- Have concerns about missing work and paying for your medical treatment
- Are unsure about what a fair settlement figure is for your circumstances
- The at-fault party is denying full accountability for the accident
- You would like a lawyer to manage legal communications and negotiations
Obtaining a fair settlement for injuries and damages caused by an auto collision can be more complicated than it first appears. The Valdosta car accident lawyers at Kaine Law can clarify the legal options available to you. We can also help you avoid common mistakes that can harm your case, including:
- Agreeing to record a statement for the insurance company
- Speaking publicly about the accident (this includes on social media)
- Settling too soon for an amount that does not meet your needs
Further, our Valdosta lawyers can swiftly deal with tactics and defenses that insurance companies often use to delay, underpay, or deny claims, such as refusing to reply to your communications in a timely manner or making irrelevant requests.
For a free legal consultation with a car accident lawyer serving Valdosta, call 404-214-2001
We Can Accurately Estimate the Value of Your Motor Vehicle Accident
There is no one simple formula to calculate the full financial impact a car accident can have on a person’s life. Each settlement or verdict is determined on an individual basis, as a similar injury can affect people in different ways. Our personal injury attorneys are here to fight for you, and this is how.
We can evaluate all of the financial losses, also called economic damages, that you have sustained or are likely to sustain in the future. Our goal is to ensure you do not have to worry about how you will pay for things like the following:
- Medical bills and rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages and lost future earning capacity
- Other related expenses, such as hiring people to take care of you or fulfill responsibilities you can no longer handle
There are also more subjective and intangible forms of compensation that are just as important to include in your claim. These are called non-economic damages, and they often include:
- Pain and suffering and inconvenience
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Mental anguish
- Disability
- Scarring
What Are the Costs Of Hiring a Valdosta Car Accident Lawyer?
Hiring legal representation offered on a contingency (“no-win-no-fee”) basis means that you do not have any upfront costs, and payment is arranged after we obtain a favorable settlement or verdict on your behalf.
Managing the legal process can be tough alone, especially while you are recovering from a serious car accident. It can be reassuring to have someone fighting in your corner, protecting your rights, and shouldering the legal responsibilities to ensure your settlement is fair.
Call Kaine Law’s car injury lawyers today to learn more for free.
We Can Help You Prove Negligence Caused Your Car Crash Injuries
Negligence is comprised of four key elements: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. To pursue compensation, you will need to prove the other driver (or another negligent party) had a responsibility to behave reasonably, breached that duty, and caused your crash and losses as a result.
The Insurance Information Institute (III) reports that common examples of driver negligence include:
- Reckless driving, such as speeding, tailgating, or disobeying traffic signs
- Distracted driving from using a smartphone, talking to other passengers, or not concentrating
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Driving without due care for the risks caused by weather conditions
- Driving while fatigued
Other Potential Liable Parties in Your Personal Injury Case
Kaine Law can determine if any of the following parties played a role in causing your accident injuries:
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Vehicle maintenance teams
- The driver’s employer (if the driver was on the job at the time)
- The driver of a third vehicle
- The Valdosta Public Works Department or another government agency
Many collisions are caused by driver error. However, it is important not to jump to conclusions too quickly about your accident’s cause. Sometimes, a driver shares responsibility with one of the parties listed here, or the driver is not liable at all. You will want to know exactly who to hold accountable—and who to seek a settlement from—before taking action.
How to Prove Who Caused an Auto Accident
The Valdosta auto accident attorneys at Kaine Law can gather evidence like:
- Valdosta Police Department reports
- Surveillance or traffic camera footage
- Photos of the scene
- Witness statements
- Expert testimony
Evidence like this can prove that the at-fault party is liable for the accident and your injuries, especially if the other party or their insurer refuses to accept responsibility.
How Serious Injuries Affect Your Car Accident Case
While any injury can have a big impact on your life, catastrophic injuries permanently end life as the victim knows it, often requiring more extensive and expensive treatments, complete lifestyle changes, and even the end of (or at least major alterations to) their career.
Examples of catastrophic injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injuries, which can lead to temporary or permanent changes in your ability to care for yourself
- Spinal cord injuries, which may lead to partial or total paralysis below the point of injury
- Bone fractures, also called broken bones, which can leave you in pain and disabled for weeks at a time
- Amputation injuries, which may lead to the loss of one or more digits or an entire limb
- Organ damage, which can cause severe, lifelong health problems
The more serious your injuries are, the more money we may be able to pursue for you. Our past case results can give you a general idea of how much a car accident case is worth, but bear in mind that every case is unique: the amount you receive depends not on our prior cases but on the specifics of your own situation.
Always get prompt medical care before you consult a lawyer. Once you hire us, Kaine Law will work hard to make the process of seeking compensation as easy and stress-free as possible so you can focus on recovering from or learning to live with your injuries.
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We Provide Legal Representation You Can Count On
The Valdosta car accident injury lawyers at Kaine Law have accrued knowledge over our multiple decades of combined experience, helping many injured Georgians in a similar situation to yours.
The legal support we provide to each of our clients, coupled with our involvement in the local community, speaks to our passion and commitment to strive for the best outcome possible in every case we take. Talk to us today during a free case review and find out more about how we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Car Accident Statute of Limitations in Georgia?
According to O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, injury victims generally have two years to begin legal proceedings. The deadline could be even shorter in certain cases, like if you have to file a claim against a government entity.
After the deadline passes, it is unlikely you will be able to seek compensation or hold those responsible for your accident accountable for their actions. Being proactive enables your lawyer to quickly gather evidence before it can be diminished, forgotten, lost, or even destroyed. It also means your claim will be filed within the strict deadlines imposed by state law.
Can You Still Get Compensation if You Caused the Accident?
Even if you are found to have contributed to the accident, you may still be entitled to compensation under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33, provided you share less than 50 percent of the blame.
The at-fault party’s insurance company may try to reduce what they have to pay by placing unfair blame on you for the accident. This is why hiring a personal injury law firm like Kaine Law is such a good idea: we can investigate the crash, figure out what really happened, and fight back against unjust accusations.
Should You File an Insurance Claim or a Lawsuit After a Crash?
That depends on the circumstances of your case. In most situations, filing an insurance claim will be our first move. Even if the insurer does not offer a fair settlement immediately, they may be willing to negotiate for one.
We may wait to file a lawsuit until after negotiations have stalled. The mere act of filing the suit could be enough to get the insurance company to cooperate. If not, the legal team at Kaine Law can follow through and advocate for you in the courtroom.
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