Although you must report an accident to your insurance company, you are not obligated to answer all their questions. We have tips for your first call with the insurance adjuster after an accident. Knowing your rights can prevent you from saying too much and reducing the damages you can receive for your injuries. Information the …
Injuries to the hand and wrist are some of the most common car accident injuries and lawyers may help to get the compensation for this. During a crash, hands and wrists can collide with objects inside the car, resulting in debilitating sprains, fractures, and lacerations. The pain associated with hand and wrist injuries may become …
A car accident itself may be the root cause of a chest injury, or it may have exacerbated a pre-existing health condition. In either case, you may be eligible for compensation if another person’s negligence caused the accident. If you are experiencing chest pain after a car accident, your personal injury lawyer can help examine …
If you are suffering arm and elbow pain after a car accident, the pain may be a symptom of a serious injury. You should seek medical treatment as soon as possible, so your symptoms do not get worse. If left untreated, your injuries might leave you with permanent disabilities. Seeking medical treatment also allows you …
Ankle and foot injuries may heal within a matter of days or weeks, but more serious foot injuries can affect you for years to come. Thankfully, you can seek compensation if your injuries resulted from a car accident due to a negligent driver. If you experience ankle and foot pain after a car accident, your …
After you lose your loved one in a wrongful death accident, you may be entitled to compensation for the resulting medical bills, funeral expenses, and lost earning potential. A wrongful death attorney from our firm can help you figure out which legal route is best for you in your pursuit of compensation. Types of Damages …
A first-party insurance claim in Atlanta is when you file a claim with your own insurer, should you have purchased coverage. On the other hand, you would file a third-party claim when you want to seek compensation from the party responsible for your injury. Examples of liable third parties could be: An independent contractor A …
Realizing that the driver who hit you did not have insurance is daunting, especially if you were injured and are facing significant medical bills. However, if you were struck by an uninsured driver, you are not out of luck for receiving compensation for your expenses. You can pursue them with a personal injury lawsuit or …
You may be eligible to take legal action after your child is injured in an Atlanta pedestrian accident. This might include a settlement or lawsuit. Depending on which option you choose, you may be able to recover compensation that addresses your child’s medical expenses, psychological suffering, and long-term disabilities. Potential Compensation Available If your child …
You have every right to deny the insurance adjuster’s initial offer and attempt to negotiate a better settlement for yourself. In fact, by accepting the first settlement amount you are offered, you may be underselling the true value of your economic and non-economic losses. When it comes to loyalty, claims adjusters may side with the …
It may be possible to receive compensation if you are partially responsible for your accident. Georgia has a special law in place to address this specific issue, known as a “contributory negligence” law. According to OCGA §51-12-33, accident victims are eligible for financial compensation as long as they are less than 50% liable for the …
Depending on the facts of your situation, you might be able to recover some damages even if the liable party has no insurance. It is bad enough to get hurt because of someone else’s carelessness, but it can be devastating to learn that the person who hurt you is uninsured. You do not have to …
Most law firms handle personal injury claims on a contingency-fee-basis. With a contingent fee, you do not pay anything out of pocket during the insurance claim or lawsuit. The attorney gets paid a percentage of the settlement or award at the end of the case. Some victims choose to hire a personal injury firm after …
The best ways to maximize your Atlanta personal injury settlement are to be prepared, educate yourself about your situation, cite all of your losses, and achieve maximum medical improvement before filing your claim (if possible). Preparation Will Make the Claim Process Easier for You Many people suffer injuries and file a claim right after the …
There is good news if you are concerned about the cost of hiring a truck accident lawyer. Most personal injury attorneys will take truck accident injury cases without any upfront legal fees. Likewise, these attorneys frequently take cases on a contingency fee basis instead of billing by the hour. Do not let concern about the …
Compensatory damages are losses that you can be awarded through a personal injury claim or lawsuit. Usually, they are divided into two categories: economic and non-economic damages. Some examples include medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income, and loss of future earning capacity. Examples of Compensatory Damages in a Personal Injury Case If you were …
You may be able to sue a trucking company if its driver caused an accident. Depending on the circumstances, several parties can be held responsible. While the driver’s negligence may be the cause, the trucking company can share liability in some cases. Shared liability means more avenues to seek compensation, but it makes the legal …
It is possible to change personal injury lawyers and hire new representation. Even if you are in the middle of a case, you can fire your lawyer if they are not doing their job. However, consider your options before firing your lawyer. Depending on the issue that you’re having with your attorney, you may want …
Any car accident can be complicated, but you should be aware of some extra steps involved when you’re in an accident with a leased car. After you’ve notified the dealer about your accident, you can seek compensation if the other driver was at fault. We can help you handle every step of a claim involving …
You’re driving down the street when you notice a car speeding up from behind. To avoid being rear-ended, you quickly turn the wheel to go into the next lane, only to collide with another vehicle. What happens in this situation? In a no-contact car accident such as this, the speeding driver would be known as …
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