While going through the labors of your day, you could find yourself the victim of an accident. Whether you were driving on US-27 or you slipped on a wet floor at a local store, you or a loved one might have been injured due to negligence. If you are interested in recovering financial compensation for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost income, call Kaine Law for a free legal consultation today.
A Carrollton personal injury lawyer can pursue your losses and hold the other party accountable for their actions. Get the legal representation you and your family deserve.
Determining if You Qualify for Compensation
Our legal team can evaluate your circumstances to determine whether you are eligible to seek compensation for your damages. In most cases, to recover your losses, we must prove:
- Another party had a duty of care toward you.
- The other party breached their duty of care.
- You were injured as a direct result of their actions (also called causation).
- You suffered financial losses (also called damages).
If you are pursuing compensation on behalf of a lost loved one, our team can determine if your relationship to the decedent allows you to take legal action.
You Must File Your Lawsuit Within the Applicable Time Period
To qualify for compensation, the injured party must file a personal injury lawsuit within the statute of limitations. O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 says that for most personal injury cases, claimants generally have two years to take legal action.
However, this deadline may not apply to your case if:
- You were injured as a minor.
- You were deemed to have a disability or were cognitively impaired as a result of the accident.
In some situations, you may not know when you got hurt or sick. This could be the case if you were injured due to a defective product or medical malpractice. A Carrollton personal injury lawyer can determine how long you have to file your personal injury lawsuit.
For a free legal consultation with a Personal Injury lawyer serving Carrollton, call 404-214-2001
Kaine Law’s Practice Areas
We can provide legal help to you in a number of personal injury cases, including vehicle accidents, wrongful death cases, dog bites, premises liability, golf cart and ATV accidents, boating and train accidents, product liability, and workers’ compensation.
Read on to discover how we could help you in the following specific situations:
A Motor Vehicle Accident
Whether it is a car or truck accident, we can file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. The Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (OCI) says that all drivers in the state must have insurance.
We will work to recover the maximum compensation possible through settlement negotiations. If the insurer does not agree to a fair settlement, though, we can file a lawsuit and pursue compensation in that manner.
Wrongful Death
A wrongful death case could be the result of any type of accident where you have lost a loved one because of negligence. Our law firm can help you pursue recovery for a number of your family’s losses. These may include damages for funeral and burial costs, your loved one’s medical costs, the contributions they provided to the family, and intangible losses.
A Dog Bite
If you were bitten by a dog at Longview Park or while walking through your neighborhood, we can seek evidence to prove that the dog’s owner should be liable for your costs and losses after an attack. To prove this, we can use testimony from witnesses, previously filed complaints, and any existing police reports.
A Slip and Fall
All property owners, regardless of whether they are responsible for public or private property, have an obligation to keep visitors safe. This responsibility means sealing off hazardous areas, remedying dangers, or warning guests of a hazard.
A Defective Product
USA.gov notes that child safety seats, food, medication, vehicles, toys, and cosmetics are commonly recalled products. You could have been injured in a single accident due to a malfunctioning product. In other situations, you could develop illnesses due to exposure to a product over a long period.
A Workplace Accident
If you suffered an on-the-job accident, you could have the following options:
- You could file a workers’ compensation claim. Most workers in the state are entitled to benefits. We can file your claim and guide you through the financial recovery process.
- You could sue another party. In this instance, your options would depend on how you were injured. If you were hurt due to unsafe work conditions or a defective product, you could pursue compensation through a lawsuit.
You usually cannot sue your employer. However, if you have this option, we can provide more information about it. Kaine Law can determine what options you have and help carry them out.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice covers a wide range of healthcare errors, such as:
- Misdiagnosis: Incorrectly diagnosing an illness and providing the wrong treatment
- Delayed diagnosis: Failing to diagnose in time and causing a condition to worsen
- Failure to treat: Ignoring symptoms and not providing necessary care
- Surgical errors: From surgery on the wrong site to an unnecessary surgery
- Medication errors: Prescribing the wrong medication or the wrong dosage
- Birth injuries: Improper techniques that lead to injuries to the baby or mother
- Defective medical devices: Faulty products that cause greater harm
We can investigate your medical malpractice case and secure an expert witness affidavit.
Our personal injury law firm can handle additional practice areas than those listed here, including boating, bicycle, and train accidents. Call Kaine Law today and receive a free case consultation.
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What You Could Recover Through a Personal Injury Claim or Lawsuit
Your recoverable damages will depend on numerous aspects of your case, including how you were injured and the severity of your condition. We can calculate and pursue the cost of the following:
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Property damage expenses
- Reduced future earning capacity
- Medical bills
- Loss of consortium
- Disfigurement, scarring, and disability
- Lost employee benefits, commissions, tips, and bonuses
We can also recover funeral costs if you lost a loved one.
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We Can Deal With the Insurance Company for You
After being injured, your focus should be on recovering, not dealing with the insurer. Sometimes, these organizations will do everything in their power to stop people from seeking the money they deserve.
We can:
Protect You From Bad Faith Insurance Practices
O.C.G.A. § 33-6-34 outlines some examples of bad-faith insurance tactics. These strategies are meant to derail your case or otherwise stall the process of paying for your losses.
Examples can include:
- The claims adjuster makes promises that they cannot (or do not intend to) keep
- They deny your claim without giving a written reason why
- They offer you less money than you need––despite clear reason as to why
- They refuse to investigate the circumstances of your claim
Also, they may ask you to give a recorded statement. You are under no obligation to do this. By giving such a statement, you give the insurer ammunition that they can use to devalue your damages.
Handle All Communications
With a personal injury attorney from our legal team on your side, you do not have to talk to the insurance representative. If they call you or send you messages, forward them to Kaine Law. We can answer them on your behalf.
Negotiate a Settlement
We can go back and forth with the insurer until we come to an agreement. There is no telling how long this will take. However, you can rest assured that we will have your interests in mind when fighting for you.
Hold Payment Until We Win
We understand the physical and financial hardships you are facing after your accident. To help you and your family, we provide you with legal representation without additional expense on a contingency fee basis. Under this agreement, you pay nothing unless we secure a settlement or court award.
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