Hiring an experienced good Georgia car accident attorney makes a lot of sense if you’ve been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident. But how do you go about finding appropriate legal representation? You’re in the midst of a difficult situation, and you may be tempted to simply go online and contact the first law firm appearing on the search engines. Resist that temptation – your entire case depends on doing your research and finding a qualified firm that shares your values and has the capacity, knowledge, negotiating chops and courtroom skills to advocate aggressively on your behalf
Car accidents happen every day in Georgia, even to safest drivers. The first thing to do is to try and remain calm. Keeping a calm will help you document the accident and accurately.
Follow the following steps after a crash to set yourself up for the best possible outcome.
Filing an insurance claim can be a dauting task. From knowing if you can trust the insurance company, to knowing what information to provide is alot to ask for someone who has been injured. An accident lawyer can handle all of this for you.
It is important to remember that auto insurance companies (most anyway) are private businesses or corporations whose main goal is to make a profit for their shareholders. Insurance companies are not charitable entities and do not have your best interest in mind. Common tactics employed by insurance companies include:
Once you've obtained appropriate documentation, your lawyer will submit a settlement demand package. This will include a letter explaining what happened and how it impacted you, plus plenty of documentation to back up your allegations. After the demand package is reviewed, there will likely be some negotiations with the insurance provider. The insurer may claim that the demand is too high, given the extent of the injuries - but this can be negotiated until a settlement that both parties find acceptable is reached. Further complications may occur due to Georgia's modified comparative fault approach, in which the negligence of both parties is considered.
The most common types of compensation following a car accident include:
Medical bills can add up quickly in the aftermath of a car accident. In addition to sometimes lengthy hospital visits, victims may require ongoing rehabilitative care. A variety of immediate and ongoing medical expenses may be covered by compensatory damages.
If the injuries that occurred during your Georgia accident have left you unable to carry out your usual duties at work, you may be eligible for remuneration of lost wages.
The suffering caused by a car accident goes far beyond physical pain. Emotional trauma is also common, with many car crash victims experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorders years after the accident occurred. Pain and suffering damages recognize this and compensate victims accordingly.
Before calling up firms to schedule consultations, stop and clarify what you need out of the relationship and what you expect. Fill in this blank: “I need a Georgia car accident attorney because ______.” Maybe you just crave fair compensation for your injuries. Maybe you need insight into what to do if the other driver lies or takes action against you. Maybe your goal is to get this off your plate ASAP, so you can finish a big work project.
Next, spell out your standards. What do you expect from your team? Maybe you need to hire someone within 15 miles of your house. Maybe you want to be sure the firm will treat you as an individual and really spend time with you. Maybe you want to find the most aggressive possible car accident lawyer.
Before choosing a firm, interview prospective lawyers in person. Have a list of questions to ask. These might include:
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We pride ourselves on having personal relationships with all of our clients. By building a relationship, it allows us to understand your needs and make sure you are comfortable with everything involving your case.
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