Georgia Car Accident Legal Questions

We can potentially help.  Sorry this happened to you.  We handle cases like this in Georgia. We invite you to review our verdicts, our accolades and awards, and what clients have to say about us and give us a call for a free consultation where our lawyers will sit down with you personally.  John represents clients in Florida, Georgia and Alabama with passion and compassion and is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, which means the Florida Bar allows him to be called an expert.  Only a small percentage of lawyers are able to be called an expert in this area.  Give us a call at 904-444-4444 or email John at jmp@knowthelawyer.com.... Read Answer

We can potentially help.  Sorry this happened to you.  We handle cases like this in Georgia. We invite you to review our verdicts, our accolades and awards, and what clients have to say about us and give us a call for a free consultation where our lawyers will sit down with you personally.  John represents clients in Florida, Georgia and Alabama with passion and compassion and is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, which means the Florida Bar allows him to be called an expert.  Only a small percentage of lawyers are able to be called an expert in this area.  Give us a call at 904-444-4444 or email John at jmp@knowthelawyer.com.... Read Answer

We can potentially help.  Sorry this happened to you.  We handle cases like this in Georgia. We invite you to review our verdicts, our accolades and awards, and what clients have to say about us and give us a call for a free consultation where our lawyers will sit down with you personally.  John represents clients in Florida, Georgia and Alabama with passion and compassion and is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, which means the Florida Bar allows him to be called an expert.  Only a small percentage of lawyers are able to be called an expert in this area.  Give us a call at 904-444-4444 or email John at jmp@knowthelawyer.com.... Read Answer

I am very sorry to hear about you and your boyfriend's accident. From the information you provided, it sounds like a very powerful collision as the at-fault driver was traveling at a very high speed. I am glad you are both okay. To answer your question, you are entitled to compensation for your injuries. Whenever you are injured as a result of another person’s negligence, you are entitled to compensation for your (1) medical bills, (2) lost wages for missed work, (3) pain and suffering, (4) any permanent injury or disfigurement, and (5) inconvenience and loss of enjoyment of life. You should consult with a personal injury attorney who has experience handling similar car accident cases. An initial consultation is free, and an attorney will be able to tell you what steps to take next with regard to the police, your insurance company, and the other driver’s insurance company. I know that it can seem very overwhelming attempting to handle this on your own so I highly recommend speaking to an attorney who will know exactly what to do so that you can get all the help that you need. First and foremost, you (and your boyfriend) need to make sure to get any necessary medical treatment. It sounds like you are both injured given the fact that you have already sought treatment with the hospital. I'm not sure if you have health insurance or the means to pay for medical treatment but a personal injury attorney may be able to help you see a local doctor. For example, I have been able to arrange for my clients to obtain medical treatment at no cost to them, with the understanding that the client will reimburse the treatment providers once the case settles or we win at trial.  I strongly suggest you both continue to seek medical treatment if you are still in pain. In the meantime, please do not speak to anyone, except police, and especially anyone from the at-fault insurance company -- in person or over the phone -- about the accident without an attorney present. Insurance adjusters will attempt to devalue your claim in any way so speaking to them will do more harm than good. Please call me directly if you have any more questions- 404-939-1485. I wish you the best of luck!   Regards, Aaron Marks404-939-1485-- Aaron Marks, Esq.The Marks Law Group, LLC309 Sycamore StreetDecatur, Georgia  30030www.markslawgroup.comwww.medicaltransportlawyer.comaaron@markslawgroup.com404-939-1485 (ph)404-581-5902 (fx)      ... Read Answer

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You may be eligable to file a claim against your husband's uninsured motorist coverage. You should consult with a personal injury attorney who has experience handling car accident cases. An initial consultation is free, and an attorney will be able to tell you what steps to take next with regard to the police and your insurance company. While it can seem bewildering, an experienced attorney will know exactly what to do so that you can get all the help that you need. Good luck.... Read Answer

The rules of the road provide for strict liability when making a left hand turn.  In other words, a driver has an absolute duty to yield to oncoming traffic in this scenario.  However, the other driver's careless driving certainly could be used in negotiations with insurance.  What city and county did this occur in?... Read Answer

It's hard to determine settlement value.  We'd suggest you call a lawyer. There are a lot of factors, recoveries and the story to be told that determine liability and value. Also, insurance companies will determine whether it is a person "making their own case," a mill's form letter or a detailed demand package that is the determining factor of an offer. And then is that offer suitable? Essentially, insurance carriers try to negotiate every dollar they can, because every $100 means millions in the end to the Board of Directors. And their lawyers are, respectfully, good at getting one over on novice lawyers and novice victims- you would be basically both. Even in soft tissue injuries, those tissues stretch and scar, or cause corresponding pressure on nerves in the spinal cord, leaving behind permanent problems for some. I have had clients need surgeries years later because of a bulging disk and have their entire world collapse for what seemed inconsequential at the time. Insurance companies want you to settle as soon as possible and treat as little as possible. Attorneys matter. They change their gameplan when a lawyer is involved. For that reason - and the misinformation by TV lawyers and referral services- is why people should consult lawyers who take the time like on sites like this. Because of the economy, more lawyers are jumping into personal injury and should stick to what they know. Personal injury law REQUIRED knowledge about medical science and biomechanics (the forces on a body in a wreck) far greater and more specific than you'd think. The other side has doctors and millions on their side to say nothing is wrong or fight the claim.   Give a lawyer a call.  You can learn more about us at http://www.knowthelawyer.com.  We'd be happy to discuss this with you - 800-656-6952 or help@knowthelawyer.com. ... Read Answer

You have a case. There are a lot of factors, recoveries and the story to be told that determine liability and value, as well as recovery.  It starts with finding more information, which we can help with. Give a lawyer a call.  You can learn more about us at http://www.knowthelawyer.com.  We'd be happy to discuss this with you - 800-656-6952 or help@knowthelawyer.com. ... Read Answer

Yes. Essentially, insurance carriers try to negotiate every dollar they can, because every $100 means millions in the end to the Board of Directors. Even in soft tissue injuries, those tissues stretch and scar, or cause corresponding pressure on nerves in the spinal cord, leaving behind permanent problems for some. I have had clients need surgeries years later because of a bulging disk and have their entire world collapse for what seemed inconsequential at the time. Insurance companies want you to settle as soon as possible and treat as little as possible. Attorneys matter. They change their gameplan when a lawyer is involved. It seems like your injuries are more serious. For that reason - and the misinformation by TV lawyers and referral services- is why people should consult lawyers who take the time like on sites like this. Because of the economy, more lawyers are jumping into personal injury and should stick to what they know. Personal injury law REQUIRED knowledge about medical science and biomechanics (the forces on a body in a wreck) far greater and more specific than you'd think. The other side has doctors and millions on their side to say nothing is wrong or fight the claim. If you have any further questions, feel free to email me- jmp@knowthelawyer.com. Check out our website- www.knowthelawyer.com. We'd love to help you. Our number is 800-6-know-law. ... Read Answer

if they refuse to pay, the last option would be to file a lawsuit against the driver for the property damage. Ultimately, it will be a question for a judge or jury as to who was at fault. There is also the possibility of bad-faith penalties against them if you were to win. If you hire a lawyer, they could probably put a little more pressure on the insurance company to pay for the repairs without actually having to go to court.... Read Answer

You need to talk to a personal injury lawyer immediately. Obviously, the most important consideration is getting whatever medical attention your daughter needs. If you do not have health insurance or the means to pay for medical care, a personal injury attorney may be able to help you obtain treatment. For example, I have relationships with several local doctors and have been able to arrange for my clients to obtain medical treatment at no cost to them, with the understanding that the client will reimburse the treatment providers once the case settles or we win at trial. Make sure to follow up with the doctor as necessary, for two reasons. First, and most importantly, follow up visits will ensure that your daughter's injury heals properly. Second, people (claims adjusters, attorneys, and even jurors) are often suspicious of those who claim to be injured but fail to follow their doctor’s treatment plan. You may have a claim against the other driver and, possibly, the hospital that you visited after the accident if the hospital was negligent in failing to x-ray your daughter and caused her injuries to worsen. Whenever you are injured as a result of another person’s negligence (carelessness), you may be entitled to compensation for (1) medical bills, (2) lost wages, (3) pain and suffering, (4) any permanent injury or disfigurement, and (5) inconvenience and loss of enjoyment of life. An attorney can help you make a claim against the responsible parties so that you can get the compensation you deserve. In the meantime, please do not speak to anyone in person or over the phone (except police) about the accident without an attorney present. Insurance adjusters and even hospital employees are trained to minimize the damages an injured party can recover and may try to get you to admit fault in the accident. You should consult with a personal injury attorney as soon as you can. Two weeks have already gone by and the sooner an attorney can begin an investigation, the better. An initial consultation with a personal injury attorney is free, and an attorney will be able to tell you what steps to take next so that you and your daughter can get the help that you need. While it can seem bewildering, an experienced attorney will know exactly what to do so that you can get all the help that you need. I wish you the best of luck.... Read Answer