Atlanta Car
Accident Attorney

Head injuries, concussions, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)

Broken bones, including compound fractures

Neck and back injuries, including spinal cord injuries (SCIs) and paralysis

Internal injuries and bleeding

Soft tissue injuries, including whiplash

Joint injuries

Bruising and lacerations

Check yourself and your passengers for injuries. If it’s safe to do so, move your vehicle out of traffic to a safe location. It’s a good idea to contact the police, even if the accident seems minor. An official police report can be a vital piece of evidence when you file an insurance claim or if you later decide to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. If your injuries are not severe, you will likely need to remain at the scene until police arrive. While at the site of the crash, you should avoid saying anything that might potentially incriminate you for the accident, including a simple “sorry” to a passenger or another driver.

Even if you don’t feel hurt, it’s important to seek medical attention immediately following the accident. Car collisions often produce “silent” injuries that may not be immediately apparent due to the adrenaline rush caused by the crash. However, a lack of symptoms does not always indicate that you are without serious injuries. Additionally, a doctor’s report will also serve as an essential record for your insurance claim or lawsuit.

As soon as you’re able to, you should contact a knowledgeable Atlanta car accident lawyer. They can guide you through the legal process, handle communications with your insurance provider or the car insurance claims adjuster, and identify if the accident was caused by someone else’s negligence. It’s not unlikely that the other driver will have their defense lawyers involved, meaning that it’s all the more critical for you to be prepared with strong legal advocacy on your side.

Finally, you should avoid discussing the details of the accident with anyone apart from your attorney, your insurance company, and the police. However, about your own insurance provider, it’s still important to be cautious about what you say. Never admit fault at the scene of the accident, as it could harm your potential legal claim. Your lawyer will likely be able to take over such forthcoming communications with other parties. However, if you do need to provide a statement about what happened, your personal injury lawyer will ensure that you’re thoroughly prepared to do so.

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Medical bills

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Future rehabilitation treatment and care expenses estimated by experts

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Lost wages or income and benefits

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Property damages or property loss

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Miscellaneous related expenses

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Pain and suffering and other non-economic damages

An experienced car accident lawyer from Buckhead Law Saxton Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C., will know how to determine what happened in the collision and build a case against the at-fault driver.

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To successfully prove negligence in an accident case in Georgia, there are several key components that an auto accident attorney must demonstrate:

For example, a driver must stop when a traffic light turns red. If they continue through the intersection, it will not only violate traffic laws, but it is likely to cause an accident. When a collision injures people, the at-fault driver acted negligently. We must only show the driver ran the red light and that their negligence injured our client.

Evidence showing a person was drinking or not paying attention at the time of the crash only strengthens the case. By working with an experienced car accident attorney, an accident victim can legally hold the negligent party responsible for their injuries and related damages. If the at-fault driver is driving a commercial vehicle, vicarious liability may apply under Georgia case law. In such instances, identifying such liability means we could hold their employer accountable, too.

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The path to securing fair compensation for your car accident injury claim involves a meticulous investigation process. The strength of each client’s case depends greatly on the quality and thoroughness of these investigative efforts. Therefore, we rely greatly on procuring as many types of evidence as possible and assimilating what we find into a comprehensive strategy that maximizes your benefits.

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These may include the official accident report from law enforcement officers who responded to the scene, as well as in-depth medical records from healthcare professionals who treated our client’s injuries. These documents can provide an unbiased account of the incident, and the extent of the injuries sustained, offering valuable insight into the circumstances of the accident.

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Witnesses, whether they are fellow drivers, pedestrians, or local residents, can provide firsthand accounts of the accident, often contributing key details that may not be present in the official reports. These testimonies can corroborate our client’s account, or even reveal additional factors that led to the incident.

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Photographs of the accident scene can serve as visual proof of the incident, damage incurred, and contributing factors such as road conditions or traffic signals. In addition, we also engage with local businesses to secure any relevant security video footage, as this may offer a different perspective or even a real-time account of the accident.

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Our attorneys collaborate with accident reconstruction specialists to understand precisely how the accident happened. These professionals employ their expertise to reconstruct the incident, determining variables such as speed, reaction times, and vehicle positioning. This technical evidence can be vital in supporting our client’s claim.

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Finally, a crucial aspect of our investigation involves the compilation of all relevant damage documentation to justify the claim for compensation. This includes the physical damage sustained by each vehicle involved, and, more importantly, our client’s relevant medical records that highlight the extent and impact of their injuries. Moreover, we gather all bills, receipts, estimates, and other proof of accident-related expenses to ensure a comprehensive calculation of financial damages.

Our Atlanta-area attorneys also use our firm’s resources to strengthen the case and better understand our client’s injuries. This includes working with a network of medical experts who we call on to help us understand the client’s prognosis, future and ongoing care needs, and estimated expenses. This is essential for clients who suffer serious, lasting, or long-term injuries.

Filing an insurance claim

Filing a personal injury lawsuit in the appropriate civil court

Most of the cases we win for our clients end with a negotiated settlement and payout from the other driver’s insurance company. However, sometimes we must sue and take a case to trial because of certain circumstances unique to that case. Our trial lawyers are ready to pursue this option when necessary.

Learn more today. Contact us online or by calling

(404) 890-5631 or (770) GET PAID.