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Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer

Anyone involved in a car accident is likely to have questions afterward. Do I need an Atlanta car accident lawyer? Am I entitled to seek compensation? How do I file a claim with my insurance against the other driver?

Here at The Angell Law Firm in Atlanta, GA, we understand how serious car wrecks are. With years of experience under our belts, we are ready and willing to assist you in this time of need.

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We Can Help Atlanta Car Accident Victims

According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, about one-third of all car accidents result in some kind of injury. No matter the circumstances of your car accident, we are ready to assist in whatever way possible.

If you or a loved one is injured in a car crash due to someone else’s negligence, we can help protect your rights and seek compensation.

What is a Negligence Lawsuit Case?

A negligence lawsuit allows the plaintiff to recover damages intended to compensate for physical, emotional, and financial injuries. In this case, it’s a car accident caused by another person’s negligence.  To bring a successful negligence lawsuit, the plaintiff’s attorney must be able to prove that the defendant:

  • Owed a duty to the plaintiff.
  • Breached the duty owed and resulted in a car accident
  • Engaged in behavior that was a cause of the plaintiff’s injuries in a crash

A Motorist’s Duty to Other Drivers

Every driver on the road in Atlanta owes a duty to others to act reasonably behind the wheel to prevent accidents. A person driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or sending or reading text messages has breached this universal duty. If that person causes an accident, they could be held liable for the injuries they caused.

It’s important to note that proving these elements of a car accident claim can be challenging. For this reason, it is in your best interest to hire an Atlanta car accident lawyer.

Injured because of someones distracted driving? A car accident attorney will fight for your due compensation from the insurance company to cover your medical bills and lost wages.

Types of Car Accident Cases We Handle

The term “car accident” can be somewhat misleading. It is a catchall phrase that often refers to multiple types of motor vehicle accidents. Our experienced team in Atlanta takes on cases involving:

  • Car crashes: These are the most common, but that doesn’t make them any easier to handle when you’re the one involved. They often result in injuries, property damage, and emotional trauma.
  • Motorcycle wrecks: Unfortunately, motorcyclists often take the brunt of the injuries in a wreck regardless of the responsible party. A motorcycle is much smaller than a car and provides a lot less defense.
  • Wrongful death: Occasionally, car accidents will result in fatalities. In these cases, loved ones and family members typically have the legal right to file a wrongful death suit.
  • Defective products: Sometimes, the responsible party isn’t another driver in a car accident. Manufacturers may be unaware of a product’s defect or, worse, refuse to acknowledge it. When the same product has injured you and others, we can help you file a mass tort against the manufacturer.
  • Truck wrecks: Depending on the circumstances, the company employing the driver may also be at fault for the accident.

Have you received damages due to someones distracted driving? Having a hard time with the insurance companies? Not sure how you will pay your medical bills? Hire a car accident lawyer to go head to head with the insurance company.

What Are Common Atlanta Car Accident Injuries?

Depending on the situation, car wrecks can cause a wide range of injuries. One issue many injured parties face is how long it takes to recognize the injuries. While some injuries are immediately noticeable, others take longer to show up.

Some common car accident injuries include:

  • Back pain
  • Head injury
  • Whiplash or neck injury
  • Damage to the internal organs
  • Broken bones
  • Emotional distress or PTSD

Any or all of these injuries can significantly affect your life and livelihood. The majority of car crash injuries require a recovery period, either at home or in the hospital. During this time, it is often impossible to continue working and earning your income as normal.

That’s where we come in. Whether it’s working with your insurance to pay for medical bills, outpatient therapy, or lost wages, The Angell Law Firm is on your side.

Wrongful Death

In Georgia, if an automobile accident results in a fatality, the deceased’s spouse has the first claim. If there is no spouse, then the deceased’s children are eligible to file the lawsuit. From there, it goes to the victim’s parents, siblings, nieces or nephews, grandparents, and other descendants.

There are multiple types of damages that you can sue for with wrongful death. These include compensation for:

  • Loss of comfort, companionship, and relationship
  • Loss of consortium of the victim (for spouses only)
  • Loss of household services
  • Loss of financial support

The money involved depends significantly on the situation and is meant to pay for funerary or burial expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. There must be significant proof that the responsible party caused both the death and was responsible for preventing it.

Sifting through endless paperwork and complicated statutes while you’re grieving is just another burden to bear. To navigate these complex legalities, we can help you seek compensation for your loved one’s death.

The Angell Law Firm is an Atlanta Car Accident Attorney Firm

One word – AMAZING!!!! I’m happy that I trusted the reviews on this firm and decided to select them to represent me in a car accident. It was my first time being injured, getting into an accident, even having to go to the ER, and the Angell Law Firm was empathetic to that and made sure I was informed throughout the entire process. Breanna was my case manager, always available when I needed to reach her, called me for updates – seriously just went above and beyond! And they awarded me more than I would’ve ever imagined possible. – Vanessa V

Where Do Car Accidents Occur in Atlanta?

As you might expect in a city of nearly 500,000 people, motor vehicle accidents are not uncommon. Although the city of Atlanta has taken many steps in recent years to make driving and walking safer, a combination of reckless behaviors and more people have made the roads dangerous.

While Atlanta has more than its fair share of car wrecks, some places are known to be more dangerous than others.

The Federal Highway Administration found that one-fifth of all fatal car accidents happen at an intersection, and two out of every five non-fatal accidents happen at intersections.

The intersections in Atlanta statistically proven to be the most dangerous are:

  • East Park Pl and Stone Mountain Hwy
  • Covington Hwy and Lithonia Rd
  • North Hairston Rd and Memorial Dr
  • Covington Hwy and Panola Rd
  • Peachtree Industrial Blvd and Jimmy Carter Blvd
  • Peachtree Rd and Collier Rd
  • Earnest Barrett Pkwy and Cobb Place Blvd
  • Marietta Rd and Bolton Rd
  • West Paces Ferry Rd and Habersham Rd
  • Peachtree Rd and 14th St
  • Peachtree Rd and Piedmont Rd
  • Delmoor Ct and Delmar Ave
  • Briarcliff Rd and North Druid Hills Rd
  • State Bridge Rd and Medlock Bridge Rd
  • Chattahoochee Rd and Howell Mill Rd

Of course, it’s not always possible to avoid significant intersections or highways. If you need to drive through them, be extra cautious and on the lookout for reckless driving.

Atlanta Accident Statistics

In 2018, Atlanta saw a drop in the number of collisions compared to the years before, but there were still nearly 50,000 reported to the county. In fact, despite the lockdown in 2020 for the majority of the year, Atlanta PD still recorded over 20,000 automobile accidents.

According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, in 2019, 1,507 people died on roads. Of those fatalities, 60% of them weren’t wearing seat belts. Additionally, only 16% were pedestrians, suggesting that most people killed were passengers and drivers in motor vehicles.

Three-quarters of car crash fatalities were found to be caused by unsafe driving. That includes:

  • Distracted driving, including sleepy driving
  • Texting or calling while driving
  • Drunk driving: 29% of all crashes in 2019 were the result of driving while intoxicated
  • Speeding: 30% of all crashes in 2019 were the result of speeding

Who Is to Blame After a Car Accident?

Legally, the blame for a car accident is assigned to someone known as the responsible party. The responsible party is the person or people who inadvertently caused the accident to happen. As the name implies, a car accident is technically an accident, and no one intended it.

Reckless behavior is known to lead to car crashes, so even if it was an accident, the responsible party still bears the blame. In Georgia, drivers legally have a responsibility to be cautious on the roads and avoid other vehicles.

The responsible party isn’t necessarily one person. Multiple people may be at fault for the accident. Sometimes, no one is at fault. Other times, the vehicle’s manufacturer is the responsible party.

In some cases, your negligence may be partly responsible for the accident. Even in those situations, you might still be eligible to seek compensation. Georgia law specifies modified comparative negligence in car accidents. If you are less than 50% responsible, you are still eligible to seek compensation.

Mass Tort Cases

If you and others are involved in motor vehicle accidents resulting from a product malfunctioning, you may all be entitled to compensation from the manufacturer for negligence.

Mass torts or class action cases are against the manufacturer under the assumption that the manufacturer had a responsibility to ensure the safety of their products before releasing them on the market.

Different types of product defects could cause injuries which include:

  • Warning or marketing defect: The manufacturer should have marketed the product with a specific warning about potential hazards involving the product or how it could be used
  • Manufacturing defect: As the name implies, the product is safe, but something went wrong during production to make it dangerous, even when used correctly and as intended
  • Design defect: The rarest type and sometimes lumped in with marketing defect, design defects imply that while the product’s concept was safe, the blueprints of the product contained issues that made the product dangerous even when made correctly and used as intended

These cases can be complex and often involve a variety of plaintiffs against a single defendant with massive amounts of resources. That’s why it’s vital to hire an attorney with plenty of experience handling large class-action suits like The Angell Law Firm.

Do You Need a Car Accident Lawyer in Atlanta?

As is the case throughout the United States, you are not legally required to hire an attorney. You have the right and freedom to defend yourself in court and when filing claims. However, the benefits of legal counsel cannot be overstated, especially in a car accident case.

In the aftermath of a car crash, you deal with physical and emotional injuries. With an experienced Atlanta car accident lawyer on your side, you can focus on recovering while we focus on your claim. A lawyer provides invaluable experience with the legal processes, paperwork, and guidance along the way.

When you work with us, you’ll have help:

  • Gathering evidence to support your claim, including eyewitness accounts, traffic camera footage, photos of the crash site, and police reports
  • Finding all responsible parties, which could include other drivers, car manufacturers, property owners, or insurance companies, and providing evidence to prove negligence
  • Communicating with insurance companies on your behalf
  • Filing the correct paperwork by each given deadline

We have decades of experience with car accident cases and don’t charge any fees unless you win your case.

Get Evidence, Strengthen Your Claim

You can not recover compensation for your car accident injuries unless you have evidence that proves liability for the other party. You will also need to provide the insurance companies involved in the claim with evidence that clearly shows the extent of your injuries and the damages you have suffered due to these injuries.

At the Scene of the Car Accident

There is a variety of types of evidence you should collect following a car accident. This includes photographs of the vehicles involved and the surrounding scene. You should also obtain a copy of the official police report. On top of that, ask witnesses for their contact information before leaving the scene. Take photographs of any visible injuries you may have suffered in the crash.

After the Accident

After the car accident, be sure to hold onto any evidence you have acquired. This includes copies of any vehicle damage repair receipts, medical bills, doctor’s notes about your injuries, medical exam results, and lab results. The more evidence you have supporting your claim, the better. The more evidence, the more likely you will receive full and fair compensation.

Pursuing Compensation After a Car Accident in Atlanta

We take on the heavy lifting of filing a lawsuit against the responsible party in your car accident. Successful cases are when the responsible party compensates you for your losses.

Depending on the situation, these losses can range from lost wages to medical bills to property damage. Those are known as economic damages because they can be labeled and calculated to a precise number.

Another type of loss you can receive compensation for is known as non-economic damages. This might include emotional distress, disfigurement, or wrongful death cases. As the name implies, non-economic damages can’t be calculated or easily given a price.

Whatever you’re going through, The Angell Law Firm is here to aid you. We make visits to your home or your hospital room, depending on where you feel the most comfortable. Your comfort and recovery are our first priorities throughout the entirety of your case.

Car Accident Frequently Asked Questions

There are two answers to this question. 

When a client wants a quick result, we will complete a compelling settlement package and deliver it to the insurance company. With persistent follow-up by our legal team to the insurance company, a settlement check could be received, and it all be wrapped up in a total of about six weeks. 

For clients that want to maximize the value of their compensation through an actual lawsuit the process can extend to a year or more.

The sooner you engage a lawyer after a car crash, the better. This is because your lawyer needs to build a case, which requires gathering as many supportive facts as possible. Fresh evidence is superior of course. Another reason is that once your lawyer gets involved, you don’t have to communicate anymore with insurance companies trying to get you to settle. You just focus on healing and your lawyer handles the rest.

Many factors affect the value of a case, however the most critical one is the amount of insurance available. For example if someone hits you but they only carry the Georgia required minimum of $25,000 for bodily injury liability, that’s the highest amount your case could be worth. For this reason we recommend people carry $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage.

In Georgia law there is something called comparative negligence. This allows for legal pursuit of compensation in cases where there is shared blame, as long as you were less than 50% at fault. Naturally, when you bear some of the responsibility, the amount of money you can claim is lower than if the other driver were completely negligent. For example if you were found to be 15% negligent, the insurance would only be required to pay 85% of the amount in your claim.

Call Today for a Free Case Evaluation

If you have been injured in a car crash, call The Angell Law Firm at (770) 217-4954 for a free case evaluation with an Atlanta car accident lawyer. Our office is standing by 24/7 to help you seek compensation and protect your rights after a vehicle accident.

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