Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer

Most personal injury lawyers in Atlanta – including ours – represent clients on a contingency fee basis. That means you can hire Spartan Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers at no upfront cost to you. Additionally, we only get paid if we secure a settlement or verdict on your behalf. If we don’t win, you don’t pay. If we do recover compensation for you, we’ll deduct our attorney’s fees directly from your financial recovery.We will explain this payment arrangement to you during your complimentary consultation.

All Atlanta personal injury cases are unique to the victim. Severe injuries typically lead to higher payouts. However, other factors will impact what your claim is worth, including:

• The extent and long-term impacts of your injuries
• The cost of your medical care and other accident-related expenses
• Whether you can continue working in the same capacity as before your injuries
• Your physical and emotional trauma and how it affects your quality of life
• The parties involved and available insurance coverage
• Whether you contributed to causing the accident

The insurance company and at-fault parties will try to downplay your losses to reduce the value of your claim. Don’t let them get away with it. Let an attorney stand up for what’s fair and get you the compensation you deserve under Georgia law.

Accident victims in Atlanta can typically recover compensation for their economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages include all financial losses, including medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and reasonable out-of-pocket costs.

Non-economic damages are the intangible effects of your injury. They could include pain and suffering, mental distress, loss of companionship, and diminished quality of life.

If your case goes to trial, a Georgia court may also award you punitive damages, which are meant to punish defendants for malicious acts or intentional conduct.

Our personal injury attorneys can provide more information regarding the compensation you may be eligible for after reviewing the details of your case.

Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which applies if a victim shares any blame for their accident. Under this law, you cannot receive compensation if you are 50% or more at fault. If you’re 49% or less to blame, your award will be reduced proportionately.

For example, if you are deemed to be 20% responsible for your Atlanta accident, you will only be entitled to 80% of your damages.

If you think you share any responsibility for your injuries, speak with an Atlanta attorney right away. Your lawyer can protect you from unfair allegations of blame and ensure that you receive a fair amount.

Most Georgia personal injury lawsuits are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. The clock starts to run on the date of the injury or accident. However, there are exceptions to this general deadline.You don’t want to miss the applicable time limit for your case. If you do, you’ll forfeit your right to compensation through the Georgia courts. Additionally, it’s best to start the legal process as early as possible to build the strongest case. Contact our Atlanta injury attorneys to preserve your rights.

Around 95% of personal injury claims are settled before reaching trial. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that your case won’t end up in court. For example, if the parties cannot reach a fair settlement or there are complex issues involved, you may need to litigate.

That’s why it is essential to ensure that you hire a skilled Georgia trial attorney. Having an advocate with litigation experience shows insurance companies that you’re serious about your claim. Insurers will know that your lawyer will be prepared to fight for you in court if they don’t play fair – which will make them more willing to negotiate in good faith.

Our attorneys have extensive trial skills and are ready to represent your best interests in the courtroom if necessary. Learn more by reaching out to our office today.

During your free initial consultation, you should be prepared to discuss various aspects of your situation. We might ask questions such as:

• What type of accident were you involved in?
• What kinds of injuries have you suffered, and how severe are they?
• Are you expected to make a full recovery, or have you sustained a permanent disability?
• What medical treatment have you received? Will you need ongoing care?
• Have you missed any time from work?
• Will your injuries impact your ability to earn a living?
• Do you know who is responsible for your injuries?
• Do you think you share any fault for the accident?

Don’t worry if you don’t have all the answers. Bring as much information as you can so that we can understand what you’ve been through. We can fill in the gaps where necessary by investigating and gathering evidence.