Were you hurt by a distracted driver in Jonesboro, GA? Call Spartan Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers for help. We can fight for compensation to pay for your losses. A Jonesboro distracted driving accident lawyer on our team will help you navigate the insurance process and file a lawsuit if necessary.
Call our office in Jonesboro, Georgia, at (678) 928-5051 to schedule a free consultation with a Jonesboro distracted driving accident attorney today.
How Spartan Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After an Accident in Jonesboro
The Jonesboro personal injury lawyers at Spartan Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers have over 75 years of combined experience. Our Jonesboro personal injury attorneys have leveraged our collective knowledge to win more than $250 million for our clients. Our work includes helping people after all types of car crashes, including distracted driving accidents in Jonesboro, GA.
Our Jonesboro distracted driving accident lawyers help clients by:
- Explaining the law
- Calculating damages
- Investigating the crash
- Pursuing insurance claims
- Negotiating with insurance and the defendant
- Filing a personal injury lawsuit
- Going to trial
Every case is different. We will work with you to develop a strategy designed to meet your goals. Call us to schedule a free consultation today with a Jonesboro car accident attorney.
What Kind of Damages Are Available to Distracted Driving Accident Victims?
Distracted driving accident victims can ask for economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages are financial losses and non-economic damages are emotional, intangible losses.
Economic damages include payment for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages (past and future)
- Lost employment benefits
- Damage to the car or other property
- Increased or alternative transportation costs
- Nursing care
- Out-of-pocket expenses
Non-economic damages include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of quality of life
- Mental illness
- Permanent scarring or disfigurement
We can help you calculate your economic and non-economic damages and collect the most compelling evidence to prove them.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Jonesboro Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer?
The amount that you pay your Jonesboro distracted driving accident lawyer depends on the outcome of your case. You will likely pay a contingency fee, meaning payment is contingent upon winning the case.
If you recover damages, you will pay between 33% – 40% of the damages to your lawyer. It could be more or less depending on the attorney’s work. If you don’t recover damages and lose your case, you aren’t obligated to pay anything, no matter how many hours your lawyer worked.
Can I Recover Compensation If I’m Being Blamed For a Distracted Driving Accident in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia applies a modified comparative fault law with a 50% bar. That means you can recover compensation as long as you are less than 50% at fault for the crash. If you are 50% or more responsible, then you lose all rights to compensation.
If you are less than 50% liable but still have some share of responsibility, then you can recover proportionate damages. That means you subtract your percentage share of responsibility from your damages. For example, if you are 20% at fault, you can only recover 80% of your total damages.
We’ll Fight to Recover Compensation For All Of Your Distracted Driving Accident Injuries
We always fight for full compensation for all of your distracted driving injuries, including:
- Brain injuries
- Head injuries
- Amputations
- Broken or fractured bones
- Sprains
- Burns
- Whiplash
- Neck and back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis
- Nerve damage
- Crush injuries
Spartan Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers can work with your doctors to understand your injury and get the payment you need to continue medical treatment.
What Causes Most Distracted Driving Accidents in Jonesboro, GA?
According to the statistics, in 2022, 53% of all car accidents in Georgia involved at least one distracted driver.
Distracted driving can be caused by manual, visual, and cognitive distractions, including:
- Texting or talking on the phone
- Eating or drinking
- Changing the radio station or playing music
- Pulling up directions
- Moving things or reaching things in the car
- Grooming
- Zoning out
- Looking at a billboard, people on the side of the road, or while passing an accident
- Daydreaming
- Conversing with someone in the car
- Worrying or feeling upset about something
We can help you regardless of what caused the distraction.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Distracted Driving Accident in Georgia?
Georgia has a two-year statute of limitations. This means you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit based on the crash. If you try to file a lawsuit after two years have passed, the court will dismiss it. It’s better to consult with a lawyer immediately after the crash so that they can keep track of this deadline and have adequate time to prepare.
Contact Our Jonesboro Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation
Spartan Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers offers a free consultation for every client. This consultation is a chance for you to meet our Jonesoboro distracted driving accident lawyers and learn more about your rights. Call our office in Jonesboro, GA, to speak with a member of our legal team.