What Should You Do After a Car Accident in Georgia?
If you are involved in a car accident in Georgia, prioritize safety by checking for injuries and moving to a safe location. Contact the authorities and exchange information with the other parties involved. Gather evidence and identify witnesses if possible. Report the accident to your insurance company and seek medical attention, even for minor injuries. Consider consulting with a car accident attorney to understand your rights and navigate the legal process.
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Obtaining a Compensation in Your Georgia Car Accident Case
Victims of car accidents have the right to seek recompense for their damages. The first route to take is generally to file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. If the claim goes sour, e.g., fault is disputed, or the insurance company fails to provide a fair settlement offer, victims have the right to file a civil suit to pursue compensation.
If you or your loved one were injured in a car accident, you will want to contact a lawyer to review your case. For accidents in Georgia, you are welcome to call our office for a free case evaluation. We can help you with all stages of the claims process, from filing paperwork to negotiating with adjusters. If we can’t come to a fair agreement with the insurer, we can help prepare your case for court, continuing to pursue the restitution you need.
Car Accident Attorney Jason Schultz Can Handle Any Complexity That Arises in Car Accident Cases
Each accident case is unique and must be approached in the way that suits that particular case best. When you decide to entrust your case to the Law Office of Jason R. Schultz, P.C., we will take the time to understand your injuries and the accident, and handle your case effectively and determinedly. Complexities often arise that can complicate matters in serious car accident cases, but in his 20+ years of legal experience, Attorney Schultz has developed a keen ability to handle any situation that comes up. Jason Schultz also practices as a wrongful death attorney for cases involving fatalities.
For example, if the other party tries to skirt liability by claiming you were at fault for the accident, we will argue that you were less than 50 percent at fault, and thus still eligible for compensation under Georgia’s comparative fault rules. If your accident was the result of the Department of Transportation or other government entity’s error, we carefully and quickly will navigate the claim and argue against government immunity. If the accident involved a commercial truck, we will rush to preserve the evidence for your case that carriers often destroy and begin collecting telltale trucker records that often can make or break the case.