Georgia – September 24, 2022
Unexpected car accidents can result in long term disability, physical and financial hardship, or personal loss of property and loved ones in fatal accidents. Parties involved in, or affected by an accident may enter into a written agreement drafted by Georgia car accident lawyers for the payment of an agreed amount with respect to all claims of any of such persons because of bodily injury to or death or property damage arising from the accident in Georgia. Car accident attorneys understand the necessity of securing a financial court award, or insurance settlement that will fully cover the negative impacts to an accident victim’s life. The requested award can include compensatory and punitive damages.
State Law.
Under Georgia law, victims have the right to pursue compensation from insurance, whether they were a pedestrian, a cyclist, or riding in a vehicle when an accident occurred. If negligent acts, such as drunken driving, reckless driving, or distracted driving caused the accident, criminal charges may be filed by the state, in addition to a victim’s civil action for damages.
Georgia follows a "modified comparative negligence" rule when both parties are found to share blame for an accident, based on the 50% rule where a victim cannot recover compensation if they are 50% or more at fault from the accident. A claim must be filed within two years from the date of the accident in most cases, but guidance from a Georgia lawyer is recommended as there are variations, based on the other driver and damages.
Recoverable damages.
A car accident attorney will review the damage valuation determinations for auto insurance claims, to determine the payment of:
- Compensatory damages for economic losses including lost wages, medical bills, medical care, and treatment, plus household expenses and non-economic losses that include pain and suffering, loss of consortium, or companionship.
- When a defendant’s actions are found to be intentional, and harmful, punitive damages may be awarded to punish them to deter future similar acts. Georgia law allows punitive damages in some cases when harm and intent are proven.
Experts strengthen a case.
An accident attorney may require the expert testimony of accident scene re-constructionists, financial professionals, and medical professionals to convey the need for higher awards based on catastrophic injury requiring long term medical treatment, prolonged pain, and suffering, and continued negative impacts to financial stability through diminished, or lost earnings. They can also initiate a wrongful death legal action for a decedent’s legal representatives and loved ones when a person dies because of the negligent, reckless, or deliberate act of another during the accident.
Hire a lawyer.
Auto accident insurance claims and personal injury litigation necessary to recover car accident damages, requires the services of competent lawyers. Experienced attorneys at the Law Office of Amanda Hall can build strong cases with supporting evidence, and objectively speak on a victim’s behalf in court, or with an insurance company’s legal team to yield a positive result.
Amanda Hall Injury Law
6478 Putnam Ford Drive Suite 207
Woodstock, GA 30189
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