FAQs Category: Atlanta Car Accident

Car accidents injure millions of people each year throughout the United States. Not surprisingly, the frequency of crashes changes from year to year, and certain communities and areas tend to see more accidents than others. For example, in Gwinnett County, there tend to be between 30,000 and 40,000 crashes each year. Dekalb County has similar statistics but […]

Car accidents can occur for any number of reasons, but a significant number of crashes happen due to the negligence of people behind the wheel. Some examples of driver negligence that can easily lead to a serious wreck include: Speeding Distracted driving Impaired driving Fatigued driving Ignoring poor weather conditions Improper turns Improper vehicle maintenance […]

Of course, not every car wreck results in injuries. In fact, serious injuries tend only to occur in a fraction of cases. For example, in a year in which there reported 39,473 crashes in Gwinnett County, there were only 325 accident-related serious injuries. That said, in the same year, there were 13,535 accident-related injuries. Similarly, in a […]

Car accident victims can sustain a wide variety of serious injuries, including: Broken bones Facial injuries Burns Traumatic brain injuries Spinal cord injuries Serious soft tissue injuries In addition to these physical injuries, some car accident victims experience significant psychological trauma. In some cases, they may even develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or similar conditions […]

As mentioned, many accidents happen due to drivers who speed, are impaired, or who are otherwise in violation of the law or making careless decisions on the road. When this is the case, any other people injured in the accident should hold the negligent driver liable for their losses. Losses commonly include medical bills, lost […]

If you do have a viable car accident case, and you want to seek compensation for your losses, it is easy to assume that your case will take place in a courtroom. After all, we see many injury victims taking the witness stand on TV and in movies. In reality, however, very few car accident […]

If a car accident case starts with an insurance claim, do you really need the help of an attorney? After all, many drivers file car insurance claims on their own on a regular basis. While you may certainly file a claim, you might not realize all the work that the insurance company is putting into […]

Naturally, car accident victims will wonder how much they might receive from an insurance claim or lawsuit. This answer is extremely fact-specific, and you want a lawyer to evaluate the value of your claim based on your circumstances. Some factors that might affect the value of your claim include: How severe your injuries were How […]

You will not receive compensation from the at-fault party or his or her insurance company until your case resolves through a settlement or you obtain a judgment at trial. Car accident cases can take anywhere from a few months to years to conclude. Some of the factors that may affect how long your case take […]

One reason why you might hesitate to call a car accident lawyer—even if you suffered serious injuries—is because you might think that lawyers are expensive to retain. You likely hear about high-powered attorneys charging hundreds of dollars per hour, which could mean even a phone call or email can rack up your bill. The good […]