Boating accidents take victims by surprise and happen when they least expect them. They also come with many hassles and tasks. You might find yourself still trying to understand and accept that you were in an accident, recovering from your physical injuries while trying to deal with the logistical aftermath and run your everyday life. Contacting an Atlanta boat accident attorney might be the last thing on your mind at this busy and draining time of life. However, after receiving appropriate medical care, it should be the first thing.
By hiring an experienced attorney, you’ll have an advocate on your side who knows what needs doing at this time. A lawyer can help you save time and allow you to focus on your healing and getting your life back together. The sooner you hire one, the sooner you can get the help you need.
In addition, Georgia has a two-year statute of limitations for boating accident victims. The statute of limitations is a deadline for filing a legal injury case. The clock starts ticking on the day of the accident, or if you discover your injury at a later date, from the date of discovery. From then, you have two years to file a legal case. If you don’t file within the state-mandated deadline, the at-fault party will have the court throw your case out. You won’t have any legal rights or options after the statute of limitations expires.
Two years might seem like plenty of time; however, your Atlanta boating accident attorney needs time to craft a successful case on your behalf. They need to assess and investigate what happened to cause your boat accident and injuries. Depending on the complexity of your case or injuries, they may need to hire experts to prove your claim. There is a legal process that they must follow before formal litigation, including sending a demand letter to the at-fault party or their insurance company seeking compensation for your damages.
Time is of the essence. The sooner you reach out to Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC, the better the chance you have of maximizing your recovery, both physically and financially.
