personal injury law | Atlanta Auto Accident Lawyer
auto accidents
Each year, traffic accidents are responsible for more than 3 million injuries, and current statistics show that every person in the U.S. is likely to be involved in at least one major auto collision during their lifetime. We represent victims who have suffered injuries in accidents with another car, collisions involving tractor-trailers, trucks and motorcycles, as well as pedestrians or bicyclists hit by motor vehicles.
The professionals at AM Smith Law Firm understand what you’re going through. You have questions about your insurance claim and how long it will take to get a fair settlement. An experienced member of our legal team will give you answers about medical payments coverage, property damage, and lost wages, as well as assist you during the entire auto accident claims process.
We Are Here Every Step of the Way
The professionals at AM Smith Law Firm understand what you’re going through. You have questions about your insurance claim and how long it will take to get a fair settlement. An experienced member of our legal team will give you answers about medical payments coverage, property damage, and lost wages, as well as assist you during the entire auto accident claims process.
In addition to offering you our extensive knowledge of multi-state traffic laws and insurance policies, we provide a full range of services to support you through the complex accident claims process. We will negotiate with your health care providers to ensure that you receive quality care, and make sure that your medical bills are paid. We protect your rights in discussions with insurance companies and in communication with other liable parties. We work with your employer to make sure that lost wages get properly documented and fully recovered. This allows you to focus on the most important matter in your personal injury case—your healing.
Do you have a claim?
After a car accident, you may be confused about whether or not you have a claim for compensation. To be eligible to collect damages, your accident must meet two criteria:
- Georgia is law recognizes modified comparative negligence, so if you are found to be more than 50% at fault, then you cannot get any money damages from the other party.
- The accident caused you or a family member to suffer physical injuries.
Our legal team can answer any questions you may have about what constitutes negligence. If your attorney determines that your accident meets both of these criteria, we will immediately begin building your claim.
What to do when an insurance company calls you
Once they are notified of your accident, representatives from either your insurance or the at-fault party’s insurance company may contact you. It’s best if you avoid speaking with them. Innocent comments can be manipulated to make it look like the accident was your fault or used to claim that your injuries aren’t severe. They may also try to pressure you into quickly signing a settlement worth far less than you actually need.
An experienced Georgia auto accident lawyer will take into account your current and future medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses, so you get the compensation you need to cover the true costs of your accident. We’re used to dealing with insurance company tactics, so when the insurance company calls, hang up and contact us instead. We’ll help you figure out whether or not a settlement offer is fair, and we’ll talk to the insurance company on your behalf you.
If you have questions about your car accident, we have answers. Contact us today to get a free initial consultation.
Injuries & Medical Bills
No matter what caused your auto accident, your injuries are your biggest concern. As Georgia auto accident lawyers, some of the most common injuries our clients suffer in highway accidents include:
- Broken bones
- Cuts and lacerations
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Paralysis and nerve damage
After the initial ordeal of an automobile collision, individuals face another cycle of difficulties as they deal with chronic pain, the challenges of recovering from injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and sometimes a compromised ability to support their family. AM Smith Law Firm can ease this process by helping protect your legal rights, and by fighting to get you the maximum amount from your settlement.
Injuries from car accidents can range from bruises, cuts, soft tissue damage and neck pain to catastrophic injuries involving the head, spinal cord, and brain. As a victim, it is in your best interest to secure guidance and support from an accident lawyer as soon as possible after sustaining an injury. This allows time for a legal expert to build a case on your behalf and collect the evidence necessary to establish liability. AM Smith Law collaborates with experienced investigators to study your accident scene, analyze road conditions, interview witnesses, and reconstruct the event, putting you in the best position to receive full compensation for your injuries.
AM Smith Law Firm has helped hundreds of accident victims in Georgia. And thanks to our Contingency Fee, if you don’t win, you pay nothing.
If you’re the victim of an auto accident, don’t try to take on the insurance company alone. You have rights that protect your best interests, and you may be entitled to more money than the insurance company wants to admit. But you may not know unless you contact AM Smith Law Firm.
Know Your Rights
Following an auto accident, you may be contacted by the insurance company representing the negligent party and offered a settlement for your injuries. If you sign a release for your personal injury claim in exchange for a compensation check, it may effectively put an end to your claim and render you ineligible to pursue additional damages. Bear in mind that, as businesses, insurance companies are not likely to put your interests above the bottom line, even if you feel they have offered a reasonable amount. Hiring an experienced auto accident attorney is the best way to ensure that you maximize the amount of compensation to which you are entitled by law.
