We are experienced Atlanta car accident lawyers . With over 40 years of experience , we have handled thousands of serious automobile accident cases, including fatal car accidents in the Atlanta area and throughout Georgia. We understand the impact an automobile accident injury can have on you and your family. We have offices convienently located in Atlanta, Cumming, Alpharetta and Dawsonville, Georgia. Call us today at (770) 406-6615 or email us to receive a quick response from one of our experienced Georgia Automobile Accident Attorneys today!
Our accident attorneys in Atlanta previously worked for insurance companies defending auto accident cases in Atlanta and throughout Georgia. Therefore, we know how the insurance company plans on responding to your auto accident claim and thus can quickly formulate an effective strategy to maximize your recovery.
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According to data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 2.5 million Americans were injured in motor vehicle crashes on U.S. roads.
Fatalities and injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death. Traffic fatalities account for more than 90 percent of transportation-related fatalities. In 2006 alone, 15,121 people were killed in car crashes involving a drunk driver.
In Georgia, the statistics are no better. In 2003 (the latest annual survey), there were 132,879 car crashes involving injuries in Georgia. Of those, 1,610 resulted in fatalities. Over 5,000 injury crashes in Georgia were the result of alcohol or drug intoxication.
A growing cause of automobile accidents in Atlanta are from the use of cellphones, GPS devices, PDAs and other handheld devices while driving. In such cases, we have been successful in tracking down cellphone records to evidence cellphone use during the accident. Such evidence can lead to punitive damage awards against drivers and companies that require their drivers to use these devices while driving a company vehicle.
If you have been injured in a car accident or have lost someone in a fatal auto accident, you may be entitled to file a case of personal injury or wrongful death.
Those who are involved in Atlanta auto accidents may suffer serious injuries or death. Various types of car accident injuries include injury to the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine, neck injuries, back injuries, fractures and broken bones, knee injuries, brain and other head injuries.
If you are a victim of a car accident, the serious injuries you sustained can often leave you in severe pain and discomfort and possibly disabled for life. Even if your car accident injuries are treated properly, you may still suffer from permanent disability or disfigurement.
Victims of auto accidents are legally entitled to recover damages and compensation for their injuries sustained in the accident. You are entitled to be compensated if your injury is a direct result of the car accident and the accident was caused due to another person's negligence or fault and not your own.
If negligence can be established, you can recover compensation and damages for the following:
If you are a victim of an car accident injury, time is of the essence. You must notify your auto insurance company and the other drivers insurance company immediately. Speaking to an Atlanta automobile accident attorney first may be the best first step in preserving your rights. If you would like to speak to one of our Atlanta auto accident lawyers today, please fill out the case evaluation form on the right or call (770) 406-6615 today.