Thousands of people are injured in car accidents every year in the United States. Being one of the biggest cities in the country, Atlanta sees more than its fair share of car accidents. If you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident, you’ll probably be in pain. The last thing you’ll want to do is stressfully haggle with your insurance company. Atlanta car accident lawyers are there to do this for you, and know all the ins and outs to help you get the compensation you deserve.

CASES ATLANTA CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS HANDLE

There are several types of motor vehicle accidents that the lawyers at TORKLAW handle. It really doesn’t matter what type of vehicle you’re driving. You’re always at risk of getting into a crash. Some of these accidents tend to be more serious than others. Drunk driving accidents, for example, usually involve very serious, maybe fatal, injuries. Your TORKLAW car accident lawyer will make sure you get the compensation you deserve.

TORKLAW represents victims in a variety of car accident cases in Atlanta, including those caused by:

• Distracted Driving
• Drunk Driving or Impaired Driving
• Speeding
• Head-On Collisions
• Wrong-Way Accidents
• Rear-End Accidents

It’s crucial to our office as soon as possible after your motor vehicle accident. Atlanta car accident lawyers need ample time to gather evidence and prepare your case. Additionally, it is important to coordinate your medical care promptly so that symptoms don’t worsen and so the full extent of your injuries can be identified once the adrenaline rush from the accident subsides.

You can call and schedule your free initial consultation within days of your crash. In fact, the sooner you meet with an attorney, the better.

CONTINGENCY BASIS

When you hire your car accident lawyer, you don’t have to pay anything upfront. This is because Atlanta car accident lawyers work on a contingency basis. This means they aren’t paid until you win or settle your case. The way it works is you agree to pay a certain percentage of your damages to your lawyer. When you settle your case, this percentage will come off the top and go toward paying your attorney fees.

In addition, whatever costs your lawyer paid over the course of your lawsuit will have to be paid back. This includes things like the costs for experts and depositions, should your case go to court. These costs will be lower if your case settles prior to litigation, which happens more often than you would think. Typically, when an insurance company accepts fault for the accident, your claim is resolved in pre-litigation and will not have to be argued before the court.

The contingency fee percentage is typically higher if your case is litigated in court. That’s because your lawyer will have to invest more time and resources into your case. In the rare instance your case goes all the way to trial, these costs will often be higher, as more resources are used to argue your claim.

FREE CASE EVALUATION

When you meet with your car accident lawyer at TORKLAW, you won’t have to pay to be heard and for your case to be evaluated. In a consultation, you discuss your side of the events, including how you are feeling since the accident or event occurred, and what you are hoping to get our of obtaining legal representation with our experienced legal teams. Based on the information you provide, our team will advise you as to next steps and will be able to provide you an estimate of what you can obtain in your claim.

At this time, you can also ask them any questions you have about your case, and they will also have questions for you. This information will give them an idea of how strong your case is. It will also tell them what additional information they need to obtain, such as paperwork confirming insurance information or medical records to determine what medical care you need. Some of the information you should bring to your consultation includes:

• A copy of your police report
• Any paperwork from your insurance company
• Copies of correspondence from the other driver’s attorney and insurance adjustor
• Pictures of the accident scene
• Pictures of the damage to your car
• Estimates or bills from your mechanic
• Proof of any time missed from work
• Documentation showing how serious your injuries were

Atlanta car accident lawyers need all of this information to prepare your case. It’s a good idea to bring as much of this as possible to your first meeting. Of course, you’ll also have the opportunity to provide this information later on. It will depend on whether you decide to retain our services or not.

COMPENSATION FOR YOUR ACCIDENT

The reason you hire a car accident lawyer in Georgia is so that you can get money for your injuries. In order to get you any money, your lawyer needs to do two (2) things. First, they must prove that the other driver was at fault. The second thing they need to prove is your damages. It’s not enough that you were involved in a crash. You need to explicitly demonstrate that you suffered a loss. Otherwise, you won’t be entitled to anything.

Depending on the facts of your case, you may be entitled to the following types of damages:

• Medical Bills: If you experience any out of pocket medical expenses, the other driver should have to pay them.
• Future Medical Bills: You may need medical treatment in the months or years following your Atlanta car accident. For example, you might need surgery or physical therapy. The defendant or their insurance company needs to be responsible for the cost of this treatment.
• Lost Wages: Most Georgia car accident victims are out of work for days or weeks after their crash. In fact, you may miss several months. It depends on how severe your injuries are. Atlanta car accident lawyers can submit proof of lost wages and demand that the other party reimburse them for this money.
• Lost Future Income: Depending on the type of injuries you suffer, you may not be able to work again after your crash. You can demand compensation for the difference between what you’ll earn on disability compared to what you would’ve earned if the crash never happened.
• Property Damage: In most car accidents, the victim’s car is damaged or destroyed. The defendant’s insurance company needs to cover the costs of repairing or replacing your vehicle.
• Pain and Suffering: There is no guarantee that you’ll be entitled to pain and suffering. It all depends on how serious your injuries are.
• Punitive Damages: It isn’t often that car accident cases involve punitive damages. However, if your Atlanta car accident lawyer can prove that the defendant acted recklessly, you may receive them. The good news is that, in Atlanta, there is no limit on punitive damages.