According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, rollover accidents caused 319 fatalities in 2018. Unfortunately, many other victims are seriously injured in rollover accidents each year across the state of Georgia.
If you experienced injuries in a rollover accident and you believe another party was responsible, you may be able to seek compensation for your pain and suffering. Here at Bader Law Injury Lawyers, we want accident victims to know they do not have to go through their legal battle alone.
When you retain an Alpharetta rollover accident lawyer at our firm, we can help fight for your case in numerous ways, including:
- Providing legal representation and advising you throughout your proceedings
- Communicating with insurance companies and reviewing any relevant policies
- Assigning a monetary value to your case
- Investigating your accident to help prove liability
- Working on settlement negotiations
- And more
To find out more about how we may be able to help, contact a Bader Law Injury Lawyers representative today at (404) 888-8888 to receive your free consultation.
Recoverable Losses for Rollover Accident Victims
If another party is found liable for your accident, the offender may be required to compensate you for your losses. Typically, this compensation comes in the form of financial and non-financial losses.
Examples of recoverable losses include:
- Lost income, benefits, and future wages
- Property damage
- Medical expenses
- Loss of consortium and companionship
- Mental anguish
- Impacts on your quality of life
- Accommodations for ongoing disabilities
- And more
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Understanding How Punitive Damages Work in Alpharetta
As detailed under Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) § 51-12-5.1, the court may decide to award punitive damages in some cases. However, punitive damages are rarely granted in Georgia because they are reserved for exceptionally dangerous wrongdoing.
To qualify for these damages, you must prove that the offender displayed one of the following characteristics during the commission of your injuries:
- Willful misconduct
- Malice
- Oppression
- Fraud
- Or a general disregard for the consequences of their behavior
Additionally, this form of compensation is limited under Georgia law. Punitive damages cannot exceed $250,000. Lastly, regardless of how much you may be awarded, 75% must be paid into the Office of the State Treasurer. A lawyer can explain more about how punitive damages may apply in your particular case.
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Causes of Rollover Accidents
Most rollover accidents are caused by outside forces on a vehicle, such as defective vehicle parts, poorly maintained roadways, hazardous weather conditions, and more. However, many serious rollover crashes occur when vehicles are involved in collisions with negligent drivers.
As such, common causes of rollover accidents include:
- Driving while intoxicated
- Distracted driving
- Failure to yield
- Negligent left-hand turns
- Failure to maintain a lane
- Speeding
- Driving too fast for conditions
- Running red lights or stop signs
- And more
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Common Injuries Seen in Rollover Accidents
Rollover accidents are often especially dangerous crashes on Georgia roadways. Compared to a regular collision, rollover accidents can throw victims around violently as the vehicle flips over, sometimes striking victims with flying objects or ejecting them from the car.
Accordingly, common injuries from rollover accidents include:
- Lacerations from flying glass and debris
- Burns
- Neck injuries, including whiplash
- Nerve damage
- Spinal cord injuries, sometimes leading to paralysis
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or head trauma
- Broken bones
- Injuries to the ribs or midsection
- Internal injuries
- Injuries to the eyes, nose, or face
- And more
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How We Can Help Calculate Your Unique Damages
Fortunately, any injuries, losses, or mental anguish you have endured from your accident can be factored into your case value. If you decide to retain an Alpharetta rollover accident lawyer at Bader Law Injury Lawyers, your attorney can gather information about your losses and use this documentation to help assign a monetary value to your overall pain and suffering.
Our attorneys can use several methods to help assign a value to your case, including:
- Calculating your current medical expenses and the lifelong medical costs from your injuries
- Cataloging the total income you have lost, in addition to calculating the impact the injuries may have on your long-term earning capacity
- Documenting the cost of repairs and replacement for any property damage you sustained
- Calling upon outside experts to examine your non-tangible suffering, including your psychological suffering
- And more
While you may be able to represent yourself in a personal injury claim, some victims decide to retain an attorney because they have difficulty assigning an appropriate value to their non-financial suffering. The attorneys at Bader Law Injuries Lawyers understand methods of calculating a range of your possible losses, including both financial and non-financial losses.
Contact our team to discuss the details of your case and learn how we help you with your legal options. To receive your free consultation today, contact a Bader Law Injury Lawyers representative at (404) 888-8888.
Alpharetta Rollover Accident Lawyers Fighting for Your Rights
Here at Bader Law Injury Lawyers, our attorneys address every victim on a case-by-case basis. If you retain an Alpharetta rollover accident lawyer at our firm, we will examine liability in your accident as well as the consequences of your accident in order to advise you on your case.
Our attorneys understand that every victim suffers unique losses. As such, we will be able to make recommendations about any laws or regulations that may apply to your specific situation. Above all else, we will be able to manage the details of your legal process so that you can attend to other needs during a challenging time in your life.
However, before you make any decisions about your case, you should know that Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) §9-3-33 assigns a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims in Georgia, which begins on the day of your accident. If you fail to take legal action within two years, your case may be thrown out. For this reason, we recommend speaking with a lawyer as soon as you can after your accident.
To get started with your free consultation today, contact a Bader Law Injury Lawyers team member at (404) 888-8888.
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