Turning safely is both a courtesy to fellow road users and a responsibility to prevent unnecessary accidents. Our Athens improper turn accident lawyers can seek financial compensation if someone else’s negligence caused your crash
With Bader Law Injury Lawyers, you never deal with a middleman: our clients get direct attorney access from start to finish. Learn more about the services offered by our Athens car accident lawyers by calling us today. We offer free consultations to everyone who calls.
How Hiring an Athens Improper Turn Accident Lawyer Helps You
Your first instinct might be to try to handle your case alone or to accept the first settlement offer the insurance company makes so you can move on with your life. Both of these actions could cost you:
- The legal system can be very complex, especially if you are distracted by painful injuries.
- The insurance company wants to pay you as little as possible, and they have enough experience with cases like yours to know how to undermine claims.
Our legal team does not want you to struggle through the legal process by yourself. Our Athens personal injury lawyers are ready to help Athens residents with legal tasks like:
- Filing and receiving forms, evidence, and other paperwork
- Fielding calls and other communications from the insurance company
- Interviewing all involved parties, including you, the at-fault driver, and eyewitnesses
- Collecting documentary evidence from your doctor, the at-fault party, and the Athens-Clarke County Police Department
- Using evidence to prove the negligent driver caused your injuries
- Negotiating with the insurance company for a fair settlement amount
- Taking your case to court and fighting for a jury award, if necessary
If you are unsure of whether you can handle all of these tasks alone, or if you just want to be able to focus on your recovery without worrying about legal matters, call Bader Law. The initial consultation is completely free and confidential.
For a free legal consultation with a improper turn accidents lawyer serving Atenas, call (404) 888-8888
Compensation You Could Recover for an Auto Accident
Most car accident victims are entitled to a combination of non-economic and economic damages.
Non-economic damages are the physical and emotional injuries you suffered because the other party failed to turn properly. These could include:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma and distress
- Reduced quality of life or loss of independence
- Temporary or permanent disabilities
Economic damages are the financial losses, both current and anticipated, associated with the accident. Our attorneys often seek reimbursement for:
- Medical expenses
- Property damage or car repair bills
- Loss of wages or benefits
- Loss of future earning capacity
You are entitled to file a lawsuit for these and other damages for up to two years following the accident. However, it is better to do so sooner rather than later. We encourage you to connect with our law firm as early as you can.
Can You Seek Punitive Damages for a Car Accident?
It is possible, though unlikely. Punitive damages are only awarded when the jury believes that the at-fault party’s actions go beyond ordinary negligence:
- If the other driver simply forgot to use their turn signal, this probably does not qualify you for punitive damages.
- If the other driver hit you on purpose, then punitive damages might apply.
If we think you have a strong case for extreme negligence, our Athens improper turn accident lawyers can work to persuade the jury that you deserve punitive damages as well as the more common economic and non-economic damages.
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How Improper Turning Can Cause Accidents
When one flow of traffic crosses with another—such as at an intersection or in large parking lots—it is vital for everyone’s safety that each driver obeys the rules of the road. These include:
- Waiting your turn: At four-way intersections, the driver who arrives first has the right of way. When multiple cars arrive simultaneously, the one to the right goes first.
- Obeying traffic signs: If a driver has a red light and there is a “no turn on red” sign posted, they should not turn until they get a green light.
- Using turn signals: You want to let other road users know that you intend to turn, so they can plan their own movements accordingly.
- Turning from the correct lane: Drivers should never attempt to make a turn unless they are in the proper lane or, if there are no lanes, on the side of the road that is closest to where they want to end up.
- Maintaining a safe speed: Drivers should always slow down when taking a turn so they do not risk losing control.
Failure to take these steps could result in drivers making abrupt turns, crossing multiple lanes of traffic, or cutting off drivers who had the right of way. This increases the risk of:
- Side-impact collisions
- Head-on collisions
- Multi-vehicle accidents
Turning Safely Can Save Lives in Athens
To turn safely, make sure you always:
- Switch on your turn signal well before you plan to make the turn
- Check that the way is clear before you go, even if you have the right of way
- Turn off your signal after completing the turn so you do not confuse others
Bader Law understands that there are some accidents you just cannot prevent, no matter how careful you are. If someone else caused your injuries by turning improperly, tell us about what happened so we can step in to champion your rights.
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Our Athens Improper Turn Accident Lawyers Charge Nothing Up Front
Bader Law does not want to add to your financial burden, so we only charge attorneys’ fees once we win for you. Call now to learn more about how our Athens improper turn accident lawyers can hold the reckless driver accountable by seeking fair compensation.
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