Car accidents are a leading cause of death and injury in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vehicle accidents led to over 40,000 deaths in 2017.
Georgia is a fault-based state. If you were involved in an accident in Roswell, Georgia caused by someone else’s negligence, distraction, carelessness, or other errors, you may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. Consider contacting a Roswell car accident lawyer to get help. Call the team from Bader Law Injury Lawyers at (404) 888-8888 to learn more about how personal injury cases are handled, the kinds of evidence you may need to support a claim, how to evaluate losses, and how to identify at-fault parties.
Common Causes of Car Accidents
Car accidents may involve pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, other passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, private property, or roadside fixtures. Common causes of car accidents include:
Driver Negligence
There are many forms of driver negligence. Driving while intoxicated, under the influence of drugs or alcohol is considered negligent behavior, even for drugs such as marijuana that are controlled but decriminalized in Georgia. Other forms of negligence include speeding, reckless or aggressive driving, driving while distracted or drowsy, interacting with other passengers, eating or drinking, applying makeup, or adjusting electronic devices while behind the wheel.
Writing, sending, or reading texts while driving is prohibited by Georgia Code § 40-6-241.2, and anyone caught breaking this law can face penalties such as a $150 fine.
Road and Vehicle Maintenance
Potholes, cracked roads, uneven or slick surfaces, unclear signage, or issues with traffic control devices may all contribute to an accident. Vehicle issues such as worn tires or brakes, cargo loads that are not properly secured, and operational failures because of inadequate care, servicing, or maintenance may also lead to a car accident.
Weather, Lighting, and Road Design
Inclement weather or poor lighting may also cause an accident, as could steep inclines, dangerous curves, or a lack of safety fixtures such as barriers, medians, and separators between different lanes travelling in opposite directions on freeways.
Other factors such as a driver’s age or inexperience, unfamiliarity with the area, and unfamiliarity with specific rules of the road may also create problems. However, sometimes an accident may be the result of factors outside the control of a driver, such as a hard-to-see motorcyclist, someone making a sudden lane change, or stopping unexpectedly.
A Roswell car accident lawyer can help you determine whether your car accident case qualifies for a personal injury claim based on the available evidence. Call the team from Bader Law Injury Lawyers at (404) 888-8888 for a free consultation.
For a free legal consultation with a car accidents lawyer serving Roswell, call (404) 888-8888
Accident Types and Common Injuries
Common types of car accident include:
- Frontal and rear-end collisions
- Truck and motorcycle accidents
- Rollovers and sideswipes
- Intersection accidents
- Speeding and reckless driving accidents
- Construction site accidents
- Impaired driver accidents
- Collisions with roadside fixtures
These accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, so a driver may be entitled to compensation for damages including:
- Vehicle damage
- Property damage
- Lost income or an inability to work
- Wrongful death and a loss of companionship
- Head and brain injuries
- Spinal cord and neck injuries such as whiplash
- Paralysis or physical incapacitation
- Burns, scratches, bruising, or lacerations, ranging from mild to severe
- Broken bones and torn or strained nerves, muscles, and soft tissue
- Face, mouth, ear, and eye injuries
The losses that accrue for car accident victims, such as lost income, medical treatment, and therapy costs, can add up quickly. Many families could struggle to make payments for care, damages, and important services after an accident, even if they have insurance, if the primary earner is unable to return to work. If your accident was caused by the actions or inactions of another person, you may be entitled to seek compensation through a personal injury settlement.
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The Personal Injury Settlement Process
To sue someone for the harm they may have caused you in an accident, you must be able to prove that:
- They owed you a duty of care, defined as a standard of driving that is safe and in accordance with legal and prescribed norms.
- They failed to meet the standard of care that they owed you.
- That their failure to meet the standard of care was directly responsible for your accident.
- That you suffered harm, whether physical, mental, or financial, from the accident that you would not have otherwise suffered.
To prove this breach of the duty of care, you can collect evidence in the form of photos or videos of the accident, police reports, or witness statements.
Using this proof, you can submit a demand letter to the at-fault party’s insurance provider seeking compensation you may be entitled to for your losses after evaluating the impact the accident had on your well-being.
At this stage, one of two things can happen. The insurance company can accept your claim and close the case, or they can issue a denial. If they issue a denial, you can submit a complaint to a court of law asking for a legal determination on your dispute.
After receiving your complaint, the court will enter the discovery phase to collect and gather evidence and information relevant to the accident. A trial may then commence in which both parties, you as the plaintiff and the at-fault party as the defendant, argue your points in court. A lawyer can help defend you in court, if necessary. After this stage, a final verdict will be issued, but that may be appealed if you are not pleased with the outcome.
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Seeking Legal Help After a Car Accident
For assistance with collecting evidence, filing a claim, or initiating the personal injury settlement process, consider contacting a Roswell car accident lawyer. The team from Bader Law Injury Lawyers can be reached at (404) 888-8888, so call us if you are interested in a free consultation. We work on a contingency-fee basis.
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