Atlanta Accident Attorney
Car Accident
According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), the number of traffic accidents has reached an astonishing 2,617,642
motor vehicle accidents in the United States that resulted in an injury.
The same study showed that an average of seventeen (17) people died each
day in motor vehicle crashes. This means that, on average, a person was
killed every twelve (12) minutes.
Many factors contribute to motor vehicle accidents including, driver
fatigue, speeding, weather, driver distractions and intoxication caused
by drugs or alcohol, just to name a few. These various contributing factors
can make a motor vehicle accident claim quite complicated.
In order to protect the legal rights of someone who was injured in a motor vehicle accident, one must consider many complicated legal issues and properly addressing them is critical. This includes compliance with a potentially large number of time deadlines and careful maneuvering through the minefields laid by the insurance company is vital.
It is important to remember that all insurance adjusters work for the insurance companies and not for the victims of auto accidents. Many times adjusters will make settlement offers at a very early stage in a claim - sometimes even hours after the accident. They make these offers before the full extent of the injured person's injuries are known. Their business is to give the victim as little money as possible. Insurance adjusters’ jobs are to pay as little money as possible for a claim – not to advise a victim of their legal rights. We all understand injuries such as broken bones and scars, but other injuries such as “soft tissue” injuries (sprains and strains) can be very serious and extremely painful. The pain from these so-called “soft tissue” injuries can last for long periods of time and can result in a limitation on physical activities. In many cases, there are relapses or even pain and difficulties from these injuries that can last a lifetime. Injuries and symptoms must be properly diagnosed and treated so that an injured person gets all necessary medical attention that they need and to provide a written record documenting their injuries.
In Georgia, a person who has been injured by the carelessness of another has a right to be compensated for their injuries, pain and suffering, medical bills and lost wages incurred as a result of the accident. In some cases, victims even have a right to recover punitive damages. There are many different sources of possible recovery for auto accident victims, and it is important that they are all identified.
Examples of such sources of recovery include: auto liability insurance, uninsured motorist insurance, underinsured motorist insurance, resident relative insurance, medical payment coverage on auto policies, umbrella insurance coverage, health insurance and disability insurance. In addition, motor vehicle accident victims do not always realize that even if the responsible party was uninsured or underinsured, a right to make a claim against their own insurance coverage may exist. Victims also do not always realize that they may have a claim against a responsible party who was intoxicated, even if the property damage or injuries appear minor. Victims of auto accidents that occur while on the job may have a third party claim in addition to a claim for their workers' compensation benefits. These are just a few of the examples showing why it is important that victims of motor vehicle accidents hire an attorney who can handle these issues and protect their legal interests.
The attorneys at Kaine & Jones, LLC can handle all of these issues for you. You should focus on the important things like getting healthy and returning to your day-to-day life. Our attorneys take care of the complicated legal issues so that you don't have to. Trust our experienced lawyers to represent you and your loved ones. We will fight for you. Kaine & Jones, LLC will protect your legal interests and fight hard to get you the most money possible.
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