Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys - Serving Atlanta, Fulton County and Clayton County
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 victims, and it is important that they are all identified.
The personal injury and accident attorneys at Kaine Law, LLC, serving Atlanta, Fulton County, and Clayton County, can handle the complicated legal details of your case, so that you can focus on important things like recovering physically and emotionally, and returning to your daily routine.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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 17 people died each day in motor vehicle crashes. This means that, on average, a person was killed every 12 minutes.
Many factors contribute to motor vehicle accidents: 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 should consider the legal issues with one of our attorneys, who can help the victim comply with deadlines and maneuver around potential minefields set by the insurance company. 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 – 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. Enlisting the legal representation of personal injury accident attorneys, such as the team from our Atlanta firm, ensures that your rights are protected, and bolsters your chances for recovering financial compensation.
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.
Contact our Injury and Accident Attorneys (Serving Fulton County and Clayton County)
If you or a loved one has suffered because of the reckless or negligent actions of another party, please contact the law firm of Kaine Law, LLC, located in Atlanta and serving Fulton County and Clayton County. Our injury and accident attorneys will advise you of your rights and offer you a sound judgment on your next course of action. We are available by email or by calling 888-KAINE-LAW (888-524-6352).
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