Marietta Car Accident Lawyers

If you’ve ever been involved in a car accident, you know just how costly they can be. Typically, whichever party was at fault must pay for the damages incurred in a car accident.

However, there are instances in which you may be entitled to financial compensation from one or more parties, including:

• The driver or other person who was at fault for the accident.
• The auto insurance company for the person who caused the accident.
• Another person or other entity with financial responsibility for damages that that person causes.
• A vehicle owner or driver who was negligent in correcting issues that contributed to the cause of the accident.
• A company or individual for whom a contractor is loading or driving a vehicle improperly.
• A manufacturer or government department or agency that was negligent in addressing an unsafe condition that contributed to the cause of the auto accident.

If you get into a car accident, expect these events to occur:

• Police will follow their department’s standard law enforcement protocols, including documenting the events that led to the auto accident. They will attempt to determine who was at fault. A police report is usually filled out at the location of the accident.
• Your personal injury lawyer will review the accident report. Your attorney may then decide to hire an independent expert to perform an analysis of all relevant facts of the auto accident.
• The expert will then examine the crash site as well as the remaining pieces of all vehicles involved in the accident. The expert will then present a professional assessment of what occurred in the accident and a conclusion on the cause.
• Your attorney will prepare a compensation claim for you, based upon the findings in the independent expert’s accident analysis.

1. Get a medical examination: The first thing you should do is get a medical examination. This will let you know exactly what physical injuries you may be dealing with, and how your life may be impacted by the incident. Keep track of all medical details, fees, and obligations your doctors may require.
2. Collect Evidence: If your case goes to court, you’re going to need as much evidence as possible to help back your case. Take as many photos and collect as much physical evidence of the accident as you can, so you’re prepared. Remember, we can help with this process with our team of investigators, so call us early.
3. Find appropriate legal representation: Before you do anything else, you will need to contact an auto accident attorney that is equipped to handle the ensuing legal process. They will be your most trusted resource as you navigate the legal proceedings that are to come.
4. File a claim with your lawyer: If you have been injured in a car accident, you need to take prompt action to protect your legal rights. Keep in mind that the state of Georgia places a time limit on filing a claim in civil court after an auto accident, so it’s important that you and your car accident lawyer move quickly.