Car Accidents in Georgia
We now work exclusively for individuals and families injured by the careless driving of others. Despite what you may have read or been told, you can take some time to decide whether hiring a lawyer is the right decision for you. However, there are certain issues that are both critical and time sensitive which can affect your right to recover a fair settlement after a collision has occurred.
Examples include documenting your injuries with timely and quality medical care and treatment, insuring that crucial physical evidence is preserved by the other driver (or the company he or she may have been working for at the time) and providing timely notice to all insurance companies (including your own) that may be responsible for paying for your damages. If these initial tasks are not completed in a timely and accurate manner, your claim will be affected and your right to recover may be lost forever. For this reason, we prefer to hear from accident victims as soon as possible after a collision (even if they are not yet ready to hire a lawyer) so that we can assist them in starting off the process in right way. An initial consultation is free and may help you to avoid costly mistakes.
When the time does come to consider hiring a lawyer to assist with your claim, several factors should be taken into account. Is your claim large or complicated enough for an experienced attorney to add real value through the attorney/client relationship? If not, you may be able to handle the claim yourself and avoid having to pay attorney fees.
Christopher Simon has written a book to assist people involved in Georgia car crashes whose claims may be suitable for settlement without hiring a lawyer. The Georgia Guide to Buying Car Insurance and Handling Car Accident Claims is available for purchase at Amazon.com. Likewise, our firm takes great care in deciding which cases are appropriate to accept. We handle a small number of cases at any one time so that we can give personal attention to our clients and their legal issues. When you are represented by our firm, your primary contact will be Christopher Simon or Trip Johnson, not a staff person.
Deciding whether to hire a lawyer and which law firm might best suit your needs is not always easy. However, calling for initial free advice certainly is. We appreciate you taking the time to review our web site. If you have additional questions, or merely want to make sure you are on the right track in dealing with your auto accident claim, please call our office.
For further reading about Georgia car accident injury lawyers, please click one of the links below:
Athens Car Accident Dos and Don'ts
the Insurance Company wants a statement, is that OK
Where do I send the medical bills
Is it Smart to hire a Lawyer or can I handle it myself
How to interview Attorneys
How much does an injury attorney in Athens Cost
The Georgia Accident Repor, what's in it
Who can tell me what my case is worth in Georgia
How long will it take to settle or try my case
Do I have to pay back my Health Insurance
If I got hit by a drunk driver can I get Punitive Damages
What is Uninsured Motorist Insurance
What should I know about Herniated Disc Injuries
How Long do I have to bring an injury case in Georgia
Georgia Hospital Liens
I got a concussion in the crash, is that important
Georgia Wrongful Death Law
Athens 18 Wheeler Accidents