You are not legally required to have a car accident attorney handle your Georgia car accident case. That said, retaining experienced representation is in your best interests. Car accidents come with costly consequences–potentially affecting your immediate finances, your property value, your physical and emotional health, and your future earning capacity.
Securing substantial compensation and protecting yourself from false claims are essential to your recovery. A Duluth car accident lawyer from Barrios Virguez is ready to take your case through the legal process and fight for the financial justice you deserve. Reach out today to take the first step toward ringing our victory bell.
A Georgia Car Accident Attorney Will Work through the Claims Process with Efficiency and Confidence
Most victims are (hopefully) not experienced when it comes to taking a car accident claim through the insurance and/or legal processes. Regrettably, some victims do not realize the extent of their losses and the long-term consequences of their injuries and accept what seems to be a “generous” offer by the at-fault party’s insurance company. By partnering with an experienced Georgia car accident attorney, victims can approach the claims process with confidence and without being shortchanged.
Investigate and Collect Evidence
Investigating accidents and collecting evidence to prove the at-fault party’s negligence is critical to a successful claim outcome. The team at Barrios Virguez will put its resources into discovering the true cause of your accident to identify the at-fault party and then pursue every source of potential evidence to prove that party’s culpability. For example, your attorney may consult with accident reconstructionists and motor vehicle experts, interview accident witnesses, and acquire traffic, security, or dash-cam footage to support your claim.
Manage Legalities
Many car accident cases settle out of court, which means victims never have to enter the courtroom. Instead, their lawyer negotiates a fair settlement with the at-fault party rather than fighting for a trial verdict and award. However, when the at-fault party’s representatives refuse to make a reasonable offer, negotiations can fail, and you may need to take the case to court.
A seasoned car accident lawyer in Georgia will prepare for this eventuality by filing your personal injury claim with the courts along with any other legal documentation. Georgia imposes a two-year legal deadline, called a Statute of Limitations, for filing personal injury claims, so the sooner your partner with an attorney, the better. Claims against a government entity–perhaps your accident was with a United States Postal Service vehicle or caused by a local municipality’s failure to maintain safe roads–have a shorter Statute of Limitations and follow a more complicated legal process. However, the Barrios Virguez team is more than prepared to navigate those specifics.
Negotiate with Insurance Companies
Insurance companies are businesses with a key priority of protecting their bottom line. They know how to talk–or sometimes intimidate–unsuspecting victims into accepting low settlements. Your car accident lawyer knows how to play the insurance “game” and will manage all negotiations with confidence, armed with comprehensive knowledge of Georgia’s personal injury laws and convincing evidence.
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An Attorney Assures All Losses Are Acknowledged
Following an accident, victims are typically overwhelmed by their physical problems, emotional trauma, and concern for their financial futures–and their futures overall. It is hard to put a value on losses when experiencing them in real-time, and even more challenging to get a handle on future needs. Put your loss assessment in the capable hands of a compassionate, conscientious car accident attorney in Georgia.
Economic Damages
Losses sustained in an accident are legally called “damages.” Economic damages are those affecting your bank account. Medical bills and future care costs, wage loss during recovery, potential lost future earnings if you cannot go back to work, property damage, and any other financial expenses incurred by the accident fall into this category. Your attorney will consult with your doctors and other relevant parties to determine the amount that realistically anticipates continuing medical needs.
Non-Economic Damages
Emotional pain, physical suffering, and psychological distress are non-economic damages. These losses do not have a “set” value but demand significant compensation. Victims experience long-term trauma, develop depression or anxiety, or see their quality of life reduced by their accident-caused limitations.
Punitive Damages
The Georgia Civil Code allows victims who receive economic and non-economic damages to seek punitive damages if they present “clear and convincing evidence” that the defendant showed willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or that entire want of care.” in causing the accident. Economic and non-economic damages are compensatory and work to make a victim “whole.” Punitive damages punish the at-fault party by demanding an additional financial payout.
An Attorney Protects Your Settlement
Georgia’s personal injury laws follow a modified comparative fault model. Victims can pursue compensation from an at-fault party as long as they are less than 50% responsible for the accident. However, their compensation is reduced by a percentage equal to their percentage of fault.
It is in the at-fault party’s best interest to pile as much fault on you as possible. But with a Georgia car accident lawyer protecting you from false allegations, that pile of blame is far less likely to grow. As a result, your settlement is more likely to stay intact.
Your attorney will handle all communication with the at-fault party’s representatives so you do not inadvertently say the “wrong” thing only to have those words used against you. The Barrios Virguez team knows what to expect from at-fault parties and will work proactively, heading off accusations before they land and gathering evidence to counter them. And, if you need to take your case to court, your lawyer will be ready to provide you with superior representation at every single court date.
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Working Toward Victory with You and for You
Barrios Virguez is dedicated to leading our clients and their cases to victory. We have extensive experience representing victims like you who have been hurt because of another party’s negligence. You can depend on us to advocate for you and protect your rights while treating you and your family with compassion.
We understand the difficulties you face when pursuing a car accident claim and offer empathetic support and fierce representation from start to finish. Please reach out today to arrange a free consultation with a skilled Georgia car accident lawyer today.
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