Injuries and deaths from roadway accidents are an invisible epidemic. We hear about them on the radio, drive by them on the opposite side of the highway, and see the number of deaths posted up on electric signboards by the Georgia DOT.
And then the unthinkable happens when you least expect it: another driver plows into your vehicle, leaving you dazed and hurt. Suddenly, you are overwhelmed with responsibility for insurance costs, medical bills, and car repairs.
You aren’t sure where to turn. Then, someone suggests you hire a personal injury attorney. So you do your research. You want to find the best personal injury lawyer in Atlanta.
Here’s why our firm fits that description and what we offer to our clients who sign up with Gary Martin Hays & Associates.
What Kind of Services Do Our Atlanta Injury Lawyers Offer?
First and foremost, we provide free consultations to prospective clients. When you call in, our intake team will ask you questions and gather as many facts about the incident as they can. Then, they pass the information to one of our in-house attorneys to evaluate whether or not our firm is the right fit to handle your claim.
If we accept your claim and you sign the contract for services, we immediately get down to business. Supporting you is not only an attorney but a team of case managers, legal assistants, and paralegals.
They act as your representative to the insurance company, making sure deadlines are met and any bills accrued for the accident are covered. Your legal team can also answer any questions you have and guide you through the personal injury process step-by-step.
Here are some other ways our attorneys serve our clients:
- Help with retrieving the police crash report
- Investigating the wreck
- Interviewing witnesses
- Assisting with towing and rental car hassles
- Accurately calculating the diminished value for a damaged or totaled car
- Documenting your injuries and treatment
- Referring you to local Atlanta physicians and specialists
- Holding the at-fault driver and their insurance company accountable for the cost of the damages
- Negotiating with the insurance company’s lawyers for maximum compensation
Is It Worth Getting a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?
This is a question we hear a lot. Honestly, it doesn’t matter how minor or major your car accident was. The answer depends on whether or not you were injured and how severe your injuries were.
If you’re injured in a wreck, then it’s worth at least talking to a lawyer to understand your options and rights. If you’re seriously hurt in a minor accident and the insurance company isn’t listening to you, then you should definitely contact an Atlanta car accident lawyer as soon as possible.
Remember: vehicle damage does not equal injury severity.
How Much Money Is a Car Accident Settlement Worth?
A settlement value for an auto accident is reached once an injured victim has fully recovered and a negotiated value has been agreed upon by both parties.
No lawyer knows how much a case is truly worth, especially at the beginning of the process. This is because an accident settlement largely depends on the total cost for medical care, how much it cost to repair a damaged vehicle, if damages are necessary for pain and suffering, and whether punitive damages can be pursued.
Settlements can be limited by the amount of coverage the injured victim and the at-fault driver have. If an at-fault driver has little to no insurance coverage, then there isn’t likely to be much of a recovery. This is why we recommend all drivers get uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.
The final settlement amount can also be influenced by how skilled your attorney is at negotiating. Our Atlanta auto accident lawyers are highly skilled and experienced when it comes to getting the greatest possible amount of compensation for our clients. We’ve handled tens of thousands of cases and have decades of practical knowledge guiding our process.
If negotiations stagnate or fall through with the insurance company and the client agrees to the recommendation, we may have to sue in order to gain compensation. Court fees, filing fees, and other costs may affect the final settlement amount. Going to court doesn’t faze our legal team. We’ve successfully argued in front of judges and juries more times than we can count.
As for attorney fees, we offer clients our Zero Fee Guarantee. That means if we don’t win your case, you don’t have to pay us. If we win, we take a percentage of the settlement. The settlement is then used to cover medical bills and other outstanding costs. The remaining amount then goes to you.
Our Atlanta Law Office
Our Atlanta office is conveniently located at the Ponce in Midtown Atlanta right across the street from the fabulous Fox Theatre with quick access to Marta and the Connector:
“Our Atlanta lawyers have exceptional experience and knowledge of the legal system,” Intake Specialist Jacqueline West said. “They are great communicators who help our clients understand the processes and paperwork of the lawsuit and have all the right resources to handle your case efficiently.”
Contact Our Atlanta Injury Attorneys
The law is nuanced and complex and the insurance companies often don’t make the process of filing an accident claim easy to understand. As personal injury attorneys in Atlanta, Georgia, we handle all kinds of accident claims.
We don’t just handle car accidents, either. If you need an Atlanta motorcycle accident lawyer, truck accident lawyer, or pedestrian accident attorney, we can help with your case.
Give us a call at (770) 934-8000 to discuss your accident and injuries today. Time is of the essence. Don’t delay in getting legal help or treatment.
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