Marietta Injury Advocates

First, seek medical treatment for your injuries. Following that, consult with your attorney to discuss your legal options.

Most personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyers are paid on a contingency fee basis. This means the attorney’s fee is a percentage of the settlement or recovery obtained in your case. The fee is only paid if your case is successful—if there is no settlement or recovery, there is no attorney’s fee. In short, no recovery, no fee. The contingency fee refers to the percentage of the total settlement that the lawyer receives.

The value of a car accident claim depends on many factors, including: The severity of your injuries The total amount of your medical expenses Whether you have fully recovered or will suffer permanent injuries (and how serious those injuries are) The amount of insurance coverage available Hiring an experienced attorney is one of the most important steps you can take to maximize the value of your claim. An experienced lawyer knows how to gather the necessary evidence, present your case effectively to the insurance company (or a jury, if needed), and position your claim in the most compelling way possible.

When another driver causes an accident, they are legally responsible for compensating you for: Medical expenses resulting from the accident Lost wages or income caused by the accident Pain, suffering, and inconvenience resulting from the accident If you were married at the time of the accident, the at-fault driver may also be responsible for your spouse’s loss of consortium. This includes the ways your spouse’s life was affected by the injuries you suffered.

Georgia law requires all vehicle owners to carry a minimum of $25,000 in liability insurance to cover injuries caused to others. However, some drivers fail to carry insurance, and in other cases, the minimum coverage may not be enough to fully compensate you for serious injuries. For this reason, it is extremely important to carry uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage through your own insurance policy. This coverage can help pay for your damages if you are injured by a driver who has no insurance or insufficient insurance to cover your losses.

In most car accident cases, you are responsible for paying your medical bills while your claim is ongoing. If you have health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or another third-party payer, you may use that coverage for your treatment. Be aware that once your personal injury case settles, you may be legally required to reimburse the party that paid your medical expenses. In some situations where no insurance is available, doctors or healthcare providers may agree to treat you on a lien basis, meaning they are paid from any settlement you receive at the conclusion of your case.