If a negligent driver failed to yield the right of way or otherwise acted negligently and caused a side-impact collision that led to your injuries, you may be able to take legal action against them and hold them accountable for your medical care and other expenses.
If you qualify to file an insurance claim or pursue a civil lawsuit, a Sandy Springs side-impact collisions lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers may be able to represent you and handle this process for you.
You can learn more today by speaking with a member of the Bader Scott Injury Lawyers team about your case. Dial (404) 888-8888 now for your free consultation. We handle car accident cases on a contingency-fee basis with no up-front payments required.
Dangers of Side-Impact Collisions
Side-impact accidents are also known as broadside collisions or T-bone accidents. They involve one vehicle colliding with the driver’s side or passenger’s side of another vehicle. Because of the way cars are structured, this type of accident can put occupants in the car hit broadside at an increased risk of severe injuries. Modern cars have large crumple zones, strong metal structures, and other safety considerations in the front and rear. The sides of many vehicles, however, lack this type of safety feature.
Common injuries suffered in a side impact traffic accident include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken hips and pelvis, broken arms, soft tissue injuries, and lacerations.
If you suffered any of these or other injuries as a result of a side impact accident caused by another driver, you may be able to recover compensation for your medical treatment and other damages in a personal injury lawsuit.
For a free legal consultation with a side-impact collisions lawyer serving Sandy Springs, call (404) 888-8888
Bader Scott Injury Lawyers May Be Able to Build Your Case for Compensation
A Sandy Springs side-impact collisions lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can take steps to demonstrate how the other driver caused your accident and how much you lost as a result. This may allow us to reach a fair agreement for a settlement with that driver’s insurer or to present an argument for a financial award on trial in a personal injury lawsuit.
Many side-impact collisions occur as a result of a driver failing to yield the right of way in a left turn. The Insurance Information Institute reports that this careless action caused seven percent of all fatal traffic accidents in the country in 2018.
There are typically four elements required to prove negligence in a personal injury case. If we can produce evidence that the driver who hit you violated a traffic law, such as a failure to yield, it may satisfy the first two elements of negligence:
- The driver had a specific responsibility that would prevent an accident.
- The driver failed to uphold that responsibility.
In addition, we may need evidence for the two remaining elements to show that the driver acted negligently:
- Their actions caused the side-impact accident.
- You incurred injuries, expenses, and losses as a result.
When we represent you, Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can handle all evidence-gathering in your case as we work to show the responsible party’s negligence.
If you believe another party’s negligence caused your accident, call Bader Scott Injury Lawyers today at (404) 888-8888 for a free consultation on your case with a member of our team.
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Recoverable Damages in a Car Accident Case
The evidence that Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can collect to demonstrate the value of your damages may include:
- Your relevant records of medical care
- Medical bills
- Documentation of missed work
- Receipts, bill, and estimates
- Medical expert witness statements
- Other paperwork and evidence
This evidence may allow us to put a fair value on your case to use in settlement negotiations or on trial. The following damages may be recoverable in a personal injury case:
- Treatment and medical care
- Lost income and benefits
- Reduced earning ability
- Repairs to your vehicle
- Other expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Other losses
Wrongful Death Cases
Per O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2, certain family members may be able to recover losses they suffered as a result of the accident and their loved one’s wrongful death. Wrongful death damages could include medical care costs, funeral and burial costs, and other personal losses. If your family member passed away in a side-impact collision in Sandy Springs, Bader Scott Injury Lawyers may be able to handle your wrongful death case.
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The Deadline to Sue in Georgia
Under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, Georgia law generally only gives victims two years from the date of their accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing the deadline for filing, also known as the statute of limitations, could mean that the court dismisses your lawsuit and you that are unable to recover compensation.
It is important that we protect your right to sue by meeting all applicable deadlines in your case. Contact Bader Scott Injury Lawyers as soon as possible after your accident to learn about what specific deadlines pertain to your case.
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It may be possible for a Sandy Springs side-impact collisions lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers to pursue compensation for your injuries while you focus on your recovery.
You can discuss the facts of your collision today in a free, no-obligation case review with a representative of Bader Scott Injury Lawyers. To get started, call us at (404) 888-8888. We offer representation on a contingency-fee basis, meaning our clients do not pay us attorney fees unless and until they recover compensation via a settlement offer or court award.
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