Decatur Left-Turn Accident Lawyers | Bader Scott

Left-hand turn accidents often result in significant injuries and property damages. If you were injured in an accident caused by a negligent driver, you could be entitled to claim compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses related to the accident.

When you choose us to represent you, we help you navigate the legal process and fight for fair compensation that meets your current and future needs. We believe you should not be forced to pay for your losses when another driver was at fault. We offer an initial consultation at no charge and typically provide our services on a no-win-no-fee basis.

How a Left-Turn Accident Lawyer Serving Decatur Can Help

While no amount of money can make up for the injuries you suffered, our legal team can help you take steps to negotiate a settlement or bring formal legal action against the person responsible for your accident.

We work hard to seek the financial relief you need to continue to heal and move on with your life. We can:

Manage all communications with involved parties such as insurance companies
Investigate the cause of the accident
Gather vital evidence to support your case (police reports, witness interviews, CCTV, expert testimony from medical experts, economic experts)
Identify at-fault parties
Prove that negligence caused your injuries
Estimate the total economic impact of the accident
Persuasively negotiate for a fair settlement
Review settlement offers to ensure they will meet current and future needs
Represent you in court if a favorable outcome cannot be agreed upon

Different Types of Compensation We Can Recover for You

Compensation available to you for current and ongoing expenses related to your injuries could include:

Medical bills, including doctors’ appointments, surgeries, hospital stays, rehabilitation, and more
Prescription medications
Lost wages and any impact on future earnings or work benefits
Property damage

We Work to Understand How the Accident Affected Your Life

Our personal commitment to our clients means we take the time to understand the unique challenges you face after an accident. We want to fight for all available compensation for your losses—not simply to recover your medical expenses, but to address the overall impact the accident had on your life.

Referred to as non-economic damages, you can also recover compensation for your:

Pain and suffering
Inconvenience
Loss of enjoyment of activities
And more

These damages are more difficult to quantify and involve assigning a specific dollar amount to a subjective loss unique to each client. Many insurance companies do not consider these elements. We can determine the accident’s full impact and fight for your fair compensation.

Georgia Laws That Could Affect Your Case

In Georgia, you have two years from the injury date to begin legal proceedings. Per the statute of limitations (OCGA §9-3-33), it is unlikely the courts will hear your case once this time has passed.

Seeking legal advice sooner rather than later can also provide other benefits for your case. This allows us to gather vital evidence to build a robust case before it is diminished, lost, or destroyed.

Determining Fault in a Left-Hand Auto Collision

Establishing fault and negligence are vital factors when pursuing compensation. However, it can be difficult to determine fault due to the traffic rules for right-of-way at intersections. A left-turn accident lawyer serving Decatur can examine your case’s details and provide clarity about your legal options.

Forms of negligence that may lead to left-turn accidents include:

Misjudging the speed of vehicles in an oncoming lane before turning
Failing to yield to another motorist, cyclist, or pedestrian with the right-of-way
Being distracted while driving by using a smartphone, for example
Failing to see an oncoming car, cyclist, or pedestrian in a crossing
Reckless decisions causing collisions from driving while under the influence
Turning into the wrong lane
Failing to signal when turning

The driver making the turn improperly is likely at fault for the accident. Still, there are situations where the other motorist may share some degree of fault. Sharing some degree of fault does not prevent you from seeking compensation from the other driver, however.

If you have questions about your legal options or are unsure about who is at fault, we can investigate your accident and tell you how much you may be able to seek. This way, you are protected from making common and costly mistakes that could harm your case.

Injuries and Losses After an Intersection Accident

The Federal Highway Administration (FHA) suggests that intersection accidents represent a significant share of traffic accidents and other traffic issues. A serious auto accident can cause devastating injuries that may result in long-term health complications, such as:

Whiplash
Broken bones
Spinal cord injuries
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Paralysis

While your injuries may differ from those listed above, it is important to understand how we can help fight for the compensation you deserve. Being in pain, unable to work, and facing ever-increasing costs for your care can be a challenging experience.

Having legal representation to manage your case’s legal responsibilities helps to ease the pressure often associated with serious auto accidents. It also means you can focus on healing rather than paperwork.

Legal Representation in Decatur With Proven Results

The dedicated team at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers focuses on personal injury cases. Clients have confidence in our abilities to deliver due to:

A proven track record of success managing complex cases
Experience landing million-dollar settlements for clients
A personal approach to understanding each of our clients’ challenges and expectations
An award-winning legal team