If you were involved in an accident with an uninsured driver, you may be confused as to where to turn next. Thankfully, you have options. If you don’t carry uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, you may be able to take legal action against the other driver to recover your losses from the accident.
A lawyer from our firm can help with your Norcross uninsured motorist accident. You do not have to handle this situation on your own. We operate under a contingency-fee arrangement, meaning you pay no upfront costs and nothing out of pocket. We only get paid once you are compensated. Let us work on your case while you work on getting better.
Damages You May Be Recover Entitled to After Your Accident
The potentially recoverable damages in these cases can include, but may not be limited to:
Economic losses, including:
- Medical expenses
- Property damage
- Lost income
- Diminished earnings
- Household services
- Physical therapy
Non-economic losses, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Temporary or permanent disability
- Disfigurement
- Paralysis
- Trauma
One of our lawyers will calculate the damages you suffered and find out the amount of compensation you are entitled to obtain. We have your best interests in mind and will tirelessly advocate for you.
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What to Know After an Accident with an Uninsured Motorist
Even if the driver who hit you does have some insurance, they may only have the bare minimum amount of auto insurance allowed under Georgia law, leaving you responsible for the rest of your damages. Recovering the rest of the compensation you are owed can be tricky, and it may require taking the liable party to trial in civil court.
Further, even if you are covered under your own uninsured motorist insurance, your insurance company may make it difficult to get the settlement you deserve. Fortunately, a lawyer on our team can be there to help you make sense of our complicated justice system. We will fight to protect your right to compensation while working to take the legal burden off you during this trying time.
After all, anybody reckless enough to be driving without appropriate insurance needs to be held accountable for the pain, suffering, and heartache they have caused you.
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Insurance Requirements Under Georgia Law for Motorists
While all drivers are required to have insurance under Georgia law, these insurance requirements may not cover all the losses you have suffered.
According to the Georgia Office of Insurance, these requirements include:
- A minimum requirement of $25,000 in insurance related to bodily injury liability, up to $50,000 total for each accident
- A minimum of $25,000 for property damage liability
As such, even if you have $100,000 in medical bills after a serious accident, a driver with the minimum amount of automobile insurance may only be able to pay out $25,000 under their insurance policy. The remaining expenses will have to come out of your own pocket – unless you choose to file a lawsuit against the liable party in civil court.
Additionally, buying more insurance under your own policy can help protect you in these cases, although it will do little to help you once you have already been involved in an accident with an uninsured driver without already having the policy in effect.
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Factors That May Affect Potential Financial Awards in Accident Cases
There are many reasons a driver may not have insurance for their vehicle, including not being able to handle the financial burden of insurance policies. In some cases, the driver may not have insurance because they are driving with a suspended license, which is a crime under Georgia law. Any time a crime is being committed during an accident, the potential damages may be raised for the victim.
Factors that may potentially affect your settlement can include, but may not be limited to:
- Whether the driver intentionally meant to hit you, which may be the case in road rage incidents
- Whether the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol during your accident
- Whether the driver was acting with blatant disregard for the safety of their fellow motorists (e.g., if they were committing aggressive driving offenses before your accident)
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We Will Represent You
Even if the driver is in the process of having criminal charges brought against them, you can still choose to file a personal injury claim to recover damages from the liable party. If you choose to retain one of our lawyers for your Norcross uninsured motorist accident to represent your legal case, we can help you take legal action against these negligent parties.
In addition to dealing with insurance companies, we can also assist you during any potential settlement negotiations. Insurance companies are notorious for devaluing claims or outright denying them, as well as downplaying a victim’s injuries. We do not want you to face this, so we can handle all communication with them.
If we are unable to come to an agreement on your payout with the claims adjuster, we will litigate the case and continue fighting for you in court. We will do everything in our power to get you the financial award you deserve.
Norcross Lawyers Fighting for Victims of Accidents with Uninsured Drivers
Being involved in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver does not mean you have to handle the extensive damages you may be facing alone. We are here to help you feel less alone during this difficult time. Our attorneys have spent years representing accident victims across the State of Georgia, helping them protect the rights afforded to them under state law.
If you are looking for legal assistance after an injury accident, a lawyer from our firm handling uninsured motorist accidents in Norcross can be there to help relieve some of the pressure.
Your Time to Act Is Limited
If you are planning on filing a personal injury lawsuit, you should know that there is generally a two-year statute of limitations in the state of Georgia – in accordance with O.C.G.A § 9-3-33. This time period begins on the day of the injury and may result in your case for compensation being dismissed if you wait too long.
It is best to reach out to us soon after your accident so we have plenty of time to build your case. A lawyer from our firm can manage every part of it, including gathering evidence, filing your claim and/or lawsuit, and speaking with witnesses.
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