A Sandy Springs speeding accident lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers may be able to seek compensation on your behalf if another driver caused your car accident. We believe that you should not have to pay for your own medical care, car repairs, lost wages, or other losses incurred because of an accident caused by another driver’s negligence. Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can pursue compensation for damages such as these in an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit when we represent you.
A member of the Bader Scott Injury Lawyers team can review your case today for free. Call (404) 888-8888 now to get started. If you qualify to take legal action, our attorneys can represent you on a contingency-fee basis with no up-front payments required.
Speeding Laws in Georgia
Two statutes, O.C.G.A. § 40-6-180 and O.C.G.A. § 40-6-181, set the laws for speeding in Georgia. Each pertains to a different way a driver can speed. This includes:
- Driving too fast for conditions
- Exceeding posted speed limits
While neither of these actions directly cause accidents, speeding can contribute to and trigger actions that do cause accidents. For example, speeding decreases the time a driver has to avoid a collision while also increasing their stopping distance. It can also make it more difficult to maintain control of their vehicle, especially if the driver needs to make quick maneuvers to avoid a hazard.
If a driver was speeding and this played a role in your Sandy Springs accident, this fact may be proven based on the crash report filed by law enforcement. In many cases, an at-fault driver will receive a citation for the traffic laws they broke that led to the collision. This may include driving too fast for conditions or exceeding posted speed limits. However, even when the at-fault driver does not receive a speeding ticket from a responding officer, Bader Scott Injury Lawyers may be able to produce evidence of their negligence to hold them liable for your losses.
Georgia’s Comparative Negligence System
It is also important to note that, since speeding only contributes to an accident and is not a direct cause, you may be able to recover compensation for your damages even if you were speeding at the time of the accident. Georgia’s comparative negligence system allows victims to recover monetary damages as long as they were less than 50 percent at fault in an accident. However, the amount they recover may be reduced by their percentage of fault for the accident.
A Sandy Springs speeding accident lawyer from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can gather evidence of the full extent of the responsible party’s liability when we represent you. This may include witness statements, photos or videos from the accident scene, testimony from accident reconstruction experts, and more.
For a free legal consultation with a speeding accidents lawyer serving Sandy Springs, call (404) 888-8888
Pursuing Compensation for Your Injuries
Some car accident cases reach an out-of-court settlement with the at-fault driver’s insurance provider during settlement negotiations. In an effort to reach a fair settlement, Bader Scott Injury Lawyers will present the evidence we collect to the responsible party’s insurance company to demonstrate:
- Their policyholder caused your accident
- You suffered injuries and monetary damages as a result of the accident
- There is a fair settlement range to compensate you for your damages
If the insurance company refuses to negotiate a just agreement, Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can take your personal injury lawsuit to trial. Per O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, a general two-year statute of limitations applies to personal injury lawsuits in Georgia. It is important that we act before this deadline to keep your right to sue open.
Reach out to Bader Scott Injury Lawyers at (404) 888-8888 to learn more. A member of our team is standing by to discuss your case, your deadlines, and more in a free, no-obligation consultation. The sooner you call us, the sooner we can get started working on your case.
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Recovering Compensation for Car Accident Losses
When Bader Scott Injury Lawyers takes on a car accident case, we make an effort to identify as many of our client’s accident-related expenses, losses, and other damages as possible. This may include gathering evidence to demonstrate current and future losses, tangible expenses, intangible losses, and even putting a monetary value on their pain and suffering.
The value of all of these damages, taken together, sets what a fair settlement value might look like in their case. The types of recoverable damages available differ in each case, but generally may include:
- Pain and suffering and other intangible losses
- Ambulance transportation, treatment, and other medical care costs
- Ongoing care and support, as necessary
- Lost income and benefits
- Reduced earning ability
- Property damages
- Repair or replacement of their car
- Other documented out-of-pocket expenses
Georgia also allows certain family members whose loved one died in a car accident to pursue wrongful death damages under O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2. The damages in a wrongful death case may include funeral and burial costs, pre-death medical care, and more. Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can review your case to determine if you qualify to file a wrongful death lawsuit when you call.
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You can speak to a member of the Bader Scott Injury Lawyers team today for free. We can discuss your accident, your legal options, and our services during this call. If you qualify, a Sandy Springs speeding accident lawyer from our firm can represent you on a contingency-fee basis.
Call Bader Scott Injury Lawyers today at (404) 888-8888 to get started with your complimentary car accident case consultation.
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