If you were injured in a side-impact collision, a Smyrna side-impact collisions lawyer may be able to help you take action against those who harmed you.
You or a loved one could be dealing with the effects of a severe injury—or your loved one may have passed away. Call Bader Scott Injury Lawyers to speak with a team member at (404) 888-8888 for a free consultation about your legal options.
The Health Risks of Being in a Side-Impact Collision
The health risks of being in any sort of car accident are great. In 2017, the state of Georgia had the fourth most traffic deaths in the country, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH).
Side-impact collisions may carry their own risks. Those who are seated on the side of the vehicle struck by another vehicle are particularly at risk. The journal Injury Epidemiology
explains that those seated on the side of a vehicle struck during a side-impact collision are more likely to be severely injured or killed.
Several other crash circumstances could worsen the amount of harm suffered because of a side-impact collision. A vehicle struck during a side-impact collision could involve:
- A vehicle rollover
- A slide into oncoming traffic
- Being struck by vehicles after the initial collision
- A vehicle catching on fire
- Entrapment of the occupants in the vehicle
You or your loved one may have experienced the destructive potential of a side-impact collision firsthand. As you work to recover or face the loss of your loved one, a lawyer can file and complete any legal case that you would like to pursue.
For a free legal consultation with a side-impact collisions lawyer serving Smyrna, call (404) 888-8888
Drivers and Others Who May Be at Fault for Your Accident
Generally, those who are involved in accidents will identify the driver who struck them and assume that this other driver is responsible for causing their accident. However, there can be exceptions to this. When vehicles fail or conditions out of a driver’s control cause an accident, liability may fall elsewhere.
Some of the parties who may be liable for your side-impact collision are:
- A driver
- Anyone in charge of road conditions
- A vehicle manufacturer or assembler
- A vehicle part manufacturer or assembler
- A local government
- A driver’s employer
Determining who is liable for your car accident may take time. Your lawyer may speak with witnesses, review the scene of your accident, review evidence like video footage, and take other steps to determine fault. This is a necessary step, and your lawyer will want to make sure that they find every party who puts you at risk of injury or death.
Your Smyrna side-impact collisions lawyer may begin identifying liable parties as a first step to beginning your case. Call a team member from Bader Scott Injury Lawyers today at (404) 888-8888 for more details about starting your case for awards.
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A Lawyer Will Seek Fair Coverage for Your Injuries
Your side-impact collision may have caused you to suffer one or more injuries. In the case of an injury, the losses that you experience may include the following:
Medical Treatment
Medical care for your injuries may include:
- On-scene emergency care
- An ambulance ride to a medical facility
- Emergency care at a medical facility
- A period of hospitalization
You may need to return to one or more medical facilities so that the doctor can evaluate and monitor your injuries. You may require surgery, medication, and other treatments and may ultimately have to undergo rehab for your injuries.
Medical care can quickly leave you facing significant costs. One or more at-fault parties could cover those costs in the event of a case settlement.
Loss of Productivity
It can be difficult to work while injured, no matter what line of work you may be in. It may even be impossible for you to work, as doing so could cause severe pain or make your injuries worse. You may not be productive even if you tried to work without healing from your injuries first.
The cost of your lost income and any other professional consequences caused by your injuries are losses that your lawyer may be able to pursue compensation for.
Pain and Suffering
Pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, and other forms of suffering are losses that may entitle you to seek compensation. You may have frequent thoughts about the accident, may find it difficult to sleep, and may have other symptoms of trauma that qualify as pain and suffering.
These are yet more losses that your lawyer may seek compensation for.
The Loss of Your Loved One
Some side-impact accidents are fatal. Losing a loved one can be the greatest loss that you can suffer because of a car accident. Your lawyer will speak with you about the losses that typically occur because of a wrongful death, as well as the losses that you specifically have experienced.
Compensation for a wrongful death case may include:
- Funeral expenses
- The costs of the decedent’s medical care, if any
- Loss of consortium, which may include loss of comfort and companionship
Every client deserves a personalized approach to their case. A lawyer will review the specifics of your case and pursue the compensation that you deserve.
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An insurance claim could help cover the losses you have suffered from your side-impact collision in Smyrna. A Smyrna side-impact collisions lawyer can help you fight for awards through such a claim and will bring a lawsuit if doing so is warranted.
Keep in mind that you have two years to file a lawsuit in the state of Georgia, according to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) §9-3-33. We recommend getting started on your case as soon as possible to protect your legal options.
Call Bader Scott Injury Lawyers today at (404) 888-8888 to speak with our team at no cost to you.
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