A fair car accident settlement or verdict should include compensation for out-of-pocket expenses and awards for lost wages and pain and suffering. Therefore, even after you pay your medical bills, attorney fees, and car repairs, there should still be money left over for you.
Working with an Atlanta car accident lawyer from our law firm can ensure you identify and seek compensation for all your current and future losses. We will aggressively negotiate on your behalf so you do not leave damages on the table.
What Expenses Will I Have to Pay After My Car Accident?
If you or your loved one suffered injuries in a car accident caused by another party’s negligent or wrongful actions, you should not have to pay for the resulting damages. You can pursue compensation for your losses with an auto liability insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver.
You can seek compensation for expenses caused by your collision, which you must pay for out of the awards you recover. Costs you may owe due to your motor vehicle accident include the following:
- Medical costs, including ambulance transportation, emergency care, hospital bills, doctor fees, medications, medical devices and equipment, physical therapy, and nursing services
- Property damage, including vehicle repair costs or the cost of a replacement if your car is a total loss
- Miscellaneous expenses, including rental car fees, assistance with household services, medically necessary vehicle and home modifications, and medical travel expenses
- Legal fees, including payment for attorney services, court filing costs, and other expenses associated with your case
What Money Will Be Left for Me?
With so many expenses to pay, you may wonder what will be left of your personal injury settlement for you and your family. In addition to the damages listed above, you can pursue compensation for your lost wages, earnings, and employment benefits if you cannot work due to injury. You can use this money to pay bills and daily living costs while you heal.
If you suffered a permanent or disabling injury that interferes long-term with your work capabilities, you may also seek compensation for lost future earning potential.
Furthermore, a personal injury lawyer from our team can establish that you deserve compensation for non-economic damages, also called pain and suffering. These intangible losses can be significant and may include the following:
- Severe and chronic physical pain
- Loss of mobility or paralysis
- Loss of a bodily function
- Scarring
- Disfigurement
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Diminished quality of life
- Loss of enjoyment
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
If your loved one suffered a fatal car accident injury, you can also seek compensation for their wrongful death. Damages in a wrongful death claim may include medical care, funeral and burial costs, and loss of the deceased’s financial support, services, care, and companionship. These awards should allow you to pay for your loved one’s crash expenses and have money left over for your family.
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Most personal injury attorneys, including those with our law firm, take cases on a contingency fee basis. Our legal professionals will charge you nothing upfront or out-of-pocket for our services. Instead, our payment comes as a percentage of your settlement or verdict. If we do not win compensation for you, you owe us nothing.
Per O.C.G.A. § 13-1-11 and O.C.G.A. § 13-6-11, Georgia allows plaintiffs to pursue awards to cover legal fees in some situations. We can tell you more about whether you can recover legal costs from those liable for your car accident.
Can a Personal Injury Attorney Help Me Get More Money?
Working with a car accident attorney does not guarantee you will recover more money. However, we can use our legal experience, skills, and knowledge to do the following, which may lead to a more advantageous case resolution:
- We can identify your current and future losses. If you have a catastrophic injury, such as a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord damage, your current medical expenses and other losses may be only the tip of the iceberg. You do not want to accept a hasty settlement that does not account for your ongoing treatment, extended recovery, or other long-term expenses. We can help you obtain estimates and identify your expected future damages, ensuring you seek enough compensation to cover your accident-related costs fully.
- We will build the strongest possible case. We can collect evidence and aim to construct a strong case proving your right to economic justice. While we focus on establishing liability for your crash and managing case details, you can turn your time and energy toward healing or caring for your injured loved one.
- We can negotiate aggressively. We will be your voice during negotiations and aggressively advocate for every penny you deserve. We will stand up to bad-faith insurance tactics, protect you from pressure to settle for less than you deserve, and handle case-related communications, ensuring you do not accidentally say or do something that could hurt your claim.
- We are not afraid to go to court. We ensure the insurance company knows you will not back down. Our team will pursue a car accident lawsuit to get the money you need and deserve. If necessary, we will prepare your case for court and represent you at trial.
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How Long Do You Have to Pursue a Car Accident Claim in Georgia?
According to O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, you generally have two years from your accident to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. If the statute of limitations runs out, the court will likely refuse your case.
Even if you expect to resolve your claim through an insurance settlement, do not wait too long to get started. If the deadline passes and you can no longer take legal action, it will diminish your bargaining power. The insurance company may deny your claim or reduce your payment, and you will be out of legal options.
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Contact Bader Scott Injury Lawyers for Car Accident Legal Claim Assistance
Bader Scott Injury Lawyers can fight to recover fair compensation for your car accident. We will pursue your economic and non-economic damages so you can cover your medical bills, attorney fees, car repairs, and other expenses and still have money left over for you and your family.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and connect with a car accident lawyer near you.
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