When Should I Hire a Decatur Personal Injury Lawyer?

You should hire a Decatur personal injury lawyer if any of the following apply in your case: 

• You have suffered severe or catastrophic injuries. 
• The insurer is trying to persuade you to handle your case without legal representation. 
• The other party is claiming you caused or contributed to your injury. 
• You believe you contributed to the accident.
• Multiple parties may share liability.
• You have received a settlement offer. 
• You don’t feel prepared to handle a personal injury claim alone. 

Your Injuries Are Severe or Catastrophic

Recovering from severe injuries requires all your focus and energy. An injury case will take your focus and energy away from your health. If you hire our team, we’ll manage every aspect of your case so you can recover without additional burdens. 

There’s another reason you want to hire an attorney if you have catastrophic injuries: your case is likely worth more. Catastrophic injuries come with much higher medical bills, a much longer recovery time, and considerable pain and suffering.

Insurers will likely fight harder against your case to avoid paying this expensive claim, especially if you don’t have a Decatur personal injury lawyer.

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Personal Injury FAQs

The Insurer Told You that You don’t Need a Lawyer

Insurers sometimes attempt to trick injured people into handling claims alone. You don’t want to do this. Insurers know that most people don’t have the legal experience necessary to successfully manage an injury claim.

If you don’t have a lawyer on your side, the insurance adjuster may offer you less than you deserve, trick you into saying or doing something that jeopardizes your case, or refuse to negotiate with you. An injury attorney will handle communications with the insurer, protecting you from any tactics that may endanger your case.

The Insurer or Other Party Accused You of Causing the Accident

The insurer doesn’t want to pay you what you deserve. To do so, it may claim that you caused or contributed to your accident. An accident attorney knows these tactics and can defend you against them. 

You Believe You Contributed to the Accident

You can also call an attorney even if you believe you contributed to the accident. Georgia’s comparative negligence law allows injured parties to recover compensation if they contributed to the accident; however, you must remain below a certain fault threshold. If you are assigned a percentage of fault that is 50 percent or more, you will be unable to recover compensation. That is why it is important to hire an attorney. 

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Multiple Parties May Be Liable for Your Accident

Some accidents and injuries, specifically truck accidents, have multiple liable parties. This can make an injury claim much more complex and something you don’t want to handle alone.

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You Received a Settlement Offer

You might receive a quick settlement offer soon after an accident. When you are dealing with expensive medical bills and no way to pay for them, you may be willing to take whatever you can get. 

This is what the insurance company is counting on. The first settlement offer you receive will likely cover much less than you deserve. If you accept the offer, you can’t recover more money later. A Decatur personal injury lawyer from our firm can review the offer and ensure it includes your past, current, and future expenses.

You don’t Want to Handle the Tasks Your Case Requires

Building a successful claim requires you to do many, if not all, of the following tasks: 

• Gathering evidence
• Identifying liable parties
• Identifying all recoverable damages
• Valuing all recoverable damages
• Understanding injury law
• Building a case proving liability
• Negotiating with the insurance company for a fair settlement
• Preparing your case for trial
• Presenting your case in court

This can feel like a full-time job. If you hire an attorney, all you have to do is attend your doctor’s appointments and follow their orders.

What Compensation Can an Injury Attorney Help Me Recover?

Depending on your case, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Lost earning capacity
• Miscellaneous expenses
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish

If you lost a loved one in an accident, our attorneys offer our most sincere condolences. We can seek justice for you and compensation for the following through a wrongful death claim:

• Your loved one’s medical bills
• Your loved one’s funeral and burial costs
• Lost wages and benefits
• Lost services
• Lost care and companionship
• Lost counsel and advice

We will fight for every single dollar you deserve.

Can I Afford a Personal Injury Attorney in Decatur?

Yes. Our team only handles injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. You pay us no upfront fees and only pay for our help when we win your case.

We will review our fee agreement with you before you sign on so there are no surprises. We don’t want you to experience any more surprises.

How Long do I Have to Act After an Injury?

O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 limits how long you have to file a lawsuit. If you do not file within two years, you will likely be unable to file a lawsuit.

While you can still negotiate for a settlement, your inability to sue takes away your leverage. This means you’ll likely have to accept what you can get.

Hire a Decatur Personal Injury Attorney Today

You do not need to (and should not) handle your injury case alone. Our accident injury attorneys are standing by, prepared to help you with your claim. We will manage every aspect of the process while you focus on your recovery and spending time with your family. We will gather evidence, build a robust case, negotiate with the insurance company for fair compensation, and prepare for any potential issues.

Call Bader Scott Injury Lawyers today for a free initial consultation.

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