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What You Need to Know About Georgia's Personal Injury Law
Georgia crash victims have a period of two years to file a personal injury claim following a car accident. However, it is important to get started as soon as possible as witnesses and evidence can disappear over time. If you have been injured in a crash caused by the negligence of another person, there are a number of steps you can take to ensure you will recover the most for your injuries. Please call our office as soon as possible for a free consultation regarding your potential claim and how to proceed.
Tractor Trailer Crashes
Commercial vehicle crashes cause more catastrophic injuries than any other vehicle collisions. Commercial drivers are held to higher standards than everyday commuter drivers and commercial vehicle claims are more complicated than the average car crash. When dealing with these claims, both state and federal laws and regulations must be considered. Certain vehicles may be considered a commercial vehicle and the value of those cases could be greater than you expected. The Leslie Firm has experience in commercial vehicle claims and can assist you in ensuring the maximum recovery from the at fault driver and company. Please contact The Leslie Firm as soon as you are involved in a crash with a commercial vehicle so we may help you maximize your recovery.
Auto Collisions
With the number of vehicles on the road every day, it is not a surprise crashes occur. Three million people are injured every year as a result of some kind of auto collision. Nearly 2 million drivers experience permanent injuries. It is important to have the right legal team that will fight for you and your compensation rights. The Leslie Firm will fight for you! Call or email us today.
Premises Liability
There are many different types of premises liability cases. Every year people suffer injuries due to the negligence of property managers or owners. However, these cases are not always as straightforward as they seem. One of the most complicated aspects of this type of case is determining who is liable. Georgia law is very favorable to property owners, however, there are things you can do to gather the evidence you need to successfully litigate your claim. If you have been injured, please contact us at The Leslie Firm to help determine who is responsible for your injuries.
Motorcycle Crashes
Half of motorcycle crashes take place at intersections and are 27 times more deadlier than crashes between cars. The failure of other motorist to recognize or detect motorcyclists is predominantly the main cause of motorcycle crashes. Motocycle crashes can lead to very serious injuries or even death. At The Leslie Firm, we are here to help make sure you are properly compensated for the recklessness of other motorists. Contact us today!
Wrongful Death
Dealing with a loved one's passing is an emotional and sometimes physical burden on its own. In some instances, the death was a result of recklessness, negligence or other preventable acts of a third party. If a death was caused by another, we can assist with gathering the evidence needed to hold the responsible party or parties accountable for the terrible loss. Here at The Leslie Firm, we strive to pursue the maximum compensation possible to help your family during this very difficult time.
What to do after a crash
In the event you have been involved in a crash caused by another, we’ve provided some helpful tips on what you should do immediately after a crash to help you maximize your recovery from the at fault party and assist us in recovering the most from the insurance companies:
First, check yourself and your passengers for any injuries. Call 911 and report the crash, it is important to document the event and make sure the at fault party is cited for any traffic violation.
If needed, call an ambulance and seek medical attention. Make sure you obtain the at fault drivers license and insurance information.
If possible, take several photos of the scene of the accident as well as the vehicles involved. Preserving the damage and scene in photos is very helpful to show any potential jury what happened and how significant the damages were.
If possible try to talk to any witnesses at the scene and get their information. This could be important information if the at fault driver tries to deny liability for the crash.
If your vehicle is towed, make sure you have the wrecker information and where the vehicle was take. Storage facilities will charge daily storage fees for housing the damaged vehicle and you don't want to incur excessive charges.
Contact your insurance carrier and report that you and your vehicle have been involved in a crash caused by another driver. You want your insurer to send out an adjuster to evaluate the damage as soon as possible.
Follow up with your medical treatment. If you are still in pain in the days after the crash, seek follow up treatment with a medical provider to document what is injured. Insurance companies look for gaps in treatment to argue you were not hurt in a crash because "if you were hurt you would have seen a doctor or medical provider". It is important to prevent the insurance company from using this argument. Seek medical treatment if you are hurting.
If your medical provider orders certain treatments or therapy, make sure you go to those appointments. We understand being injured by the negligence of someone else is a burden, but following your medical providers instructions is the best way to maximize the recovery from the liable party.
Contact The Leslie Firm as soon as possible for a free consultation to review your case details. There are a number of steps we can take on your behalf to ensure maximum recovery for any injuries and damages.