Canton
Car Accident Lawyer

Many accident victims are left with medical bills rising into the tens of thousands of dollars, or even more. You don’t have to bear the cost of an accident that someone else caused. A Canton car accident lawyer can help you.

At John Foy & Associates, our Canton personal injury lawyers have been assisting people injured in accidents for more than 20 years. We began as a small, local law practice, but today we are one of the biggest and most well-regarded law firms in the Southeast.

We have always had just one goal: to get accident victims like you the money they need to pursue the most complete recovery possible and to remain financially stable while you do it. We’ll give you a free consultation to discuss your case.

What Will a Canton Car Accident Lawyer Do for Me?

Many accident victims think they’ll get a fixed amount of money from the insurance company based on their injuries. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Insurance companies are trying to make a profit, and they don’t want to give you any more money than they have to.

They may use a variety of tactics to avoid paying:

• They call to see how you’re doing. They get you into a friendly conversation, and then use whatever you say against you in your claim.
• They offer you money right away, hoping you’ll take it before you find out what your injuries are really going to cost. If you accept the quick cash, you give up your right to ask for any more money.
• They delay processing your claim for months. They hope you’ll then need cash so badly that you’ll accept any offer they make—even if it’s not nearly enough to pay your costs.
• They try to deny your claim by saying the accident was your fault. Or they tell you that your injuries aren’t as bad as you say they are.

It’s hard for most people to fight the insurance companies. Without a lawyer, you may end up getting much less money than you deserve. Our lawyers put you on an even footing with an insurance company that has teams of lawyers on its side. Sometimes, the insurance company will offer more money just because you’ve hired a lawyer.

What Costs Am I Eligible to Recover for My Car Accident?

Under Georgia law, you are entitled to recover ALL the costs and expenses of an accident that wasn’t your fault. This means that in a typical case you might recover damages for:

• Expenses for your medical treatment
• Lost wages and loss of future earnings
• Property damage: Compensation for vehicle damage to replace or repair your car or other property damaged in the accident
• Pain and suffering: compensation for the physical pain and emotional trauma caused by your auto accident injuries
• Lost wages to make up for time you missed from work because of the accident

If you suffered a more serious loss, such as permanent injury, a disability, or the loss of a loved one’s life, you might recover much more money. Of course, money can never make up for what you lost in a serious accident.

Our car accident lawyers in Canton have seen the relief it brings many victims who struggle to stay afloat financially as they rebuild their lives, and we are here to help.

What Makes a Car Accident Claim Valid?

If you had an accident, you may have a valid claim. Many accident victims are reluctant to blame anyone (other than themselves) for an accident, but the fact is, accidents don’t happen for no reason.

Usually, someone wasn’t being careful, wasn’t paying attention, or created a hazard that caused the accident. Legally, this is known as “negligence.” When someone was negligent, you have a valid claim.

We have successfully pursued claims in many types of accidents:

• Head-on collisions
• Rear-end accidents
• “T-bone” accidents
• Accidents due to dangerous driving conditions like fog or rain
• Accidents caused by distracted drivers
• Accidents involving driving under the influence
• Accidents caused by defective tires or other defective parts
• Accidents that cause whiplash injuries

We may even be able to pursue a claim if you were in a hit-and-run accident or the driver who caused the accident didn’t have insurance.

Will I Need to Go to Court?

Usually, no. Occasionally, we will have a case where the insurance company refuses to budge. If this happens to you, we will give you our professional opinion about your options and your chances of succeeding in a lawsuit.

Then we will let you decide whether to file a case in the local courts. If you do go to court, our litigation team will be with you all the way.

However, most of our cases are resolved without going to court. We show the insurance company that we have a strong case, and they usually will make a much more substantial offer.

Our Canton car accident attorneys begin each case with an accident investigation. We use police reports, witness accounts and expert medical evaluations to build a case demonstrating how the motor vehicle accident occurred and how much your injuries will cost. When they see our evidence, most insurance companies will propose a fair settlement.

What Will a Car Accident Lawyer Cost?

At John Foy & Associates, we don’t think it’s right to ask you for money when you’re struggling with the aftermath of an accident. So, we have a simple payment plan:

• Consultations are free
• You pay zero dollars upfront
• We only collect a fee if we recover compensation on your behalf

If we do recover money for you, we’ll take our fee as a percentage of your recovery—and you’ll keep the rest. We think this is the best way to get you quick access to legal help without asking you to take on any financial risk.

Does Canton Have a Deadline for Auto Accident Claims?

Yes. Deadlines for filing accident claims are established by state and federal laws. The deadline that applies to your case will depend on your specific situation, but in general:

• Car accident victims often have up to two years to file a claim
• However, a much shorter deadline applies to some types of claims, and you may only have a few weeks

The deadlines are strictly enforced. If you miss your deadline, you will usually not be able to recover any financial compensation for your injuries. You can protect yourself by talking to an experienced car accident attorney in Canton as soon as possible after your accident.

Injuries We Commonly Claim In Auto Accident Cases

In car accident cases, there are various types of injuries that are commonly claimed and pursued for compensation. Here are some of the most frequent injuries we see:

• Whiplash and Neck Injuries: The sudden jerking motion in a collision can cause whiplash, which is a neck strain or sprain.
• Back Injuries: The force of impact in a crash can lead to back strains, sprains, herniated or bulging discs, and spinal cord injuries.
• Head and Brain Injuries: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) like concussions, contusions, and hemorrhages are common in serious accidents, especially when there is a direct head impact.
• Facial and Dental Injuries: Airbag deployments, shattered windshields, and blunt force can cause facial fractures, dental injuries, lacerations, and disfigurement.
• Broken Bones and Fractures: The extreme forces in crashes frequently result in broken arms, legs, ribs, hips, pelvis, and other bone fractures – some of which may require surgery to heal properly.
• Soft Tissue Injuries: Strains, sprains, and tears to muscles, tendons, and ligaments are very common “invisible” injuries that can still cause significant pain and disability.
• Internal Injuries: Blunt force trauma can damage internal organs like the spleen, kidneys, and liver, or cause internal bleeding and hemorrhaging.
• Burn Injuries: Severe burns may occur if fire, explosions, or hot surfaces/fluids are involved in the accident.

Pursuing fair compensation for current and future medical costs, lost income, pain/suffering, and other damages is crucial after a serious car accident.

Talk to a Canton Car Accident Law Firm For a Free Consultation

At John Foy & Associates, our experienced attorneys want to help you get full and fair compensation to pay for your injuries and losses. We’ve successfully represented accident victims for more than two decades. Let us give you a free consultation and show you how we can help you.

Call us or fill out the form to your right and get your FREE consultation today.