Passenger vehicle accidents are costly in Smyrna. Your injuries can cost thousands of dollars. Plus, you might face lost wages, vehicle repairs, and mental trauma. But you shouldn’t have to pay if you weren’t at fault. Talk to a Smyrna passenger vehicle accident lawyer about financial compensation.
John Foy & Associates has been helping accident victims for 20-plus years. We are not afraid to stand up to the insurance company and fight for you. Our lawyers will work to seek the fullest compensation possible.
We do not charge a fee unless we win your case. You can get started today at no risk. To get your FREE consultation, call (404) 400-4000, or contact us online.
What You Need for a Valid Accident Case
Did someone else cause your accident? Then you likely have a valid case. However, you will need to prove that the other person was at fault.
In Georgia, everyone has a “duty of care”:
- Drivers must exercise reasonable care on the road.
- If a driver fails to use care, they have been negligent (or careless).
- When a driver’s negligence causes an accident, they are at fault. An at-fault driver is legally liable for the damages.
If another driver injures you in an accident, you can seek compensation (Georgia Code Section 51-12-4). You’ll need to file a personal injury claim with the driver’s auto insurance.
Building your claim is where things get complicated. You will need to show the other driver’s negligence. You’ll also need to prove your damages.
A Smyrna passenger vehicle accident lawyer can help. An experienced lawyer can determine if you have a case. If you do, they can gather evidence to build a strong claim.
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Partial Fault for a Passenger Vehicle Accident
Sometimes, more than one person is to blame for an accident. You may worry that you contributed to the crash. But even if you were partially at fault, you might still have options.
Georgia has comparative negligence laws (Georgia Code Section 51-12-33). Under these laws:
- You can still recover damages if you were less than 50% at fault.
- You would receive less compensation based on your percentage of fault.
Talk to a car accident lawyer about the fault in your accident. Do not admit any fault before speaking to a lawyer first. The other driver might try to blame you to reduce their responsibility.
Your lawyer can examine your accident. They can determine who was at fault and what you deserve. In many cases, accident victims are happy to learn they carry no blame in their accident.
To have your case evaluated for FREE, contact John Foy & Associates. We will listen to your concerns and answer your questions. We also will not collect a fee unless we win your case. Call (404) 400-4000 or contact us online for your FREE consultation.
How Passenger Vehicle Accidents Happen in Smyrna
Accidents happen when someone has been negligent. Negligence can include actions like:
- Texting while driving
- Drunk driving
- Aggressive driving
- Running red lights
- Speeding
- Other traffic violations
Passenger vehicle accidents can involve any type of passenger vehicle. As the name implies, passenger vehicles are built to carry a driver and passengers. All personal cars and trucks fall under this category.
Types of Passenger Vehicle Accidents
We have seen many different types of accidents between passenger vehicles. Common examples include:
- Rear-end accidents
- Head-on collisions
- Side-impact crashes
- Wrong-way accidents
- Multiple-vehicle accidents
- Single-car collisions
No matter the nature of your accident, you shouldn’t pay if you were not at fault. You have the right to seek compensation for your damages.
What a Lawyer Can Do for Your Accident Case
Many accident victims don’t know where to start. If you don’t know what to do, call an experienced lawyer. Car accident lawyers can help in many ways, including handling the insurance company.
Insurance companies are for-profit businesses. In other words, they care most about their profit. When you file a claim with someone else’s insurer, that insurer will work to protect their money.
Insurance companies are notorious for using tactics like:
- Offering you a lowball settlement upfront.
- Taking a long time to respond to your claim.
- Trying to blame you for the accident.
- Calling you and using what you say against you.
- Downplaying the severity of your injuries.
The insurer might even make it seem like the process will be easy. They might offer you just enough to encourage you to settle soon. But do not accept the first settlement offer.
The first offer will be a lowball amount. It won’t come close to covering your damages. Quick money will seem appealing at first, but you need a settlement that recovers all of your costs.
Your lawyer will know what to do. They can communicate with the insurer on your behalf. They’ll also work to negotiate a fair settlement. If you can’t settle and need to go to court, your lawyer will fight for you.
Working With a Passenger Vehicle Accident Lawyer Is Risk-Free
We understand that many accident victims worry about the cost of a lawyer. Thankfully, working with our passenger vehicle accident lawyers is risk-free:
- You will not pay any upfront fees.
- There is no charge at all unless your lawyer wins your case.
- If you win, the lawyer’s fee comes out as a percentage of what you collect. (And you keep the rest.)
- The consultation is 100% FREE.
You can get the help you need on your case right away. There’s no need to worry about upfront or out-of-pocket costs. If you don’t win a settlement, you don’t pay.
Talk to a Smyrna Passenger Vehicle Accident Lawyer for Free Today
At John Foy & Associates, we work exclusively with injury victims. We always stand up against insurance companies — and have been for 20-plus years. Our law firm has become one of the largest and most respected in Georgia.
If an accident left you injured in Smyrna, we can help. Our compassionate attorneys will listen to your story. We’ll discuss your legal options and how to get started.
Contact us today for a FREE, no-risk consultation. Call (404) 400-4000, or contact us online.
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