Car Accident Lawyer Georgia

Some vehicle accidents don’t happen on roadways at all – off-terrain vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, golf carts, scooters, watercraft, mass transit, and more can all cause injury, too.

Of course, the most common accidents do involve passenger vehicles like cars, vans, SUVs, motorcycles, and pickup trucks. Among those crashes, the most common kinds of accidents are:

• Rear-end collision
• Accidents caused by failure to yield
• Sideswipe or T-bone collision
• Head-on collision
• Accidents caused by a vehicle moving in reverse
• Drunk driving accidents
• Distracted driving accidents (e.g., texting behind the wheel)
• Hit-and-run / pedestrian accidents
• Blindspot accidents
• No-contact collisions (e.g., one driver’s bad behavior causes another to swerve and hit a tree, even though the two vehicles never made contact)

This isn’t an exclusive list. In most accidents, though, the root cause is careless driving. The law holds negligent drivers and their insurance companies financially liable for the damages that they cause. Our Georgia car crash lawyers are here to zealously pursue compensation pursuant to those laws.

It is hard to imagine the emotional state of someone who has just experienced a car crash. Victims are often so scared and surprised that they aren’t even entirely sure what just happened. It takes a few moments (or sometimes much longer) for the reality to set in. Even then, the pain of a physical injury might not become apparent right away. It’s easy to brush off your symptoms, not realizing they could be serious. On the other extreme, some people might succumb to panic.

You can help prepare yourself for the unfortunate possibility of a car crash by taking a few moments now to prepare your response. Commit these seven steps to memory:

• Stay calm (and stay put). A clear head will help you seek help and stay focused on the task at hand. Panic leads to bad decision-making.

• Call 911. Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect an emergency condition, whether for yourself, a passenger, or someone in the other car.

• Move to safety. If you can, get away from traffic. Accident victims sometimes sustain additional injuries because oncoming cars don’t stop in time to avoid the accident scene.

• Gather evidence. Once you’ve attended to your health and safety, try to document as much of the accident scene as possible. This includes:
  • Photographs of the vehicles, the crash, and the surrounding conditions (weather, objects in the road, etc.)
  • The names of everyone else involved in the auto accident
  • Insurance information for the other driver(s)
  • Contact information for any eyewitnesses
  • Write down what happened so you don’t forget later

• Call your insurance company. Most auto insurance companies require that you notify them soon after a Georgia auto accident. But only talk to your own insurer – not the other side’s (at least not until you talk to a lawyer).
• Call an attorney. The car crash itself is just the beginning. There’s a long process to come, and a Georgia car accident attorney can help to protect your interests throughout. We recommend that you store our phone number in your cellphone now: 770-756-9311 or 706-524-7784.
• See a doctor. Even if you didn’t suffer a medical emergency, you should still see a primary care or urgent care physician soon after the crash. Having a record of your doctor’s visit could be important to your claim later.

We are a team of elite professionals from your neighborhood, living in your neighborhood. Our goals are to strengthen our communities through fair representation and efforts toward the social good like the Terance Madden Foundation and the High Aspirations foundation where we have been able to give out more than 125 scholarships for higher education. We believe the people in our communities should get the money they deserve and be represented by top legal professionals who truly have their best interest at heart. 

COMPASSIONATE:
At T. Madden & Associates, we understand what you are going through. We will treat both you and your case as if we ourselves were the injured parties.

TOUGH:
You could say we are “two-faced”. As compassionate as we are towards our injured clients, we can be “tough as nails” towards defendants and insurance companies who try to take advantage of you. Nobody mistreats our clients.

STRAIGHTFORWARD:
We will explain our view of your case to you in straightforward, no-nonsense language – without using “legalese.” It is important to us that you understand your case, so that you can make the decisions that matter the most.

ON YOUR SIDE:
Unlike the insurance company you are claiming against, which saves money by shortchanging you, we are on the same side – since we take no fees unless we win your case, we don’t get paid unless you do.

STREETWISE:  
Certain kinds of people skills and practical insights simply can’t be taught in law school. Our Georgia personal injury attorneys are not only well-versed in the law, they understand the practical aspects of what it takes to win.

APPROACHABLE:
We will give your case the time and attention it deserves, and we will be available to answer your questions in clear, concise and non-evasive terms. Don’t ever be afraid to contact us with your concerns.