Causes of Car Accidents
Car accidents are usually caused by everyday negligence, where ordinary human errors and lapses in judgment lead to serious consequences. When drivers fail to adhere to basic safety rules, they put everyone else on the road in danger. Part of our work on your case will be dedicated to figuring out what the other driver did wrong to cause your crash.
Common causes of car accidents in Georgia include:
- Distracted driving: Engaging in activities such as texting, eating, or adjusting the radio while driving diverts attention from the road.
- Speeding: Exceeding the speed limit reduces a driver's ability to react to sudden changes in traffic conditions.
- Drunk driving: Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol impairs judgment and reaction times.
- Failing to yield: Ignoring right-of-way rules can lead to dangerous intersections and unsafe merges.
- Tailgating: Following too closely behind another vehicle can result in rear-end collisions if the driver has to stop suddenly.
Common Car Accident Injuries
Car accidents are a leading cause of accident-related injuries across the country, including Georgia, with the potential to inflict significant harm on drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike. Even seemingly minor, low-speed collisions can result in severe, life-changing injuries. If you were badly injured in a car accident, our attorneys can work with your treating physicians to understand your injury and how its severity should factor into your claim.
Serious injuries commonly reported after a car accident include:
- Whiplash
- Broken bones
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Soft tissue injuries
Compensation After a Car Accident
A car accident claim can help you feel like justice was secured after someone else’s mistake left you seriously injured. Perhaps more importantly, though, it can secure the compensation you need to recover and move forward with your life. Our goal is to get you the largest recovery possible based on your losses; each case is unique, so factors of your case will affect how much you can recover, and we – or any law firm – cannot guarantee the end result of your claim.
Two classifications of damages and compensation in the average car accident claim are:
- Economic: Tangible costs and losses are called economic damages. Medical bills and lost wages are the most common forms of economic damages in car accident claims. (Technically, vehicle repair costs are handled in a separate property damage claim in most cases.)
- Non-economic: Intangible yet important losses and injuries are called non-economic damages. Pain, suffering, hardships from new disabilities, and lessened enjoyment of life or lost independence are common types of non-economic damages in car accident claims.
Georgia Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Claims
For most car accident claims filed in Georgia, a two-year statute of limitations applies, and it starts on the date of the accident. Under this rule, you have two years to file an injury claim against the liable party, or you are likely to lose your right to demand compensation through the civil court system. Also, please be reminded that an injury claim is not the same as an auto insurance claim filed with your insurance company; you likely only have a matter of a few weeks or less to file that claim.
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Need a Hiram car accident attorney after a crash that another driver caused? Look no further than Morrison & Hughes. We’re always standing by to help new and returning clients with the toughest of claims and lawsuits.
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What If I Was Injured in a Car Accident While on the Job?
If you were injured in a car accident while performing job-related duties, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Workers' comp can help cover medical expenses and lost wages, regardless of who was at fault for the accident. In some cases, you may also have the option to pursue a third-party personal injury claim against the at-fault driver or other responsible parties. This could provide additional compensation for damages not covered by workers' comp, such as pain and suffering.
Our firm handles both workers' compensation and personal injury cases, giving you the advantage of having a legal team that understands both systems. We can help evaluate your options and discuss how we can help.
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¿Puedo recibir una compensación en Georgia si soy parcialmente responsable de un accidente de auto?
Posiblemente. En el estado de Georgia se aplica la norma de negligencia comparativa modificada, lo que significa que es posible recibir una compensación parcial por daños y perjuicios si su parte de la culpa no supera el 49%. Si se determina que usted tiene el mismo porcentaje de culpa que la otra persona, o la mayoría de la culpa, entonces no podrá recibir nada. En caso de que usted sea parcialmente responsable, su compensación se reducirá según su porcentaje de culpa. Por ejemplo, si sus daños ascienden a un total de $100.000 y el tribunal decide que usted tiene el 20% de la culpa del accidente, recibiría $80.000. Nuestro bufete puede evaluar su grado de culpa y explicarle cómo puede afectar a su caso.
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¿Cuánto tiempo tengo para presentar una demanda por accidente de auto en Georgia?
En el estado de Georgia, por lo general, usted tiene hasta dos años a partir de la fecha del accidente de auto para presentar una demanda. Si un ser querido fallece debido a lesiones fatales sufridas en un accidente, usted tendrá dos años a partir de la fecha de la muerte, no de la fecha del accidente, para presentar una demanda por muerte por negligencia. No podrá recibir ninguna compensación si no cumple con el plazo límite, así que no espere para discutir su caso con un profesional legal.
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