Insurance companies move quickly after a car accident to defend their insured against liability. They sometimes use unfair tactics to shift blame to you so they can minimize what they have to pay you.
You need an experienced Carroll County car accident lawyer to protect your rights and help you recover the compensation you are entitled to. Jonathan R. Brockman, P.C. represents people injured in car accidents throughout Carroll County, from Carrollton and Villa Rica to Bremen, Temple, and Bowdon.
We have the experience, skills, and resources to protect your rights and help you secure maximum compensation for your damages. Call our Carrollton office at 770-670-5639 or contact us online for a free consultation.
Reasons to Choose Our Carroll County Car Accident Attorneys
- We are trial lawyers. Not every case goes to court, but insurance companies know the difference between firms that try cases and those that don’t.
- Our attorneys once defended insurance companies, so we understand the formulas and tactics adjusters use to value car accident claims.
- Our founder has more than three decades of experience, and our attorneys have been recognized by the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums.
- Our Carrollton office has served this community for years, and we have presented at the Carroll County Safety Summit for more than a decade.
- We can help you get medical treatment even if you do not have health insurance.
- You will be able to reach your lawyer and our staff with questions throughout your case.
- Your consultation is free, and if we take your case, you will pay nothing until we recover compensation for you.
How a Carroll County Car Accident Lawyer Can Help
Handling a car accident claim on your own while recovering from injuries is a heavy burden. A lawyer can take that weight off your shoulders and make sure your claim is handled correctly from the start.
Your attorney can act quickly to protect evidence, including vehicle data, video footage, and the vehicles themselves. They can obtain the crash report and talk to witnesses and responding officers. An experienced Carroll County car accident lawyer can determine whether anyone besides the other driver shares responsibility, and identify all insurance policies and sources of compensation to pay your damages.
Your attorney can work to negotiate a fair resolution as quickly as possible. And, if a fair settlement is not reached, they can take your case to trial to demand the full value of your claim.
Your chances of a successful outcome are much greater with an experienced car accident lawyer in your corner.
Slow-Moving Vehicles and Farm Equipment
Tractors, hay balers, and other farm equipment travel on Carroll County roads, especially during planting and harvest seasons. These vehicles move much slower than regular traffic, and drivers coming over a hill or around a curve may not have time to stop.
Logging trucks and other heavy vehicles also make wide turns onto narrow roads. When a crash involves a farm vehicle or commercial truck, more than one party may be responsible, and different insurance policies may apply. We work to identify each one.
Swerving for Deer and Other Animals
Deer are common throughout Carroll County, especially at dawn and dusk in the fall. Hitting a deer is usually not anyone’s fault, but crashes often happen when a driver swerves into another lane to avoid an animal.
In those cases, the driver who swerved may be responsible for the resulting collision. Your own collision or comprehensive coverage may also help pay for vehicle damage. We help sort out who is responsible and which coverage applies.
Common Injuries From Carroll County Car Wrecks
Car accidents can cause a wide range of injuries. Some of the most common include:
- Whiplash and soft tissue injuries
- Herniated discs and other spinal injuries
- Head injuries and concussions
- Broken bones
- Seatbelt and airbag injuries to the chest and abdomen
- Knee injuries from striking the dashboard
- Psychological effects such as anxiety and post-traumatic stress
Prompt treatment protects your health and helps show that the crash caused your injuries.
Insurance and Fault After a Georgia Car Crash
In Georgia, the driver who caused the crash is responsible for the resulting losses, and that driver’s liability insurance is usually the first source of payment. Georgia requires minimum coverage of $25,000 per person for bodily injury under O.C.G.A. § 33-34-4, which often is not enough for serious injuries.
Your own uninsured motorist coverage under O.C.G.A. § 33-7-11 may help when the other driver has too little insurance or none at all.
Fault can be shared. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault, and you cannot recover if you are 50 percent or more at fault.
Compensation for Car Accident Victims
Depending on your case, you may be able to recover payment for:
- Medical treatment, including future care
- Lost wages and lost earning ability
- Vehicle repair or replacement and loss of use
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
If the other driver was drunk or on drugs, punitive damages may also be available.
What to Do After a Crash in Carroll County
If you are involved in a crash, call 911 and get medical help for anyone who is hurt. Depending on the location, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, a city police department, or the Georgia State Patrol may respond.
If you can do so safely, take photos and get the other driver’s insurance information, along with witnesses’ contact details.
See a doctor even if you feel fine, keep all medical and repair records, and talk with a lawyer before giving a recorded statement or signing anything.
Get Help From a Carroll County Car Accident Lawyer
You should be able to focus on healing, not on fighting with an insurance company. At Jonathan R. Brockman, P.C., our car accident lawyers will review your case for free and explain your options.
We handle car accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you. Call our Carrollton office at 770-670-5639 or contact us online to schedule your consultation today.