Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer

Car Accident Attorney in Atlanta, GA

The Atlanta car accident attorneys at Hall & Lampros, LLP are exceptionally qualified in auto accident cases when an injury has occurred. Our attorneys understand that following an auto accident, injured victims can experience painful debilitations, the inability to return to work, and economic hardship. For reliable assistance, hire an Atlanta car accident lawyer with experience helping Atlanta residents with their claims.

Our firm works tirelessly in the pursuit of justice for injured victims. When the auto accident occurs due to another’s reckless actions, the victim should be entitled to compensation – for medical bills, for pain and suffering and for the disruption in daily life. You can see the wide variety of accident cases we’ve handled over the years HERE.

After a car accident, consider seeking your right to compensation with the legal guidance and support of the dedicated attorneys at Hall & Lampros, LLP.

Our lawyers serve Georgia from our office located in Atlanta near the 285/75 interchange (open Google Maps). We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your questions or meet with you at your home or the hospital – Call or text 404-876-8100 or submit a contact form today to schedule your free consultation.

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Why Choose Hall & Lampros, LLP?

Choosing the right lawyer after a car accident can make a tremendous difference in the outcome of your case. At Hall & Lampros, LLP, we pride ourselves on offering personalized and dedicated services to every client.

Our attorneys have over 60 years of combined dedicated work in the legal field, and we bring this experience to every client’s claim. During that time, we’ve recovered millions of dollars for car accident clients, including negotiated settlements and trial verdicts.

While many clients are interested in exploring settlement options, we are ready to take your claim all the way to trial to maximize your recovery, if necessary. We have an exceptional reputation at the Fulton County Superior Court and are known for getting results for our car accident clients.

When selecting an attorney, many people don’t know that very few lawyers actually have courtroom experience because they settle the majority of their cases. Thankfully, the team at Hall & Lampros, LLP, has been working hard in the Atlanta courtrooms for years. We can take a case in front of a jury to protect our client’s rights as we zealously pursue justice.

Experience Matters – With over 30 years of combined experience, our attorneys know the ins and outs of car accident litigation in Atlanta. We’ve handled thousands of cases, giving us a unique perspective on how best to handle your specific situation.

Client-Centered Approach – We take the time to understand the unique challenges our clients face, allowing us to build a strategy tailored to each client’s needs.

No Win, No Fee – We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you won’t pay anything unless we secure a favorable verdict or settlement for you.

Extensive Resources – We have access to top medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists, and other professionals who can support your claim.

Comprehensive Legal Support – From paperwork and negotiations to court representation, we handle every aspect of your claim, ensuring you can focus on your recovery.

Atlanta Personal Injury Claims

An experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyer can help with a wide variety of personal injury claims, including:

• Car accidents
  
• Truck accidents
• Bus accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Scooter accidents
• Driverless vehicle accidents
• Emergency vehicle accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Delivery truck accidents
• Uber & Lyft rideshare accidents
• Taxi accidents

This is not a complete list. If you’ve been in a recent accident and could benefit from the assistance of an experienced attorney, contact our office right away. We can discuss your case and the value of your injuries and property damage.

Atlanta Car Accident Laws

Negligence, or recklessness, is often the cause of motor vehicle accidents. To build a winning negligence claim, you must prove that another party caused your accident, resulting in your injuries and property damage. If you can prove negligence, you may be entitled to recover for medical bills, wage loss, pain and suffering, and other accident-related losses. An experienced Atlanta car accident attorney can help you build a solid recovery case.

Throughout the Peach State, vehicle accidents remain a major safety concern. In 2022, there were about 7,663,847 licensed drivers in our state, which is based on data from the Federal Highway Administration’s 2022 report. With almost 11 million people living in Georgia that year, there were 1,797 motor vehicle crash fatalities in 2022 alone. This data shows that there are far too many injury and fatality accidents happening throughout our state.

Whether you live in Atlanta or any of our surrounding communities, an experienced car accident attorney can discuss your accident and help determine whether you have a car accident damages case.

Pursuing an Atlanta Car Accident Case

You have a case if you were injured or suffered damages, if it was someone else’s fault, and if you bring the lawsuit within the time required by law (the statute of limitations).

Injury/Damages: Damages include pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost income from missed work, emotional turmoil, and property damage.

Fault: you can only recover if someone else’s negligence caused your accident or injuries. In car crashes, the at fault party can be another driver, the driver of your vehicle (if you are a passenger), a pedestrian, or anyone that causes an unsafe road condition.

Statute of Limitations: The law requires you to make a claim within a certain amount of time. Usually in Georgia you have two years to file a claim. But the time limits differ from state to state, and there are exceptions that could make the time shorter or longer. For example, in Georgia you must provide notice of a claim against a government entity within six months. will

If the victim is under 18, the time to file a claim is longer. Call now and we will tell you how long you have to make your claim.

What Should You Do After a Car Crash in Atlanta?

Car accidents can be stressful, and it’s hard to remember what steps you should take after you’ve been in a wreck. If possible, you can help your recovery and potential legal claim by:

• Checking for injuries: Make sure that you and your passengers are safe and need medical attention.
• Call 911: Call 911 for police and medical attention
• Take Photos/Video: If possible, take photos and video of all vehicles involved in the accident, the area around the accident, and anything you believe relates to the cause of the accident
• Move your vehicle to safety: move your vehicle out of the traffic lanes if possible and turn on your lights and hazards when doing so.
• Work with Police: when the police arrive, identify what happened to the police officer and explain all of your injuries and any painful condition that you are experiencing.
• Identify Drivers and Witnesses: it is important that you get the name, driver’s license number, address, and insurance company and policy information from all other drivers. If possible take a photo of the other drivers’ license and insurance card but remember also to get the phone numb. It is important to get the names, addresses and phone numbers of all witnesses.
• Get Medical attention: if you are injured seek immediate medical attention. If you do not go to the emergency room immediately, follow up with your doctor the next day.
• Avoid Social Media. Do not post about your accident or injuries on your social media, even if your profile is private.
• Contact a lawyer: contact a lawyer even if it is after hours before contacting your insurer.
• Contact Insurance: Do not admit fault to any insurance representative and do not agree to recorded or sworn statements. If you report the incident before speaking with a lawyer, simply report the facts and do not participate in a question and answer session relating to how the accident was caused. Do not tell the insurer you are “ok” unless you know that you are not injured and are in fact “OK.”

Sometimes after the shock of an accident, the onset of pain relating to injuries does not occur until the following days. This is particularly true relating to back and neck injuries, and concussive syndrome from head injuries.

Insurance representatives are trained to get information from you that actually will hurt your case. They do this to limit their own responsibility for providing coverage for the accident. You should speak to a lawyer before speaking with an insurance representative about the details of the accident. They can provide some helpful tips for dealing with insurance company representatives and can answer your questions right away.

An Atlanta Car Accident Attorney Can Discuss Your Injuries and Build Your Recovery Case

The experienced Atlanta car accident attorneys at Hall & Lampros, LLP understand the complexities relating to pain, interference with life and work activities, prognosis, and medical treatment. But that understanding and knowledge is important only if we learn about you, your suffering and your story.

We have worked with medical experts and won cases relating to these injuries that often result from car crashes:

• Soft tissue
• Whiplash
• Torn rotator cuff
• Neck injury
• Torn meniscus
• Torn ACL
• Broken wrist
• Broken elbow
• Broken arm
• Broken leg
• Lacerations and face lacerations
• Fractured vertebrae
• Broken hand
• Broken feet
• Broken hip
• Herniated disk
• Cervical spine injury
• Lumbar spine injury
• Thoracic spine injury
• Bulging disc
• Neck injury
• Back injury
• Concussion
• Brain injury
• Injuries to children
• Crushed and fractured heel
• Fractured ankle
• Broken ribs
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Serious Injuries With Minor Vehicle Damage: There often is no correlation between the damage done to a car in a crash and the damage done to the car’s occupants. For instance, a car accident can result in a totaled vehicle, where the driver suffered only small cuts and abrasions. On the other hand, a minor auto accident can sometimes have fatal consequences, particularly when the injured person did not seek medical attention and left his or her wounds untreated.

Delayed Onset of Pain from Injuries: It is important to understand that many of the most critical injuries sustained in a car accident do not present symptoms right away. Some injuries can continue to develop over time, often exhibiting symptoms days or weeks after the accident occurred. This is particularly true relating to back and neck injuries, and concussive syndrome from head injuries. As a consequence, it is very important to seek a medical evaluation after the accident to ensure unseen or unrecognized injuries are being treated.

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Atlanta

There are many factors that can contribute to a car accident. Sadly, a vast majority of auto accidents are caused by an avoidable action. The following are leading causes of car accidents in the state.

Driver Negligence – In the State of Georgia and throughout the country, drivers have a duty to use reasonable care when driving. Unfortunately, not every motorist will drive in a safe and responsible manner. Driver negligence can be reflected through:

• Driving while sleep deprived,
• Driving while intoxicated,
• Distracted driving,
• Aggressive driving,
• Following too closely,
• Failure to maintain the vehicle,
• Failure to yield, or
• Turning into oncoming traffic
• Failure to follow traffic laws

Defective Auto Parts – Auto part manufacturers are held at a high standard as each vehicle part they produce will need to cork in perfect conjunction with other parts in the vehicle so that it functions accurately and safely. While a majority of manufacturing companies comply with federal standards, some do not. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the following auto defects can greatly impact driver safety, and should therefore be immediately addressed when found:

• Defective and/or recalled airbags,
• Faulty wiring systems,
• Poor craftsmanship in the vehicle’s ignition switches,
• Cracked or otherwise sticky accelerator components,
• Malfunctioning power steering component,
• Malfunctioning engine cooling blades,
• Exposed or cracked belting in the tires, and
• Defective shifters or transfer cases that could cause a vehicle to move without warning

Road Defects and Road Debris – Auto accidents can also be caused as a result of dangerous or unsafe road conditions, which can include the following:

• Poor water drainage
• Dangerous curves
• Construction hazards
• Insufficient lighting
• Overgrown trees or shrubbery
• Missing guardrails
• Deteriorating roadways
• Missing or improperly placed road signs

A seasoned Atlanta personal injury lawyer with experience resolving car accident claims can help investigate your accident and its cause.

Hire an Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer

Following an auto accident, defend your right to fair compensation. Contact Hall & Lampros, LLP to discuss your case with a proven Atlanta car accident attorney. With a combined 60 years of dedicated legal experience, the firm has helped injured victims recover the compensation they needed to get their lives back on track.

FAQs:

How Long Does a Typical Car Accident Claim Take?

The duration of a car accident case can vary widely based on the complexities involved. Some cases may settle quickly in a matter of months, while others may take years to conclude, especially if they go to trial. Contact a trusted Atlanta car accident attorney to discuss your claim and hear how long your accident claim could take to resolve.

What Happens if I am Partly at Fault for My Accident?

Georgia follows a “modified comparative negligence” rule. This means that as long as you are less than 50% at fault, you can still recover damages, though the amount will be reduced by your percentage of fault. An attorney can help you build a strong damages claim and argue that the other party caused your accident. Plus, they can often maximize your recovery after a car accident in Atlanta.

What Is the Average Settlement Amount for a Car Accident in Atlanta?

Every case is unique and it’s hard to accurately predict the settlement amount you may recover for your Atlanta car accident. Settlements can vary widely based on the specifics of the case, including the severity of injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Consulting with an attorney can provide a clearer picture for your specific situation.

Can I Still File a Claim if I Didn’t Seek Medical Attention Immediately After the Accident?

Yes, but it’s essential to seek medical attention as soon as you notice symptoms. The longer you wait, the harder it may be to link your injuries to the accident. Additionally, a doctor understands how important it is to treat the full scope of your injuries and can usually link your injuries to your motor vehicle accident.

Do I Really Need an Attorney After a Car Accident?

While you aren’t required to hire an attorney, having one can significantly improve your chances of receiving a fair settlement and it’s always recommended. An attorney can provide invaluable assistance throughout a car accident recovery case. An experienced lawyer understands the legal process, can negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf, and can advocate for your best interests in court.

Contact Experienced Atlanta Car Accident Lawyers – Call Hall & Lampros, LLP

For more information or to discuss your specific situation, contact an Atlanta car accident lawyer at Hall & Lampros, LLP today. We’re here to help guide you through this challenging time and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

Contact us to schedule your free consultation. You can call or text us now at 404-876-8100, or please submit a contact form and we will reach out to you.