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Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accidents In Georgia

If you have recently been in a car accident and you have questions, you can find your answers here at the Hawk Law Firm. This curated list of frequently asked questions has been prepared to assist you in finding the answers that you are seeking.

What should I do after I am in a car accident?

The first thing you should do in a car accident is call the police and seek emergency assistance if you are hurt. If the other driver comes to speak with you, do not apologize for the accident or make any statements attributing it to your fault. Any statements you make can be admissible in court, so before you say anything that could be used against you, you should contact an experienced auto accident attorney. You should take pictures and/or videos of the accident scene to document everything if you can. This can be used to corroborate eyewitness accounts as well as the police report of the accident.

What should I do if the other driver’s insurance company contacts me?

In many cases, the other driver’s insurance company will reach out to you and ask for your account of the accident, or they will offer a car wreck settlement with a quick check that can be sent to you immediately. In both situations, you should refuse to speak directly with the insurance company and instead request that they speak to your attorney. The insurance company will try to take advantage of anything you say to try to place the blame for the accident on you. If they try to get you to settle your claim quickly, this is because they want to minimize their potential liability from the accident, usually for far less than what you are actually entitled to.

Why do I need a car accident attorney if my accident was clearly the other driver’s fault?

An experienced car accident attorney can help you even in cases where the fault is not in dispute because the other half of your case establishes how severe your damages are. The other driver’s insurance company will try to minimize your damages as much as they can to avoid paying what you are entitled to. Your car accident lawyer can bring in expert witnesses to help establish the true extent of your damages, including your medical injuries, and undermine the insurance company’s attempt to downplay your car accident compensation.

What if I was hit by an uninsured or underinsured driver?

If you were hit by an uninsured or underinsured driver, this can mean that they do not have enough coverage to compensate you for the damages that they caused you. In these situations, you will have to rely on your own motor vehicle insurance coverage, specifically your coverage for uninsured or underinsured drivers. You will still need to prove that the other driver was at fault and establish your damages, but it will be your insurer who will pay the damages.

What type of damages can I claim from my car accident?

There are two basic types of damages that you can try to recover through a car collision lawsuit. These are economic and noneconomic damages. Economic damages cover things such as damage to your vehicle, your medical bills, lost income or wages, and other directly calculable damages. Noneconomic damages are for other intangible damages such as emotional scarring, pain and suffering, loss of companionship and distress.

Reach Out To The Hawk Law Firm Today

If you need additional information, you are welcome to call the office at 478-845-6244 and schedule a free, initial consultation with a member of the team. You can also send your questions directly to them through the website.