Personal Injury

How Do I Know If I Have A Claim For A Personal Injury Case In Atlanta?

Ask yourself these three questions:

1. Have you suffered a serious injury?
2. Was that injury expensive, including medical costs, lost wages, and other expenditures?  
3. Was the injury caused by someone else’s negligence, or disregard for your safety and wellbeing, such as a drunk or careless driver, or a store that didn’t take care of their premises?

If you answered yes, then you have the legal right to request damages in your case. Contact Sean Goldstein for a free consultation to discuss filing a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your losses.

What Kind Of Cases Do You Handle?

Personal injury encompasses a wide range of cases, including:

• Car crashes, motorcycle and other vehicular accidents, including passenger injury and hit-and-run
• Big truck accidents (commercial 18-wheelers)
• Brain and spinal cord injuries
• Slip & fall accidents
• Construction accidents
• Premises Liability, i.e., dog bites and other injuries on private property 
• Medical malpractice
• Pedestrian accidents
• Product liability
• Workplace accidents
• Workers’ Compensation
• Wrongful death

These injuries are usually caused by someone else’s negligence, such as the drunk or speeding driver, an unsafe workplace, an inattentive landlord, or an uncaring company selling inferior goods (or even food) that left you with pain, suffering and other health problems.

How Can A Personal Injury Lawyer Increase My Settlement And Win My Case?

An experienced Atlanta personal injury attorney does more than just get the police report from your car accident. Sean gathers all the evidence and examines every angle of your accident to ensure that the responsible parties are held accountable for your injuries. For instance:   

• For a slip-and-fall case in Atlanta, photographic and video evidence is sought to determine exactly how the stage was set for your accident, and the negligence that caused it
• For an Atlanta car crash, police and vehicle damage reports, photos and other visuals, medical records, and receipts for relevant medical expenses are just some of what goes into proving their liability for your injuries
• For an Atlanta medical malpractice case, gathering medical records, prescription safety information, standards of care, medical protocols, and other relevant information are required to show the “how” and “why” of your case.

That’s why you need strong legal counsel who will fight for you and work to get you the maximum amount of compensation available.  

How Much Is My Case Worth?

Every case is different, and what worked for someone else’s case may not be applicable to yours.

There’s no one formula to determine exactly what your case is worth. An Atlanta personal injury lawyer can tell you more after he has heard all of the facts, examined the evidence, and completed a summary analysis.

But you can start by adding up all of the accident-related expenses that you’ve already incurred. This includes:

• Medical expenses
• Property damage (vehicle damage, as well as other damages from the accident)
• Lost wages and income

This will give you a beginning number for you and your attorney to work with.

Is There A Statute Of Limitations? How Long Do I Have To Sue?

A very important step is finding the right Atlanta personal injury attorney as soon as possible after your accident. If you wait too long, you may lose your right to seek damages and compensation. The sooner you take action, the stronger your case will be.

For a personal injury case in Atlanta, that period is two years from the date of your injury. With few exceptions, you must file your insurance claim or lawsuit or lose the right to file. If you wait too long, you’ll be unable to file a claim or lawsuit and you’ve missed your opportunity to recover.

What Should I Expect When I Hire Goldstein Law Group For My Atlanta Personal Injury Accident?

As a law firm that helps people through their most difficult times, we understand what you’re going through, and what you need to move forward.

• Consultation—we’ll sit down and discuss your case with you to find out all the facts. We’ll assess your case, and offer a candid account of your legal rights and options.
• Investigation—should you decide to work with us, we’ll collect and analyze all relevant evidence that establishes how and why your accident happened, who should be held responsible and what kinds of compensation you need to recover for your losses and injuries
• Negotiation—we’ll begin negotiating with the other party’s insurance company to recover fair and full compensation for you. If it becomes necessary, we’ll prepare to take your case to court to recover damages and compensation for you.
• Communication—we’ll keep you updated on what’s happening in your case, and answer any questions you may have throughout the case.
• Attend to details—you need to concentrate on healing and recovering, not dealing with administrative tasks. We can take care of details like helping you find the right medical treatments, deal with property damage to your car, handle insurance company matters, and settle any liens that may accompany your recovery.

We’re happy to answer all your questions and will make sure you understand everything that’s involved.

What Do I Do If Their Insurance Company Calls?

You’ll need to report the accident to your own insurance company. Don’t assign or accept the blame, just stick to the facts of the case and explain what happened. 

However, do NOT have a conversation with the other party’s insurance company., or you will risk losing your settlement.

You’re probably going to get a call or letter from the other party’s insurance company quickly, and maybe even the day after. Beware of the friendly claims representative! They’re interested in one thing—denying your claim, or settling your claim quickly for a very small amount of money. Don’t fall for it.

Whatever you do, don’t say anything more than “you need to speak to my attorney.”  Make sure to decline their settlement offers or requests for a statement. Absolutely anything you say can be used to deny your claim and keep you from getting the compensation you need. 

Need Help After A Personal Injury In Atlanta? Goldstein Law Group Is Ready To Help

The days after a car accident are confusing and full of unanswered questions. Don’t try to handle this on your own, and possibly lose out on needed compensation. Get legal guidance and answers to those important questions from an experienced accident attorney.

Sean Goldstein has earned the respect of both the clients he represents as well as his legal industry peers. He is also a top-rated Avvo lawyer. Sean is ready to help you through the process of a personal injury claim, and get you the best compensation he can.

If you’ve suffered a personal injury in Atlanta, or anywhere in the state of Georgia including:

• Gwinnett County
• Dekalb County
• Fulton County
• Cobb County  
• Douglas County

Or in the cities of:

• Atlanta
• Alpharetta
• Brookhaven
• Chamblee
• Doraville
• Douglasville
• Dunwoody
• Duluth
• Johns Creek
• Lawrenceville
• Marietta
• Norcross
• Roswell
• Sandy Springs
• Suwanee