Overview of the Georgia Personal Injury Claim Process

Understanding the process that your Georgia personal injury claim will go through is vital as you and your attorney take your case from the day of the accident to the day you receive a settlement or court award.

Preserving and Collecting Evidence  

• ◦ At the scene of your accident you will want to preserve as much physical evidence as possible such as your damaged car, torn or bloody clothing, pictures of your injuries, and the like.
• ◦ Your Georgia injury lawyer will begin collecting medical records, police reports, witness and expert accounts, and other pertinent evidence. 

Maintaining Proper Medical Care  

• ◦ Immediately following your Georgia personal injury accident, you need to get medical attention.
• ◦ Your personal injury claim revolves around communicating how and where your injuries occurred to your doctors, keeping all your medical appointments, and committing to your recovery. 

Hiring the Right Georgia Personal Injury Attorney  

• ◦ The sooner you are represented by a competent attorney, the greater an impact your injury lawyer can have upon your case and its outcome.
• ◦ You should hire a lawyer who has expertise in representing accident victims in circumstances similar to your own.  

Negotiating a Settlement  

• ◦ Your Georgia personal injury lawyer will diligently collect compelling evidence and present it to the liable party, usually an insurer.
• ◦ If the insurance company offers you a settlement, your personal injury lawyer can help you determine if it will adequately address your needs and if not, begin negotiating with the insurance company for you.  

Filing a Georgia Personal Injury Lawsuit  

• ◦ Based upon the full assessment of your injuries and approximate value of your pain and suffering, your lawyer may discuss bringing your claim to trial if the insurer, for whatever reasons, refuses to settle fairly. 

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Contacting a Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer

As the victim of a Georgia personal injury accident, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn't you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, order a FREE copy of our consumer guide, The Ultimate Guide to Accident Cases in Georgia - The Truth About Your Injury Case and contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to set up a FREE consultation on your case - 404-474-0804