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Elements of a Georgia Personal Injury Lawsuit (Part B)

After a car accident in Georgia it may be necessary to file a Georgia personal injury claim. This process is often made easier by an injury attorney who may assist you in collecting evidence and establishing negligence by the other driver - both necessary steps when filing a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia. This can be accomplished through a variety of means including police reports, witness and/or expert testimony, accident reconstruction, and other supportive materials.

Liability in Your Georgia Personal Injury Claim

After a car accident in Georgia, liability must be placed with an individual or entity capable of paying for your recovery of damages.

Liability after a car accident in Georgia will usually rest with an insurance company, and in some cases, as with underinsured motorists, it may even be your own insurer.

If the other driver has adequate levels of insurance to compensate for your damages, your personal injury attorney will begin preparing a letter of demand to the insurance company after your claim is opened.

The Settlement Process of a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Georgia

Because 80% of all Georgia personal injury claims do not go to trial, the settlement process is a vital element in your personal injury case. This holds true after a car accident in Georgia as well.

However, your lawyer will begin organizing your case as if it were ultimately going to trial, because in some cases, it may eventually be heard in court as a personal injury lawsuit for Georgia.

The demand letter will consist of the details of the cause of negligence, the evidence supporting your claim, and the amount of damages you incurred and are seeking in compensation.

After a car accident in Georgia, your lawyer will follow the progress of your medical treatment for your injuries. Before finalizing a compelling demand letter, your injuries must be fully treated, or have reached an end prognosis.

During your recovery, your Georgia injury attorney will ask you to keep records of your out-of-pocket medical expenses, and will instruct you to keep all of your doctor appointments. These are valuable pieces of evidence in your Georgia personal injury claim.

Soon after your car accident, you may also be advised to keep a journal of your daily levels of pain, specific ways in which your injury causes you to suffer, and any other relevant details as such journals are also admissible as evidence in court.

When your case reaches a final valuation, your attorney will submit the demand package and begin negotiations with the insurer. This process will involve intense, back-and-forth communication between the insurer and your attorney.

If negotiations are unsatisfactory, your lawyer will file a personal injury lawsuit in a Georgia court on your behalf. If your injury claim leads to a formal lawsuit being filed with the insurer named as the liable third-party, your lawyer will advise you specifically about how your case may proceed in court.

Contacting a Peachtree City Car Accident Attorney

As the victim of a Georgia car 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? Starting your personal injury claim with an attorney at your side can simplify the settlement process if your case results in a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia.

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.

The Law Office of Jason R. Schultz is dedicated to vigorously defending our clients in an auto accident cases. We are small enough to care and experienced enough to win. Contact Jason Schultz at 404-474-0804.