When filing a whiplash claim, you should get the help of a Georgia personal injury lawyer. If you or a loved one has suffered from whiplash in an accident in the Atlanta area, call the Law Offices of Jason Schultz P.C. to schedule a FREE consultation on your case – 404-474-0804

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Filing a Personal Injury Claim after a Car Accident in Georgia

If you have suffered from whiplash in a car accident in Georgia, and the accident was the result of someone else's negligence (you were hit from behind, for example), then you may be eligible for compensation in a Georgia personal injury claim.

You may be able to claim compensation for:

your medical expenses;
any pain that you have suffered; and
any wages that you have lost because of your inability to return to work.

To recover money for your damages, you will have to file an injury claim with the responsible insurer. Before you file your claim, it is best to consult with a Georgia personal injury lawyer. A Georgia personal injury lawyer can investigate your case and may be able to estimate the value of the damages that you have suffered.

This estimate will come in handy when an insurance adjuster investigates your claim. This is because an insurance adjuster will often underestimate the value of your damages. If your claim is underestimated, your Georgia personal injury lawyer can negotiate with the insurer.

If these negotiations fail to get you the money that you deserve, you may choose to pursue damages in a personal injury lawsuit.

In a lawsuit regarding a car accident in Georgia, your Georgia personal injury lawyer will have to show:

that you were the victim of an act of negligence;
that you suffered damages as a result of that act of negligence; and
the value of those damages.

If your Georgia personal injury lawyer can prove these things in court, you should receive a fair recovery for the damages you have suffered.

Contacting a Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer

Whiplash can leave a victim with tremendous medical expenses. As the victim of a car accident in Georgia, 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, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule 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.