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Research suggests that certain road and traffic conditions are less forgiving of driving errors and, thus, increase crash risks. Car accident hot spots can develop due to congestion, poor road design, and inadequate traffic controls. These features interact with bad driving behaviors, such as speeding, distracted driving, and recklessness, to increase the odds of a collision.
The most dangerous roads and intersections in Augusta, GA, are the products of multiple elements. An Augusta car accident lawyer from Nicholson Revell Personal Injury Attorneys can identify the human elements and pursue compensation on your behalf.
For legal assistance, contact our law office at (706) 722-8784 to schedule a free case assessment.
Nicholson Revell Personal Injury Attorneys represents injured people in Augusta, Georgia, against at-fault parties and their insurers.
Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience handling injury claims, and we have successfully recovered $160+ million for our clients.
We provide the following legal services to people injured because of someone else’s culpable actions:
Insurance companies often use tactics designed to frustrate claimants into giving up on their injury claims. Contact our law firm for a free consultation with an Augusta personal injury lawyer to learn how we stand up to auto insurers.
Crashes on public roadways are categorized as intersection or road accidents.
Many intersection accidents occur when a driver fails to yield to the vehicle with the right of way. For example, a motorcycle accident may occur when a driver turns left across the path of an approaching motorcyclist. Similarly, a pedestrian accident can happen if a driver fails to stop for a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk.
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Crash Portal, the most dangerous intersections in Augusta include the following:
Many of these intersections share problems like heavy traffic congestion, confusing design, and inadequate traffic controls.
Road accidents happen between intersections or on freeways without intersections. These incidents often occur when drivers fail to maneuver safely. For example, a distracted driver might cause a rear-end collision. A driver who changes lanes without checking their blind spot can cause a sideswipe collision.
The crash portal map identifies the following dangerous Augusta roads:
These are some of the city’s busiest roads. Drivers often speed and tailgate while using them.
Car accidents involve powerful forces that can tear soft tissues and fracture bones. Some common car crash injuries include:
Traffic collisions are also the third-leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States.
Your injuries will be one of the most influential factors in the compensation you can seek. More severe injuries usually require more extensive medical care and more time away from work. They also tend to produce more severe pain and profound disabilities.
However, many other factors can also play a role in the amount of money you recover. For example, the parties and insurance coverage involved and whether you share any fault for the accident can affect your claim’s value.
An Augusta personal injury attorney can assist you in putting a dollar figure on your damages.
Compensation can cover economic and non-economic damages. You calculate your economic losses by adding up the costs of your injuries, such as medical bills and missed paychecks. Non-economic losses include intangible consequences, such as pain, mental anguish, and disfigurement.
Your injury lawyer will likely charge a contingency fee. This fee is a percentage of the compensation the lawyer recovers in a settlement or jury verdict. You do not pay if the lawyer loses your case. We can explain this in further detail during your free case evaluation.
Georgia’s modified comparative fault statute allows a car crash victim to recover partial compensation if they are partially at fault. Specifically, their compensation is reduced by their share of the fault.
However, if their apportioned responsibility exceeds 49%, they are barred from a financial recovery.
Georgia law typically allows two years for the filing of a personal injury lawsuit. However, there could be exceptions to this general statute of limitations. Accident victims can meet the applicable deadline by acting promptly after a crash.
Your lawyer must prove the other driver’s negligence to recover compensation on your behalf. You can help by calling the police and taking photos at the crash scene. The police will produce an accident report with valuable information for your attorney. You should also visit a doctor or hospital to document your injuries.
Car accidents can cause significant injuries, regardless of where they happen. Contact Nicholson Revell Personal Injury Attorneys to discuss your crash and the compensation we can pursue for the losses you incurred.