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Motor-vehicle accidents in Augusta, GA, leave you with physical and emotional trauma and lots of questions. Our Augusta car accident attorneys are here to provide answers. Knowing what to do after a car accident in Augusta, Georgia, can help you regain a sense of control and support the outcome of your claim.
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Our Augusta car accident attorneys have dealt with car accident cases of many different types over time. You can benefit from this experience so that you can navigate a complicated legal system and find a good path to fair compensation.
When you hire our Augusta personal injury lawyers, you can expect us to do the following:
By having discussions with our Augusta personal injury attorneys about your case, we can get a better understanding of how to best represent your interests. Nothing gets done, however, until you reach out to us. Let us help you directly. Contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced Augusta car accident lawyer.
If you are seriously injured, the only thing you should do is wait for help to arrive. If you can move without causing further harm, check on others. Call law enforcement to the scene so they can make an official report.
Then, exchange insurance, registration, and contact information with others involved. Be careful not to say anything that could be taken as an admission of fault, and do not downplay your injuries. Get contact details from witnesses, and ask them to text or email you an account of what they saw while their memories are still vivid.
After covering these essential steps, collect photo evidence. Take pictures of the vehicle damage, the position of the cars, the road and traffic conditions, and the scene overall. Capture traffic and surveillance camera locations. Take photos of your injuries, if possible.
You should see a doctor within hours or, at most, a day of the accident. The shock of an accident can hide symptoms, so you could be more injured than you realize. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are critical to your recovery. Some life-threatening injuries, such as brain or internal organ trauma, can take time to show.
Delaying care could put your life at risk or leave you with permanent damage. Fast care also prevents the other side from blaming you for aggravating your injuries or accusing you of inflating those injuries. Do not give them the opportunity to claim your delay in care “proves” the damage was not as serious as you say.
You need to report the accident to your insurance company but stick to basic facts. Though your insurance company is supposed to protect you, it is still a business and cares more about its own bottom line than anything else. You do not need to speak with the other party’s insurance company.
You do not need to give a recorded statement to any insurance adjuster immediately and should not provide one without first speaking to a lawyer. Navigating the insurance process is a tricky business, and there are things you need to know when dealing with insurance companies. Anything you say can affect your claim, so the safest way forward is with help from an attorney.
There are a few ways to access an accident report. You can contact the local law enforcement entity that made the report and go to the precinct to pick it up. You can also download a digital copy by going to the Georgia Department of Public Safety (GDOPS) website and filling in the required information. The site provides a mailing address if you prefer to make your request that way.
If your accident occurs on a state-owned road, you can get the report through the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) website. Provide the required information and pay a fee, and you can download the report or request a mailed copy.
When you partner with an attorney after an accident, your attorney can handle accident-report requests for you.
Georgia has a two-year deadline for filing most personal injury claims, including car accident claims. That does not mean you should wait to secure representation or delay filing. Timing matters for injury claims, and the sooner you seek legal help, the better.
When we have quick access to your case, we have a better chance of collecting important evidence before it gets lost or memories fade, and you need strong evidence to build a solid case. A fast connection gives us time to investigate and file within that deadline.
Georgia follows a modified comparative fault system for personal injury cases, and this system can affect your case outcome. Victims less than 50% responsible for the accident can recover compensation. Those who meet this standard can still see their compensation reduced according to any smaller percentage of fault they bear.
There are additional factors that can affect compensation, such as the severity of your injuries and their consequences. You can trust our team to fight to get you the maximum amount available.
Nicholson Revell Personal Injury Attorneys is here to answer additional car accident questions you have and to handle your car accident claim. Connect with us to schedule a free consultation with an Augusta car accident lawyer. We are ready to help.
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