The Pendergrass Law Firm, PC

How The Personal Injury Claims Process Works In Peachtree Corners 

We previously mentioned a general idea of what you can expect when you decide to move forward with a personal injury claim. However, here is a more detailed account of the steps you should take if you hope to get the most out of your personal injury claim in Peachtree Corners.

You Hire A Peachtree Corners Personal Injury Attorney

There is no legal obligation to hire a personal injury attorney. However, when your injuries have taken over your life, the last thing you should be dealing with is a complex and draining insurance negotiation and civil claims process. Working with a personal injury attorney at The Pendergrass Law Firm means you get a lawyer to work for you on contingency. This means you do not have to put a retainer down to hire a lawyer. You will not cover the costs of pursuing your case either. Your attorney covers these expenses on your behalf, so the cost does not limit your opportunities to recover the compensation you deserve. Your lawyer can also help you understand which legal options are best suited for your case, how much your damages are worth, and figure out what your next step should be.

Your Lawyer Conducts An Investigation

Next, we will need to thoroughly investigate the cause of your accident and resulting injuries. This is our opportunity to gather the evidence we need to prove the defendant’s negligence and liability. Some examples of evidence we will search for, depending on the type of accident you were involved in, include:

We Establish Liability

Once our investigation is complete, not only will we have gathered the evidence we need for your case to be successful, but we will have determined who is responsible for causing your injuries and subsequent damages. The liable party will be compelled to compensate you for these losses accordingly. For example, if you were involved in a slip and fall accident, your lawyer might discover that the property owner’s negligence contributed to your injuries. If a dog attacked you, your lawyer would likely begin building a case against the dog’s owner. Do not be surprised if multiple parties share liability for your damages. This may make your case more complex, but it will ultimately give you a more significant opportunity to maximize your compensation.

Your Personal Injury Attorney Files Your Insurance Claims And Negotiates With Insurance Adjusters 

Once we have gone over the various ways your life has been affected by your injuries, we will determine whether you have the right to file a claim with the insurance company. Most liable parties have insurance coverage in place that protects them in the event of an injury. However, that does not mean the insurance company will handle your claim in good faith. Your personal injury attorney in Peachtree Corners is here to ensure the insurance company processes your claim promptly and fairly so you receive the compensation you deserve. However, insurance settlements typically only cover medical bills and property damages. For this reason, you should always prepare for the possibility of going to trial if it is your best chance to recover your damages in full.

We Prepare To Bring Your Personal Injury Lawsuit To Trial

It is not uncommon for insurance settlements to be insufficient. It would be best if you always were prepared to bring your case to trial so you can be made whole. Depending on the nature of your case, you may be eligible to receive various types of compensation from the responsible parties. These damages can include economic damages — such as medical bills, lost wages, and other financially-measurable losses — and non-economic damages — things like pain and suffering, mental anguish, or lost quality of life, which do not have measurable dollar values.

In addition to these types of damages commonly available in personal injury cases, you may also be eligible for punitive damages. Punitive damages are awarded in extreme circumstances and are meant to punish the at-fault party for their egregious behavior. A judge or jury only awards punitive damages, and are not commonly available in a case. Your attorney will not include punitive damages in their damage calculations.