Victim of a car accident?

If you were hurt in an Atlanta car accident, you don’t have to face it alone. An Atlanta car accident lawyer from our team can be your advocate, guiding you through every step of the legal process and making sure the insurance companies don’t take advantage of you.

At Sweet James Accident Attorneys, our Atlanta personal injury lawyers have helped countless crash victims recover the compensation they deserve after suffering injuries in auto accidents. Whether you were rear-ended in Midtown, sideswiped on the Downtown Connector, or hit by a distracted driver on I-285, we’re here to help. Your recovery is our priority.

Our team provides free consultations. Contact us today to learn more about how Sweet James Accident Attorneys can help with your case.

Why Choose Our Atlanta Car Accident Law Firm?

Not all Atlanta personal injury law firms can handle complex and challenging crash cases. When you’re hurt, you need an attorney who can provide legal knowledge and skill with compassionate care and support. At Sweet James Accident Attorneys, we know how to negotiate settlements for maximum compensation and how to win in Georgia courts.

Some of the reasons why our clients trust us with their auto accident cases include:

• Proven Results: We’ve recovered more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for injury victims over the last 20+ years.
• Focused Experience: Car accidents are a major part of our practice. We understand the nuances of Georgia traffic laws, insurance company tactics, and how to build a strong claim to compel a settlement or verdict.
• Client-Centered Approach: We treat every client like family. You’ll get personalized attention from start to finish, not just passed off to a case manager.
• No Fee Unless We Win: We work based on contingency. You don’t pay anything out of pocket. We only get paid if we secure compensation for you.
• 24/7 Availability: Accidents don’t just happen from 9 to 5. Call us anytime, day or night, and a member of our team will be there to help.

From Buckhead to East Point, from Sandy Springs to South Fulton, Sweet James Accident Attorneys is proud to be a trusted name in car accident claims throughout the Atlanta metro area.

What Compensation Can an Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer Recover for Me?

A traffic accident can cause physical, emotional, and financial harm. Our job is to account for your full range of expenses and losses and recover fair compensation based on them. Depending on the details of your case, you might receive compensation for:

• Medical Expenses: Emergency care, surgeries, hospital stays, physical therapy, and future medical treatment and support costs
• Lost Income: Time missed from work during recovery and loss of earning capacity if you cannot return to the same job due to lasting impairments
• Pain and Suffering: Physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety, PTSD, and reduced quality of life
• Property Damage: Repairs or replacement of your vehicle and any personal property damaged in the crash
• Wrongful Death Damages: Funeral costs, income losses, and other damages for families who lost a loved one in a fatal accident

Our attorneys work closely with a team of experts to better understand the full value of your claim, including estimating future costs. This team could include medical providers, economists, and vocational experts.

Common Types of Car Accidents Our Atlanta Injury Lawyers Handle

Car accidents happen in many different ways, and each type presents unique legal challenges. Determining fault and liability is often difficult in some types of crashes, and having strong evidence to prove what happened is vital.

Our firm has experience handling all types of motor vehicle collisions, including:

Rear-End Collisions

Often caused by following too closely or distracted driving, rear-end accidents can result in whiplash, back injuries, and other significant harm. Even at low speeds, these crashes can be painful and cause major property damage. Generally, the rear driver is at fault in these collisions.

T-Bone (Side-Impact) Accidents

These occur most often at intersections and can be especially dangerous to those closest to the impact. Serious, catastrophic, or fatal injuries are possible. Fault is sometimes difficult to determine and may depend on traffic signal data, eyewitness testimony, and surveillance footage of the crash.

These accidents usually occur at intersections and may be due to a driver running a red light or failing to yield to oncoming traffic when turning.

Head-On Collisions

Head-on collisions often lead to severe injuries or fatalities, especially when they occur at high speeds. We work with accident reconstruction experts to determine fault and liability. Some possible causes include a driver crossing over the centerline, going the wrong way on a one-way street, or going the wrong way on a divided highway.

Rollover Accidents

Often caused by high-speed collisions, poor road conditions, or defective vehicle designs, rollover accidents require a thorough investigation into all possible contributing factors. There could be multiple liable parties in these crash cases.

Hit-and-Run Accidents

If the at-fault driver left the scene, we can help you identify them or file a claim based on your uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. We will help you navigate the claim and pursue justice, even if the driver remains unidentified.

Drunk Driving Accidents

When a drunk or drug-impaired driver causes a crash, they can face both civil and criminal consequences. We can hold them accountable regardless of the outcome of the criminal case against them. We will handle your case while you focus on healing.

Distracted Driving Accidents

From texting behind the wheel to eating while driving, distraction is a leading cause of Atlanta traffic accidents. We can build a case against a driver who caused an accident because of distracted driving.

Under Georgia’s Hands-Free Law, Atlanta drivers must use hands-free technology if they are going to talk on the phone while driving.

Uber, Lyft, and Rideshare Accidents

Accidents involving rideshare vehicles can be especially complex due to how the insurance works when these drivers cause a collision. Uber and Lyft both provide liability coverage for their drivers, but the policy available depends on what the driver was doing on the app at the time of the accident.

We know how to determine whether the driver’s personal or rideshare policy applies and how to get results.

Our Attorneys Understand Georgia Car Accident Laws

Car accident laws vary from state to state. Our team of auto accident attorneys understands how to navigate these cases in Georgia and can build and pursue a case for you.

Georgia uses a fault-based car insurance system, meaning the person who caused the accident is financially responsible for the damages. You will generally file a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company to recover damages.

Sometimes, the other party may accuse you of contributing to the collision or causing it entirely. When this happens, we will work to mitigate any damage done by their allegations.

Under GA Code § 51-12-33, you can recover damages as long as you were less than 50 percent at fault for the accident. However, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. Our attorneys know recovering maximum compensation is important to you, so we will fight to preserve your access to all recoverable damages in your case.

Statute of Limitations for Atlanta Car Accident Lawsuits

Under GA Code § 9-3-33, you typically have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver. However, you should enlist the help of our team long before this deadline arrives. Missing this deadline could result in the court barring you from pursuing a lawsuit and taking your case to trial.

There are numerous steps we must navigate before preparing and filing a lawsuit based on your collision case. This includes preserving evidence and communicating with the at-fault driver’s auto insurance provider. Contact us as soon as possible after your crash to ensure your rights remain protected throughout this process.

All Drivers Must Carry a Minimum Auto Liability Insurance Policy

Like many other states, Georgia requires all drivers to carry a certain amount of auto liability insurance. According to the Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire, this includes:

• $25,000 for bodily injury per person
• $50,000 for bodily injury per accident
• $25,000 for property damage

These policies cover the damages suffered by victims in a crash the policyholder causes. However, many serious collisions cause damages that far exceed these limits. An Atlanta car accident attorney from our team can explore every available avenue of compensation available to you after a crash, including weighing your options for negotiating a fair settlement or suing the at-fault driver and taking the case to trial.

How Our Atlanta Car Accident Lawyers Can Help You After an Injury Accident

When you are recovering from a significant injury, the last thing you need is to deal with the insurance company alone. Our attorneys can handle your case while you focus on healing. When you hire our team, you can trust us to manage:

Thorough Investigation

We collect police reports, interview witnesses, preserve video footage, and consult with accident reconstructionists to build a compelling case showing what happened and who is at fault.

Insurance Negotiations

Insurance companies often try to lowball injury victims. We know their tactics, and we push back hard to fight for fair compensation.

Medical Documentation

We coordinate with your doctors and specialists to obtain the medical records and reports needed to support your legal case and understand your long-term prognosis.

Legal Strategy

Every case is different. We craft a strategy tailored to your situation, whether that is negotiating a quick settlement or taking your case to trial in front of a jury.

Litigation Support

If the insurance company will not play fair, we are not afraid to litigate. Our firm has successfully tried car accident cases in courts in Fulton County and the greater Atlanta area.

Discuss Your Atlanta Car Accident Injuries With Our Team for Free

Sweet James Accident Attorneys will review your case for free. We provide complimentary consultations for car accident victims in Atlanta and nearby areas. We will discuss your accident and injuries and answer your questions about how an Atlanta car accident lawyer from our team can help you get justice.

You’ve been through enough. Let us handle the legal battle while you focus on getting your life back. Our Atlanta personal injury lawyers are here to listen to your story, answer your questions, and fight for you. Call (800) 900-0000 now to get started.