Decatur Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer

While filing a claim on your own is possible, it is not recommended. Insurance companies have vast resources and expert legal teams on their side that can make it difficult for you to receive a settlement that accurately reflects the damages you sustained. Do not let the insurance company cheat you out of fair compensation. 

Get help from The Dixon Firm. Our Decatur motor vehicle accident attorneys are ready to help you get your claim started today.

Georgia is an at-fault state for motor vehicle accidents with concessions for modified comparative negligence. This means that whoever is responsible for the accident is also liable for the damages of all parties involved. So long as you are less than 50% responsible for the accident, you can file a claim.

This may leave you wondering what happens if you were partially responsible? As long as you are under that 50% threshold, you can file a claim. Whatever percentage you are found liable will get deducted from your final settlement total. 

This is why strong evidence and legal support are necessary so that the at-fault party or their insurance company does not try to partially pin the blame on you.

Our Decatur motor vehicle accident lawyers will do more than just file a claim and basic paperwork. We will fight hard on your behalf and help you negotiate the best possible settlement in various ways.

Gather Critical Evidence to Support Your Claim

Gathering evidence for your claim is crucial. Insurance companies may use weak evidence or the lack of evidence as justification for giving you less. With our lawyers, we will help you gather key evidence to support your claim, such as:

• Official documentation of the accident and police reports
• Any photographs of the accident or CCTV footage
• Witness testimony
• Medical documentation reflecting your injuries

The stronger the evidence you have, the easier it will be during negotiations. Anything related to your accident, our lawyers will help gather and organize them all for you.

Handle All Negotiations with the Insurance Company

It is easy to say the wrong thing when talking with the insurance company; in fact, it is best that you avoid speaking with them directly altogether. Many common phrases, such as “I think I’m okay” or “I’m doing fine,” are detrimental to your claim. Even if they are passing statements, insurance companies will use anything you say or do against you.

​Our Decatur motor vehicle accident lawyers will represent you at all times. You will never have to handle injury-related communications or negotiations with the insurance company directly. 

We know what to say and how to handle them so that your settlement is not in jeopardy. If necessary, we will even take your claim to trial should negotiations fall short.

Calculate All Damages Accurately

Your lawyer will keep track of all the damages you sustained and will ensure all of them are accurately calculated into your settlement. While economic damages such as lost wages or medical expenses are relatively easy to value, non-economic damages like pain and suffering are more complicated. Our lawyers will not downplay the suffering you have endured. We will ensure you do not get undervalued during negotiations.

Keep Track of All Deadlines and Handle All Legal Affairs

While you rest and recover, it can be challenging to handle all of your legal affairs. With our lawyers, you can focus on healing from your accident while they keep track of all your deadlines and handle all of the legal work related to your injuries. There is no need to stress out over your claim or its progress, as they will keep you updated during this difficult time.

You may be able to recover a settlement for several damages:

• Lost wages and reduced earning capability
• Current and future medical expenses
• Vehicle repairs or replacement
• Property damages
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Disability or disfigurement
• Wrongful death of a loved one

Additionally, your claim may also get awarded punitive damages. Punitive damages exist to punish the at-fault driver for especially egregious or negligent actions. For example, if the driver was under the influence or intended to cause an accident, you may get punitive damages awards on top of your settlement. 

Your lawyer can evaluate your case and let you know if this is a possibility.

Motor vehicle accident settlement amounts vary wildly. A lot of how much your settlement will be worth is highly dependent on the unique circumstances surrounding your accident, the insurance company’s policies, etc. To get an accurate estimation of how much your final settlement will be worth and what a good offer may look like, you will need to get in touch with one of our attorneys.

At The Dixon Firm, we have recovered millions for our clients in Decatur and throughout Georgia. We want to help you fight back against the insurance companies and get properly compensated for your accident. You will never pay for our services unless we win. If we do not get you compensation, you owe us nothing.

Do not hesitate to reach out and get help from our Decatur motor vehicle accident lawyers today. They are ready to help you get started with your claim. For a free consultation at no risk to you, please contact us today to schedule an appointment.