Did you get into an accident with a distracted driver in Atlanta, GA? Drivers have a responsibility to pay full attention to the road while driving. An Atlanta distracted driving accident lawyer at Goldstein Hayes & Lina, LLC can help you recover compensation. You may have a legal right to payment for medical bills, property damage, and lost wages in Atlanta, Georgia.
Contact our office today at 404-869-8600 to schedule a free consultation with an Atlanta distracted driving attorney.
How Goldstein Hayes & Lina, LLC Can Help After a Distracted Driving Accident in Atlanta
Goldstein Hayes & Lina, LLC has helped our clients recover more than $600 million. Our Atlanta personal injury attorneys have over 85 years of experience spread amongst our team.
Our Atlanta car accident lawyers can help you after a distracted driving accident by:
- Explaining your rights
- Calculating your damages
- Investigating the crash and collecting evidence
- Filing an insurance claim
- Negotiating with insurance and the defendant for a full settlement
- Keeping track of important deadlines
- Filing a personal injury lawsuit
- Going to trial
The worst thing you can do is delay getting legal help. Call our office today to schedule a free consultation with an Atlanta distracted driving accident lawyer.
What Kind of Damages Are Available to Distracted Driving Accident Victims?
Distracted driving accident victims are entitled to the same type of compensation as other personal injury victims. They can recover both economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages are monetary losses resulting directly from the accident, including:
- Medical bills (emergency and ongoing)
- Lost wages and future earnings
- Lost employment benefits
- Damage to the car or other property
- Increased transportation costs
- Out-of-pocket expenses
Non-economic damages are intangible, emotional losses. These losses are often invisible and can include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional harm
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of quality of life
- Mental illness like anxiety, depression, PTSD
- Permanent scarring or disfigurement
Many people miscalculate their damages. Our lawyers will help you accurately calculate your losses so that you recover everything that you are entitled to recover.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire an Atlanta Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer?
Atlanta distracted driving lawyers charge a contingency fee. That means payment is contingent on the outcome of the case. If you win, you pay a percentage of your damages. If you lose, you don’t pay anything at all.
This benefits clients who are struggling financially after an accident. You don’t have to pay hourly fees or an expensive retainer upfront. Furthermore, your payment always comes directly from the settlement or jury award.
Can I Recover Compensation If I’m Being Blamed For a Distracted Driving Accident In Georgia?
Georgia applies a modified comparative fault law. This means you can recover compensation if you are blamed for an accident, as long as you are less than 50% at fault. If you are 50% or more responsible, then you cannot recover any damages.
If you are partially at fault (but less than 50%), you collect proportionate damages. That means your damages are reduced by your percentage share of responsibility. For example, if you are 25% at fault, you will recover 75% of your damages.
We’ll Fight to Recover Compensation For All Of Your Distracted Driving Accident Injuries
Our lawyers have experience collecting damages to help clients recover from minor and severe injuries.
Some of the most common injuries are:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Head injuries
- Broken bones
- Amputations
- Burns
- Whiplash
- Back and neck injuries
- Paralysis
- Nerve damage
- Crush injuries
We will work alongside your doctors to understand your injury and prognosis. This is imperative so that we can recover full compensation that will help you get treatment to heal.
What Causes Most Distracted Driving Accidents in Atlanta, GA?
Distracted driving is a serious issue in Georgia. In 2022, 53% of all crashes involved a distracted driver.
The most common distractions include:
- Texting or talking on the phone
- Changing the radio or music
- Eating and drinking
- Searching for something in the car
- Personal grooming, like putting on makeup or fixing hair
- Looking at billboards or distractions outside of the vehicle
- Daydreaming and zoning out
- Talking with another person or children in the car
- Pets in the car
It could be hard to know what caused the distraction when you are in a separate car. Our lawyers will investigate the accident so that we know the exact cause.
How Long Do I Have To File a Lawsuit After a Distracted Driving Accident In Georgia?
There is a two-year statute of limitations in Georgia. A statute of limitations is the time you have to file a lawsuit after an accident. The clock starts from the date of the distracted driving crash.
The court will take this deadline very seriously. If you try to file a lawsuit after two years, then the court will dismiss your case. You will lose all rights to recover compensation. Make sure you talk to a lawyer well in advance of this deadline so that you have time to file an insurance claim and pursue alternatives before a lawsuit.
Contact Our Atlanta Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation
The best way to learn about your rights after a distracted driving crash in Atlanta, GA, is to call Goldstein Hayes & Lina, LLC to schedule a free consultation with an Atlanta distracted driving accident lawyer. This is a no-strings-attached opportunity to find out more about your case.
