College Park
Car Accident Lawyer

Anyone who has ever received a medical bill knows how expensive they can be, especially after an auto accident. It’s important to reach out to a College Park car accident lawyer as soon as you can after your accident to discuss your legal options.

John Foy & Associates has personal injury lawyers in College Park ready to help you fight for the compensation you deserve. Our team can help you pay for those high medical bills, lost wages, car repairs, and much more with an insurance claim or lawsuit.

Call us today to learn how “The Strong Arm™” can help.

What Our Team Will Do for You

Our foremost goal is to help you recover full and fair compensation after a motor vehicle accident. Many people are reluctant to hire an attorney because they think insurance companies will give them money out of a sense of fairness and legality.

Unfortunately, insurance companies are for-profit businesses and will try to pay as little as legally possible. They have many tricks to do this, including leading questions in interviews, putting pressure on you to settle quickly, delaying your case to run out your savings, and disputing your claim.

A personal injury attorney knows these tactics and how to counter them so that you’re not victimized further. Think of it this way. They have huge teams of lawyers on their side. Why should you not have one to defend your own interests? Our car accident attorneys in College Park will protect your interests.

How Do I Get Compensation After My Car Accident?

There are two ways to get compensation through the legal system after a car accident. The first is through the responsible party’s insurance company via their contract. The second is through filing a lawsuit to take them to court.

The amount of money you can receive from your accident depends on the evidence of your case. At a minimum, you should be able to get compensation for any cost that has a bill or any lost income from work, but you could be eligible for much more.

Money cannot solve every problem you may have after an accident, but it can help you avoid the financial burdens of the costs and give you access to medical care that can improve the quality of your life.

Should I Call the Insurance Company First?

No. The order of people you should call immediately after an accident is the police, then a doctor, and then a College Park car accident attorney. If you speak to an insurance company one-on-one, you are at a disadvantage.

By calling a lawyer before the insurance company, you have legal representation on your side to do the talking for you. We know how to negotiate with insurance companies to secure the fairest possible settlement.

Our great advantage is that we know how to take them to court, and they know we can win because of our legal knowledge. The court may make the insurance company pay far more than they’re willing to pay. This makes them more likely to settle. Plus, they know we’ll make good on our legal threat if they don’t.

How Much Money Could I Receive?

Until we know the details of your case, it’s impossible to answer this question. Once we have those details, we will fight for a fair settlement under the law based on the evidence and for all potential damages you’re eligible to receive.

When we approach the insurance company with your claim, we will have a thorough documentation of all your costs and present a persuasive argument for future costs, lost wages, and non-economic damages.

At your consultation, we may give you an estimate based on previous cases with similar claims. However, this is only an estimate until we can get the full picture of your case.

What Damages Can You Recover After a College Park Car Accident?

Compensation after a car accident isn’t limited to your car repair bill. Georgia law allows accident victims to pursue several categories of damages depending on the facts of their case. 

These include:

• Medical expenses: This covers everything from emergency room visits and surgeries to ongoing physical therapy and future medical care related to your injuries.
• Lost wages: If your injuries kept you out of work, you can claim the income you lost during your recovery. If your injuries affect your ability to earn in the future, that can be factored in as well.
• Pain and suffering: This is a non-economic damage that accounts for the physical pain, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life caused by your accident. It’s harder to put a number on, but it’s a legitimate and often significant part of a personal injury claim.
• Property damage: The cost to repair or replace your vehicle and any other personal property damaged in the crash.
• Loss of enjoyment of life: If your injuries prevent you from doing things you used to enjoy, that loss has value under Georgia law.

Every case is different, and not every victim will qualify for every category. That’s why it helps to have an experienced attorney review your situation and identify every damage type you’re entitled to pursue.

Will I Have to Go to Court for My Car Accident?

It’s rare that you’ll have to go to court for a car accident. Nearly all accident cases end up in a settlement rather than a trial. Yet sometimes, the insurance company will not budge. If this is the case, we will assess your chances of success, tell you the pros and cons, and let you decide whether to proceed.

Thanks to the investigation and strong case building we do, most times the insurance company knows they won’t have a chance at trial. We gather police reports, medical evaluations, witness statements, and more to build a full picture of your situation.

If your case does go to trial, our team will handle all the complex litigation, prepare you for court proceedings, and stand by your side every step of the way. 

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a College Park Car Accident Lawyer?

This is one of the most common questions people ask, and the answer is simpler than most people expect. Our legal team works on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing up front and nothing out of pocket to hire us.

We only get paid if we win your case. Our fee comes as a percentage of the settlement or court award we recover for you. If we don’t win, you don’t owe us anything. This matters because it means anyone, regardless of their financial situation, can access experienced legal representation after an accident.

You don’t need savings in the bank or the ability to pay hourly legal fees. You just need to call us. It also means we’re fully invested in the outcome of your case. When you win, we win. That’s the kind of legal team you want fighting for you.

Talk to a College Park Car Accident Lawyer

If you’ve been in a car accident and it wasn’t your fault, or if you were less than half at fault, you can receive compensation. Our College Park car accident attorneys at John Foy & Associates have been helping people for over 20 years get the compensation they deserve.

For a free consultation to discuss your case and how we can help you, fill out our online contact form or call us. We’ll be happy to help you.