If you were injured in Dacula because of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to recover money to pay for your medical bills, missed work wages, and more. At John Foy & Associates, we know the cost of even small injuries can add up quickly—and added expenses are the last thing you want to deal with after an accident. That’s why contacting a Dacula personal injury lawyer is one of the first steps we recommend after an accident.
Our attorneys at John Foy & Associates have been representing accident victims for more than two decades. We focus exclusively on personal injury law, and we know how to win cases. Even if you have clear evidence an accident wasn’t your fault, the at-fault person’s insurance company may try to deny your claim or blame you. We have the knowledge and experience to stand firm against the insurer and build a solid case to demonstrate the financial recovery you’re entitled to seek.
For a FREE consultation with one of our personal injury lawyers, contact us today at any time. Call 404-400-4000, or complete the short form on this page to get started with your free consultation.
What Is “Negligence”?
In personal injury law, negligence is basically another word for “carelessness.” If someone was negligent in a personal injury accident, they are legally at fault for what occurred.
Under the law, each person holds a “duty of care” to act in a way that keeps others from harm. This includes behaving carefully and responsibly in any situation that could potentially cause harm—such as while driving, being the owner of the property, or having a dog. In any of these situations, the responsible person’s negligence could lead to an accident (for example, a car accident, slip and fall accident, or dog bite).
In most personal injury accidents, the person who was negligent is also liable for all costs resulting from the accident. Those costs can include:
- Medical bills for treatment of injuries, such as doctor visits, hospital stays, tests, and prescription medications
- Lost wages from the time the victim had to take off work because of the accidents
- Property damage, including vehicle damage from a car or truck accident
- Pain and suffering damages, referring to physical and mental pain experienced after an accident
- And more
To have a successful personal injury claim, you must be able to prove the other person or party was negligent in the accident. Proving negligence can be difficult because although the laws around negligence seem straightforward, they can be complex. That’s why we recommend having a personal injury lawyer on your side as soon as possible after you’re injured.
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How does a Dacula Personal Injury Lawyer Help Me?
A personal injury lawyer helps accident victims in several areas of the legal process. Most commonly, they are indispensable in the following ways.
Gathering and Compiling Evidence
Since you’ll need to prove the other party’s negligence to win your personal injury case, your attorney will gather facts about what actually happened during your accident. This includes performing actions like:
- Reviewing police reports from the accident
- Speaking with any witnesses
- Investigating the accident scene
- Looking over your medical bills and doctor records
- Utilizing expert testimony
- Reviewing company records or documents (if applicable to the accident)
- Requesting security camera footage
Your attorney will use this information to help prove the fault of the person responsible for your accident. You can also help gather information by taking pictures of the scene and your injuries, speaking to witnesses, and contact your lawyer as soon as possible after the accident.
Calculate Damages for Your Your Insurance Claim
Besides proving fault, you’ll also need proof of your damages to show why you deserve the amount of money you’re requesting. Even if most of your costs are seemingly straightforward like medical bills, it takes a legal professional to most accurately calculate the costs of a personal injury insurance claim.
Your attorney will consider all damages you face, such as:
- All medical expenses, including immediate and future costs
- Money to replace lost wages from missing work
- Physical damages, such as car repairs or replacement
- Long-term care costs like physical therapy or rehabilitation
- Money to offset the costs of a permanent or life-altering injury, such as the inability to work or loss of enjoyment of life
Chances are, you are entitled to more than you initially realized. Your lawyer can also help you seek recovery for damages without a clear total cost, such pain and suffering damages, which can include emotional trauma or other costs the courts tend to be skeptical of.
Negotiate with the Insurance Company
The individual who is at fault for your accident usually doesn’t pay your costs directly. It’s their insurance company who will be on the receiving end of your claim. And insurance companies are always looking for ways to reduce what they pay out.
The insurer may deny your initial claim, try to discredit you, or question whether or not you were injured as badly as you say—all in an effort to reduce their costs. They might also try to contact you after the accident, feigning concern and then using anything you say against you later.
This is why you will want a knowledgeable attorney on your team when pursuing an insurance claim. They can build the strongest claim for you and bargain with the insurer if they are stubborn about accepting the full amount. They can also be the person you direct any calls to or from the insurance company.
Help You Sue (If Necessary)
Most personal injury cases do not go to court because having a lawyer gives you the best chance at reaching a fair settlement with the insurer. That means the case will be closed and you’ll get paid what you deserve for your accident damages. However, there are some situations where you might need to take the insurer to court.
Having a lawyer helps here, too. If the insurance company sees you have legal representation and enough evidence that they might lose in court, they will be much more likely to pay a fair settlement.
Talk to a Dacula Personal Injury Lawyer for Free
If your injury happened at no fault of your own, you have a legal right to seek financial recovery. Find out your options by contacting John Foy & Associates. We have over 20 years of successful personal injury cases under our belts, and we know how to help. Plus, working with us is risk-free—we don’t take a dime unless we win you money. And our initial consultation is always FREE. To get started with that consultation today, call us at 404-400-4000, or fill out the form on this page.
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