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Car Accidents Attorney in Macon & Savannah, Georgia

In 2017, motor vehicle traffic deaths were the leading cause of injury deaths for children and adults between 5 and 24 years of age as well as adults ages 55 to 64, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Serious accidents can result in fatalities, and drivers who act recklessly should be held responsible for their actions.

Any type of car accident can have a major impact on your physical, emotional, and financial health. No matter what your situation is, if you were in a car accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, you can seek financial compensation for the expenses caused by the accident. At The Law Offices of Peter Meyer, P.C., we will treat your case with the highest degree of professionalism and give it the personalized attention it deserves. We’re proud to represent clients in Macon, Savannah, Bibb, Houston, Laurens, Chatham, and the surrounding areas of Georgia in a wide range of personal injury matters.

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Car Accidents in Georgia

If you’ve been in a car accident in Georgia and you want to hold the other driver financially responsible for the accident, you should understand the basics of filing a personal injury lawsuit. Consult with an experienced firm that can help you pursue compensation through an insurance claim or a lawsuit against the other driver.

At-Fault State

Georgia is an “at-fault” state, which means that the driver who caused the accident is responsible for paying for the expenses the accident caused — or, more likely, their insurance company will pay your costs.

How Modified Comparative Negligence Works

Georgia applies a modified comparative negligence rule in personal injury lawsuits. This rule states that if the accident was partially the victim’s fault, then that fact affects how much they can receive in compensation for the accident.

For example, if the accident was 25% the victim’s fault because he or she didn’t use their turn signal, then the original reward they would have received would be reduced by that percentage. So, if the jury was going to award the victim $10,000 in damages, they would receive only $7,500 instead.

Statute of Limitations

In Georgia, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims — including car accidents — is two years from the date the accident happened. After two years, a court will not consider your case.

However, if you are looking to file a personal injury lawsuit for vehicle damages specifically, the statute of limitations is different. You have four years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit for vehicle damages.

Filing Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Claims

If you or a loved one was in a car wreck, your life may be changed forever. Sometimes the worst possible outcome of an accident happens, and your loved one loses their life in the accident.

The tragedy of unexpectedly losing someone you love will be with you forever. If your loved one passed away due to injuries from a car accident, you can file a wrongful death claim to hold the at-fault driver responsible.

If you were the victim of another driver’s negligent or reckless actions, you can seek some relief for your suffering by filing a personal injury lawsuit. To make sure you have the best representation for your case, consult with a personal injury attorney.

Damages Available

Filing a personal injury lawsuit allows you to seek compensation for the expenses that you have to pay because of the car accident. You can sue for damages to cover medical bills, vehicle repairs, rental car fees, lost wages due to days missed at work, and other expenses that you had to pay for because of the accident.

In Georgia, there is no limit on how much you can receive in damages, but a judge may decide to reduce an award if is deemed to be excessive.

Why You Need Legal Representation

An experienced personal injury attorney can help you seek relief from the driver who caused the car wreck that changed your life. By leveraging knowledge of both the law and insurance companies’ policies, a skilled attorney can help you work toward a settlement that could provide relief for your losses.

Car Accidents Attorney
Serving Macon & Savannah, Georgia

At The Law Offices of Peter Meyer, P.C., we are dedicated to helping our clients seek financial compensation for the expenses caused by a car accident. Our firm has over 20 years of experience dealing with various personal injury cases, including claims involving car accidents, and we proudly serve clients in Macon, Savannah, Bibb, Houston, Laurens, and Chatham, Georgia.