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Have you or a loved one suffered an injury in Alpharetta, Georgia, or the surrounding areas? Getting hurt can be traumatic and add unneeded stress and expenses to your life.

After an injury, you may be unable to work, spend quality time with loved ones, or even do normal daily activities like walking or running. Your injury can also add immense medical bills and financial strain on top of an already stressful situation.

Do you believe that someone else's negligence caused your injury? If so, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation to help you deal with the aftermath of your experience.

Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group helps people like you recover damages from the negligent parties responsible for your suffering. Get the compensation you need and deserve. Call us to find out how we can help you today.

Why Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer From Our Firm?

Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert founded Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group after experiencing for herself how difficult it can be to work with insurance companies. After getting seriously hurt in a crash, she found the opposing insurance company unreasonable. Therefore, she knows exactly how you likely feel right now.

This unique first-hand experience served as the guiding principle when she founded her law firm. The Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group is committed to giving you the best legal advice possible. After representing clients successively for many years, we understand the legalities of personal injury in Georgia. We bring that knowledge and experience to every person we represent.

It does not matter if a car accident, truck accident, or slip and fall accident hurt you. In all personal injury cases, victims deserve justice for their pain and suffering. What our clients say speaks volumes about our ability to help hurt individuals recover compensation.

Dealing With Insurance Companies and Personal Injury in Alpharetta, GA

At Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group, we realize how hard it is for some victims to receive compensation for their injuries on their own. The person or company responsible for your losses will likely have insurance representatives who try to stall your case or avoid paying you altogether.

Everyone in our practice understands the toll an accident can have on a victim’s life. Dealing with difficult or unsympathetic insurance companies that only care about their profits should not be part of your recovery process. You can count on us to fight these companies to get you the compensation you deserve.

Types of Personal Injury Cases in Alpharetta, GA

When people gather in any city, there is potential for serious injury. Alpharetta and the surrounding areas are no different. Every person we represent is a living, breathing person and not just a statistic or case number. We will work hard to manage your legal efforts.

Some of the types of personal injury cases we help clients with include:

Personal injury law in Georgia is complex, with various statutes and other legalities complicating an already difficult process. An experienced personal injury lawyer in Alpharetta can explain the claim and lawsuit process and help you plan your next legal steps.

Common Alpharetta Injury Accident Questions

Do I Need an Alpharetta Personal Injury Lawyer?

If someone else caused your accident, their insurance company will surely get involved. Insurance companies like to portray themselves as caring, friendly companies. They may have amusing animals as mascots or even celebrities who endorse them in commercials. But like any business, insurance companies exist to make money.

Insurance companies will often try their hardest to avoid paying money to victims who deserve and need it. At Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group, we know how to deal with insurance companies. We see past their public facades and know what they are really like because we have personally dealt with them before.

Our firm can help you navigate the murky waters of personal injury law. We start by filing the necessary paperwork and then negotiating on your behalf with the opposing insurance company’s representatives. We can also help you avoid saying the wrong thing to the insurance company. Their representatives often work hard to trick you into incriminating yourself during phone calls or meetings. One minor slip-up could hamper your quest for justice.

What Should I Do After an Injury in Alpharetta, GA?

The immediate aftermath of a personal injury in Alpharetta is often confusing and stressful. The experts at Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group recommend that you keep these things in mind after your accident:

Get Checked by a Medical Professional

Immediately after an accident, your body might be in shock. Even relatively minor accidents could have severe repercussions hours, days, or even weeks later. Additionally, if you do not seek medical help after your accident, the insurance company will use this against your claim. Protect your health and your legal interests by visiting a medical professional.

Do Not Sign Any Paperwork From Insurance Companies

Once the opposing party’s insurance company representatives learn that you may file a claim, they will likely rush to you and pressure you to sign a settlement agreement. Many will try to take advantage of your lack of knowledge about the law.

After you are injured, you may be confused, frightened, or worried about your future. A settlement agreement with an insurance company may sign away your ability to seek significant compensation.

A settlement agreement can seem like a sure thing and the short-term answer to your financial worries. But after you undergo a medical evaluation and the shock wears off, you might discover that your case is worth far more than what you agreed to.

Do not sign anything from an insurance company or give any recorded statement without knowing what your case is really worth.

Do I Have a Valid Personal Injury Claim in Alpharetta?

Unless you intimately understand Georgia state law, you can't determine if you have a legitimate personal injury case on your own. Some victims believe they caused the crash, only to discover later that the other party did.

Not every personal injury another person caused results from malice. Many accidents are just that—accidents. But even unintentional accidents can involve negligence.

A little bit of effort by the other person would prevent most accidents. Maybe they were distracted for a split second. Sometimes, a brief moment of distraction can be the difference between life and death. To find out if you are eligible for compensation, speak to an Alpharetta personal injury lawyer at our firm.

How Do Personal Injury Cases in Alpharetta Work?

While every personal injury case is different, the steps for filing a claim are often the same. Your case starts with an investigation, so we can determine who might be liable for your injury. Once we identify this person or entity, we reach out to their insurance company.

After we file a claim, we handle all communication with insurance company representatives, saving you from harassment or high-pressure tactics. With our deep understanding of the law, the team at Atlanta Personal Injury Group knows what to say and, most importantly, what not to say.

We also take the necessary steps to build your case by gathering evidence, such as:

  • Accident reports from the police department
  • Any eyewitnesses
  • Traffic cam and/or security footage
  • Photographs
  • Your medical records (with your permission)

With this and any other information that supports your case, we can submit a claim to the other party’s insurance company asking for a settlement to cover your medical expenses and other damages.

How Do Personal Injury Lawsuits in Alpharetta Work?

First and foremost, in Georgia, current law states that plaintiffs must file personal injury lawsuits within two years of their injuries. Unless you file a lawsuit within this two-year timeframe, you could lose your right to seek justice.

Lawsuits begin with many of the same steps as a claim. We start by investigating your claim, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and obtaining your medical records. After this, both sides go through the discovery phase, when both sides submit their findings to each other.

The Negotiation Process

After receiving our demand and the supporting evidence, the insurance company will take the time to review the material. They may respond and agree to the claim, or they may counteroffer with a lower amount. We can negotiate on your behalf until we reach an agreement that everyone—including you—believes is fair.

If we cannot reach an agreement, you have the choice to escalate your claim to a lawsuit against both the person or entity responsible for your suffering and the insurance company. We keep you informed every step of the way and do not make any decisions about your case without your permission. We are here to advocate for you.

Discovery Phase

During this phase, both sides may interview anyone with a connection to your case. While we speak to witnesses to bolster your case, the other side may interview the same witnesses, looking for any inconsistencies in their stories or ways to twist their stories for a potential jury.

Mediation

Depending on how things progress, both sides might agree to sit down for mediation. Attorneys for both sides, along with you and the person or entity responsible for your injury, then meet to discuss your case.

In mediation, we try to settle your case before it goes to trial. If everyone agrees, you receive your settlement without going to trial. If both sides cannot agree, mediation ends and we prepare for trial.

Trial

During the trial, both sides present their arguments and evidence to a judge and jury. Our goal is to fight for your rights and present your case as vigorously as possible. Once both sides present their cases, the jury deliberates and determines who wins.

What Types of Compensation Can I Receive in a Personal Injury Case?

If you are eligible for compensation stemming from your accident, you will likely seek both economic and non-economic losses. Economic losses are direct financial consequences of your injury. Non-economic losses are those without a fixed dollar amount, like pain and suffering.

Economic Losses

  • Medical expenses
  • Medications
  • Physical therapy
  • Lost wages
  • Future lost wages (if you cannot return to work)
  • Property damage

Non-economic damages

  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of companionship
  • Mental or emotional anguish

Punitive Damages

Some victims of personal injury in Alpharetta also receive punitive damages. These losses are not economic or non-economic—instead, punitive damages punish the party responsible for your injury. Juries may award punitive damages if they feel the responsible party was particularly egregious in their negligence.

Other Factors That Can Affect Compensation

Because each injury and case is unique, no single factor determines how much of a payout you could receive.

Multiple factors that shape your potential compensation include:

  • The expenses stemming from your injury
  • How the accident affects your daily life
  • If you have missed work, special occasions, school, vacations, etc.
  • If you can no longer perform certain tasks as part of your job
  • How long you will need ongoing medical care
  • If you suffered a permanent disability
  • The severity of your injury
  • Any trauma you experienced
  • How long it may take to recover

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Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert, Personal Injury Accident Attorney
Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert, Alpharetta Personal Injury Lawyer

If someone else's carelessness injured you, do not fight your legal battle alone. At Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group, we are dedicated to helping personal injury victims in Alpharetta seek justice.

Our Alpharetta personal injury lawyers can gather evidence and build a solid foundation for your case while negotiating with the other party’s attorneys and insurance company representatives. Let us go to battle for you.

We can handle all the legalities of your personal injury claim or lawsuit while you focus on recovering from your injuries. To find out your next steps, contact us today at (404) 436-1529 for your free consultation.