Car Accidents

Representing Victims of Car Accidents

The first step in recovering damages after a car accident is determining who is at fault. When you work with our firm, we can assess the damage to your car, person, and/or property and inform you of your legal rights. Since the at-fault party's auto insurance company will quickly go about investigating the accident to reduce the amount of money you are owed, Attorney Keith Lamar Jr. will also investigate your collision. Our personal injury lawyer in Atlanta can argue that the other driver's negligence resulted in the accident, using key pieces of evidence to prove their fault.

Proving liability is a fancy way of saying that you are going to prove who caused the car accident. Accidents usually occur because someone was negligent or failed to exercise enough caution while driving. It is important to determine liability as infallibly as you can, as the insurance company will look for every loophole, they can to prove you wrong.

Georgia’s “At Fault” Specifics 

As an "at fault" state, Georgia drivers who are victims of car accidents can seek compensation from the at-fault party, the guilty party's insurance company, and their own insurance company. When seeking compensation from the at-fault party's insurance, be mindful that they will try to dissuade or confuse you when seeking damages.

Attorney Keith Lamar can argue the at-fault party:

  • Failed to pay attention to their surroundings
  • Was distracted while driving
  • Drove under the influence
  • Violated traffic laws
  • Drove without a valid license

In order to prove the at-fault party's guilt, our firm can:

  • Review police reports and photographs
  • Interview witnesses
  • Review video footage of the accident
  • Look at the driving record of both parties
  • Recreate the scene of the accident

How to Deal with the Insurance Company

If you have been involved in a car accident, it is important to remember that the insurance company is not on your side. Their only goal is to pay you as little money as possible, which means that adjusters will often do whatever it takes to settle a claim – even if that means bullying the victim into accepting their offer. They may claim that they have offered you all of the money that is available, or that your chances of recovering more would be slim if you took your case to trial, but you shouldn't take their word for it until you have spoken to an Atlanta injury lawyer from the Law Office of Keith Lamar.

Our firm has recovered millions of dollars in damages on behalf of past clients – many of which were offered little to no compensation from the insurance company after their accident – so you can trust that we know what it takes to win a difficult case.

Steps You Should Take After an Accident

#1: Call Law Enforcement to the Scene 

Get law enforcement on the scene so that you are protected from other vehicles moving in the area, as well as to make a police report regarding the accident. Take the name and badge number of the officers so that the report of the accident can be obtained easily at a later date.


#2: Get Names, Addresses and Phone Numbers 

It could be important to have the names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses, in addition to the other driver. In many cases, the responsible party could claim that they were not the cause of the accident, but the witnesses that were present could help to support your claim.


#3: Seek Medical Treatment Immediately 

Whether you have just had a slip & fall, a car accident, or you were injured in any other way, the most urgent issue is to get medical treatment. If you are able to move, have someone drive you to the emergency room or your doctor. This should take place as early as possible after the injury.


#4: Call an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer 

Get legal representation as early as possible after the accident. At our firm, we ensure that every detail of your case is managed professionally, with your interests as our focus. Our Atlanta injury attorneys take care of all the legal issues in pursuing compensation, so you don't have to be concerned or deal with confusing legal issues.

Things to Avoid After an Accident

#1: Don't Admit Fault or Discuss the Accident

It is important that you don't engage in a discussion about the accident with anyone present. When law enforcement is involved, be polite and recount the incident as accurately as possible, but you may want to avoid accepting blame – it actually may have been another party's actions that led to the accident.


#2: Don't Talk to an Insurance Adjuster

Insurance companies, even your own, are not interested in paying out the maximum amount of compensation available. They ask questions geared toward finding ways to reduce your claim. Allow our firm to take on this task so you don't make errors that could reduce your settlement.


#3: Don't Release Your Medical Records

If an insurance company is asking for your medical records, allowing our firm to manage this process. It can make a big difference in how much you get in a settlement if this aspect of your case is managed correctly. We know how to best protect the rights of the injured – it is what we do.

Receive the compensation you deserve for injuries, damages and more as a result of the car accident. Book a consultation with Law Office Keith Lamar today!

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