Catastrophic injuries occur in many different types of accidents. If someone’s negligent actions caused harm to you or someone you love, having a personal injury attorney who is willing to fight on your behalf can make all the difference. An Athens catastrophic injury lawyer from our firm can help you recover fair compensation for the injuries you suffered.
Georgia Code § 51-12-33 outlines the state’s modified comparative negligence system, which means fault does not have to lie fully with one party. If you are the victim of a catastrophic accident, you can only be financially compensated if a court finds you to be less than 50 percent at fault. Additionally, your financial award is reduced in line with the responsibility you share for the accident. For example, if a court finds that you are 10 percent responsible for the accident, it reduces your financial award by 10 percent.
As per Georgia Code § 9-3-33, in most injury cases, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. If the at-fault party is a government agency, your attorney must send a special notice to them within one year or less, in line with Georgia Codes § 36-33-5, § 36-11-1, and § 50-21-26. Because of the shorter deadlines and additional legal hurdles involved, if the government caused your catastrophic injury, you should speak to a lawyer as soon as you can.
The law allows an injured person to demand compensation for medical bills, lost income, future health care costs, and pain and suffering. In catastrophic injury cases, your demand should include the cost of lifelong medical treatment, in-home care, specialty medical devices and equipment, and modifications to your home or vehicle. An Athens lawyer from our firm can identify the full compensation you need and deserve following a catastrophic injury.
In our experience, when you leave a catastrophic injury claim with an insurance company, you move at their pace. We often receive cases that are stalling and losing momentum because of this. Our firm prioritizes moving your case forward by being proactive with every deadline, document, and response.
Our dedicated Athens lawyers push back when insurers use delay tactics, such as repeatedly asking for more paperwork or further investigating your catastrophic injuries. We also know that insurance companies offer low settlements or come back with counteroffers increased by just a few hundred dollars to drag the process out.
Presenting a complete, well-documented case from the start and letting an insurance company know you are working with a lawyer sends a strong message: You know what your case is worth. Together, we can make it harder for them to justify delays.
Our previous cases include a young client who fell through an unsecured balcony rail, suffered serious head injuries, and spent more than a month in the hospital. We filed a lawsuit on their behalf and recovered $2,000,000 to support their long-term physical therapy and an active life. We understand that even when injuries are severe and the recovery process is long, a strategically built case can secure the resources needed for your ongoing care, lost wages, and life adjustments.
An Athens catastrophic injury lawyer from our firm is a dedicated advocate who believes in helping injured clients when they need it most. Contact us now if you want us to represent your case. Whether you come to our office or we come to you as you recover, we want to hear your story and help you formulate the best possible legal plan of attack.
A case evaluation is free, and you are under no obligation to hire us. Allow us to explain your rights and advise you on the compensation you can receive for your life-changing injuries.
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