Auto Accidents: Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Should I talk to the other driver's insurance company?
Answer: No. Do not give the other driver's insurance company a statement. You should talk with an experienced car accident lawyer first.
Before you hire a lawyer, you should know:
- Talking with the other driver's insurance company will not help you
- Insurance company claims adjusters are experts at asking questions
- Insurance company claims adjusters are trained to record you
- Insurance company claims adjusters will use your statements against you in your accident claim
If the other driver's insurance company calls you, be polite, but firm. Thank them for calling. Tell them you are talking with a lawyer. Tell them your attorney will call them back.
Contact a Georgia car accident attorney now for a free consultation.
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Question: Should I go to the doctor?
Answer: Yes. After a car accident you should see a doctor, even if you feel okay.
Many times you will not physically feel your injuries until 12 to 24 hours after the accident. If you do not go to the doctor, the driver's insurance company will use this against you. They will say you were not really hurt.
After your first doctor's visit do the following:
- Follow your doctor's advice
- Do not miss an appointment
- Each time you go to the doctor, remind them you were in a car accident
- Tell the doctor about all of the things that hurt or do not feel right, no matter how minor
If you delay your treatment or miss an appointment it can hurt your case. The driver's insurance company will use this against you. A light headache, tingling, or even dizziness may be evidence of something more serious.
Contact a Georgia car accident lawyer today for a free consultation.
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Question: Should I accept an early settlement?
Answer: No. Talk with an experienced Atlanta car accident lawyer first.
Otherwise, you may give up important rights to be protected in the future.
You should know:
- Early on, the other driver's insurance company may offer a small amount of money to settle
- The offer may greatly undervalue your injuries
- Resist the temptation to accept their offer
- Before you settle, you need to know how seriously you have been hurt
- Before you settle, you need to know how much your bills will be now and in the future
Based on the success of our past car accident clients, our Atlanta car accident attorneys will let you know how much your case is really worth.
Contact our Georgia car accident lawyers for a free consultation.
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Question: Why should I call an Atlanta car accident attorney?
Answer: To make sure your rights are fully protected. To protect your health and your future.
Serious car accidents are serious business.
You may not notice your injuries right away. But even small car accidents can cause hidden injuries. If left untreated, your injuries can become serious or even life-threatening.
Injuries from a car accident affect your health, your work and your family. Our experienced Atlanta car accident attorneys know what you can expect going forward.
Contact an Atlanta car accident attorney now for a free consultation.
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Question: When should I call an Atlanta car accident attorney?
Answer: Call as soon as you can. The quicker you call, the quicker your rights will be protected.
After a car accident, the last thing you want to do is investigate your own case. Our experienced Atlanta car accident attorneys will do this for you.
Timing is critical. Evidence must be preserved. Witnesses should be identified and interviewed.
Being a car accident victim is difficult. Our experienced car accident attorneys have successfully helped hundreds of accident victims like you. We know how insurance companies will try to take advantage of you immediately after an accident. We will not let it happen.
The decisions you make during the days and weeks after the car accident are important. They can significantly help or hurt your case. Your decisions should be guided by a skilled car accident attorney.
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