Personal Injury Lawyer in Atlanta Explains How to Make a Claim After a Car Accident
Jul 12, 2022
July 12, 2022 - /PressAdvantage/ - Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C., a personal injury law firm Atlanta residents can go to, has released a blog post that explains how to make a personal injury claim after a car accident in Atlanta. The article points out that even if the injuries sustained from the accident aren’t serious, it may still cause severe anxiety for the victim. This is because there are lost wages, medical bills, property damage, loss of quality of life, and many other costs resulting from the accident. And there are a number of things to do right after the accident.
Tim Derrickson, a spokesperson for the law firm, says, “If you want to be awarded a settlement, you’ll need to do more than submit a claim. You’ll also need to establish that someone else was at fault for the accident and that the accident lead to an injury. Beyond that, you’ll need evidence that shows the damages that you’ve incurred. Injuries of all kinds can result from an accident and, as an innocent victim, you should not have to pay for your medical expenses out of pocket.”
Various kinds of damages are available in a personal injury case, such as: medical bills, loss of wages, cost of future medical care, loss of future wages, and pain and suffering. Right after an accident, the first thing to do is to ensure one’s safety by pulling the car over to the side of the road and examining oneself and any passengers of the car to check if there is a need for emergency medical care.
It is also advisable to quickly contact the police to ensure that they will write an official accident report, which will be a vital piece of evidence when filing a personal injury case. Accident victims should never let the other driver talk them out of calling the police, even if the accident is considered to be a minor one. Gathering evidence should be a priority and this includes taking photos of the accident from various angles. If there are any witnesses, it would be a good idea to ask for their name and contact information. It is also important to exchange insurance information with the other driver since this will be needed in filing an accident claim.
And even if it appears that the accident victim doesn’t require emergency medical care, it is advisable to ask for medical attention as soon as possible after the accident. Being examined by a medical professional is essential to find out if there are any injuries so that proper medical care can be received.
And accident victims will also need to report the accident to their insurance company because insurance policies usually require the policyholder to inform them about accidents and to cooperate with their investigation. Contacting the insurance company may also allow the accident victim to use other benefits available from the policy, for instance, reimbursement for car repairs, some medical coverage, or coverage for a rental vehicle. The insurance company of the other driver must also be informed that one has filed a claim. And it is advisable to hire a personal injury lawyer to help in negotiating with the insurance companies.
Founded in 1989, Ken Nugent has a team of personal injury attorneys ensured to have the proper knowledge and experience. They are graduates from some of the best colleges and universities in the country and they come from a wide range of socio-economic and racial backgrounds. They are multi-lingual and are have received various awards. They are also legal authors for several law school journals and the Georgia State Bar Journal. They are licensed to practice in Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, South Carolina, and West Virginia. They are ready to offer a free case review for a personal injury victim to find out if filing a lawsuit is advisable.
Those who are interested in getting the services of an Atlanta personal injury lawyer can visit the Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. website, or contact them on the telephone or through email. They can be contacted 24 hours a day at any day of the week.
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