Accidental injuries can occur anywhere, and East Point experiences its fair share of personal injury accidents. There are motor vehicle accidents on the roadways, workplace accidents, medical negligence in hospitals, and slip and fall accidents in East Point's restaurants. If you or a loved one has suffered a physical injury caused by another person's negligence, you can file a personal injury lawsuit to seek financial compensation to cover your hospital bills, lost wages, property damage, emotional distress, and other financial losses.
Our experienced East Point personal injury lawyers are passionate about protecting the rights of accident injury victims, including victims of product liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, and nursing home abuse to get the justice they deserve. Our team of experienced lawyers, paralegals, and staff are dedicated to providing compassionate client service and personal attention. Contact our East Point law office today at (678) 251-9309 to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our experienced East Point personal injury attorneys.
What Happens When Our East Point Personal Injury Lawyers Get to Work for You?
There's no way to prepare for an accidental injury that involves a serious bodily injury, such as disc injuries, foot injuries, bite injuries, and traumatic brain injuries or even the death of a loved one. When the accident is caused by another party's negligence, contact an experienced accident attorney and file a personal injury lawsuit to recover a financial settlement.
Call an experienced East Point personal injury lawyer from Marks Law Group today at (678) 251-9309 for a free initial consultation.
Under Georgia law, personal injury accidents victims may claim for compensation, which may include compensation for:
Medical expenses,
Out-of-pocket expenses,
Lost income,
Permanent disability and disfigurement,
Pain and suffering,
Mental trauma, and
Punitive damages.
Our knowledgeable East Point personal injury attorneys understand the effect a serious accident can have on a person's quality of life and we'll fight aggressively to help you recover a complete settlement.
Some of the catastrophic personal injury, worker's compensation, and automobile collision cases we have handled involve traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, birth injuries, burns, paralysis, and death. At Marks Law Group, our highly experienced accident lawyers have successfully handled thousands of personal injury cases, including:
Auto accidents. Our auto accident lawyers have handled thousands of car accidents, including truck accidents, automobile accidents, head-on collisions, hit-and-run accidents, rollover accidents, rear-end collisions, bus accidents, motorcycle accidents, train crashes, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and other bodily injuries suffered during travel and transportation.
Medical malpractice. Our skilled medical malpractice attorneys are ready to help you understand the complex issues surrounding medical malpractice law and help you receive the handsome settlement you deserve.
Construction accidents. If you've sustained bodily injuries at a construction site, there are laws available to help you receive the medical care and financial compensation you deserve. Contact our experienced injury law firm today to learn more.
Slips and falls. If you slipped and fell because of another person's or business entity's negligence, you need the legal representation of an accident attorney who understands the liability of property owners and slip and fall laws in Fulton County, Georgia.
Workers’ compensation. Your workers’ compensation claim needs the attention of an experienced worker's compensation attorney who understands all the angles of workers' compensation law and can help you maximize your compensation benefits.
Wrongful death. Losing someone you love is devastating. When that loss was caused by another person's negligence, you need an experienced wrongful death attorney who is understanding and has decades of experience handling wrongful death cases who can help you receive the monetary compensation you deserve.
Nursing home neglect. It's devastating to learn that the nursing home you chose for a loved one isn't offering the level of care it promised. Examples of nursing home neglect include failure to prevent falls, providing improper medication, and bedsores.
If you or a loved one have been injured because of someone else's negligence, it's crucial that you understand your rights under Georgia law. An experienced East Point personal injury lawyer can review your case and recover the monetary compensation you're entitled to.
Is There a Time Limit for Filing a Personal Injury Claim in East Point, Georgia?
East Point has a two-year statute of limitations for filing personal injury claims. Any person in Georgia, who has been injured in an accident that wasn’t their fault, gets two years to sue the at-fault party. If the injured person doesn't file their claim within two years from the date the accident happened, they lose their right to sue.
However, there are exceptions to this rule. The deadline can be extended if:
The injured party was mentally incompetent when the accident happened,
The accident victim didn't know, nor did they have any basis of knowing that they have sustained an injury, and the negligent party’s action caused the injury,
The injured person was a minor when the accident happened, and
Gathering evidence. Evidence is crucial for your injury claim. Our experienced attorneys will help gather the evidence you need to prove your claim and recover maximum compensation. Evidence includes photographs of the actual scene of the accident and your injuries, accident reports, medical records, police reports, doctors' bills, and witness statements. Evidence can help you determine liability for who caused the collision and the extent of your financial losses. With sufficient evidence, you can prove your personal injury case and secure maximum compensation and legal justice.
Negotiating with insurance adjusters. The accident attorneys at Marks Law Group are experienced in negotiating with insurance company representatives. Our accident attorneys can examine complicated insurance policy details and review the unique circumstances of your case. This will allow us to establish the handsome settlement that you're entitled to. Also, we'll handle all communications with the insurance adjusters, protecting you from doing anything that may hurt your claim, such as giving a written statement.
Preparing your claim for trial. If the insurance company insists on offering you an unfair settlement, you might need to take your case to trial. At Marks Law Group, our team of skilled attorneys will review all the elements of your case and have everything ready for court.
If you have sustained physical injuries in an accident in East Point, Georgia, the skilled attorneys at Marks Law Group will fight fiercely to help you receive all the monetary damages you're entitled to.
What Damages Can I Recover in Personal Injury Claims in Fulton County, Georgia?
There are three types of monetary damages you can recover in a physical injury claim:
Economic damages. These damages include your medical bills, lost income, property damage, loss of future earning capacity, and funeral and/or burial expenses. These damages are calculable, which means you can easily determine economic damages using your medical bills, medical records, and medical receipts.
Non-economic damages. These include damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, loss of companionship, loss of enjoyment of life, and emotional distress. There is no exact dollar amount for these financial damages; they are subjective.
Punitive damages. These damages punish the careless party, hoping that person and/or entity won't engage in negligent behavior again. Punitive damages are rare, though our law firm has successfully recovered thousands of dollars of punitive damages for many accident victims over the years in Fulton County.
Further, it's crucial to note that Georgia is a comparative negligence state. Thus, the amount you can collect in monetary damages depends on your role in the accident that injured you. Thus, never admit liability: not at the actual scene of an accident, or when you were using a defective product, or if you suffered a work-related injury–never. Instead, contact an experienced accident attorney and he or she will advise you about your next steps of action, and which legal options are available to you.
For Top-Notch Legal Services, Contact Our Experienced East Point Personal Injury Attorneys Today for Legal Advice!
Accident injury victims deserve fair settlements to cover the financial burden and emotional trauma that accompany catastrophic injuries caused by the reckless actions of others. At Marks Law Group, our skilled attorneys have helped thousands of accident victims in Fulton County and throughout Georgia recover maximum compensation and we can help you too. For the best probable outcome, trust Marks Law Group to handle your personal injury lawsuit. Contact our East Point law office today at (678) 251-9309 for a free initial consultation.
