Maximize Your Auto Accident Recovery
Car crashes occur several times each day on metro Atlanta roads and highways. Car accident victims often suffer permanent disabilities, long-term stress and financial difficulties. When auto accidents result in wrongful death, surviving loved ones are entitled to recover damages for medical expenses, funeral costs and other expenses. McMenamy Law fights for the maximum compensation when you need it most.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Time is of the essence when it comes to recovering damages from injuries sustained in a car crash. Georgia has a two-year statute of limitations for car accidents, motorcycle accidents and other personal injury claims. This means car accident victims only have two years from the date the car accident occurs to file a lawsuit for damages.
Preserving evidence is key to prevailing in these cases. Witnesses, photographs and medical and police records are key types of evidence that must be preserved in auto accident cases. McMenamy Law devotes significant resources to interviewing witnesses and obtaining statements, securing photographic and documentary records, and using investigators or accident reconstruction specialists when needed. Our attorney analyzes the legal issues involved to thoroughly and carefully prepare for trial or a settlement conference.
Do not let the two-year statute of limitations pass you by or lose evidence critical to your case before consulting with our car accident lawyer at McMenamy Law. We have a strong track record of winning high-dollar verdicts and settlements for victims and their families who experience major injuries or death due to a car crash.
Common Forms Of Accidents
In Atlanta, the most frequent types of car crashes are:
- Rear-end collisions – Rear-end collisions occur when a car is hit by the driver behind him or her. In most rear-end crashes, the driver who hits the vehicle in front is assigned fault and liability for following too closely.
- Intersection collisions – Hurried drivers frequently speed through Atlanta intersections immediately after the traffic light turns from yellow to red, often colliding with another car that is lawfully entering the intersection in response to a green light. This side impact usually occurs at a high rate of speed, causing internal injuries, head injuries, neck and back injuries, and spinal cord injuries.
- Speeding accidents – Excessive speed is a factor in about one-third of traffic fatalities. Drivers on Atlanta highways often exceed 80 miles per hour. Cars that are speeding at the time of a collision have a higher chance of causing serious injuries to other drivers, passengers and pedestrians.
- Head-on collisions – Head-on collisions are the most dangerous type of auto accident and often result in death. Head-on crashes frequently involve drunk drivers, drivers impaired by recreational or prescription drugs, or drivers who have fallen asleep behind the wheel. Both vehicles are usually traveling at a high rate of speed, and the combined speed of both cars increases the force of the impact.
As your legal representation, we will review the root cause of your accident to determine liability and pursue full and fair compensation for your injuries.
Typical Causes Of Accidents
Most car and motorcycle accidents result from driver negligence. Negligent driver behaviors, including talking or texting on a cellphone while driving, eating, or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, cause thousands of car accidents each year throughout the Atlanta area. Vehicle defects are also a common cause of motor vehicle crashes. Tire blowouts and malfunctioning brakes cause accidents that lead to serious injuries or death. At McMenamy Law, our attorney helps you establish the cause of your accident and obtain the compensation you deserve.
What If The Other Driver Was Uninsured Or Underinsured?
In the unfortunate event that the other driver involved in your accident is uninsured or underinsured, you may still have options for compensation to be recovered. At McMenamy Law, we can help you navigate these complex situations. State law requires drivers to have insurance for these situations, but your coverage may not be able to provide you with the total compensation you need. We can help you explore what options are available to you for fair compensation.
We can review the details of your coverage and the factors surrounding your accident to seek the highest compensation for you possible. We will also consider whether pursuing compensation for other parties, like the liable driver instead of the insurance or a defective parts manufacturer, is valid.
Build Your Injury Claim Today
To speak with an experienced lawyer about your vehicle accident case involving serious injuries or wrongful death, contact McMenamy Law at 404-855-2114 or online for a free initial consultation. Our office is conveniently located at the corner of West Paces Ferry and Peachtree roads in Buckhead. We can also meet with you at your home or hospital if needed. All cases are handled on a contingency fee basis.