Atlanta Car Accident Lawyers

Atlanta is a car accident hotspot with thousands of fatalities every year because the roads in Atlanta were not built for the millions of people who have moved to Atlanta in the last 30 years.  Car accident attorneys in Atlanta are a dime a dozen but Kermani LLP’s accident attorneys in Atlanta are among the very few with actual court expertise. Many car accident lawyers in Georgia will try to settle your claim for physical injury quickly so you need an auto accident attorney in Atlanta that is focused only on maximizing your in-pocket compensation. 

Kermani LLP will provide you with an auto accident lawyer in Atlanta that will do a thorough evaluation of your case and assess the strongest points of your claim to get you as much compensation as possible.

Understanding Damages and Compensation in Car Accident Claims

“Know your limits” is great life advice and also a great way to understand what compensation you can receive when you hire the right auto accident attorneys in Atlanta because the available insurance policy limits often dictate the compensation you will receive for your claim against the at-fault driver.

Under Georgia law, there are two main categories of compensation you can recover: “Special” and “General” damages. (O.C.G.A § 51-12-2). 

1. What’s so “special” about “Special Damages?” In car accident lawsuits, “Special” really just means specific because you need to prove the exact amount you are owed for medical bills, lost wages, lost income, and damage to property.
   
2. General damages refers to pain, suffering, inconvenience, and other damages that are difficult to measure, especially in cases involving fatalities. Under Georgia law, general damages may be awarded without proof of any specific amount.

IMPORTANT TIP: Unless you are certain that the at-fault driver intentionally crashed into you, you should never allege that the crash was intentional because the insurance company for the at-fault driver may have an excuse to deny your claim. 

Critical Steps to Take at the Scene of a Car Accident in Atlanta

As experienced car accident lawyers in Atlanta, we recommend you do these three things (Kermani LLP’s SAD™ System):

1. Safety - make sure you and your loved ones get out of danger and into a safe place.
2. Ambulance - call 911 ASAP so that an ambulance and the police can come to the scene and generate a report. It’s best you go to the emergency room in an ambulance if you require emergency treatment.
3. Document - take clear photos and videos of any physical injury and property damage. 

If the driver that hit you fled the scene, make sure to call an automobile accident attorney in Atlanta within 24 hours of the wreck so that the wreck can be properly reported to your insurance carrier. Once you have completed the three steps in the SAD™ System, call Kermani LLP because we are proven auto accident attorneys in Atlanta that can assess and handle your claim and secure the most compensation for the damages you suffered. Even if we are unable to directly assist you after our evaluation, we will do our best to help you find a law firm that will help you.

Time Limits for Filing a Car Accident Claim in Atlanta

Generally, you have two years from the date of the car accident to file a lawsuit for your claim if the case is not settled before then. For children and minors, the statute of limitations is paused until the minor turns 18, so a minor who is injured can technically file a case up until their 20th birthday. We recommend that you do not wait until the last minute to file your case because you want the evidence as fresh as possible.

However, if a government employee or entity is the one who injured you, you must take immediate steps to notify the correct government agency and its representatives of the claim or you will not be allowed to file a lawsuit or recover any money. You generally have a maximum of 6 months to put the government on notice and with certain government entities you have 1 year. However, an experienced car accident lawyer in GA will usually put the government on notice immediately to avoid losing the case. 

Example 1: Tom, a 25 year old is rear-ended by a City of Atlanta employee on January 5, 2024. Tom will usually have until January 5, 2026 to file the lawsuit if the City does not pay his claim. However, Tom will NOT be able to file a lawsuit against the City unless Tom sends an official claim notice (ante litem notice) to the Mayor of the City prior to July 5, 2024.

Example 2: Timmy, an 8 year old boy is walking on the sidewalk when Drunken Donny runs off the road and crashes into Timmy on January 5, 2024. If Timmy’s 18th birthday falls on January 10, 2034, Timmy will have until January 10, 2036 to file a case against Drunken Donny (2 years after Timmy’s 18th birthday).  

Comprehensive Legal Support After a Georgia Car Crash

Kermani LLP has experienced car accident attorneys in Atlanta who handle every aspect of your claim, from speaking to your insurance company on your behalf to helping you find the right medical care to get your life back on track and everything in between. Even if we cannot take on your case, we always provide you with information and point you in the right direction to help you get the maximum compensation for your claim, even if it’s with another car accident lawyer in Georgia.

Why Choose Kermani LLP for Your Atlanta Car Accident Case

We have invested thousands of hours of attorney time and millions of dollars of our own money into our clients’ cases because we want to increase the amount of compensation our clients receive in pocket. Many car accident attorneys in Atlanta do not have the time or money to invest in your cases because they take too many cases and do not have court expertise. But we make sure to provide you with an exceptional car accident lawyer in GA.

By taking on fewer cases, we connect you directly to the attorney handling your case instead of shuffling you around to non attorneys like other auto accident attorneys in Atlanta. By putting our clients first, we have been able to enjoy great success inside and outside of court. 

What Kermani LLP Can Do for You Post-Car Accident

At Kermani LLP, we try to handle everything for you so that you can focus on recovering from your injuries and getting your life back together. We handle all of the following:

• Advancing all costs relating to filing and prosecuting your claim until the end of the case. In the rare circumstance we are unable to get you any compensation, you do not have to repay any costs
• Setting you up with critical medical care and obtaining all medical records 
• Obtaining the Traffic Collision Report or Police Report for your crash
• Filing a claim with your insurance company and the insurance company of the at-fault driver and handling all communication with the insurance companies
• Filing a claim with your medical payments coverage and coordinating with your medical providers regarding medical payments
• Hiring investigators and accident engineers to recreate the crash and prove your case
• Filing a lawsuit and hiring experts to prove your case
• If necessary, telling your story to a jury and getting a verdict with our court expertise
• Collecting and disbursing the compensation you receive for your claim, including paying all medical providers from your settlement so you don’t have to worry about it

Get a Free Case Evaluation from Kermani LLP’s Car Accident Attorneys Today

We screen thousands of cases and provide guidance to anyone who calls even though we only select a handful of cases to represent every year so call us today to see if Kermani LLP is able to handle your claim. Even if we are not able to handle it directly, we will guide you to a law firm that can help.