How quickly should I call a car accident attorney?

As soon as possible. For most car accidents, the statute of limitations is only 2 years in Georgia. As time passes, witnesses will forget important facts, accident records could be lost, and evidence could be destroyed. The earlier I can get to work for you, the better!

What if I think the accident was my fault?

Do not tell anyone the accident was your fault, even if you think it was. There may be factors of which you are currently unaware. The other driver could have been speeding, had failing brakes, or was driving too fast for conditions.

How much does it cost to hire a car accident attorney?

Contact us today to discuss no win, no fee representation. If someone else is at fault for your injury, it is only right for you to be compensated. I will fight for you to get the compensation you deserve.

Car Accidents

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Driver error is the leading cause of car accidents. According to statistics, more than 1,720 drivers are involved in Georgia car accidents every day. Some crashes are unavoidable, but many accidents are preventable and are caused by another driver's carelessness, inattention, or disregard for safety.

Injured in a Car Accident?

If you have been injured in a car accident due to someone else's carelessness or negligence, you don't have to deal with it alone! My name is Benjamin O. Bengtson, and I am a personal injury attorney who specializes in helping car accident victims just like you. It is my pleasure to serve the residents of Atlanta, Georgia and the surrounding areas. If you have been injured in a car accident that is not your fault, using a car accident attorney will greatly increase the odds that you will recover the full costs for your injury.

How a Car Accident Can Be Costly to You

Anticipated future medical bills
Pain and suffering
Bodily injury and permanent scarring
Loss of consortium for spouse
Current and future work income
Disability or inability to work
Inability or hindered ability to engage in your favorite sports and hobbies

Different Types of Car Accidents

Head-on Collisions

Negligence usually plays a role in head-on collisions. These types of collisions are among the most devastating.

Highway Construction Accidents

Construction companies have a responsibility to not cause accidents. Other drivers should drive more carefully in highway construction areas.

Intersection Accidents

Accidents at intersections are usually caused because someone made a driving error, which could be attributed to negligence.

Interstate Accidents

Accidents on the interstate can be more serious due to the speeds at which the cars are traveling.

Rear-End Accidents

Rear-end accidents are among the most common types of accidents, and they frequently cause whiplash.

Side-Impact Accidents

Side-impact accidents are also common, and usually occur at intersections. They can cause more injuries depending on where the car was hit.

Who's at Fault in a Car Accident?

If the car accident that caused your injury happened because the other driver broke a traffic law or was negligent, then he or she is at fault. Here are some of the ways the other driver can be at fault:

Reckless driving

Texting while driving

Speeding

Talking on the phone while driving

Taking eyes off the road too long

Following too closely

Failure to use a turn signal

Drifting out of a lane

Getting into the turn lane too soon

Failure to yield right of way

Failure to stop at a stop sign

Running a traffic light

Applying makeup while driving

A recalled car

Defective car parts

Bad brakes

Tires with insufficient tread

Driving too fast for conditions

Turning into oncoming traffic

Brake lights not working

Failure to dim bright lights

Failure to yield to a pedestrian

Hit and run

Drunk driving

Driving under the influence of drugs

Your Step-by-Step Car Accident Action Plan

Get Help

If you or someone else is injured, call for an ambulance right away.
Otherwise, call the police and do not leave the scene until they arrive.
Call your insurance company and report the accident.
Then as soon as possible, call me at (404) 596-5518.

Be Wise

Be polite, but do not tell anyone the accident was your fault, even if you think it was.
There may be factors of which you are currently unaware. For instance, you might assume that you pulled out in front of the other driver, but it could be that he was speeding, driving down the turn lane, had failing brakes, or was driving too fast for conditions.
Point out to the police officer anything you think he should know.

Document the Accident

Get the name, address, phone numbers, license number, and insurance information of the other driver.
Get the names, addresses and phone numbers of witnesses.
Take pictures of the vehicles, the accident site, and the conditions.

How Using a Car Accident Attorney Benefits You

Insurance companies have adjusters and attorneys working to minimize their costs
They often make 'lowball offers' without you even knowing it
Their offer may not cover all current and future costs of your injury
An experienced attorney will recognize lowball offers and fight for what you deserve
Concentrate on recovery while I handle the insurance companies

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