CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS SERVING SNELLVILLE
Thousands of Georgia residents are hurt or killed in auto accidents each and every year. While some of these accidents are relatively minor fender benders, others leave those involved with life-changing injuries, an inability to return to work, and a mountain of medical bills. Without help from a Snellville, GA car accident attorney, your odds of receiving a fair settlement for your injuries drops significantly.
The experienced team at Blevins & Hong, P.C., will be there for you following a Snellville, GA car accident. We never shy away from tough cases and are committed to ensuring your rights and your future are fully protected. You may have questions regarding your car accident, and we will answer those questions in the most understandable, comprehensive manner. Some common questions associated with Snellville, GA car accidents include:
WHAT SHOULD I DO FOLLOWING A CAR ACCIDENT IN SNELLVILLE, GA?
If you have been involved in a Snellville, GA car accident, you were probably shaken up and unsure of what to do immediately afterward. What you do following a car accident is crucial to recovering a fair settlement that will allow you to put your life back together. While it’s easy to panic, it is important that you stay calm following your accident. Turn on your hazard lights and get yourself and your passengers to a safe place. Depending on where your accident occurred, you might move to a sidewalk or the median.
Call 911 and wait for the police and ambulance to arrive. If you are able during this time, do the following:
- Exchange information with the other driver.
- Do not admit fault under any circumstances—even if you think the accident might have been your fault.
- Collect any evidence, including contact information from eyewitnesses.
- If possible, take photos of the vehicles and the surrounding area with your cell phone.
- Unless you were in a VERY minor bump in, get medical attention. Many people think they are fine because of the rush of adrenaline that floods your body after an accident. Even if you think you are fine, get checked out. It can make a significant difference down the line.
- Call your insurance company to report the accident.
- Call an experienced Snellville, GA car accident attorney from Blevins & Hong Law.
- Keep careful track of all expenses related to your car accident.
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH A CAR ACCIDENT?
The most common injury associated with car accidents is whiplash. Whiplash is a very real injury and can range from mildly painful to much more severe. Those at a higher risk of receiving a whiplash injury are women, seniors, and those suffering from chronic or degenerative conditions. Whiplash injuries tear the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the neck when it is exposed to a sudden jerking motion.
Brain and head injuries are also common following a car accident. Brain injuries can be difficult to diagnose when there is no visible injury. Concussions can range from mild to serious, causing headaches, weakness, insomnia, paralysis, and motor skill and sensory problems. Serious traumatic brain injuries can alter your life forever, bringing a tremendous financial burden in the process.
Back injuries are also very common, and can be mild, or can be serious enough to cause some level of paralysis. Broken bones, facial lacerations, and psychological trauma are also common injuries associated with car accidents. To ensure you receive a settlement that will pay for your medical treatments (current and future), lost wages (current and future), and pain and suffering, contact a Snellville, GA car accident attorney.
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF CAR ACCIDENTS?
Distraction among drivers is likely the most common reason car accidents occur. We are, as a society, multi-taskers. When you drive, however, driving should be your only task since lives are at risk. Drivers may be talking on their cell phones, fiddling with the radio or other car controls, eating, watching something happening on the side of the road, or simply daydreaming rather than paying attention.
Other than distracted driving, impaired drivers are also a threat on the roadways. Whether a driver is impaired due to alcohol or an illegal drug or is driving while under the influence of an unsafe prescribed drug, serious accidents can be the result. Other times, car accidents are the result of reckless driving, overly fatigued drivers, or inexperienced drivers. Whatever the reason for your car accident it is extremely likely you could benefit from speaking to a personal injury lawyer from Blevins & Hong Law.
HOW CAN BLEVINS & HONG LAW HELP FOLLOWING MY CAR ACCIDENT?
Speaking to an experienced car accident attorney from Blevins & Hong Law can be the very best choice you make following your car accident. We can advise you of your options for pursuing compensation, offering practical help as your claim travels through the legal channels. Contact Blevins & Hong Law today.