Gwinnett County Car Accident Lawyers

Car accidents can leave substantial physical and emotional scars. Suffering injuries in a car accident can potentially change a victim’s life forever and cause unprecedented financial hardship. Permanent disabilities or long-term mobility issues due to car accidents can severely reduce a victim’s life enjoyment. Victims may have to give up any activities or hobbies that they enjoyed before a car accident, or even give up their career due to an inability to return to work. Losing a loved one in an avoidable car accident can be devastating and heartbreaking. Blevins & Hong, P.C.  understands the anguish and suffering that car accident victims and their families go through as a result of someone else’s negligence.

We can help victims and their families get justice. Car accidents can be challenging and usually involve dealing with complex insurance and legal issues. Determining all potential at-fault parties in a car accident claim is crucial for pursuing adequate compensation for injuries and losses. Some of the causes of car accidents we work with in our practice include:

• • • Drunk driving
    • Fatigued driving
    • Distracted driving
    • Speeding
    • Generally reckless and aggressive driving
    • Manufacturing defects
    • Hazardous or dangerous road conditions

Drunk driving accidents can be particularly upsetting as they are the direct result of a driver’s poor decision-making ability and are always completely avoidable. Suffering injuries and property damage due to a drunk driver can feel unfair and frustrating. Losing a loved one in such an accident can feel particularly painful and senseless. While no compensation can bring back a loved one, legal recourse is generally available if a drunk driver caused you or your loved one’s car accident.

According to Georgia Code 40-6-391, Georgia Driving Under the Influence (DUI) law generally prohibits an individual from driving or having physical control of a vehicle when they:

• • • Have a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or greater (.04 percent for commercial drivers and .02 for those drivers under 21 years of age)
    • Are under the influence of alcohol, drug, or controlled substance (including certain prescription medications)
    • Have any amount of illegal drugs or marijuana in their blood or urine

Drunk driving cases are not always clear-cut, however, and you should consider consulting an experienced Georgia car accident lawyer for legal protection and advice.

The bottom line is that when someone causes your car accident and injuries as a result of their negligence, they may have the legal responsibility to compensate you for your damages. However, while the law may be on your side, getting the full amount of compensation you are owed under the law can be more complicated than it may seem. In order to receive compensation, may victims enter into a long battle with the negligent party’s insurance company. In some cases, when insurance companies fail to provide full and fair settlement offers to victims, filing a lawsuit is necessary.

Your best step after a car accident can be contacting a Gwinnett County car accident lawyer for help understanding your legal rights. We can advise you on your options for pursuing compensation and offer practical help with progressing your claim through all legal avenues. If you can prove that another driver negligently caused your accident and injuries, you could potentially seek damages, including but not limited to:

• • • • Medical expenses and future medical bills
      • Costs for a home health aide
      • Medical devices such as wheelchairs and crutches
      • Costs of modifications to the home
      • Lost wages and future lost income
      • Bills for car repair or replacement
      • Physical and emotional pain and suffering
      • Permanent disability
      • Disfigurement and scarring
      • Wrongful death of a loved one

It is important to note that no two car accident claims are the same and victims could recover additional damages in a lawsuit. The amount of a settlement is generally proportionate to the extent of injuries the victim has suffered, as well as other unique factors. If you would like to find out how much compensation you have a legal right to receive following your car accident, contact Blevins & Hong, P.C. , for a free consultation today.