Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney
How Do I Get Compensation from an Injury Claim?
The first step is seeking the counsel of the Atlanta personal injury lawyers at Ross & Pines. You can be confident in our ability to make sure you get the compensation that you deserve for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost earnings. We have handled thousands of cases and conducted hundreds of jury trials on behalf of injury survivors and the families of wrongful death victims.
Every personal injury claim is different, which is why our Atlanta injury attorneys recommend hiring representation for your claim as soon as possible. We will help you navigate through the demands of insurance companies. Settlements in personal injury are determined by specific type of damages that are applied to your situation. Damages is a legal term referring to the compensation an injured person receives after an accident. Generally speaking, there are three categories of damages the injured party can seek compensation for, economic, non- economic and punitive.
Together the first two are known as compensatory damages, since their main purpose is to compensate the injury victim for a specific loss. Punitive damages on the other hand, seek to punish the negligent party for their reckless behavior. As such, punitive damages are not often awarded. Compensatory damages are awarded the most often and include:
- Economic Damages: Economic damages are also known as "special damages". These types of losses are measured by the amount of money that you have lost or will continue to lose as a result of your negligent accident.
- Non-Economic Damages: Non-economic damages are also known as "general damages". These types of losses are not as tangible as special damages and usually signify what you have endured and will continue to endure as a result of your accident. Non-economic damages can include pain and suffering and emotional trauma.
Don’t Wait to File a Claim!
According to the Georgia Code section 9-3-33 the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is only two years. This means you have two years from the date of your injury to file a claim or you may lose your right to pursue compensation. Georgia does recognize some exceptions to this two-year rule, an attorney from our firm can let you know if any of them apply to your specific case.
For more information about your legal options, call us today at (888) 838-4858 to discuss your specific situation!
What Cases Do We Handle?
At Ross & Pines, we thoroughly investigate and aggressively litigate on behalf of our clients. We have achieved successful settlements and jury verdicts in a variety of different types of personal injury cases.
We have handled many cases involving the following:
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Car Accidents
Car accidents are becoming an all too often occurrence to those on the road. Often accidents are caused by negligent drivers who should be held responsible for their careless actions. If you have been injured in a car accident, learn more about how our team of attorneys can help you today. -
Aviation Accidents
While aviation accidents are rare, the damage they can cause is often catastrophic. Our firm is experienced in representing those who were injured or lost a loved one in a crash. Read our aviation accidents page to learn more about how we can help you. -
Catastrophic Injury
An accident is defined as “catastrophic” when it is particularly serious or results in a permanent injury. Our firm is experienced in handling these types of claims. Learn more about personal injury law and how our team can help you today. -
Bus Accidents
Because of their size and weight, buses are one of the most dangerous vehicles on the road. If you have been injured in a bus accident, our firm is ready to fight for justice and fair compensation on your behalf! Learn more today by reading or aviation accidents page. -
Dog Bites
Dog owners are responsible for keeping their dogs from injuring you and businesses are responsible for keeping people safe on their property. If either of these parties fails to do this they can be held responsible for the resulting damage. Learn more on our dog bites page today! -
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles are a fun and convenient way to get around, however, they can lead to serious injuries in the event of an accident. All too often motorists are not careful around motorcycles on the road leading to accidents. If you have been injured, read our motorcycle accidents page today to learn how we can help you. -
Negligent Security
Business owners are responsible for keeping their property safe. If you have been injured as a result of a violent crime committed on another’s property, it is more than an unfortunate accident. Learn more about your options today. -
Police Misconduct
Police officers are not above the law. If you have been a victim of police brutality, read our police misconduct page to learn more about how our firm can help you. -
Rideshare Accidents
Ridesharing services have become more and more common and convenient to travelers, but who pays for damages in the event of an accident? Learn about rideshare accident laws and how our team can help you today. -
Slip & Fall Injuries
Slip and fall accidents can lead to serious injuries. The owner of a premise is responsible for ensuring that their property is safe for others, if they fail to do so they can be held responsible for any resulting damages. Learn more today! -
Truck Accidents
Because of their size and weight trucks are capable of causing severe damage in the event of a truck accident. If you have been injured in an accident, read our truck accident page to learn about trucking regulations and how our team of attorneys can help you today. -
Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one is never easy, losing a loved one in a preventable accident can be devastating. Learn more about your options and wrongful death claim law on our wrongful death page. Our attorneys are ready to help you and your family obtain the justice you deserve.
The track record we have built in jury trials, and our reputation for advocating for our clients, allow us to negotiate from a position of strength and obtain proper settlements through negotiations or mediation. Insurance companies know we are ready and willing to go to trial, providing them with the incentive to negotiate in good faith.
Are You Ready to Get Started? Request Your Consultation Today!
We understand that this time may be stressful, but the guidance of a trusted lawyer from Ross & Pines can provide you with peace of mind. It will cost you nothing to obtain the financial resources you deserve; there will be no attorney fees until we collect compensation for you.
If you have been hurt in an accident in the Atlanta area, contact us today for your consultation.
