How We Handle Cases with Catastrophic Injuries as Atlanta Personal Injury Attorneys

How We Handle Cases with Catastrophic Injuries as Atlanta Personal Injury Attorneys

Catastrophic injuries can lead to permanent disability, the need for long-term care, and significant medical bills. If you suffered a catastrophic injury, you need a personal injury attorney who understands the stakes involved in getting the compensation you need and deserve.

At Kaufman Injury Law, our team can handle all aspects of your personal injury case, from the initial investigation to representing your best interests at trial, so you can focus on your recovery.

Identifying Liable Parties

After our initial meeting with you to learn the details of the incident, our team will set out to identify all parties that may be liable for your injuries. In cases involving catastrophic injuries, there are often multiple parties we can file lawsuits against.

For example, if your injuries stem from a commercial truck accident, the truck driver, trucking company, maintenance provider, and cargo loader could all share liability. The more liable parties we can identify, the better the odds we can recover the full compensation you deserve.

Gathering Key Evidence

Our investigation will also focus on gathering key pieces of evidence necessary for tying the liable parties to your injuries. Some of the evidence commonly used in personal injury cases includes:

• Traffic or security camera footage that captured the incident
• Photographs of the accident scene and your visible injuries
• Eyewitness statements
• Expert witness testimony, including from medical professionals, financial experts, crash reconstruction specialists, and industry experts
• Medical records that detail your diagnoses and treatments

Calculating Your Damages

An essential part of any personal injury lawsuit is correctly calculating your damages. Damages are the compensation you seek through your lawsuit and are based on your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. Cases involving catastrophic injuries typically seek to recover significant damages.

Filing Your Claim

Under Georgia’s statute of limitations for personal injury outlined in Georgia Code section 9-3-33, victims have two years to file lawsuits. Failure to file your lawsuit within this period could result in the courts barring you from seeking recovery. However, when you hire an experienced lawyer, they will file your lawsuit within this deadline.

Negotiating with Insurance Companies

Before your case heads to trial, there’s a settlement negotiation phase. During this phase, your attorney will negotiate on your behalf with the defendant’s insurance company. The goal of these negotiations is to agree upon a fair amount of compensation for your injuries.

While your attorney can handle the negotiations, accepting or denying the offer is up to you.

Representing You at Trial

If the insurance company doesn’t offer a fair settlement that considers all of your expenses, your case will proceed to trial. Here, your attorney will present the complete case they spent months building before a judge and jury and seek the maximum compensation for your injuries.

Contact an Atlanta, Georgia, Personal Injury Attorney

Did you suffer a catastrophic injury caused by someone else’s negligence? Contact Kaufman Injury Law for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney. During your initial consultation, we’ll review your case, explain your legal options, and walk you through our process for seeking the compensation you need.