Being injured in an accident that was not your fault can be a set back in your life. Georgia allows for the recovery of damages from the negligent party through a personal injury lawsuit. If you have been injured in a car accident, boat accident, slip and fall, or because of a product liability or other type of accident, you should contact an experienced Georgia personal injury attorney right away.

You may have medical bills piling up, be without a vehicle, unable to work, and feel you cannot afford or are to ill to contact an attorney. Do not make this mistake. Having a personal injury attorney representing your interests will allow you to concentrate on restoring your health. The insurance company for the negligent party may try to offer you a settlement, perhaps even before your injuries are healed. The insurance company is not looking out for your best interests. Your attorney will know how to negotiate to get you the best possible settlement or represent you in court.

Many personal injury attorneys in Georgia offer a free initial consultation. During this meeting, the attorney determines whether or not you have a viable personal injury case. Personal injury attorneys generally charge a contingency fee for their services. This means that your attorney will be paid out of the final settlement of your case. Often this is done on a percentage basis. Before signing a fee agreement it is important to understand how the attorney will be paid, how the costs will be paid and what you could owe if your case is unsuccessful.

Personal injury cases can take from weeks to many months to pursue. Sometimes a case can be quickly settled out-of-court and sometimes a trial will be necessary. Regardless, it is important to find an attorney that you trust and feel comfortable with.

While sometimes an attorney will recommend you complete your medical treatment before pursuing a case, be mindful that Georgia has a time limit for filing a case. Generally, two years after the date of the injury, you are no longer able to file a civil case for your injuries. This is called the statue of limitations and your attorney can help you determine this date for your particular situation.

Hiring an attorney early on in your case will help you to concentrate on healing, while your attorney concentrates on helping you get your medical bills paid and reimburse you for lost wages. Having someone looking out for you when you have been hurt because of another person’s careless or reckless behavior can be invaluable.

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