One of the first questions our clients ask us when we first meet is how much their personal injury case is worth. Our injury lawyers in Atlanta meet with hundreds of people every year. Many of them do have a legal claim for damages regarding their personal injury case. The question is always going to be whether we can prove their case. Beyond that, our Atlanta personal injury attorneys also need to make sure their case is worthwhile before we agree to represent a client.
For example, if you were to slip and fall at a department store but did not suffer any physical injuries, we would not be able to help you. If, on the other hand, you were injured in a car accident and suffered serious injuries, we would be more than happy to pursue damages on your behalf.
What we do is offer new clients a free, initial consultation. This gives both of us a chance to see whether pursuing the defendant for damages in your case makes sense. The best way to do this is by sitting down and discussing your case. If you happen to have any questions about your own personal injury case, feel free to contact us directly. We’ll schedule a date and time for you to come into the office or, if need be, we can always conduct the initial meeting by Skype or phone.
What Type of Personal Injury Did You Suffer?
One of the first questions we will have to ask you is what kind of injury you suffered. There are all sorts of personal injuries. Depending on the type you suffer, and the nature next of your injuries, it may be something that we want to handle. Our injury lawyers in Atlanta handle all sorts of cases. Some of the most common types of personal injuries we handle include the following:
- Slip and fall cases
- Premises liability cases
- Product liability cases
- Car accidents
- Dog bites
Of course, this list is not exhaustive. Over the years, our team has handled more than its fair share of personal injury cases. Our associates have decades of combined experience so, chances are, they have handled a case similar to yours in the past.
Did You Retain an Injury Lawyer in Atlanta Before the Statute of Limitations Period is Up?
One of the other important things we must determine during your initial consultation is whether the statute of limitations is about to expire. Every state has their own law called the statute of limitations. This law outlines exactly how long a plaintiff has to file suit against the defendant.
When it comes to personal injury cases, the statute of limitations in Georgia is 2 years. The two years begins on the day of your personal injury. For example, if you were involved in a car accident on December 2nd of 2020, the statute of limitations is just about up. Our injury lawyers in Atlanta do not take on cases that are close to the statute of limitations deadline. We need at least several weeks (or months) to prepare your case. This is why we always tell clients not to wait until the last minute to talk to an Atlanta personal injury lawyer.
Your Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer Needs to Know How Serious Your Injuries Are
When you meet with your Atlanta personal injury lawyer for the first time, it’s a good idea to bring your medical records. Of course, your attorney doesn’t need your full medical history. What they do need are recent medical records that show what treatment you received after your accident. This is the only way that we can prove that you suffered a physical injury. We understand that it can be difficult to get a copy of these records on short notice. However, as long as you have a couple of weeks before you meet with our team, it should provide you with enough time to get a copy of your chart.
Our Goal is to Get Our Clients the Compensation They Deserve
When a new client retains our firm, they put their fate in our hands. We take our job seriously and will fight hard to get you the compensation you deserve. We understand that our clients are scared and more than a bit frustrated with what’s been going on. When somebody’s involved in any sort of accident, their first concern should be recovering from their injuries. However, that can be very difficult if they don’t have an injury lawyer in Atlanta handling the legal side of things. Since most personal injury cases, especially car accident cases, involve an insurance company, you may be at a disadvantage if you don’t hire an Atlanta personal injury lawyer.
We only take cases that we believe have merit.
When you come into our office for your free, initial consultation, one of our goals is to find out if your case is indeed valid. In order for us to collect damages on your behalf, we need to be able to prove two things.
First, we must prove that the defendant was indeed negligent.
Second, once we are able to do that, we then have to go on and prove your damages. These damages will vary depending on the facts of your case.
Since each case is unique, we never tell a client exactly what we believe their case is worth.
Certainly, we can give you a ballpark figure. However, beyond that, we would never want to get our clients’ hopes up unfairly.
Call Today for your Risk Free Consultation
We like to offer new clients a free, initial consultation for several reasons. First, it gives you a chance to meet with one of our Atlanta personal injury lawyers and see if you want to hire them. At the same time, it gives our team a chance to see if your case is one that we want to handle. Since the consultation is free, and since we don’t charge our clients anything upfront, you really have nothing to lose.
