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How to Calculate Car Accident Injury Compensation

Some personal injury cases will be negotiated and paid outside court if the plaintiff and the defendant reach an agreement. However, insurance adjusters will try and trick you into signing off for a lower amount than what you deserve if you are not careful. To protect yourself in such instances, work with an experienced personal injury attorney for advice and representation. Discuss your case today with an  Atlanta car accident attorney to understand your options. It would also be best to have basic information on how to calculate compensation in car accident claims.  What is covered in the compensation? Before digging deeper into the details, let’s first look at what the compensation constitutes. The law allows you to seek payment for..

Car Accident

When to Claim Pain and Suffering Compensation from a Car Accident

If you win a personal injury case, you are eligible for compensation of economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. On the other hand, non-economic damage involves pain and suffering that results from the accident. However, can you claim the non-injury pain and suffering compensation in every car accident? What are the general guidelines when filing for these damages? Work with an Atlanta car accident attorney for legal advice and representation. Here is what the law says about pain and suffering: What is the Legal Definition For Pain and Suffering? [block_image id='1078' width='300' height='200' float='left'] The first and the most important thing is understanding the meaning of pain and suffering in personal injury cases. This is the emotional or physical stress that results from the injuries caused by the car accident or any other..

Car Accident

How to Treat Whiplash after a Car Accident

Whiplash is a relatively common injury that has been mistreated or ignored because of a lack of understanding of the condition. In most cases, whiplash can be the result of a rear-end impact while in a stationary position. Failure to create awareness and properly treat patients with whiplash can result in chronic psychological symptoms, including anxiety, depression, and more. If you or a loved one has suffered whiplash after a car accident, contact an Atlanta Car Accident Attorney at Ponton Law Firm.  Symptoms of Whiplash [block_image id='1797' width='300' height='200' float='left'] Neck pain and stiffness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), shoulder pain and stiffness, visual hallucinations, dizziness, nausea, jaw pain (temporoman..

Car Accident

Motorcycle-versus-Truck Accidents

Motorcycles account for more than a third of all traffic-related fatalities, despite accounting for just 3% of all registered vehicles on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 5,000 motorcycle deaths and 100,000 motorcycle accidents occur each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Additionally, motorcycle riders are 27 times more likely than truck drivers to die in a collision. If you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle car accident, an Atlanta car accident attorney at Ponton Law Firm will help you navigate the legal system and receive the compensation you deserve. Common Causes of Motorcycle-versus-Truck Accidents When motorcycles collide with trucks, there are several common explanations for the accidents. While some are caused by truck drivers..

Car Accident

Truck-Pulling Accidents

The summer months and nice weather bring an influx of visitors to Georgia, which means more drivers on city roads. During these months, more passenger vehicles are expected to tow a variety of trailers, including boat trailers, camper trailers, horse trailers, and “toy” trailers towing four-wheelers and dirt bikes. Drivers who are inexperienced with towing a trailer can cause serious car accidents, especially if they engage in reckless or negligent behavior while behind the wheel. Contact an experienced Atlanta car accident attorney at Ponton Law Firm if you have been involved in truck-pulling accidents.  Determining Liability For Your Truck-Pulling Accident [block_image id='1678' width='300' height='200' float='right'] Accidents involving commercial vehicles can result in a lengthy and complicated claims process. Your truck accident attorney will have to determine who the..

Slip and Fall

When To File a Slip-and-Fall Claim

One of the most common defenses in a slip-and-fall accident case is that the property owner posted a warning sign, whether or not a reasonable person would have heeded the warning and continued with caution or avoided the area and not been injured. The presence of a warning sign — such as a yellow standing floor sign or a safety cone — does not absolve the property owner from fault after a slip-and-fall accident.  Anyone who has been seriously injured in a slip-and-fall accident caused by an avoidable danger should speak with an experienced Atlanta slip-and-fall accident attorney. Contact Ponton Law to schedule a free consultation. Can You Sue if you Slip And Fall in a Store Where There Were Warning Signs? All of the facts matter in a slip-and-fall case, not just whether or not there was a warning sign. Property owners, especially commercial property owners, have a legal liability to ensure the health and safety of their visitors. They should ensure that th..

Car Accident

Lawsuits Involving Semi-Truck and Car Accidents

Recent statistics revealed that about 11% of deaths in the United States involved semi-trucks. Almost all of the casualties in semi-truck and car accidents are in passenger vehicles, making it evident that these injuries can be severe.  The law protects you from the reckless or negligent actions of others when you are using roads. If you are a victim of an auto accident, consult an Atlanta car accident attorney to file a lawsuit and get total compensation. Here is additional information you want to know: What leads to most car accidents? Each case is likely to have a different factor that caused the accident. For example, one accident may have been caused by a poorly lit roadway, while another accident may occur due to an intoxicated driver. ..

Car Accident

Estimating Compensation in a Car Accident Injury in Atlanta

Motor vehicle accidents have become more common in recent years than ever before. Statistics from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety in the state of Georgia revealed that there were 385,221 crashes in 2015; one-thousand-four-hundred-and-thirty of these were fatal. Therefore, it is evident that car accidents have now become a public health issue. You are entitled to receive compensation if you have suffered injuries due to an accident caused by the negligence of another party. Get in touch with an Atlanta car accident attorney to help you file and win a lawsuit. If you are a victim, you might be asking yourself, “how much is my car accident injury worth.” Here is how you can calculate compensation after a car accident: What damages are covered by car accident compensation? Most car accidents..

Car Accident

Traumatic Brain Injuries from a Car Accident

Statistic reports by the National Safety Council revealed that, in the United States, approximately 38,800 people lost their lives in 2019 due to car crashes. Most of those who survive experience severe injuries that cost a lot and take a long time to heal. If you need help filing a lawsuit against a reckless and negligent driver, seek the help of an Atlanta car accident attorney for legal advice and aggressive representation. Most crash injuries are brain injuries. What is a traumatic brain injury with a car accident? These are damages to the head caused by a sudden impact, which could cause mild concussions or even severe consequences such as a coma. Victims of car crashes could appear normal for the first few hours or days but begin to experience headaches, memory loss, dizziness, confusion, and other similar symptoms as time goes on. This is because the brain continues to swell, reducing blood flow and the amount of oxygen reaching its cells...

Car Accident

What Everybody Ought to Know Before Building a Soft Tissue Injury Claim

Soft tissue injuries are among the most common types of injuries sustained after a car accident. Unfortunately, these injuries are a hard sell, and most victims don’t succeed in getting compensation for these injuries. If you are or a loved one plans to build a case for a soft tissue car injury, you should hire an experienced Atlanta Car Accident lawyer to assist you with your claim. You should know that insurance companies have a way of evaluating pain and suffering. To them, pain and suffering are where an injury requires a more prolonged period of stay at the hospital. It also means that you would require comprehensive treatment. This is, however, not the case for soft tissue car accident injuries. These injuries are complicated to prove, so insurers will immediately deny your claim. Additionally, these assumptions on pain and suffering will ultimately affect the amount stated by the claims adjuster...