Riverdale Georgia Car Accident Lawyers

Hurt and need a top-rated Riverdale, Georgia car accident attorney? The Millar Law Firm Personal Injury Lawyers can help you today

Located in Clayton County, The Millar Law Firm has been representing Riverdale, Jonesboro, Forest Park and Union City residents who have been injured in car accidents since 1993.  If you injured in a crash caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to be made whole through compensation. Our firm has recovered over $200 million in compensation for car accident victims.

Specializing in Car Accident Injury Law Since 1993

Since 1993, The Millar Law Firm has specialized in car, truck and motorcycle accident cases – and in helping those seriously injured in auto accidents recover fair settlements and monetary awards. If you need a car accident attorney, call us today at 770-400-0000.

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Types of Car Accident Cases that The Millar Law Firm Handles:

The Millar Law Firm specializes in a wide range of vehicle accidents caused by negligent drivers, including:

• Car Accidents: We handle all types of car accidents caused by negligent, reckless, distracted or impaired drivers.
• Rear-End Accidents: Rear end collisions happen because of distracted driving and tailgating (aka, following too closely). Injuries often include concussions, spinal injuries, back injuries, neck injuries, shoulder and leg injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.
• Red Light or Stop Sign Intersection Accidents: Texting and driving, eating, applying makeup – we have seen it all. Don’t let at-fault drivers or their insurance company claim they had a green light or blame you.
• Truck Accidents: Many large trucks pass through Atlanta on the interstate system. Their size and limited braking capabilities can cause devastating accidents for drivers in smaller vehicles. May truck accidents happen due to sleepy or fatigued drivers or negligent truck maintenance.
• Lane Change Accidents: When drivers make an improper lane change, unsafe lane change, drift into another lane, or make illegal turns, they can be held liable for any resulting damages.
• Head-On Collisions: Head-on collisions, often caused by reckless driving, driving too fast for conditions, or impaired driving, can lead to severe or fatal injuries.
• Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable due to high speeds and low visibility. Injuries in these accidents vary widely, as does the compensation received.
• Pedestrian Accidents: When a pedestrian is hit by a car, the injuries are often quite serious. Let us put our years of experience to work for you today. Don’t let the at-fault driver get away with unfairly blaming you or your loved one.

Personalized Attention for Every Case

Unlike the large law firms you see advertised on TV, which often employ a “one size fits all” strategy due to their high case volume, we understand that no two vehicle accidents are exactly alike. Your case requires individualized attention, and you need an attorney who can dedicate the time to focus on your unique needs.

Why Hire The Millar Law Firm?

Experience, Results and Dedicated Client Care

At The Millar Law Firm, we provide each client with the attention you deserve. By getting to know our clients and their cases personally, we can secure greater compensation for their accidents. We don’t just practice law in Riverdale and its surrounding areas; we live in Clayton County and give back to the community. Recognizing that our success is rooted in the Clayton County community, we actively work to strengthen our relationship with residents and proudly support local businesses, charities, and other organizations.

We also recognize that insurance companies, who should pay their fair share to make you whole after a car accident, often fail to do so and often fight to pay you less than your case is worth – unless you have the ability to fight back, which usually means the threat of taking them to court.

How Our Riverdale Car Accident Lawyers Can Help You

Whether your accident was minor or severe, you may face high costs for various reasons, and these expenses are only increasing in the Atlanta area. These costs can include body shop repairs, covering the car’s value, a rental car, an ambulance ride, an ER visit, surgery, follow-up care, and more. This doesn’t even account for non-economic losses such as pain and suffering and the impact on your quality of life.

If the insurance company doesn’t compensate you fully, you may end up paying out of pocket. Insurance companies are rarely willing to cover the full cost of an accident without a fight because they are trying to save money and maximize their profits.

Our experienced Riverdale car accident lawyers can build a strong legal claim by collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, proving the other driver’s fault, and consulting experts to calculate an accurate total of damages caused by the crash. Armed with this information, our attorneys can negotiate with the insurance company from a position of strength to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

How Much Does The Millar Law Firm Charge?

We handle all car accident and personal injury cases, such as car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and other accident cases on a contingency basis. A contingency fee means that you do not pay us up front. If and when you receive financial compensation for your injures, a percentage is dedicated to paying our legal fee. You win when we win for you.

How do Lawyers and Insurance Companies Investigate Car Accident Cases and Claims?

The State of Georgia uses an “at-fault” system, which means that the party who negligently caused the accident is responsible for paying for the damages caused to the persons he or she injured. Normally, the process begins when the victim makes a claim against the at-fault driver, which is then handled by the driver’s auto insurance company. Proving who caused the accident and is, therefore, at-fault is an important step in the claims process.

To investigate and ultimately determine fault, lawyers for the claimant and adjusters for the insurance company often look at the following types of evidence:

• Accident reports – also known as “the police report.”
• Photographs taken at the scene, and photos of the damage to the vehicles involved
• Statements taken from witnesses and the drivers
• Law enforcement body camera recordings and patrol car video
• Cell phone calling and texting data
• Medical Records – past and future – to determine if an injury is new or pre-existing

The evidence is then applied to the elements of negligence in a car accident case: Duty, Breach of Duty, Cause, and Damages. Every driver owes a duty of care to drive safely and not put others at risk. A breach of duty happens when a driver makes a negligent or reckless error, such as running stop sign or red light and crashing into another driver who had the right of way. Causation means that the crash caused by the at-fault driver proximately caused the injuries a person suffered. And, damages are the harm suffered for which you may be entitled to a cash award.

Damages and Compensation:

What Types of Damages or Compensation Can be Recovered in a Georgia Car Accident Claim?

In Georgia a monetary award of damages is available to compensate an injured person for their pain and suffering, permanent injuries, medical bills, lost pay and other harms caused by a negligent driver in a car accident. Broadly speaking, damages break down into two broad areas of compensation: economic and non-economic damages.

• Economic Car Accident Damages: This includes your medical bills, lost earnings, out of pocket expenses, future medical bills and future lost pay, and money you may have paid or will pay for services such as housekeeping, landscaping or mowing, and other related items.
• Non-Economic Car Accident Damages: These damages are compensation for your pain and suffering, permanent injuries and limitations, loss of mobility, and diminished enjoyment of your life.

Do Most Car Accident Case go to Trial?

In Georgia, between 80 and 90% of car accidents settle without the need for a courtroom trial. Most claims can be settled pre-suit, meaning before a lawsuit is filed. Most of the rest settle during litigation, but before a trial begins.

The majority of the cases that The Millar Law Firm handles settle pre-suit shortly after our clients finish their medical care. While you are treating, we are investigating and gathering the evidence needed to present a strong settlement demand. We prepare each case as if it will be going to trial, although our first goal is to settle your claim. We present a demand as if we are ready to walk into the courtroom, because we have found that this is the most effective way to receive a top settlement offer.

What Can You Do to Protect Your Legal Rights When You Have Been The Victim of a Georgia Car Accident?

You may have already been involved in a car accident, but there are still important things you can do to protect your legal rights and ensure that you car accident injury claim goes smoothly:

• Take or Save Photos: Take photos of your damaged vehicle and your injuries. Save any photos that you already have of your damaged vehicle and injuries as evidence to be used to get the most out of your case.
• Seek Medical Attention: If you are experiencing pain, don’t put off going to the hospital, an urgent care clinic or a family doctor. If you delay because you are tough or “hoping” you will get better, the insurance company may attempt to argue that you were not hurt in the accident or got hurt some other way after the crash.
• Document your expenses: Keep track of your receipts for out of pocket items such as co-pays and prescriptions, these may be reimbursed to you as part of your insurance settlement.
• Recorded Statements: We recommend you do not give a recorded statement to the insurance company or adjuster for the at-fault party. Anything you say in the recorded statement could be used against you, and adjusters are hoping you will make a factual mistake that they can use to decline or justify making a diminished settlement offer. If you are confronted with whether to give a recorded statement, it is almost always best to consult with a personal injury lawyer first. The Millar Law Firm’s consultations are free.

Other Vehicular Accidents That We Handle

Rollover Accidents

When a car flips over in an accident, the risk of serious injuries or paralysis increases significantly, potentially entitling the victim to substantial compensation.

Hit and Run Accidents

In hit-and-run cases, drivers often flee the scene or claim someone else was driving. If the driver is found, they may be liable for punitive damages. If not, you may pursue an uninsured motorist claim.

Sideswipe Accidents

Sideswipe accidents can range from minor car damage to severe injuries caused by aggressive drivers, who may face punitive verdicts.

Speeding and Reckless Driving Accidents

Accidents caused by reckless driving, speeding, or driving while distracted or intoxicated can result in serious or fatal injuries.

Drunk Driving Accidents

DUI cases frequently result in large settlements or verdicts because drunk driving is considered a reckless and punitive act that can cause severe injuries.

Fatal Accidents

To secure full compensation for the victim’s family, a wrongful death claim must be supported by a network of experts.

Paralyzing Accidents

Catastrophic spinal injuries from crashes require evidence proving fault and the current and future value of losses, gathered from expert witnesses, medical providers, life-care planners, and vocational and economic specialists.

I-75 Accidents

Due to Riverdale’s proximity to I-75, accidents caused by heavy traffic, high speeds, and large vehicles on the interstate are common for its residents.

Other Unique Accidents

Our firm has handled a variety of other accident cases, including multiple car pileups, T-bone collisions, road rage incidents, and wrecks caused by defective vehicle parts.

After an Accident, Call Us

When you choose our firm, we operate on a contingency basis. This means you won’t be charged any fees unless we secure a settlement or verdict for you. Simply put, we only get paid if you win.

Our Jonesboro office is conveniently located near Riverdale, allowing our attorneys to meet with you promptly if you’ve been injured in a car accident. We can also come to you or discuss your case over the phone if that’s more convenient.

We offer free consultations and are available 24/7. Even if you’re unsure about hiring an attorney, you can still get your questions answered by emailing or calling The Millar Law Firm at (770) 400-0000.