Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer

If you are seriously injured as a result of a car accident, you need a lawyer who takes the time to build your case from the ground up and knows how to navigate the insurance labyrinth to maximize the compensation you receive for your injuries. The Baer Law Firm is committed to being honest and transparent every step of the way so you can trust your case is being handled properly while you heal.

Highly Experienced Atlanta Car Accident Attorney

Auto accidents are far too common, especially in Atlanta, Georgia and the greater metro-Atlanta area. There are more automobiles on the road than ever. The promises of ride share – reduced vehicles, less traffic, fewer wrecks – have not come to pass, at least not yet. By the same token, smarter cars cannot prevent most wrecks. In fact, they cause us to drive more distracted than ever – connecting with our devices to listen, engage, talk, text and even work instead of focusing on driving on our busy interstates and roads. With more cars on the road and more distractions, any one of us may become a victim of an automobile accident at any time.

If you or a family member is seriously injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident, call The Baer Law Firm today at 404.THE.BAER (404.843.2237). Atlanta car accident lawyer Bryan Baer will meet with you for a free consultation to answer your questions regarding your car accident claim.

What To Do If You are In An Automobile Accident in Atlanta, Georgia

1. Stay calm and think safety

If you are in an automobile accident, first stay calm and focus on staying safe to minimize even greater harm. Many catastrophic and fatal wrecks in Atlanta, Georgia begin with a minor fender bender that another driver does not see which leads to a more severe collision. Move your vehicle to a safe place as soon as possible to avoid another collision or further harm. Do not get out of your vehicle until you are sure you are far away from other drivers. If you cannot move your vehicle, stay in your vehicle and put your flashers on. Do not try to get out of your car on a busy highway. Once you are in the safest place possible following the automobile accident, call 911.

2. Take Photographs

If you can do so safely, take photographs of the damage to your vehicle and the other vehicles involved from multiple angles and distances, including inside your vehicle (especially if airbags deploy). A picture is worth a thousand words. Good damage photos not only give an indication of the severity of the impact but also the mechanism of the collision which can be useful to prove the other driver was at fault.

3. Get contact information of witnesses

Get names and numbers of witnesses who saw the automobile accident, if any. Do not rely on the police officer who comes to the scene to get this information. Many times, they fail to take down names and numbers of even those witnesses who stop at the scene and talk to the officer.

4. Get drivers’ license and insurance information of other drivers

Get drivers’ license and insurance information from the other drivers involved in the automobile accident. The police will typically obtain this as well, but it may be a week or longer before the police report is ready. And occasionally the police put incorrect policy numbers and insurance companies on the police report. Without information of the at-fault drivers’ insurance policy, you may be waiting even longer to get the claim started.

5. Notify your insurer

Notify your insurer that you were in a wreck. This does not mean that you are making a claim and will not cause your insurance rates to increase. You may need coverage that you have with your automobile insurer. Failing to provide timely notice of a wreck may jeopardize those coverages, leaving you financially responsible.

6. Do not take an ambulance unless you need to

If you are not suffering life threatening injuries, it is not necessary for your case to take an ambulance to the emergency room. Do not get in an ambulance and go to the emergency room just because you think that is needed to make a bodily injury claim. It will be the most expensive ride and doctor visit of your life. And one that the insurance company may not pay for, leaving you with the bill. That said, if you think you could have a serious back, neck or head injury, or the responding officer or paramedic recommends you take an ambulance to the emergency room, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Of course, if you are seriously injured in an automobile wreck, knocked unconscious, suffering from a broken bone, head injury, intense/debilitating pain in your neck or back rendering it difficult to stand or walk – it is not realistic for you to do the above. Get in an ambulance and go to the emergency room. Your health and safety are far more important.

Why You Should Hire Automobile Accident Attorney Bryan Baer and The Baer Law Firm for Your Case

If you are seriously injured in an automobile wreck in Atlanta, Georgia it’s critical that you hire a highly experienced car accident lawyer to navigate the insurance and legal requirements & documents to ensure the maximum possible compensation for your matter. You need to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer at The Baer Law Firm today.

The Baer Law Firm Will Help get Medical Bills Paid Timely

The insurance landscape is a labyrinth filled with landmines. You do not know what you do not know. Even if it clear that the other driver was at fault, the liability for a wreck is often murkier than you realize. The insurer of the at-fault car does not automatically pay your medical bills as they come due and will require you to sign a release stating that you cannot recover any more money before paying the first cent. Even if you have health insurance, your health insurer will likely deny paying (at least initially) on the basis that the wreck was “auto-related”. If health insurance does pay, they will request to be reimbursed, and their right to be reimbursed is often a complex issue of fact and law. Bryan Baer is an Atlanta car accident attorney who has the hands on experience to navigate the insurance landscape to get bills paid in a way that ultimately maximizes your recovery – helping preserve money to compensate you for things like lost time from work, lost time and experiences with loved ones, loss of use, loss of enjoyment of life, as well as pain and suffering.

The Baer Law Firm Will Devote the Time and Resources Required to Properly Capture and Preserve Evidence

Atlanta car accident attorney Bryan Baer will meticulously capture and preserve evidence necessary to make your case. Most vehicles on the road today have some sort of event data recorder or “black box” that captures information such as speed, breaking time, etc. seconds or sometime longer before a crash. Depending on the details of your wreck, it may be necessary to get this information before the vehicle is salvaged or the data overridden. If liability is clear and injuries not too severe, it may not be cost effective to obtain this information. However, if injuries are severe, liability in question and/or if aggravating factors such as drugs or alcohol are at play, The Baer Law Firm will devote energy and resources to obtain the data recorder. Many lawyers fail to take the time and incur the expense to get this information even in serious injury cases.

The Baer Law Firm Will Explore Possible Products Liability Claims

Catastrophic injury or death following an automobile wreck may be due to a defect in the automobile causing the injuries to be more severe than they otherwise should have been. Experts are typically needed to make these claims and require access to the vehicle to evaluate the merits of a products liability case. Attorney Bryan Baer has investigated many auto defect cases and will look for possible products claims, assess their viability and preserve evidence necessary to make them.

The Baer Law Firm Will Build a Solid Case and Go to Court vs. Just Settling

Unfortunately, the legal system in Georgia does not work automatically on behalf of people who are involved in devastating car accidents. Many variables are often at play that can complicate the legal case and make it difficult for victims to get the recovery they are entitled to receive. Automobile insurers are in the business of collecting premiums and paying the least amount of money possible in claims. Automobile insurers will find or fabricate as many holes as possible in your case to justify paying less money for insurance claims due to car wrecks. You need a lawyer who will not only stand up for you, but who will also build your case from the ground up so there is less ability for the insurer to poke holes in the case. You need a lawyer who knows not only where the Courtroom is but has the courage to actually go to Court to try a case. Yes, most cases settle, but if you choose a lawyer who only settles cases, you will be settling for less money. Insurance companies know which lawyers will settle cases for less money to avoid going to Court. At The Baer Law Firm, we meticulously build all our cases as if they are going to trial.  We will take your case to trial in order to obtain the recovery you deserve.

Attorney Bryan Baer and The Baer Law Firm have years of personal injury experience to provide you with effective counsel and advice so that you are equipped to make good decisions involving your case. You are the ultimate decision maker, but Bryan Baer will be your car accident lawyer, and will be there and partner with you every step of the way.

What Your Car Accident Case Is Worth

As we discuss in our blog titled “What is My Personal Injury Case Worth?”, the starting point to value any car wreck case is to ask the question: If the case were to go before a jury, what would twelve strangers from all walks of life allow to the person claiming to be injured in a car wreck?  

This question is impossible to answer at the outset of any auto wreck case primarily because the information needed to place a value on a case is not immediately known or available. To determine the value of a case (or for a jury to place value on the case), the following must be known:

• Total amount of medical bills incurred due to injuries suffered in the wreck
• Medical records from all treating providers (helps discern if the automobile wreck was the proximate cause of the injuries or if the person would have complained of the condition anyway) 
• Impact these injuries had on the injured person’s work, family, and ability to enjoy life

The answers to most of these questions are not known at the outset of a case and may take several months or even years to know depending on how long it takes the victim to recover (or reach maximum possible improvement) from the wreck.  

The value of a case also depends on the insurance coverage(s) available and the ability of the at-fault party to pay if a money judgment was obtained. Unfortunately, the overwhelming majority of drivers have little ability to pay a money judgment above and beyond the insurance that is on the at-fault vehicle. The amount of coverage available plays a large factor as to the value of any case.  

Hiring an experienced, respected lawyer who takes time to understand your case and the impact your injuries have had can make an enormous difference in the value of your case.

At The Baer Law Firm, we will devote the time and resources needed to fully assess your injuries, the medical records and bills related to treatment for those injuries, any similar injuries or conditions experienced before the wreck, and the impact the injury has had on your work, family, and life. We will also meticulously examine the details of the accident and obtain coverage information from all insurance companies involved to identify all possible sources of compensation. 

Once we have a full accounting of your losses and obtain coverage information, we will discuss a range as to what you can expect. Cases in which the accident victim suffered severe injuries are valued higher than those in which the victim’s injuries were more moderate. At The Baer Law Firm, we pride ourselves on being completely open and honest with our clients and will provide an estimated case value once we understand all the facts.

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Automobile Accident Case Recent Results

Atlanta, Georgia car accident attorney Bryan Baer has handled hundreds of cases for people seriously injured in car accidents. Below are a few results which demonstrate the difference that courageous and compassionate representation from an experienced personal injury lawyer can make.

Georgia Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Claims

Under Georgia law, you have two years from the date of the car accident to file a lawsuit. If you don’t file a personal injury lawsuit within this time frame, you forfeit the right to pursue legal action. When an accident involves a government entity you have even less time to send certain detailed notices regarding your claim. There are some exceptions in which the timeframe to file a personal injury lawsuit can be extended to more than two years. These exceptions are outlined in more detail in our blog titled “Statute of Limitations for Personal Injuries in Georgia.”

Even though you have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit, it is best not to wait to call a lawyer. It is critical to take immediate action by involving an attorney soon after the accident. Properly developing a personal injury case takes time. Building a good case takes time and requires a strong foundation at the outset to be solid. Like a builder constructing the foundation of your home, having a lawyer there from the beginning, laying the foundation of your case, will make your case stronger and improve your chances for a larger recovery. 

Contact an Atlanta Car Accident Attorney at The Baer Law Firm

If you are seriously injured as a result of a car accident, contact attorney Bryan Baer at The Baer Law Firm. Attorney Bryan Baer has handled hundreds of cases for people seriously injured in car accidents and has the expertise to obtain results victims deserve. Call 404.THE.BAER (404.843.2237) or fill out our online contact form so we may discuss your case in a free consultation.