No one expects their daily I-75 commute to change their life forever, but accidental injuries are among the leading causes of disabilities and deaths in Greater Atlanta. A single drunk driver, slippery floor, loose dog, or defective product can have devastating effects on Georgia families.
At Essa, Janho & Associates, LLC, our personal injury lawyers provide compassionate, results-driven representation for victims of negligence in Bartow and Cobb County, GA. We focus on your physical recovery and financial stability while handling every detail of your insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.
Overview of Actionable Personal Injury Claims in Greater Atlanta
Personal injury law holds individuals, public entities, or businesses financially accountable when their careless, reckless, or intentional conduct causes injury or death. Though broad in scope, most Cobb County personal injury cases fall into the following categories:
- Motor vehicle (car, truck, bus, Uber/Lyft, and motorcycle) accidents
- Slip-and-falls
- Pedestrian and bicycle crashes
- Sports and recreational accidents
- Dog bites
- Assaults
- Dangerous products
- Wrongful death
Many personal injury claims, such as those related to domestic abuse or drunk driving accidents, also involve criminal conduct. However, you still need our experienced Atlanta litigators to help you recover financial damages from the liable individual and his insurance company through the civil claims process.
Options for Recovering Financial Damages After Accidents in Bartow County
You may have a claim for personal injury damages in Georgia –including for medical bills, lost wages, physical pain, and emotional suffering– if the liable individual owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, and this breach caused you to suffer from an injury or illness. Our dedicated claims lawyers generally recover damages for our clients in one of two ways:
Insurance Settlements
Most viable personal injury cases settle with the liable auto or property insurance company within policy limits. However, insurers will lowball innocent claimants to protect their bottom line. Do not speak with the liability adjuster or accept any money before speaking with our personal injury team.
Civil Lawsuits
In some cases, we may need to sue the parties responsible for causing your injuries. This often pushes insurers to settle, but some cases need to go before a judge and jury. Although this process usually takes longer, it can result in more thorough and significant financial awards.
Time Limits Applicable to Georgia Personal Injury Claims
Georgia allows claimants only two years from the date of the accident or death to file a lawsuit for personal injury damages (GA Code § 9-3-33). If you suffered from a delayed onset illness, traumatic brain injury, or a childhood injury, our lawyers can help you extend this deadline when possible. It’s essential to contact our qualified GA legal team as soon as possible to preserve evidence and your claims.
Personal Injury Attorneys for Bartow and Cobb Counties
Let our dedicated Atlanta-area accident lawyers at Essa, Janho & Associates, LLC help you recover needed financial compensation from careless individuals or businesses without charging struggling families any upfront legal fees.
Call us today at 770-955-8322 for English or 770-771-3568 for Spanish, or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.