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Farah and Farah, P.A.

777 Gloucester Street, Suite 102
Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: (912) 466-8896
 

Brunswick Auto Accident Attorneys

Car accident

If you have been injured in a car accident in Georgia, you may need specialized legal assistance to file a liability claim, deal with insurance companies, and otherwise protect your rights and pocketbook.

The rules and regulations for safe driving in Georgia are laid out by both Federal agencies, such as the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, and state agencies, such as The Georgia Department of Transportation and The Georgia Department of Insurance.

In the wake of your car accident, it's critical to take the following steps:

  • As soon as possible after the accident, write down what happened.
  • Also, get witness statements down on paper.
  • Take pictures of the scene of the accident, if possible.
  • Don't just use your cell phone; get clear photographs.
  • Write down names, contact information, insurance information, police officer badges, and any other relevant info.

Just as important as it is to collect these records, it's critical to maintain them. If you come home from the accident with a bunch of scraps of paper in your pocket, compile and record your information for easy reference later. You will likely eventually need to share this information with your auto collision lawyer, insurance representatives, and investigators. If you don't take the time to process the info you collect, you may discover your "scraps" weeks later and have no idea what the info refers to.

Avoid making statements about the accident to anyone – including friends or family – until you speak with a Georgia car accident lawyer. In particular, do not make statements admitting guilt or excusing the other party from liability, and do not talk to any insurance representatives, particularly insurance adjusters calling from a potential defendant. If you do make statements, even off the cuff, at the scene of the accident or afterwards, these statements can come back to cause you legal headaches and can even get your case thrown out.

If a party worries that you may potentially bring legal action against them, they will be far more likely to settle sooner and for more money.

Meticulously preserve evidence from the accident. Keep track of service appointments, estimates for repair, and other damaged property.

Finally, and most importantly, get medical attention ASAP if you require it. Often, after a car accident, drivers do not "feel the need" to go to the hospital because they are in a state of shock. Don't rely on your internal judgment – exercise an abundance of caution with respect to your health and wellbeing.

Contact Us

For more help about how to deal with the consequences of a Georgia car accident, contact the Brunswick car crash attorneys at Farah & Farah at 1.912.466.8896.