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11/28/2011
James K. Murphy
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5 Tips on Proving a Low Degree of Fault in a Georgia Car Accident

Georgia negligence laws follow a comparative fault 50% rule. Both drivers in a car accident will be evaluated to determine how much of the accident was their fault. The lower your degree of fault is, the higher your final settlement can be.

Our Douglasville car accident attorneys offer these 5 tips for providing evidence that you were not at fault for your accident: 

  • Take pictures of the accident scene, the damaged vehicle and nearby property, and your injuries.
  • Contact police immediately to get a police report completed.
  • Collect the contact information of any witnesses to the accident.
  • Comply with all medical instructions regarding your injuries and keep detailed records of doctor assessments and your recovery process.
  • Establish your claim with the help of an experienced car accident attorney as soon as possible. 

By following these simple tips, you will help fortify your personal injury claim with solid evidence of what took place to cause your car accident and led to your injuries. The more evidence you provide that shows negligence of the other driver, the better your chances will be at being found to be at a low degree of fault.

The goal in determining fault in an accident near Douglasville is to increase your chances at obtaining a fair settlement for your damages. When Georgia negligence law leaves you confused and frustrated, contact an attorney in the Atlanta area to help you resolve your claim.  

Dealing with Georgia negligence law? An attorney can help!

At Murphy & Associates we know that after a serious accident in Douglasville or the Atlanta metro area, you'll have many questions about Georgia negligence law. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us.

If you have been injured and have questions about your accident or your potential personal injury case, start by visiting our article library for relevant and helpful information regarding injuries and cases. You can watch our videos for information from and about James Murphy, or request our FREE books on what to do after an accident or when buying insurance in Georgia. Contact us today - 1-770-577-3020.



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Order our free book, "Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Win Your Car Wreck Case." 

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8302 Office Park Drive (off Hospital Drive)
Douglasville, GA 30134
Phone: 770-577-3020
Fax: 770-577-2011

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Phone: 770-577-3020
Fax: 770-577-2011
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