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Common Types of GA Car Accidents (Part B)

The risk of being involved in various types of GA accidents is apparent. In 2009, there were 1,284 traffic fatalities in the state, a decline from 1,495 in 2008, 1,641 in 2007, 1,693 in 2006 and 1,729 in 2005. An almost equal number of the 2009 fatalities occurred in rural and urban areas.

Fatalities in GA accidents in 2009 were categorized as follows, with many occurring in more than one category:

• single-vehicle accidents - 716;
• road-way departure - 658;
• rollovers - 386;
• intersection related - 313;
• involving speeding - 238; and
• involving a large truck - 151.

Your first priority after any GA accident should be to seek medical treatment and then to get a copy of the police report, which will explain the details of the accident.

Carrollton Lawyers Can Provide Assistance

Your Carrollton lawyers will need the police report to understand what kind of car accident you were involved in. This will help determine negligence, which must be proven in order for your Georgia personal injury claim to be successful.

If your claim is successful, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• current and future medical expenses;
• lost wages if the car accident caused you to miss work;
• physical and emotional pain and suffering;
• any incidental expenses related to the accident; and
• wrongful death, if you lost a loved one in the accident.

To protect your claim, you should speak with Carrollton lawyers before you speak with any insurance company representatives, especially insurance adjusters. Adjusters will try to get you to say or do anything that could potentially harm your claim. By all means, do not allow an adjuster to record your statements, and don't sign any medical release forms.

Your experienced Carrollton lawyers will handle the insurance adjusters and ensure that you seek all compensation to which you are entitled.

When It's Time to Contact Carrollton Lawyers

At Murphy & Associates, our Carrollton lawyers are ready to answer your questions about Georgia personal injury 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 - 770-577-3020.

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