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4 Vital Aspects of Filing Georgia Injury Claim (Part A)

When you've been injured in an accident and want to recover compensation for your injuries, you'll need to file a Georgia injury claim, but you should make sure you understand the basic claims process first. In Lithia Springs, a personal injury lawyer can assist you with your claim and help protect your rights throughout the process.

Filing a Georgia injury claim isn't always a streamlined, clear-cut process; sometimes you can run into glitches. Lost evidence, low-ball offers from the insurance company and pressing time limitations are just some of the things that can thwart a claim.

There are 4 important things you should be aware of if you need to file a personal injury claim:

  • Evidence - the careful gathering, collecting and preserving of evidence is critical to a solid injury claim.
  • Time - there are statutes of limitation you should be aware of in order to prevent losing you rights to compensation.
  • Lawsuit - there are times when claimants can't come to a reasonable settlement out of court; filing a lawsuit may be necessary.
  • Attorney - in most cases, you'll want an attorney to help you with your claim to help prepare thoroughly your case and push for the best settlement possible.


Collecting Evidence for a Claim

Because proving who was at fault in an accident is critical to an injury claim, collecting evidence is of primary importance.

Before filing your claim, you'll need to collect information such as:

  • police records;
  • witness statements;
  • medical records; and
  • any other evidence pertinent to your injuries or your accident.

In Lithia Springs, a personal injury lawyer can help you collect the evidence, as well as organize and store it so it isn't lost or damaged. The more information you can collect (especially that which may demonstrate the other party's negligence and the extent of your injuries), the stronger your claim will be. For help call 1-770-577-3020.

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

Atlanta
5825 Glenridge Drive, Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-577-3020
Fax: 770-577-2011
Toll Free: 1-800-503-7598