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We offer free initial consultations to every client, and in most cases, we do not charge a fee unless we recover for you. Call our Cornelia office at 706-928-9760 or email us today.
Auto Accidents
How Our Professionals Help
If you suffer injury from an auto accident of any kind, please do not delay in seeking legal representation. The attorneys at Cathey & Strain will help you to understand your rights and begin the complicated process of preparing a compensation claim. These steps include:
- Accident Investigation: For instance, was the at-fault driver impaired in any way or driving recklessly?
- Evidence gathering: This may include police and insurance investigations of damages.
- Working with your insurance: We will fully communicate and negotiating with involved insurance companies and keep you informed of all developments.
The results will help us to build a strong claim or lawsuit and result in your obtaining the highest recovery possible.
Do You Have a Claim?
If a driver of a car, truck, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle is negligent, breaches their duty, or makes an error and the result injures someone else, that defines a personal injury accident. If you find yourself as the victim of this situation, please contact us today and let us help you file a case.
How Is Negligence Defined?
The plaintiff in a car accident case must prove, at a minimum, that the other driver was negligent. Under Georgia law, negligence is the absence of due care or the care that would be exercised by a reasonable person under similar circumstances. These cases often involve violations of the “rules of the road” such as:
- Driver training
- Distractions, such as passengers and talking or texting on the phone
- Aggravated/gross negligence
- DUI drivers
- Leaving the scene of an accident
NOTE: Many cases involve subrogation issues related to payments by health insurance carriers or Medicare/Medicaid payments. We review every case to identify the negligent actions of the other driver, then aggressively pursue your claim for damages.
What Constitutes a Serious Injury by Vehicle?
If you suffered serious injury during an accident, you may be entitled to further compensation, and the guilty party is criminally liable. Under Georgia law, a driver is guilty of causing serious injury by vehicle if they were Driving under the influence (DUI) or engaging in reckless driving and caused injuries that:
- Deprived the victim of a member of his body
- Rendered a member of the victim’s body useless
- Seriously disfigured the victim’s body or a member of their body
- Caused organic brain damage that renders the victim’s body or a member of their body useless
Understand That Truck Accidents Are Different
If your accident involved a commercial truck of some sort, your damages and injuries may be much more significant than a standard accident claim. These types of claims are also much more complex, and you need a skilled legal team like the attorneys at Cathey & Strain, LLC to make sure your claim is handled appropriately.
Why Are Truck Accidents Complex?
If your accident involved a commercial truck of some sort, your damages and injuries may be much more significant than a standard accident claim. These types of claims are also much more complex, and you need a skilled legal team like the attorneys at Cathey & Strain, LLC to make sure your claim is handled appropriately.
The Cathey & Strain Difference
At Cathey & Strain, LLC, we pursue justice for accident victims every day. We listen to our clients and use a personalized approach to match their goals and help them attain full compensation for their pain and suffering. Our constant communication and determination to help is also backed by 40-plus years of experience. It is why so many trust us with their personal injury needs.
Get Help Today
Our attorneys work from our offices in Cornelia, in Habersham County, and in downtown Decatur, inside metro Atlanta. If your situation warrants, we will come to your house for the initial consultation and to confer with you as necessary during the development and litigation of your case. Whatever your situation, don’t wait, let us help you obtain peace of mind today.