Let me explain.  Either you will need assistance getting the medical attention you need because the doctors will not want to treat you for free.  On the back end, if your bills were paid before settlement, we will need to negotiate with the payor.  That may be the government or a health car provider.

If you were unfortunate enough to be in a Decatur car accident, you undoubtedly have generated some medical bills.  If you went to the emergency room by ambulance, then you will likely receive a bill for that.  Who is going to pay it?

When you got to the emergency room, you saw nurses and doctors.  They were looking at charts and and drafting reports.  Who is going to pay for those bills?  You don’t have to, do you?

The doctor took x-rays of my neck and back.  Who is going to pay for those bill?  I didn’t ask them do x-ray me.

The answers to the questions above are the same, the insurance company.  But, it requires several things.

First, the other driver must have been at fault.  That is obvious, but it must be stated.

Next, the treatment you received must be causally connected to the accident.

Finally, the treatment must have been reasonable.

So, for example, after the car crash you get a face lift.  That treatment will not be covered.  But that was obvious.

What about going for two years to the chiropractor?  Well, that might be excessive.  So, there is a gray area that must be analysed by a Decatur auto accident attorney.

Dekalb County, Georgia is a great venue for personal injury cases.  That means that on average, Dekalb County juries return higher verdicts than in Cobb County or Bibb County.

The McClelland Law Firm represents Decatur and Dekalb County residents who were involved in car accidents, truck accidents, tractor trailer wrecks, Decatur wrongful death cases, premises liability cases, products liability, and medical malpractice.

If you need a Decatur or Atlanta attorney for any of the above, you should contact me immediately.  As you already know, the insurance company is on top of their game.  They were probably calling you before you told your best friend about the wreck.

Call me today at 770-775-0938 for a free discussion of your case.

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Decatur, Atlanta, Stockbridge, Conyers, Buckhead, Dunwoody car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall, negligence, insurance claims, insurance settlements, personal injury claims and more.

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There are many places and road to get into a car accident in “East Atlanta”.  For example, have you ever crossed over Moreland Avenue or had someone else?  It can be a little bit scary because cars are moving fast.  How about “East Atlanta Village”?  It is so easy to get distracted and there are several cross walks.  As a pedestrian you are at risk for getting hit, and drivers are at risk for hitting pedestrians.  Of course, you could get hit be another because they were staring at a group of people…or drinking.  East Atlanta is well known for bars like Flat Iron and Marys.

With all of the bars it is likely thay you may be hit by someone who was drinking.  Just because they were drinking does not mean automatically that it changes your case.  However, it usually does.  The reason why is it makes it more difficult for the insurance company to challenge liability, or who was at fault.  The insurance company always wants to blame you say you should not have sought medical attention.  That is why a car accident lawyer or premises liability attorney for slip and falls is important.

The insurance company representatives will say some amazing things to get you to undervalue your case and take a quick check before you even know how badly you are truly injured.  Never settle an insurance claim without getting completely better first.  Otherwise how can you really know what your claim is worth.  What if you needed additional medical treatment or a surgery?  No one is responsible for that bill but you because you settled too early.

If you were injured and need a personal injury attorney, then contact my office.  We can help you recover lost wages or missed work, medical bills, money for pain and suffering, and, in some instances, punitive damages in Georgia.

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Joseph P. McClelland, your Decatur Personal Injury Lawyer will represent you for your damages and injuries from your auto accident, trucking accident or pedestrian injury all over Dekalb County.  If you were injured due to no fault of your own, our injury lawyer will help you recover money for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and punitive damages, if available.

Medical Bills in an Auto Accident Case

When a serious accident happens, you will likely generate ambulance bills, emergency room bills, doctor bills, X-Ray bills, imaging bills, physical therapy bills, chiropractor bills and others bills depending on the injury. If the accident was not your fault, you will be able to recover money from the at-fault party to pay all of your medical bills.

Lost Wages in a Car Accident Case

If the accident was not your fault, you will be able to recover money from the at-fault party to pay all of your lost wages

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Pain and Suffering in a Accident Case

If the accident was not your fault, you will be able to recover money from the at-fault party to pay for your pain and suffering. Each case is different.  Some people recover quickly, while others never fully recover.  This is why each case is different and should be treated as such.  As your Decatur Personal Injury Lawyer, I will try to fully understand how this injury has changed your life and fight your pain and suffering damages.

Punitive Damages in a Negligence Case

At times, if the at-fault driver was driving drunk, DUI, then you may be able to recover punitive damages.  Punitive damages are to punish the other party and deter future similar actions.  If the other driver was charged with reckless driving, then you may be able to recover punitive damages.

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In some circumstances, just compensating the injured client is not enough for us as a society or with me as a Decatur Injury Lawyer.  Sometimes we as a society say that if someone does something so bad, that they should be punished in a way to deter them from ever doing that again.  These money damages are not to compensate the injured, let’s say in a car accident or product liability case, but rather to stop the defendant from similar conduct in the future.

Since this website is primarily about vehicle and pedestrian injuries, let’s review a situation when you would need your McDonough Personal Injury Lawyer to contemplate punitive damages in your case.

The first situation is a drunk driver or someone with a DUI.  Why?  Think about the above policy reason.  If this man or women, let’s say lives in Stockbridge, often gets in her car and flies around old McDonough drunk.  She rear-ends you.  You hire a Henry County Personal Injury Lawyer, and her insurance company pays  you.  The next day, she gets in her car and does the same thing.  This time she hits someone in Conyers, and she hires a Conyers Personal Injury Lawyer.  Or better yet, the persona lives in McDonough, and she is your neighbor.  She hires a McDonough Lawyer.  The insurance company pays.  And so on…  This is why we have punitive damages.

Other circumstances that might allow punitive damages in Georgia would be a reckless driver or someone eluding the police.  Once again, you see the policy reason.  This type of bad behavior, in this case an automobile accident, must be stopped.  Remember, punitive damages are not to reward the injured person, although they get the money, but to stop or deter the bad actor from continuing the reckless or intentional behavior.  If any of these situations happens to you, contact your Personal Injury Lawyer today.

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LOST WAGES IN A PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT

Any wages you can prove that you lost due to your personal injury case are recoverable.  After returning to work, your employer will give us an authorization to release employment information and a salary and lost wage verification.  This is important in proving in your lost wage claim.

POLICE REPORT IN A PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT

The police report in a personal injury lawsuit contains vital information.  For example, you were in an accident in Henry County, for example, the report indicates the name, address, phone number, and insurance company for the at-fault driver.  As your personal injury lawyer, this information helps bring a direct action against the other driver.  If the other driver has no insurance or cannot be found, then we can see if your insurance policy contains uninsured motorist coverage.

The police report also contains a list of the occupants and witnesses, information of injuries, statements made by witnesses and drivers, and any citations given to the at-fault drive such as DUI or reckless driving.

WITNESSES IN A PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT

Eye witnesses are believable.  They were not in the accident.  They have nothing to gain. If you know of a witness, even if they live in Henry County, Butts County, Rockdale County, Jasper County, Clayton County or anywhere, this is critical your personal injury lawyer.  A good witness can be the difference between a great settlement and disputed liability and a lower settlement.  As a Henry County Personal Injury Lawyer, I strongly encourage you to disclose anyone who may have seen or heard your accident.

PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT – CLIENT DIARY

You are the best witness in your personal injury case.  But you, like everyone, can forget the little details.  A diary solves this problem and more.  When you write down each time your life changed because of the injury, or every time you suffered pain or worry, you are helping your case.  If brushing your hair or taking a shower caused pain, jot it down.  Insurance companies and jurors in a personal injury case can understand these examples. Further, as your McDonough Personal Injury Lawyer, I can use this to better explain your full pain and suffering.  When you put dates with these notations, you are creating a timeline that helps explain the duration of your personal injury.

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