Do not negotiate with insurance companies.
If you have been seriously injured in a car or truck accident do not attempt to settle your case without the advice of a trial lawyer who specializes in car or truck accident cases. An insurance company claims adjustor may contact you before you have hired a lawyer and attempt to convince you not to hire legal counsel (even though the insurance company has its own lawyers already working against you). The claims adjustor will shamelessly ask that you trust his or her company to treat you fairly. Do not fall for this dishonest trick. Insurance companies are not concerned about you, your family, or fairness. To the contrary, insurance companies only care about denying as many claims as possible, and paying the minimum amount to resolve claims that cannot be denied.
Without an experienced car or truck accident lawyer protecting your rights, holding the insurance company accountable, and demanding prompt and appropriate action, the insurance company will stall, delay and try to wear you down into accepting a low and unfair settlement offer. In some cases, insurance company claims adjustors will string out “settlement discussions” until the statute of limitation has passed (the date beyond which a lawsuit cannot be filed), and then simply inform the injured accident victim that the insurance company will not make any settlement payment at all.
We are car and truck accident experts.
We know that serious car and truck accidents can cause both physical and financial hardships for accident victims. We are experts in Georgia automobile liability and insurance law, and we work diligently to ensure that our clients are fully compensated.
Many drivers in Georgia are uninsured. If you were injured by an uninsured driver, you still may be able to recover for your injuries. If the other driver was working at the time of the accident, his employer will likely have to bear the financial responsibility for the accident. We have often investigated accidents and learned that drivers who claimed to be uninsured were actually working at the time of the accident for employers who had very large insurance policies and were legally responsible for damage caused by the accident.
Also, if you were injured by an uninsured driver who was not on the job, your own insurance policy may provide a source of compensation if you have underinsured or uninsured motorist coverage, or if you have a med-pay provision. Our lawyers know and understand the intricacies of insurance policies and will protect you from getting treated unfairly by insurance companies.
Truck accidents present unique challenges.
Truck accidents present unique challenges given the tremendous difference in size and weight between 18- wheelers and passenger cars. A big rig usually weighs in excess of 80,000 pounds and may be 65-75 feet long. A 40-ton 18 wheeler driving 10 miles per hour above the speed limit requires an additional 100 feet to stop. Thus, these trucks are often involved in serious rear-end collisions, or overturns trying to avoid rear-end collisions. Additionally, the size and configuration of big rigs present unusual risks on city streets to both pedestrians and motorists as the following trailer swings widely left or right, squeezing pedestrians, automobiles and bicyclists who are otherwise observing the legal right of way.
Semi-truck drivers and the companies they work for have a duty to operate their vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Unsafe driving, loads that are too big or heavy, substandard equipment, dangerous tires, and other unsafe practices put innocent motorists at risk. The experienced Georgia truck accident lawyers at Davis Adams have successfully resolved claims against big rig drivers and the companies that hire them. We know what to look for when analyzing trucking accidents, and we are familiar with the unique issues that arise, the federal regulations and commercial insurance issues that are involved, and the accident reconstruction problems that are unique to big-rig accidents. If you or a member of your family has been injured in an accident involving a large truck please contact us today.
Car and truck accident victims may be entitled to compensation.
The experienced Atlanta personal injury and wrongful death attorneys at Davis Adams can help determine the types of damages a car accident victim may be entitled to receive, including compensation for:
- medical bills;
- medical monitoring;
- pain and suffering;
- lost wages;
- impairment of earning capacity;
- life care/lifestyle changes; and
- punitive damages.
Our most recent car accident litigation success story:
"When another driver ran a red light and hit my car, I suffered nerve damage to my arm that caused me to have to retire from my job as a nurse. The other driver's insurance company refused to treat me fairly until I hired Davis Adams. Jess Davis consulted with leading neurologists who explained the severity of the nerve damage I suffered, and he thoroughly prepared my case for trial. Just before trial—after never having offered me a penny—the insurance company’s lawyers paid me $462,500. Not only did Davis Adams get me the compensation I deserved, but they treated me like family." M.J., Atlanta, Georgia
Our team strategy maximizes client service and case results.
At Davis Adams, all cases are handled jointly by Jess Davis and Chad Adams. This collaborative, team approach distinguishes our firm from most others, where work is largely handled by a single, less experienced associate (or sometimes a non-attorney "case manager"), and where experienced trial lawyers only get involved in the later stages of the case, if at all. Our clients profit from our hands-on team approach because from the very start they get the collective time, attention, energy, and experience of the attorneys who will be handling their case at trial, which translates to better results.
To learn more about the advantages of working with Davis Adams, please see the questions you should always ask before hiring a lawyer, as well as the pledge we make to every client we represent.
We do not accept payment unless the client recovers money.
The Georgia personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at Davis Adams represent individuals on a contingency basis, which means that if we do not recover money for our client, we will not accept payment for our services.
We always provide a free initial consultation.
When another person's carelessness causes serious and life-changing injuries, the victim should not have to face the consequences alone. Fairness and justice demand that the responsible party be held accountable, and that the injured party be appropriately compensated. If you or a loved one have been injured by someone else's misconduct, please contact the Atlanta personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at Davis Adams for a free, no obligation consultation. You will speak directly to Jess Davis or Chad Adams. Please call us now and let us begin helping you.
