Dealing with a car accident, when you are or are not at fault, you will need to consult a lawyer for insurance claims and other legal matters. Here are a few things you must do when you get caught up in a situation like this.
1. Investigate Your Case
Your attorney will carefully consider all evidence surrounding your accident. This includes police reports, witness statements, medical records, vehicle damage estimates, and other factors to help ascertain its cause and support your claim.
Georgia is an “at fault” state (https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/how-does-no-fault-car-insurance-claim-work.html), meaning you must carry insurance and that if another driver caused your accident, their policy should cover losses if responsible. But sometimes, it can be unclear who was at fault if someone broke traffic laws or acted recklessly. These circumstances may lead to them trying to pin the blame on you, so having a lawyer to investigate your car