Atlanta is home to about 520,000 people, and there are around six million people in the surrounding metro area. Having this many people living and operating out of this area means there are a lot of cars on the road at any given time. The more cars there are on the road, the higher the risk of an accident. If you live in Atlanta, you should be on a car insurance policy that protects you from liability in case you get into an accident.

You should also drive carefully and be wary about how other drivers move on the road. If you get into an accident, you should exchange insurance information with the other driver and not say more than necessary. Take pictures and videos of the scene and call a car accident lawyer.

Car accident lawyers have dealt with many similar cases and will know the right thing to do. They understand traffic laws and will assess the situation with all the evidence you give them and determine who was at fault. They are also able to file insurance claims and interact with the other party to negotiate a settlement if need be.

There are many ways car accidents can occur, and the consequences vary depending on the situation. Some end with just only vehicular damage, some cause injuries, while others result in death. Car insurance companies typically cover the cost of vehicular damages and medical expenses that result from accidents. However, some insurance companies may not want to pay the full cost of the compensation, but seasoned car accident lawyers know how to engage them and ensure they fulfill their obligations.

If the victim of a car accident believes they have not received adequate compensation to cover all their medical expenses, car repair costs, lost wages, and emotional distress, they may file a lawsuit. The lawsuit will typically assert that you caused the accident and are refusing to make them whole. The amount of compensation they will demand depends on the person and the circumstances, and if the case goes to trial, the court will determine whether the claim is valid and how much the plaintiff will receive.

You and your lawyer may decide to settle the case out of court, as it may be better to directly negotiate with the other party since it will save you time and legal fees, and prevent a third party from determining how much you will pay. This approach may be better, since litigation can take years, and even if you are later cleared in court, the legal fees you will pay along the way may not be worth it. 

However, you can fight the lawsuit all the way if you believe the other party is asking for more money than they deserve and you have a high chance of getting the court to rule in your favor, either by reducing the compensation amount or dismissing the case entirely.

Endnote

Car accidents are an unfortunate occurrence and it is best to avoid them. You should drive carefully and be aware that Atlanta’s moderately dense population means there will be many cars on the road. A collision with one of those cars can be problematic and expose you to lawsuits that you will spend a lot of money fighting.