Atlanta Car Accident Settlement

After being involved in a car accident, many drivers are left with a pile of unexpected expenses for medical treatment, property damage, and lost wages. While your insurance coverage may provide compensation for some of these expenses, what if the accident was not your fault? In such cases, you may be entitled to compensation. To ensure you receive a fair car accident settlement, make sure you discuss your case with an experienced personal injury attorney. 

One of the most common questions asked by drivers after they are involved in a car accident is “what exactly is a fair settlement amount?” Although there is no easy way to determine this, you will most likely be entitled to compensation for your vehicle damage, as well as any bodily injuries that you sustain in the accident. To recoup your expenses, however, you will need to document your claim properly, beginning immediately after your accident.

The first thing you will need to do when you are in an accident is collect information for your case, including a description of how the accident happened. Make sure you have documentation to support your version of events, such as the police report, any statements from witnesses, and photos.

It is also important to document your injury and any related medical treatment you receive. Keep all of your medical records and receipts for future evidence, and if you are left unable to work, make sure you document your lost wages as well.  

Once you have all of the required information, you and your lawyer can begin to negotiate with the insurance company. To determine a fair settlement, most insurance companies simply plug numbers into a software program. Unfortunately, this software doesn’t consider some of the most important factors in your accident case—such as pain and suffering and psychological damages. Therefore, you will need to make your own calculations.

To determine an appropriate settlement for your auto accident, your attorney will first total all of your expenses—including medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Based on the facts of the case, this number should then be multiplied by 1 ½ to 4, with the final figure being your ideal settlement amount.

To improve your chances of obtaining a fair settlement for your auto accident, it is important to have help from an experienced attorney. With over a decade of experience in insurance negotiations, attorney Jerry Lee Webb is just that. Working alongside his team of litigation experts, Mr. Webb has recovered millions of dollars for clients across the Atlanta area. Add your name to the list, and contact the Law Firm of Jerry Lee Webb today to discuss your claim.