Auto Accident Lawyer in Macon, GA

Being injured in an auto accident can be a devastating and life-changing event. The injuries you sustain in an auto accident may cause you to have high medical bills not covered by insurance, and you may be unable to work.

The devastation is made more tragic with the realization that almost all vehicle wrecks are preventable. As we drive our Georgia streets and highways to school, work, and travel, we find ourselves in danger from drunk drivers, careless truckers, distracted drivers and poorly maintained or improperly engineered roads.

There are more drivers than ever on our roads, leading to increased risk for us all. Additionally, the dangers increase even more, the longer we spend behind the wheel. The average commute time in Georgia continues to increase (+25% since 1960) and the number of Georgia workers who commute beyond their county of residence has doubled.

If you have been injured in an auto accident, contact a Macon auto accident lawyer at the Mann Law Firm today. Attorney David Mann used to work as in-house defense counsel for a large insurance company, which means he knows the tactics insurance companies use to settle claims for less than they are worth.  David’s practice focuses only on personal injury claims and negotiating with the adversarial insurance companies.  Let the Mann Law Firm handle your auto accident claim while you recover from your injuries.  Call us at (478) 742-3381  or go to our online form for a free initial consultation about your legal options.  We get paid only if you get paid.

Auto Accidents in Macon, GA

Automobiles are a fact of life in Georgia and the U.S., and, unfortunately, so are automobile crashes that injure and kill drivers, passengers and pedestrians. The law in Georgia and other states recognizes that if a driver is at fault in a car crash that has resulted in injury or death, the innocent parties who have been hurt deserve to be made financially whole.

Tractor Trailer Crashes

Tractor trailer crashes are much more complex than car accident cases. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ranks Georgia fifth in the nation in number of fatal commercial motor vehicle accidents. A 10,000-pound 18-wheeler traveling at 70 mph does terrible damage if it collides with a passenger car going 55 mph. The complexity of a commercial truck accident and the number of well-defended parties likely to be involved makes it crucial to obtain legal help from an experienced truck accident lawyer like those at the Mann Law Firm.

Motorcycle Accidents

Despite what insurance companies may argue, car drivers often cause crashes with motorcyclists. In fact, a recent study found that drivers of the other vehicles were at fault in over 60% of motorcycle accidents. Our lawyers know what’s at stake: high medical bills, inability to work and earn income, pain and suffering, and more. We are committed to seeking the most compensation you can recover for your motorcycle accident injury settlement.

Pedestrian Injuries

The danger of being hit by a car is a very real one, especially in today’s society where distracted driving seems to be the norm. On average, a pedestrian was killed in a traffic crash every 120 minutes and injured in a traffic crash every 7 minutes. Most pedestrian injuries and deaths are caused by careless or negligent motorists. Pedestrians involved in motor vehicle crashes usually sustain severe injuries; in such cases, consulting a skilled pedestrian accident lawyer is crucial.

Compensation May Be Available For Your Auto Accident Injuries

If you have injuries from a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation from the negligent party.  Even if you are partially responsible for the accident you can still get compensation.  Georgia is a modified comparative negligence state, which means you could get settlement money as long as you were less than 50% at fault.  You may be able to receive compensation for:

• Medical Bills – This includes any out-of-pocket expenses you have, including hospital visits, follow-up appointments, ongoing therapies, prescriptions, and transportation to and from your appointments.
• Lost Income – You may be due compensation for the wages you lost due to the inability to work, as well as loss of future wages.  Future wages are the amount that you would have made if not for the accident.
• Pain and Suffering – This includes any ongoing physical and emotional pain you are suffering due to the accident. Pain and suffering can also include loss of enjoyment of life or loss of consortium.
• Punitive Damages – While rare, punitive damages are available if the negligent party was acting in a particularly harmful way. Punitive damages are given to punish the negligent party in the hopes that others will learn from these mistakes.