When you’re injured in a DUI accident or a drunk driving accident in Atlanta, GA, the first step is to pursue an insurance claim. Drivers in Georgia are required to carry personal injury coverage and property coverage. Your policy also should have Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage unless you refused it in writing.
Your PIP coverage will pay for some medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. Then, the other driver’s policy should kick in. Unfortunately, the minimum policy limits might not be enough to cover all of your injuries.
Filing a lawsuit is appropriate when insurance isn’t enough to pay for your property damage, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, or of it’s a wrongful death claim. It’s also a good idea to file if the insurance company is wrongly denying your claim, or the at-fault driver was uninsured.
If you’re unsure of whether to file a lawsuit, talk with an auto accident attorney in Atlanta. We also highly recommend you speak with car crash attorneys before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance company. Many settlement offers by insurers are lower than what the case is really worth.
If you need an accident or DUI attorney in Atlanta, Roswell, or Sandy Springs The Law Offices Of Cory J Lynch in Atlanta, GA can review your settlement offer and advise you on whether it’s a fair amount compared to the potential value of your case.
