Personal injury lawyers are a dime a dozen in this city and the one you choose will be handling the largest financial transaction you will ever have, outside of a home purchase. Being unfamiliar with the legal process and how to choose a good attorney can make the decision a real challenge.
If you are looking for a lawyer, the worst has already come to pass. You are dealing with a serious injury, or God forbid, a death in the family. How do you pick amongst a sea of lawyers posing in suits in front of the skyline? Do you read reviews, are they real, what “awards” are phony? We are here to answer that question first and help you work through the process. We also have a considerable legal library available to you above so you can become an expert on your own case.
We promise that on Day 1, you will have real legal answers as to whether you have a workable case and if not, why not. No BS.
We are highly skilled at representing members of our community who have been injured in a number of different accident types. While we realize that no two accidents are the same, we apply the same level of skill and dedication to every case we take on. Our personal injury practice areas include:
If you have been injured in an accident that you do not see listed above, please call our law offices and we can sort through your specific case to see if we can help.
We listen to your concerns and make sure you know all of the options before you make a decision on your case.
Another law of which to be aware when filing a personal injury claim in Atlanta is Georgia’s comparative negligence law. In Georgia, a claimant cannot recover compensation when they are found to be more than 49 percent at fault for an accident. In the event that a claimant is found to be less than 49 percent at fault for a personal injury, they are allowed to recover compensation. However, the defendant named in their suit will only be liable for the defendant’s percentage of damages. For example, in a personal injury slip and fall case in which the owner of a property is found to be 60 percent at fault, the property owner is only liable for 60 percent of the claimant’s damages.
When you are injured and need financial compensation to help you move forward in life, our attorneys at Christopher Simon Attorney at Law will advocate for your full recovery amount. You have the right to seek compensation for all losses, including:
In some cases, punitive damages may also be allowed. Punitive damages are damages that are awarded solely to punish the defendant in the case for willful misconduct, malice, or fraud. Punitive damages in Georgia are capped at $250,000, per Section 51-12-5.1of Georgia Code.
Sorting through the sad cast of characters can be as frustrating as reading a foreign menu because it is just not a world most people ever have to deal with. Do you choose between them based on a nice suit, a good photoshop job, a picture of an impressive building or skyline? Do you read reviews, are they real, what “awards” are phony? Personal injury lawyers are a dime a dozen in this city and having one all depends on the circumstances of your case.
You can choose to represent yourself in a personal injury case. However, the victim involved usually lacks the proper training and experience needed to negotiate with the insurance carriers and resolve important issues that arise in any personal injury case. We have over 20 years of legal experience and know what it takes to be on the side of our clients when things are not fair and the unjust need defending against insurance companies or negligent individuals. Chris Simon Law Firm will be able to educate you on your rights, give you a reasonable timeline and strategy for your case, and keep you informed as important developments arise.
We don’t believe in not talking to our clients directly so when you call, you will speak specifically to one of the firm’s three Atlanta personal injury lawyers. Having multiple offices, we have the capability of helping many in the state of Georgia. With strong traditional ethical and Christian values, we are very clear when giving you your options before you have to make a decision. Because we care a great deal about our clients you must understand that we are selective about the cases we accept to make sure we are a good fit for each other. We pride ourselves in caring for our clients and are not like most Atlanta personal injury attorneys who will just take any case that comes in the door.
The costs of dealing with a serious injury can be burdensome and enormous from a financial, emotional, and physical standpoint. Helping collision victims overcome such a distressing time in their lives and get back on track is vitally important to our firm.
Many types of damages such as increasing medical bills, lost income due to time away from work, and pain and suffering can be very overwhelming. Our personal injury lawyers understand these frustrations and know how to reduce your stress and bring you back to the life you had before.
Our Atlanta Personal Injury lawyers are at your side to help support and provide you with the legal counsel necessary to help you regain your full recovery and loss.
