Searching for an Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer often starts with a simple problem: you were injured in a crash, and now the insurance company is pushing back.
Maybe the adjuster says their driver was not at fault.
Maybe they agree the driver caused the crash but argue that your injuries are unrelated.
Maybe they are questioning your medical treatment.
Or maybe they made an offer that does not come close to covering what you have actually lost.
That is where preparation matters.
Glass & Robson devotes significant time to automobile collision cases and represents people injured in head-on crashes, side-impact collisions, rear-end crashes, hit-and-run accidents, drunk driving crashes, and uninsured or underinsured motorist claims.
Atlanta car accident lawyer: Why does the insurance company dispute liability?
Insurance companies do not simply accept every version of an accident.
They may investigate the police report, photographs, witness statements, vehicle damage, medical records, and other evidence.
If another driver caused the crash, the goal is to establish that responsibility with evidence.
That may sound obvious.
It is not always simple.
For example, two drivers may give completely different accounts of what happened at an intersection. A witness may have seen only part of the collision. The police report may not answer every question.
A strong case fills those gaps.
What if the insurance company says your injuries were pre-existing?
This is another common issue.
Suppose you had a history of back pain before a collision. After the crash, your symptoms become significantly worse, and you require treatment.
The existence of a prior condition does not automatically answer the question of what the accident caused.
The medical history needs to be understood in context.
What was your condition before the crash?
What changed afterward?
What treatment did you receive?
What do your doctors say about causation?
What limitations do you now have?
Those details can matter significantly.
Your medical records tell part of the story
If you were injured, medical treatment is important for your health first and your legal claim second.
Follow your doctor’s recommendations.
Attend appointments.
Tell medical providers about your symptoms accurately.
Keep records.
Do not exaggerate your injuries, but do not minimize them either.
A gap in treatment can become a point of contention in a personal injury case. The best approach is to follow appropriate medical advice and communicate with your providers.
What if the insurance company makes an early settlement offer?
Be careful.
An early settlement can look attractive, especially when medical bills are arriving and you have missed work.
But accepting a settlement generally means giving up the ability to pursue additional compensation for the same claim.
Before accepting an offer, you need to understand the extent of your injuries and what future treatment or losses may look like.
Glass & Robson’s car accident practice emphasizes evaluating the circumstances of the collision, insurance coverage, injuries, and potential disputes over liability.
What if the other driver has little or no insurance?
That does not necessarily end the conversation.
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage may be relevant, depending on the circumstances and the applicable policy.
This is one reason it is important to understand your own insurance policy after a serious crash.
You may have coverage available that you did not realize existed.
Do not let the insurance company define your case
An adjuster has a job.
So do you.
Your job is to recover and make informed decisions about your legal rights.
If the insurance company is disputing fault, minimizing your injuries, or making an offer that does not reflect the actual consequences of the crash, it may be time to speak with an attorney.
Glass & Robson’s attorneys have extensive experience handling automobile injury cases and emphasize preparation for litigation when a reasonable resolution cannot be reached.
Serious injuries deserve serious preparation
A car accident can leave someone dealing with surgery, rehabilitation, lost income, chronic pain, or a permanent change in their daily life.
That is not a claim that should be reduced to a quick insurance transaction.
Glass & Robson maintains a small caseload so its attorneys can devote substantial attention and resources to each case.
If the insurance company is not taking your claim seriously, you need to know what your options are.
Contact Glass & Robson to schedule a free consultation with an Atlanta car accident lawyer about your injury claim.