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Accidents happen all the time. Sometimes, they happen out of nowhere. Other times, they are caused by negligence. People’s mistakes can sometimes cause irreparable harm to others. The average personal injury settlement in Georgia varies, depending on what happened during the initial incident. If you have been involved in an accident, reach out to a personal injury attorney in Marietta, Georgia, to understand what to expect during your unique case.
The Meaning of Average
Most personal injury settlements are confidential. There is no single state database that offers victims an idea of what their settlement amount could look like. Plus, if you were to take every settlement and average them, the final amount would be skewed, based on outlier cases with extremely high settlement amounts.
The amount you receive in your specific case depends on the extent and severity of your injuries, the facts of the case, and whether you shared any amount of responsibility, as well as insurance coverage. The final amount can also depend on the competency of your lawyer. Barnes Law Group has worked diligently to secure:
- $550,000 for a wrongful death case when a tree fell in a state park, causing fatal injuries
- $8.5 million for a Gwinnett County client who experienced medical malpractice when their doctor failed to diagnose and treat their ovarian cancer. Between 2020 and 2022, there were 6,341 legal cases opened against physicians in the United States.
- $1.5 million for a family that experienced multiple severe injuries after being hit by an operator of a tractor-trailer who ran a red light while on his cell phone
- $550,000 for a client who sustained injuries when a deck collapsed at a private residence
- $4.6 million for a client who suffered a below-knee amputation during an automobile accident. There were 367,523 car accidents throughout Georgia in 2024, with 8,660 suspected serious injuries caused by these accidents.
Georgia-Specific Factors That Change Settlement Value
When courts determine how much compensation to award a victim and who will pay it, they assign everyone involved in the incident a percentage of fault. If you are found to be more than 50% at fault, you won’t be able to recover any compensation for your case.
Any compensation awarded to you will be reduced by your percentage of fault, which can drastically alter the final compensation you win in your case. Other factors that may shift the amount of compensation you receive include:
- Insurance policy limits are especially important during motor vehicle accidents. Many settlements are constrained by available coverage. Georgia’s minimum liability limits are $25,000 per person, $50,000 per incident, and $25,000 for property damage.
- Punitive damages. In Georgia, punitive damages may be awarded to victims if the responsible party acted with extreme malice, fraud, or negligence. These damages are typically capped at $250,000. In product liability cases and cases where the wrongdoer acted with intent or was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, there is no cap on the amount of punitive damages you can request.
Building a Personal Injury Case
In 2022, there were 26.2 million trips to the emergency room in the United States because of an unintentional injury. Following whatever accident you were involved in. You may have suffered several injuries.
Regardless of whether these injuries were manageable or catastrophic, you may still wish to pursue a personal injury case against the parties responsible for the accident. Be sure to:
- Seek medical attention. The very first thing you should do when you have been involved in an accident is to get yourself looked at by a medical professional. Even if you don’t think you are injured, getting a professional’s opinion can prevent an unseen injury from getting worse. Additionally, you will need to document your medical expenses for the future.
- Hire a personal injury lawyer. Once you have established the severity of your injuries, you should reach out to an experienced personal injury lawyer. Your lawyer can guide you through the rest of the process and provide sound legal advice along the way. Navigating it alone can get overwhelming fast. It is better to have someone on your side who understands personal injury law and can work through it quickly.
- Gather evidence. Now, you should start gathering the necessary evidence you will need to prove your claim. This includes taking photos of the accident and the surrounding area, gathering witness statements, getting a copy of the police report, and anything else that supports your claim. You should also keep copies of any expenses you have accrued due to the accident, like vehicle repair receipts, medical bills, and anything you can think of.
- Contact insurance. You will need to inform your insurance company of the accident, though your attorney can contact them on your behalf. Your own insurance may cover a portion of the damage you are seeking from the at-fault driver’s insurance in the claim.
- File a claim. Have your injury lawyer file an insurance claim on your behalf. They will present a full account of your damages, economic and non-economic, to the insurance company, as well as all the evidence you have gathered thus far.
- Demand compensation. Work together with your attorney to draft a demand letter that you will send to the at-fault driver’s insurance company specifying the exact amount you are seeking in damages and why. They likely will not accept your offer, as insurance companies want to pay as little as possible in personal injury cases. Never accept an offer without consulting your attorney first.
- Negotiate. Now, your lawyer and the insurance company’s lawyers can negotiate a settlement amongst themselves. An overwhelming amount of personal injury claims are settled out of court. However, if the insurance company continues to refuse your offer and does not offer a reasonable settlement amount of its own, it will likely go to trial.
Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
When you work with a personal injury lawyer, you gain valuable knowledge and experience in the law that can help you successfully hold those responsible accountable for your injuries. When negligence is involved, an attorney will help ensure the important steps are followed, including investigating, gathering evidence, and interviewing professionals and witnesses who will help support your claim.
At the Barnes Law Group, you will work with a team that has decades of experience not only holding individuals accountable, but also corporations, insurance companies, and a multitude of other parties that may be involved in your injuries.
Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer
At Barnes Law Group, we know what kind of help you need. We can guide you through the process of a personal injury suit and ensure you are not taken advantage of by insurance companies seeking to discredit you. Our attorneys can help you achieve some semblance of peace of mind as you deal with a potentially stressful situation. Contact us as soon as you can to schedule a consultation. We are ready to help you.
