Atlanta U-Turn Car Accident Lawyer

Maintaining situational awareness is key to safe driving. But when someone makes an unexpected or dangerous maneuver, such as a poorly-timed or illegal U-turn, there is only so much that you can do to protect yourself from a collision.

In many cases, U-turn accidents happen at higher speeds on busy roadways, so these crashes can be especially dangerous. Even if you walk away from the accident with no obvious injuries, issues can arise later on that may affect your physical and mental well-being.

If you got hurt in the collision, you could face complications that affect you for the rest of your life. The CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm specializes in helping people get compensated for injuries stemming from negligence.

If you’ve been hurt in a U-turn accident, Attorney Ali Awad will listen to your case and help you determine what options exist for pursuing compensation. Known for his no-nonsense attitude and sound advice, Awad is admired by 1.5 million+ online followers.

He has won millions of dollars in jury awards and settlements for his clients since 2016. Contact Awad to schedule a free, no-obligation case review by calling (404) 777-8800 today or using our form to contact us online to get in touch.

What Can an Atlanta U-Turn Car Accident Attorney Do for You?

If you’ve been in a U-turn accident, chances are that you’ll initially work through insurance to get car repairs (or a replacement vehicle) and to get compensation for other expenses. However, challenges arise if the insurance company refuses to pay an adequate amount for your expenses or if there is disagreement about who is at fault.

The case may become complicated if the at-fault party is uninsured or underinsured.

Atlanta personal injury attorneys specialize in negotiating with insurance companies. They know how to gather and present facts that will bolster your personal injury claim, and they understand your legal rights and what you may be entitled to.

Unfortunately, accident victims often get pushed around by insurance companies that want to avoid significant expenses. An insurance company may offer you a payout, but chances are that it won’t be commensurate with your expenses.

In some cases, they may deny benefits for certain medical treatments or other damages. They may even try to deny your claim, avoiding paying you altogether. A personal injury attorney can step in and ensure that your rights are protected and negotiate on your behalf to get as much compensation as possible.

In the rare case that you can’t come to an agreement with the at-fault party or their insurance company, your attorney can represent your interests in court. They’ll consult state and federal laws as well as precedents to build a compelling case.

It’s common to feel isolated after an accident, especially if you’re suffering mentally and physically. An insurance company may add insult to injury if they offer a paltry amount in comparison to what you’ve suffered.

It’s worthwhile to consult with a personal injury attorney, even if you aren’t certain about pursuing legal action. At the very least, you’ll learn about the options that exist for compensation and get some idea as to whether you have a viable claim.

What Types of Damages Exist in Personal Injury Claims?

Damages for personal injury claims fall into two broad categories: special (economic) and general (non-economic).

Special Damages

Special damages are fairly easy to quantify. They include current and future bills for medical care, including testing/diagnostics, procedures, therapy, surgery, medications, doctor’s visits, and any other medical expenses that you’ve incurred now or will incur in the future.

Of course, estimating future amounts isn’t a perfect science, but your attorney will use the data they have to draw conclusions about your future bills.

In addition to medical bills, special damages include lost income and future lost wages. Your attorney will include the amount you’ve lost up to this point in your current role, but they’ll also make informed projections about your future income and what you stand to lose due to the accident.

Physical and mental disabilities can greatly impact your earning power. Your attorney will keep this consideration in mind as they assess how your post-accident condition could affect your future job prospects.

Finally, special damages include repairs or replacement of personal property that was destroyed in the accident, such as your vehicle.

General Damages

General damages may be challenging to quantify. After all, it’s difficult to put a price tag on someone’s pain and suffering following an accident.

However, the law allows people to claim compensation for general anguish, and your attorney will encourage you to consider this as you make your claim. You may be able to get compensation for:

• Pain and suffering
• Loss of a body part
• Loss of companionship or consortium, in a case where a friend, family member, or spouse passed away in the accident
• Wrongful death

There are many factors to consider when arriving at a number for general damages. Some of these elements include:

• The severity of your pain and injuries
• Your age
• The length of time you’ve been suffering or are expected to suffer as a result of the accident
• Whether or not your condition is expected to improve at any point
• How the injuries have impacted your quality of life and ability to do the activities you enjoyed prior to the accident

Once you and your attorney decide on a figure that seems reasonable, given your condition, they’ll pursue this amount from the insurance company or at-fault party. The vast majority of personal injury cases (95 percent) end with a settlement instead of a trial in court.

If your case does go to court, it’ll be up to a jury to decide whether you’re owed the amount you’re requesting for general damages. Your attorney will still have the opportunity to come to an out-of-court settlement, however, helping avoid the time and expense of a trial. Being willing to take the case to court often motivates the other side to settle, but sometimes it is necessary to have a case tried before a jury in order to recover damages.

Common Injuries From U-turn Accidents

U-turn accidents often happen fast without much warning. The high rate of travel and sharp angles involved in these crashes can cause serious injuries, including:

• Broken bones or sprains: If your body gets contorted or crushed during the accident, you could break bones or sprain muscles. These painful injuries will require urgent medical attention, and you may need to wear a cast for some time to reset the broken bones. Further, you might need physical therapy, surgery, or other procedures to fully restore your range of motion.
• Cuts, scrapes, and bruises: These wounds can be minor or significant. Either way, it’s common to sustain cuts, scrapes, and bruises due to shattered glass, crushed metal, or loose objects in the vehicle. You should quickly seek medical attention for any open wound since there is a high risk of infection.
• Head and neck injuries: Head and neck injuries are exceptionally common in car crashes. Unfortunately, these delicate body parts are susceptible to compression injuries and whiplash. Head and neck contortions can have lasting consequences that affect your range of motion, strength, comfort, and posture. You may need physical therapy or surgery to recover.
• Internal injuries: Internal injuries can cause serious bleeding and dangerous side effects. Vital organs like your heart, kidneys, liver, or lungs must be intact to function properly. If these organs are crushed, twisted, or punctured, you could die within a short period of time. Therefore, it’s critical to call for medical help if you’ve been in a serious accident.
• Brain injuries: People can sustain brain injuries from being hit with a hard object or taking a fall – so you can imagine how common brain injuries are in car crashes, where two heavy objects are moving at high speeds. In fact, statistics show that vehicle accident traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) account for nearly 50 percent of TBI-related deaths in young adults and slightly over 50 percent of TBI-related deaths in youth.

Potential TBIs should not be taken lightly. It’s always wise to have a medical examination

following an accident to ensure you haven’t sustained brain damage.

In some cases, the symptoms of a brain injury may be obvious – memory loss, confusion, emotional changes, and diminished capacity are some common manifestations. However, these symptoms may be delayed, meaning you won’t notice until after the accident. Visit with a doctor either way to be safe.

Call an Atlanta U-Turn Car Accident Law Firm for Help Today

If you were hit by a U-turning vehicle, The CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm is here to help. Since 2016, lead attorney Ali Awad has won tens of millions of dollars in settlements and jury awards for his clients.

Ali Awad and his team team passionate about advocating for personal injury victims, boasting an impressive win rate of over 99 percent. Schedule a free, no-obligation case review with our firm today to learn more about your legal options and what your case could be worth when you call (404) 777-8800 or contact us online.