Georgia Car Accident Lawyers

The Georgia car accident attorneys of Millar & Mixon, LLC, believe these are startling facts: Each year, roughly 833,000 people are involved in a motor vehicle crash within our state as a driver, passenger or pedestrian, according to the state’s Department of Motor Vehicle Safety (DMVS). Out of these accident victims, roughly 131,000 suffer injuries, and nearly 1,600 die.

These aren’t just numbers. They’re lives. Unfortunately, they are lives that are tragically cut short or changed forever by accidents that could have been prevented.

Under Georgia law, car, truck and motorcycle accident victims and their families have a right to seek compensation for their injuries through a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent or reckless driver who caused the accident. However, it’s important to take action right away. Under our state’s statute of limitations, the right to file or settle a claim may be lost if it is not filed within two years of the date of injury or death.

Since 1993, Millar & Mixon, LLC, has helped accident victims throughout Atlanta and across Georgia to recover for their injuries or the loss of loved one, allowing us to develop a high level of expertise in this area of the law.

To learn how we can help you, call us today at (404) 994-6439 or use our online form. We provide free consultations, and we don’t charge for our services unless you recover damages.

Call or fill in our quick-contact form daytime, evening or weekend, you will be connected to and speak with one of our car accident attorneys!

Common Causes of Georgia Car Accidents

When our car accident attorneys take on a case, we engage in a thorough investigation of how the crash occurred. Our lawyers often bring in accident reconstruction experts, mechanical engineers and other professionals who specialize in car accident cases to assist the attorney in determining the cause. Although every case is different, the factors that we most commonly identify are:

• Speeding: National Highway Traffic Safety statistics indicate that speeding plays a role in nearly one third of all traffic fatalities the U.S. When a driver speeds, they lose the ability to avoid a collision, and they risk losing control of the vehicle – especially on snowy, icy or wet roads.
• Texting while driving / cell phone use: A 2009 study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute reported that drivers of passenger vehicles were six times more likely to get into a crash if they were texting while driving. Talking on cell phones, whether hand-held or hands-free, also takes one’s attention off the road. Georgia has taken steps to curb this dangerous practice by banning texting for all drivers and prohibiting drivers under age 18 from using any type of cell phone. Still, too many drivers refuse to take these laws seriously and put others at risk.
• Drunk driving: Nothing is more deadly than driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. An impaired driver tends to lack reaction time and drifts across lanes – usually at an excessive speed. Georgia DMVS figures indicate that roughly one quarter of the state’s roadway fatalities each year is attributed to alcohol-impaired drivers, meaning drivers with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 or above. Fulton and Gwinnett counties annually rank at or near the top of the list of alcohol-related traffic deaths.
• Drowsy driving: The AAA Foundation said in a 2010 report that drowsy drivers are responsible for one in six fatal car accidents and one in eight car accidents resulting in serious injury. Although 96 percent of the people who participated in the AAA survey agreed that fatigued driving is unacceptable, almost 32 percent admitted to driving in the past month while they were so tired that they had difficulty keeping their eyes open.
• Mechanical failures: In some cases, an automotive defect can cause the accident, such as steering column problems, faulty brakes, tire blowouts or a design that causes a vehicle rollover. Even components that are supposed to protect a driver or passenger, such as seat belts and airbags, can cause injury or death when they fail to operate properly. In many instances, a mechanical issue makes an accident more severe, such as when a gas tank explodes on impact.

Compensation for Georgia Car Accident Victims

Developing car accident lawsuits can be complex. It demands the assistance of a skilled and experienced attorney. In addition to determining the cause of the wreck and the parties responsible, a qualified lawyer can stand up for your rights against insurance companies that will try to pay the lowest possible amount for your losses. In some cases, an accident victim might even have to battle with their own insurer to recover money under an uninsured / underinsured (UM / UIM) policy.

The car accident lawyers of Millar & Mixon, LLC, have the background to handle almost any type of car, truck or motorcycle accident, and we have a history of producing successful results for our clients. Since 1993, we have recovered more than $60 million in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. Among the damages we may be able to recover are:

• Special damages – Economic losses, such as past and future medical expenses, funeral costs, and lost past and future wages
• General damages – Non-economic losses, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, disfigurement or the loss of society and companionship of a loved one
• Punitive damages – The amount awarded to punish and deter a defendant and others from engaging in willful misconduct that endangers others. Under Georgia law, this amount can be capped at $250,000 unless the accident involves a drunk driver – in which case, there is no cap.

Contact Our Georgia Car Accident Attorneys Today

Millar & Mixon does not charge consultation fees, and we do not charge for our legal services unless we recover money for you.

We represent accident victims and their families in personal injury and wrongful death claims and lawsuits throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area and the state of Georgia, including Atlanta, Buckhead, North Atlanta, Chamblee, Decatur, Douglasville, Marietta, Alpharetta, Lawrenceville, Conyers, Jonesboro, East Point, Sandy Springs, Forest Park, College Park, Decatur, Roswell, Marietta, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Riverdale and other cities and communities throughout the State.

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To learn more, contact us 24/7 by calling us at (404) 994-6439 or using our online form. A friendly Georgia car accident lawyer will speak with you during the day, in the evenings or on the weekend. Call or contact us now!