Car and Motorcycle Accidents - Attorneys of Johnson & Benjamin, LLP

Every year, many Americans are severely injured or killed in trucking, car, and motorcycle accidents on roads in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Sadly, many of these incidents are caused by negligent drivers who fail to exercise reasonable care when driving their vehicles. If you are injured while driving or riding in a vehicle that is hit by a third party, a personal injury lawsuit may entitle you to receive compensation for your emotional suffering and medical bills. If a loved one is killed because of the negligence of another driver, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit and receive compensation for emotional suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, funeral costs, loss of companionship, and other damages.

• Car Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Trucking Accidents

Car Accidents

According to the United States Department of Transportation, about three million Americans are injured in car accidents every year – roughly 133,000 of those injuries are in Atlanta and around Georgia. Oftentimes, victims’ medical bills are promptly paid by the driver’s insurance policy and no legal action is required. However, some car accidents involve drivers with insufficient or nonexistent auto insurance. Situations like this may require legal involvement from attorneys who are familiar with the legal intricacies of car accidents. The Atlanta law firm of Johnson & Benjamin, LLP is dedicated to helping victims of car accidents recover the compensation they deserve so that they can begin the healing process as quickly as possible.

Injuries sustained during car accidents can vary greatly, from readily visible injuries at the time of the crash to subtler but no less serious injuries, such as spine and neck damage. Even if you think your neck or back pain might fade with time, you can’t afford to take chances. Some types of whiplash might continue to cause serious discomfort for years after the accident. You need to protect your legal rights by contacting a lawyer immediately to determine if you have a case.

Unlike other personal injury attorneys, the lawyers of Johnson & Benjamin, LLP will not blindly accept a settlement from the other party. We will research every possible means of recovery to get our clients the best compensation available. We have years of experience representing victims of car accidents in the Atlanta area. Contact Johnson & Benjamin, LLP today to schedule your initial consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.

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Motorcycle Accidents

Because motorcycle riders are less protected than those in cars, a very high percentage of motorcycle accidents in Georgia result in serious injury or death. Many times, victims of motorcycle accidents have a hard time finding fair legal representation due to a widespread preconception that motorcycle operators exhibit unsafe and unpredictable driving skills. The personal injury attorneys of Johnson & Benjamin, LLP believe that motorcycle riders are entitled to the respect and rights commonly afforded to other drivers on the road. We represent victims of motorcycle accidents with a level of tenacity and compassion that is unparalleled by most Georgia law firms.

The injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents are often debilitating and severe enough to last a lifetime. The cost of treating and rehabilitating victims with such injuries as quadriplegia, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord damage can be overwhelming for victims and their families. Tragically, the mortality rate for motorcycle accidents is very high, both in Georgia and in the rest of the United States.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident due to the negligence of another driver, you may be able to initiate a lawsuit that requests compensation for property damage, medical bills, physical therapy, and pain and suffering incurred as a result of the accident. If a family member died as a result of a motorcycle collision, a wrongful death suit may also be applicable.

Motorcycle accidents don’t always require that another vehicle be involved. If your motorcycle malfunctioned or is found to be defective, you may be able to bring a defective product lawsuit against the manufacturer of the motorcycle for failing to provide you with a safe product.

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Trucking Accidents

Accidents caused by negligent truck drivers tend to cause far more damage than car or motorcycle accidents because of the relative size and mass of trucks. Even at low speeds, accidents involving trucks are likely to cause serious injury, death, and property damage.

Georgia and the federal government have strict training requirements for truck driving licenses; unfortunately, this extra training is not always sufficient to prevent accidents. Some of the most common causes of truck accidents include:

• Driver fatigue and distraction
• Speeding
• DUI/DWI
• Brake failure or misuse
• Overloaded trucks or trailers
• Maintenance negligence

Truck drivers are under enormous pressure from their employers to drive as long and as far as possible. Even though there are guidelines limiting the number of hours that a truck driver can operate his or her vehicle every day, many truckers ignore the rules in order to get their cargo to its destination faster. Fatigue is, therefore, the most common cause of truck accidents in the United States. When combined with the size of the vehicle and the need for precise maneuvering, disastrous car accidents are often the result.

Liability in an accident involving a big-rig can be very difficult to assess. The attorneys of Johnson & Benjamin, LLP work closely with people who are experts in accident reconstruction, truck engineering, and mechanics to help recreate the specifics of the collision. We are proud to help maintain the rights of individual victims against large trucking companies. You should not have to suffer due to the negligence of others.

The only way to find out if you can establish a claim against a third party is to contact a qualified lawyer. The attorneys of Johnson & Benjamin, LLP have extensive knowledge about laws governing motorcycle and car accidents in Atlanta and throughout Georgia. We can start the process of evaluating your claim during a free consultation. Contact Johnson & Benjamin, LLP today to schedule a meeting with one of our lawyers.

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