Buford Car Accident Lawyer

Imagine you are in your car driving along Hamilton Mill Road. You see the red light up ahead and you slowly start to hit your brakes. Before you know it, the driver of the car behind you slams into you. They were texting behind the wheel and didn’t see you braking.

You were just in an accident in Buford. Now what?

Unfortunately, this hypothetical scenario is far too common and real for many Buford residents. Residents love Buford for its small-town charm, but the area is bustling thanks to the Mall of Georgia and its proximity to Atlanta. In fact, for several decades, Buford was the largest city in Gwinnett County — a hub of banking and finance, education, leather production and architecture.

All of this activity means that the roads, highways and interstates that crisscross through Buford have become increasingly clogged and congested in recent years, resulting in higher rates of serious and fatal vehicle accidents. The good news is that Buford car crash injury attorney Charles Scholle is here to provide answers and give you the legal advice you need.

Scholle Law is an experienced personal injury and auto accident law firm that specializes in cases involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents and more. We have served the Buford community for over 20 years. Through hard work and dedication, we have gained the trust of local residents in Gwinnett and Hall counties, earning a reputation in the community for high-quality legal representation at a fair and honest cost.

From our law offices in Duluth, Perimeter, Decatur and downtown Atlanta, we serve residents of Buford and communities throughout North Georgia. Visit our main office in Duluth, just 12 miles down the road from downtown Buford on I-985/I-85 S, on Sugarloaf Parkway (Exit 109).

Call us at (866) 592-1296 or contact us online for a free, no-obligation consultation with a Buford car accident lawyer.

What to Do After a Car Accident in Buford

First and foremost, if you are involved in a serious collision in which you or one of your passengers are injured, you should call 911 and seek emergency medical attention immediately. All of the other steps listed below can wait. Your health is most important. After you’ve received treatment, call our law firm immediately to discuss your legal options.

If, however, you were involved in a minor car accident or weren’t visibly or noticeably hurt, it’s crucial you follow these steps:

1. Stop your vehicle

Make sure you stop your car. Pullover to safety if possible and put on your hazard lights. Above all, don’t leave until instructed to do so by a police officer. Leaving the scene of an accident (known as a “hit and run”) is a criminal offense in the state of Georgia.

2. Call the police

Call the police, even if you do not think anyone appears to be hurt and the damage isn’t severe. The police will write up an accident report that includes who was cited, where the accident took place and draw a diagram of what happened.

3. Gather information and evidence

While you wait for the police to arrive, swap information with the other people involved in the accident, and take pictures of the accident scene — including photos of your car, the other vehicles, the surroundings and even the weather. All of this information may be important later when seeking damages. If possible, also be sure to grab the contact information of the police officer who arrived at the scene and drafted the report.

4. Record your version of events

Once you’ve filed a report with the police officer, make sure you are prepared to recount the incident to an attorney. Write down the details of the accident while they are fresh in your mind such as the time of the accident, the make and model of the cars involved, the contact and personal information of all those involved, the location of the collision and the road conditions.

5. Notify your insurer

Call your auto insurance company and tell them that you were involved in a car accident as soon as possible after a wreck, even if you weren’t responsible for it.

Many policies require claimants to notify the insurance provider shortly after a crash in order to receive coverage.

6. Visit your doctor

Another thing you should do after a car accident, no matter how minor it was, is to go see your doctor. Often, seemingly minor car accidents — like a fender bender — can result in serious injuries such as a neck injury, spine injury, back injury or head injury.

Even if you don’t want to go to the hospital in an ambulance, it is extremely important to get to a doctor right away and tell them what hurts. Having a doctor’s notes, in writing, will help your lawyer interpret how the injuries you sustained were caused by the accident and how they may practically impact your life going forward.

7. Consult an attorney

Finally, contact a trusted personal injury attorney near you to learn about your legal options. At Scholle Law, we can begin to help you deal with the financial burdens that arise in the aftermath of a serious auto accident. By leveraging our experience in dealing with similar cases in Buford, Georgia, we will work to get you the compensation that you need.

From our law offices in Duluth, Perimeter, Decatur and downtown Atlanta, we serve residents of Buford and communities throughout North Georgia. Visit our main office in Duluth, just 12 miles down the road from downtown Buford on I-985/I-85 S, on Sugarloaf Parkway (Exit 109).

Call us at (866) 592-1296 or contact us online for a free, no-obligation consultation with a Buford car accident lawyer.