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The Georgia Department of Transportation keeps statistics for all of our towns and cities across the state. In 2020, there were 4,200 reported crashes in Forsyth County, resulting in more than 1,500 injuries and 15 fatalities.
Though this is only a small portion of the more than 330,000 accidents across the state that year, the numbers are still surprising, especially considering the small population of the county.
To those unfamiliar with the area, Cumming may seem out of reach from metro Atlanta traffic. But those who live or work in Cumming, as well as those who commute in and out of the town each day, know that the roads can be dangerous day or night, and that every driver is at risk of being the victim of a car accident.
If you are involved in a car wreck due to someone else’s actions or negligence in Forsyth County, and that accident has caused you injury, the experienced attorneys at Scholle Law can help you get the compensation you deserve. For over 25 years, we have fought for our clients’ rights, taking on insurance companies who try to minimize or outright deny victims’ claims.
Understanding Car Wrecks in Cumming
You may think that because Cumming typically has less traffic than the surrounding area, car accidents should be uncommon. While this logic is sound, the truth is that even when you are driving in an area of less congestion, an accident can occur. Unfortunately, there are drivers on any road that might harm you while you are driving. For example, two lane roads that are in more rural areas still have head-on collisions when a person has been drinking or driving. Or, perhaps an elderly driver who should no longer be driving hits your vehicle at night. In some cases, teenage drivers (who are actually much more prone to causing accidents especially with other teens in their vehicle) drive too fast or are distracted and strike another vehicle. Any of these scenarios can result in serious, and sometimes fatal, injuries.
Injuries and compensation
after a car accident
There are many types of injuries that follow an auto accident. These can range from minor soft tissue injuries to broken bones, fractures, spinal injuries, and even traumatic brain injuries. Any of these can require hospitalization or medical care, and may even result in a lengthy recovery and rehabilitation process. If the car wreck was caused by another person’s actions or negligence, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses. These losses, or damages, are generally divided into two categories: general and special. Special, or economic, losses are those to which a dollar amount can be easily assigned. These damages include medical costs, lost wages, property damage, loss of earning capacity, and more. Your attorney will use receipts, bills, invoices, and other evidence to calculate your economic losses. General, or noneconomic, damages compensate you for more intangible losses you suffered. These commonly include pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, disability, and more. Because there are no receipts to prove these losses, your lawyer will use a formula to calculate how much compensation you are owed. The insurance company responsible for your claim, either your own insurer or the other driver’s, will also use their own formula to calculate how much compensation you are owed. This formula is typically designed to minimize your payout. In fact, they may present a very low settlement offer in hopes you will take it. Before you do, speak to an experienced attorney about your case.
How a Cumming Car Accident Attorney Can Help
Dealing with the insurance company after a car wreck can be nerve-wracking. They will record every conversation you have with them so they can use your own words against you. That is why it is so important to consult with an experienced Forsyth County car crash lawyer before you speak with or accept any offer from the insurance company. For over 25 years, the team at Scholle Law has fought for our clients’ rights, taking on insurance companies who try to minimize or outright deny victims’ claims. Give us a call at (866) 592-1296 or contact us online for a free, no-obligation consultation with a Cumming car accident lawyer today.