Lawrenceville
Car Accident Attorney

Were you injured in a car accident?

Get the best settlement possible to move on with your recovery.

When you turn past Archer High School and you pass what seems like yet another fender bender, it may not seem like a big deal. Even that small rear-end crash near the Gwinnett County Public Library may not seem too bad. But when your life is interrupted by a car crash, you soon realize it is, in fact, a big deal. 

Your car may be totaled, you may suffer severe injuries, and you may have no idea what to do next. Chances are, the insurance company will contact you after an accident and ask for a statement. They may even make a settlement offer. Before you speak to the insurance company and potentially compromise your potential legal rights, contact the Gwinnett County car accident attorneys at Scholle Law.

Our skilled lawyers have represented victims of car accidents for over 25 years. We know the strategies and tricks insurance companies use to minimize the amount of compensation they pay out. While some other law firms may encourage you to take an early offer from the insurance company to close your case quickly, we will fight for every dime you rightfully deserve.

To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with a Lawrenceville car accident lawyer, call us or contact us online today.

What to look for when choosing a Lawrenceville Car Accident Attorney

When you’re looking for a car accident lawyer, you want a law firm that knows how to fight to get you the maximum compensation for your case. It’s important to find out the following information before you make your decision.

How much Georgia experience does the car accident lawyer have?

Not all personal injury firms have a lot of experience when dealing with car accident cases that have taken place in Lawrenceville, GA. Be particularly weary of the law firms that handle ‘all kinds of cases’, such as criminal, family and business law. We believe that your best chance to get the maximum compensation for your car accident case is to be working with a personal injury law firm who’s main area of practice is handling car accident cases.

Can they show you strong case results for past car accident cases?

An experienced car accident lawyer should be able to show you plenty of case results where they have gotten great outcomes for their car accident clients. When you’ve been in a car accident, you need to know that the car accident attorney you choose isn’t taking you on as one of their first clients, you and your family deserve the very best legal representation because you can be sure that the insurance company will have tough lawyers to deal with on their side.

Do they have positive Google reviews?

There’s a reason why most people hire a Lawrenceville car accident attorney after having read a number of their online reviews. Even when a law firm has a lot of positive car accident case reviews, take a look to see if the owners of the firm respond to their reviews. If an attorney cares enough to respond to their reviews then there’s a good chance they are the kind of car accident lawyer who will care enough to fight as hard as they can for your case.

Most Common Types of Car Accident Injuries

1. Soft Tissue 

Soft tissue injuries are the most common type of injury for victims involved in both minor and severe accidents. After a car crash, whiplash, which is the stretching of neck and head ligaments and muscles, is the most frequent soft tissue injury. Lacerations, avulsions, abrasions, contusions, and muscle sprains are all examples of soft tissue injuries.

Symptoms to watch for:

1. Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) -> Dehydration, dizziness, headache
2. Swelling is the medical term for inflammation. It occurs when tissues in the body become irritated or injured, causing them to fill with fluid. Swelling can occur anywhere in the body, but it is most commonly seen in the joints, skin, and soft tissue.
3. Bruising can be a sign of something serious going on inside your body. If you have unexplained bruising, it’s important to see a doctor right away.
4. Restricted movement – limited mobility or range of motion.
5. Any sound that is comparable to popping or snapping.

2. Cuts and Scrapes

A scrape is an injury in which layers of skin are scraped or destroyed, while a cut is a long, thin incision in the skin. Smaller cuts and scrapes are quite common after a vehicle accident. When something inside the car turns into a flying hazard, these injuries frequently occur. Broken glass, automobile components, and even airbags can all result in scratches and wounds in a car accident.

Symptoms to watch for Please go to the doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms and you think your scrape or cut might be infected:

1. If you experience more pain or swelling 24-48 hours after the crash, seek medical attention immediately.
2. The scab has grown in size.
3. The redness around the injury has worsened.
4. Discharge coming from the wound
5. High temperature / fever

3. Head Injuries

According to the CDC, an average of 155 Americans die each day from head and brain injuries. These types of trauma are some of the most common fatal injuries resulting from car accidents. When the head collides with the windshield, steering wheel, passenger window, or another vehicle component or object within the car, a person may get bruised, scraped, or lacerated. In more devastating car accidents, the person can experience closed head injuries, concussions, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and even suffer permanent brain damage.

Symptoms to watch for:

1. A head injury that causes bleeding.
2. Headaches can be mild or severe, and they may last for a short period of time or be chronic.
3. Vomiting
4. Nauseated
5. Loss of balance / dizziness
6. Losing consciousness
7. Feeling lost or preoccupied
8. Changes in conduct, mood or behavior
9. Loss of memory
10. Experiencing trouble when trying to speak
11. Eyesight is blurry

4. Chest Injuries

Chest injuries sustained in car accidents more frequently require surgery than other types of injuries. Chest injuries resulting from car accidents can be classified as minor (bruises), medium (contusions), or serious (broken ribs, damage to internal organs, collapsed lung, internal bleeding). The driver is at a greater risk of chest injuries since there is little distance between his or her chest and the steering wheel. Seatbelts, as well as airbags when they deploy, can also be to blame for chest injuries.

Symptoms to watch for:

1. Lack of breath/out of breath. If you’re taking shallow or fast breaths, it could be a sign that something is wrong
2. Black and blue marks, swelling
3. A feeling of pins and needles, or numbness.
4. Redness and sore, inflamed skin
5. Sudden changes in heart rate
6. Unusual coughing
7. The chest has a crackling sound
8. Blood pressure is abnormally low.
9. Coughing up blood is a medical emergency. If you are coughing up blood, seek immediate medical attention.

5. Arm and Leg Injuries

Car accidents can cause the extremities (arms and legs) to move inadvertently, resulting in harm. Bumps and scrapes to the arms and legs are the most common arm and leg injuries in automobile accidents, but fractured bones and limb loss can also occur.

Symptoms to watch for:

1. Arm or leg pain
2. Arm or leg bruising
3. Arm or leg swelling
4. Loss of feeling
5. Tingling sensation
6. Limited range of arm or leg motion
7. Unusual popping sound(s)
8. Any arm or leg deformity

6. Back Injuries

Spinal cord injuries and back injuries, including those caused by automobile accidents, are among the most prevalent vehicle accident injuries. The backbone isn’t created to endure strong impact, which is why backs are so prone to injury during car accidents. What’s most daunting about managing a back injury from a car collision is that its effects might not present for days or even weeks.

Symptoms to watch for:

1. Sharp or dull pain
2. Stiffness in your back
3. Involuntary back muscle spasms
4. Numbness in your back
5. Tingling sensation
6. Paralysis (sometimes temporary)
7. Struggling to maintain a normal posture

7. Internal Injuries

One of the most common car accident injuries is internal damage, which often requires surgery. This can be caused by flying debris or the human body hitting or being pressed against an object. If the injured person does not seek expert care quickly, he or she can develop a hemorrhage and die.

Symptoms to watch for:

1. Light-headed / dizzy
2. Losing consciousness / fainting
3. Pain in the stomach / abdomen
4. Noticeable swelling
5. Unusual, deep purple skin in the injured area
6. Headaches / Migraines
7. Involuntary seizures

No matter how mild, severe or even nonexistent, your injuries after a car accident are, it is very important that you see medical attention either at the scene of or very soon after a car accident. As soon as you’ve been checked out, contact a car accident attorney.

Most Dangerous Intersections in Lawrenceville, GA

Some times, the best way to avoid a car accident is to literally ‘steer clear’ of areas that are notorious for auto accidents. Lawrenceville is a very busy city with many roadways that require drivers to pay close attention. If you find yourself driving in or around any of these intersections, please be particularly careful.

Cruise Road and Sugarloaf Parkway

The Sugarloaf turn lanes near the 316 overpass are confusing for drivers trying to merge onto both Cruise Road and Highway 316. Many unfamiliar drivers have difficulty merging into the heavy traffic, which can cause a car accident because of the high volume of cars near shopping centers and restaurants.

Lawrenceville Highway and Sugarloaf Parkway

Sugarloaf Parkway has become a popular alternative for tourists attempting to traverse Gwinnett County. With more people using Sugarloaf Parkway to travel between highways, crossing Highway 29 is more hazardous, especially when drivers are in a rush and not paying attention.

Lawrenceville Highway and Lawrenceville Suwanee Road

Intersections 14 and 15, when combined, would rank first. When looking at all Gwinnett County intersections, Lawrenceville Highway’s connections with Lawrenceville Suwanee Road and Sugarloaf Parkway have the most car accidents.

These two intersections, with the addition of high driver speeds, heavy traffic, and a bustling Wal-Mart shopping center, create a hazardous mix for drivers in Lawrenceville.

Duluth Highway and Riverside Parkway

The most car accidents at the intersection of Duluth Highway and Riverside Parkway happen during rush hour between 4 pm to 7 pm.

Duluth Highway’s popularity has increased rapidly amongst drivers looking to avoid traffic on Highway 316 and Interstate 85. However, during peak travel hours, many distracted drivers in a rush to get home take dangerous risks when making turns or crossing the highway.

If you’ve been injured at any of these intersections, it’s important to speak with a car accident attorney as soon as possible. Car accident claims and the proof of injuries sustained have a better chance of being preserved, the sooner you engage a car accident attorney.  The insurance company hopes that you delay as long as possible because they know they have a better chance of having to pay you the maximum amount, the longer you wait. Don’t give them that advantage.

Contact The Experienced Car Accident Lawyers at Scholle Law

Our skilled car accident lawyers have represented victims of car accidents for over 25 years. We know the strategies and tricks insurance companies use to minimize the amount of compensation they pay out. While some other law firms may encourage you to take an early offer from the insurance company to close your case quickly, we will fight for every dime you rightfully deserve.

To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with a Lawrenceville car accident lawyer, call us or contact us online today.

What Do I Say to the Insurance Company?

You are legally required to report all accidents to your insurance company unless there were no injuries or fatalities, and total property damage is under $500. But when you consider that even replacing a damaged bumper can cost up to $1,000, it is safe to say that virtually all car accidents must be reported. The timeframe in which you must notify your insurer of the incident varies by company, but you should not wait more than 48 hours.

When you do report the wreck, reveal as little information as possible. The more details you reveal, the more ammunition your insurer will have to minimize or deny your claim. During your call, give them your identifying information, the other driver’s contact and insurance information, the time and place of the crash, and if there is a police report.

You may also tell them the make and model of your and the other driver’s vehicles and if your car needs to be repaired (and if which repair shop you took your car to, if you have done so already).

If it is an option, provide a written report instead of a verbal one so you can review your statement before sending it. Many insurance companies provide this option through their mobile app or website.

What NOT to say to the insurance company

The insurance agent will likely ask probing questions that seem innocent enough. No matter how friendly the agent is, these questions are designed to poke holes in your recounting of the accident to prove you do not deserve the compensation you are seeking.

These questions may include:

• Were you injured? If so, have you received medical treatment?
• Were you wearing a seat belt?
• What caused the wreck?
• Were there any witnesses?
• Where were you going at the time of the crash?

You have every right to refuse to answer these questions, and that right should be exercised. If the insurance agent is persistent in their questioning, you can reply that you are not prepared to discuss details of the incident, as you may not realize the extent of the aftermath from the wreck. Alternatively, you can refer them to the information in the police reportor, even better, let them know that you want to speak with an attorney before answering their questions. 

If you have not contacted your insurance provider yet, call a car accident attorney first. During your free consultation, your lawyer can provide instructions about how to deal with your insurer (and the other driver’s insurance provider) so you do not undermine your right to seek compensation through legal action later on. If you decide to move forward with hiring a personal injury lawyer, they can deal with the insurance companies on your behalf.

Speak With A Lawrenceville Car Accident Attorney Today

If you drive through Gwinnett County, especially during rush hour, you will experience some of the worst traffic Georgia has to offer. Even if traffic is light, other motorists who are inattentive, reckless, or simply bad at driving can cause collisions. If you are injured in a wreck due to someone else’s negligence or actions, the attorneys at Scholle Law are ready to help. 

Our skilled lawyers have represented victims of car accidents for over 25 years. We know the strategies and tricks insurance companies use to minimize the amount of compensation they pay out. While some other law firms may encourage you to take an early offer from the insurance company to close your case quickly, we will fight for every dime you rightfully deserve.

To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with a Lawrenceville car accident lawyer, call us or contact us online today.