The Brown Firm – Atlanta, a firm that focuses on personal injury and accidents, has published a new blog post on their site that reveals when it is too late to get an Atlanta car accident attorney. The article explains that the deadline is specified by the statute of limitations, which is two years after the car accident. There are a number of reasons why this particular deadline was set in place, but the key one has to do with evidence. If one were to begin building a case two years after the accident, it would be very difficult to gather any relevant evidence, such as a CCTV of the accident, or track down any witnesses of the accident. Furthermore, it would not be reasonable for an adult to put in a claim for a past injury caused by a fall at a certain amusement park, for instance, that occurred when he was still a child.
Aside from the deadline of two years specified by the statute of limitations, there are two other requirements to be able to file a claim in court for a car accident. The first one is that there should be a clear third party who is responsible for the accident due to negligence. The negligent party doesn’t have to be an individual, but it can also be an organization, such as the trucker’s employer or the manufacturer of the car that had a defective part. The second requirement is that the negligent party must have the capacity to pay for the compensation that is being sought. Oftentimes, this is covered by the insurance company of the negligent party, although at times it may not be that simple.
Harry Brown, a managing attorney at The Brown Firm, says, “Two years. That’s how long you have to file for a personal injury car accident claim in Atlanta.”
He continues, “And remember that hiring a personal injury attorney will not cost you anything upfront. A PI attorney works on a contingency fee basis. This means that when you hire an attorney you pay nothing until you get your settlement. At the time you receive your car accident settlement, your attorney will take a small percentage for their legal fees. This means hiring an attorney has no risk to you! If you do not win a settlement, you do not pay!”
The Brown Firm – Atlanta is a personal injury law firm with offices in Atlanta, Athens, and Savannah, GA and in Okatie, SC. Their practice areas include personal injury, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, car accidents, work-related injuries, wrongful death, slips and falls, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and dog bites.
Past clients have been leaving highly positive reviews about the firm. For instance, Christine Ford, who gave them a five-star rating, said, “The Brown Firm is the best firm around. They helped my daughter get through her accident so smoothly. They are so helpful and made the process so easy. They really care about their clients and I would definitely recommend their firm to anyone in an auto accident.”
Harry Brown had also been a chiropractor for more than 10 years, treating car accident victims. During those years, he realized that people have the need for a good car accident lawyer, which was why he founded The Brown Firm. Thus, he has both legal and medical experience in accident cases. He had obtained his bachelor’s degree in 1995 from the University of Georgia in Athens, his doctor of chiropractic degree in 1999 from the Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, TX, and his Juris Doctor degree in 2004 from the John Marshall Law School in Atlanta. He has been admitted to the bar in the states of Georgia and South Carolina.
Those who are in need of the services of a lawyer after car accident may want to check out the website of The Brown Firm – Atlanta, or contact them on the telephone or through email.
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For more information about The Brown Firm – Atlanta, contact the company here:
The Brown Firm – Atlanta
Harry Brown
(404) 522-8480
info@harrybrownlaw.com
3333 Piedmont Rd NE #1410, Atlanta, GA 30305
