Car Accident Lawyer

Atlanta Lawyer Jason McLendon is dedicated to representing victims injured in Georgia car accidents

  • Our firm is honored to be recognized as one of Georgia’s top law firms specializing in representing victims of car accidents.
  • We provide individualized attention to your injury claim. No car accident is too small or too complex.
  • We will go the extra mile for you. If you are unable to come to our office, we will come to you!
  • We explore every settlement source available to you. A personal injury lawyer will make sure that car accident victims are compensated by every available insurance policy.
  • Our fees are lower than most other large personal injury firms. Our goal is to make sure that you recover from your injures receive the maximum settlement in your car accident injury case.

What can a car accident lawyer do for you?

Being injured in a car accident can be stressful and overwhelming. To make matters worse, the insurance company is not concerned with the medical treatment that you need. Even though you are the victim in a car accident, the insurance company will try to pressure you into quickly settling your case for a fraction of the amount you actually deserve. You should never handle your personal injury case alone. You need a car accident lawyer who will deal with the insurance company for you allowing you to focus on recovering from your injuries.

As an injury victim, you are entitled to demand the compensation that you deserve from the negligent party’s insurance company. Many injury lawyers give up if the insurance company refuses to pay you the amount you deserve. Not Jason. If the insurance company refuses to pay a victim what they deserve, we always file a lawsuit to continue your fight for justice. We will even take your case to trial if that is what it takes for you to receive the compensation you deserve.

All accident victims are entitled to compensation. The only way that you make sure you receive the maximum compensation is to hire an experienced car accident lawyer.

Call us at (404) 565-1618 to schedule a free consultation where we will discuss your injury claim with a personal injury lawyer. We have offices conveniently located in Atlanta and Rome.

How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?

If you were injured in an accident, you are likely concerned with how you are going pay your medical bills. The last thing you need is another out of pocket expense. Many people think that they cannot afford a personal injury lawyer – but this is not true!

An expert personal injury lawyer is the best investment that you can make if you were injured in a car accident. Car accident lawyers are paid on what is called a contingency fee. This means that if we do not win your case, we do not get paid. Better yet, you never have to pay any money out of your pocket. An injury lawyer will take a predetermined portion of the settlement as payment for their services.

Be careful. Not all injury lawyers take the same percentage. The large law firms that spend tens of thousands of dollars a month to be on billboards and television. As as result, they almost always charge a higher percentage than other personal injury law firms. They also, tend settle you case for less because their focus is on quantity of cases, not the quality of their legal representation. Jason charges the lowest standard rate of any personal injury attorney so you can be confident that you will receive the maximum compensation for your injury.

Importantly, attorney Jason McLendon has a guarantee that he will never receive more money from a settlement than a client. After all, you were injured. You deserve to be compensated. A shocking number of injury lawyers do not follow this practice and will regularly take more money from your case than you will ever receive.

If you were injured in an accident, call 404-565-1618 for a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer who is a trusted partner with the latino community.

What should I do after being injured in an accident?

There are a few important steps that you should take after being injured in an accident.

  • Call the police. Too often latinos are hesitant to call the police to report an accident because they do not have status in the country. But, it is very important that you call the police to report your accident. It is almost always easier to get substantial compensation for an accident victim once the police create a report.
  • Tell the police you are injured. If you experience pain, you should tell the police. If you do not, they will not on the police report that you are not injured and this may hurt your personal injury claim.
  • Never say “I’m sorry.” If you are injured in a car accident, you never want to tell anyone involved that you are “sorry.” Although, this may seem like the polite think to do, it can be interpreted as an admission of fault. The best practice is to not speak with anyone involved in an accident, other than the police.
    Gather witness information. If someone saw the car accident that caused your injuries, get their name and contact information.
  • Take pictures. It is important that you document the damage to the vehicles and any visible visible injuries that you have. The phrase “a picture is work a thousand words” is true. Photographs almost always help your injury case.
  • Go to the hospital. Even if you are worried that you cannot afford medical treatment, go to the hospital to make sure that you are not suffering from serious injuries.
  • Never give a recorded statement. The insurance company will contact you and request that you provide a recorded statement. You should never do this without first speaking with an injury lawyer.
  • Contact a Georgia personal injury lawyer to discuss the facts of your injury claim and how we can assist.

Call us at (404) 565-1618 to schedule a free consultation where you can discuss your injury claim with a personal injury lawyer.

What if I cannot afford my medical care?

If you are injured in an accident, you will likely need medical treatment to recover from your injuries. A car accident lawyer can help you receive the medical treatment that you need even if you are not able to afford the necessary medical care.

If left untreated, the injures received in a car accident can ruin your future. You may find yourself unable to work, perform normal daily activities. You do not have to live in constant, debilitating pain. Do not let a negligent driver unnecessarily impact the rest of your life. An accident lawyer can help you not only receive the compensation you deserve. We can also ensure you receive the medical treatment you need to recover from your injuries.

Jason partners with numerous doctors and chiropractors all over the state of Georgia. These relationships will ensure that you get the medical treatment you need after being the victim of a car accident. Even if you do not have health insurance, we can help. The medical providers we partner with will wait to be paid until after your case is settled for the amount that you deserve.

Many personal injury lawyers will not take the time to make sure that you recover from your injuries. Our law firm mission is to be a partner with car accident victims. Our passion is to fight for justice for every injured person. We are so confident in our work that If we do not win your injury case, you do not have to pay anything for our legal representation.

Call us at (404) 565-1618 to schedule a free consultation where we will discuss your injury claim with an injury lawyer.

What are the most common injuries of car accident victims?

Car accident victims can experience many different types of injuries. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you recover from your injuries by referring you to an appropriate doctor after discussing your symptoms.

Head Trama:
A personal injury lawyer will often meet clients who have received a head injury in a car accident. Unfortunately, car accident victims will frequently strike their head on a window or steering wheel in the moments after being involved in an accident. Some do not even remember striking their head. Head injuries will typically cause dizziness, nausea, memory issues and blurred vision. An experienced lawyer will recognize these symptoms and immediately refer the injury victim to seek immediate medical attention. Head injuries can be very serious if left untreated. Accident victims who have head trama are likely entitled to substantial compensation. If you believe that you are a family member suffered a head injury in a car accident, you should seek immediate medical attention and then contact a personal injury lawyer to fight for the compensation that you deserve.

Back Pain:
Back pain is the most common injury experienced by car accident victims. If you are experiencing back pain, a personal injury lawyer can refer you to a doctor who will find the cause of your pain. Sometimes, back pain will subside with chiropractic treatment. However, more serious issues sometimes require steroid injections or surgery to heal from injures sustained in a car accident. If you or a loved one is experiencing back pain after a car accident, call (404) 565-1618 for a free consultation with an injury lawyer.

Neck Pain:
Neck pain is experienced by nearly every car accident victim. The most common cause of neck pain is from what is called whiplash. Whiplash occurs when a car accident victim’s is abruptly forced back and forth due to a violent impact. An accident victim experiencing pain due to whiplash should contact a personal injury lawyer who can refer a medial professional to address these issues. After you recover from your injuries, a car accident lawyer will demand that you be compensated for your injury. Call today for a fee consultation if you experienced whiplash after a car accident.

Radiating Pain:
Sometimes, a car accident victim will have pain that radiates from their back to other parts of the body. Radiating pain can be a sign of a more serious injury. Frequently, radiating pain is caused by a bulging disk. Generally, these types of injuries will not heal without medical treatment. Medical professionals generally recommend less invasive procedures such as steroid injections to treat disk issues. If the pain persists after injections, surgery is typically required. Accident victims who experience this type of injury are likely entitled to substantial compensation. If you or someone you know is suffering from radiating pain after being involved in a car accident, contact a personal injury lawyer.

Broken Bones:
In severe car accidents, vehicle occupants sometimes suffer from broken bones. These painful injuries generally result in extreme discomfort and significantly disrupt accident victim’s lives. If you were involved in an accident involving broken bones, you should contact a personal injury lawyer. Insurance companies will try to convince accident victims with broken bones to settle their case for far less than the true value of your suffering. You are likely entitled to significant compensation if you broke a bone during a car accident. Call us today (404) 565-1618 for a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer.

All information about injuries is meant to be an informative guide based upon our experience as a personal injury law firm. However, this is not meant to replace medical advice from a medical professional. The medical treatment you receive should always be determined by a heath care professional. A personal injury lawyer can help you find the right doctor to address your symptoms. But, if you need emergency medical assistance, please immediately proceed to the emergency room.

What should I do if I was injured by a drunk driver?

Drunk drivers are a public hazard and account for many of the most serious car accidents. If you were injured in a car accident by a drunk driver, you definitely need the assistance of a personal injury attorney who specializes in drunk driving accidents.

In any accident, it is important for you to contact the police so that a report of the accident can be made. This is even more important if you believe you were injured by a drunk driver. Police officers are trained to detect if a person driving drunk. Nevertheless, if you suspect that you were struck by a drunk driver, you should convey your suspensions to the police upon their arrival. If you can, you should obtain video or audio of the drunk driver. This will help make sure that you receive the compensation that you deserve after being injured by a drunk driver.
It is not only drunk drivers that can cause serious injuries. With many jurisdictions relaxing marijuana laws, more people are being injured by drivers who are high than ever before. If you suspect that you were injured by a driver who was under the influence of any unlawful substance, you should tell your suspicions to the police.

Accident victims who are injured by drunk drivers are almost always entitled to substantial compensation. Personal injury lawyers are able to demand punitive damages to compensate the victims of drunk driving accidents. Punitive damages are meant to punish drunk drivers. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you receive punitive damages for any injuries and property damage that is caused by a drunk driver.

Atlanta Lawyer Jason McLendon is an experienced and aggressive personal injury attorney who specializes in drunk driving accidents. Not only can you receive substantial compensation from the drunk driver who caused your injuries, but you may be able to recover even more compensation if the drunk driver was over served at a bar or restaurant. Georgia law allows victims of drunk driving accidents to sue establishments who over serve their customers. Bar tenders and servers are required to refuse to continue to serve alcohol to drunk patrons.

If you were involved in an accident with a drunk driver you should take the following steps:

  • Contact the police and tell them you believe you were struck by a drink driver.
  • Take pictures and videos! Document everything that you can.
  • Get contact information for all witnesses who saw the accident.
  • Make sure that the drunk driver does not switch seats with a passenger.
  • Make sure that the drunk driver doesn’t throw away evidence such as beer cans.
  • If you are injured, go to the hospital to get the medical treatment you need.
  • Never give a recorded statement to the insurance company without first speaking with an injury lawyer.
  • Call a personal injury lawyer that specializes in recovering compensation for victims in drunk driving accidents.

If you were involved in an accident with a drunk driver, call (404) 565-1618 for a free consultation with a DUI accident lawyer.

What should I do if I was injured by an Uninsured Driver?

Being injured by an uninsured motorist is a frustrating experience. But, a personal injury lawyer may still be able to get you compensation for your injuries.

You can, and should, purchase insurance to protect yourself from uninsured motorists. There are two types of uninsured motorist protection available. First is “excess” or “add on” uninsured motorist protection. The other is “reduced by” uninsured motorist protection. You should always chose to purchase the “excess” or “add on” uninsured motorist protection. To learn more about the specifics of uninsured motorist insurance coverage click here.

Even if you do not have uninsured motorist protection, there may be other options if you were injured by an uninsured motorist. If a relative who lives in your household has an insurance policy that has uninsured motorist protection, you are likely eligible for coverage under your relative’s policy.

If you have uninsured motorist protection, that is a great start. But, you still need to hire a personal injury lawyer to assist with your case because insurance companies are very reluctant to compensate injured individuals with uninsured motorist protection. Therefore, you need a lawyer who will fight to get you the maximum compensation available under the law.

If you were injured by an uninsured motorist, call us at (404) 565-1618 to discuss how we may be able to assist you. Uninsured motorist issues are complex and you do not have to deal with them alone. We were able to demand $50,000.00 for an inured client who thought that they had no way to be compensated for their injuries. Let us see what we can do for you!

What should I do if I was injured by a tractor trailer?

If you were injured by a tractor trailer, it is imperative that you immediately contact an injury lawyer specializing in trucking accidents.

Trucking accidents are incredibly complex and there are steps that must be taken to preserve your injury claim. Trucking companies will almost always deny that they are responsible for your injury. Therefore, quick action is necessary.

The first step to preserve your trucking accident injury claim is to have the truck inspected. We partner with Georgia’s best accident recinstructionists to build our case against the trucking company.

Some of the most serious injuries occur in trucking accidents. Most injury lawyers do not have the experience and relationships necessary to ensure that your claim is properly pursued. You should take the following steps if you were injured in a trucking accident:

  • Contact the police and tell them you were injured by a tractor trailer.
  • Take pictures and videos! Document everything.
  • Get contact information for any witnesses.
  • Never made any statements that can be interpreted as you accepting responsibility for the accident.
  • Go to the hospital to get the medical treatment you need.
  • Never give a recorded statement without first peaking with an injury lawyer.
  • Call a personal injury lawyer that specializes in recovering compensation in trucking accidents.

The trucking company will immediately have their team of lawyers working to protect their financial interest. You need an aggressive lawyer who is not afraid to take them on. If you are injured in a trucking accident, call (404) 565-1618 to discuss your injury claim with a trucking accident lawyer.

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  • All felonies and misdemeanors including:
  • DUI
  • Theft/Shoplifting
  • Violent Crimes
  • Assault/Battery
  • Drug Crimes
  • Property Crimes
  • Sexual Offenses