
Savannah Car Accident Lawyers
Advocating for you after a car accident injury in Savannah and throughout Georgia
Each year, car accidents cause serious injury and death to millions of Americans. Suffering a serious injury in a collision is not only a frightening experience, but it can leave a person with injuries that require medical attention and time lost at work recovering from those injuries. A car accident can devastate a person financially, and the physical pain and emotional trauma can take a while to recover from.
Schedule a free consultation with a Savannah car accident attorney today.
Turn to the Savannah car accident attorneys at Harris Lowry Manton to protect your family
The Savannah car accident lawyers at Harris Lowry Manton LLP are dedicated to fighting for our clients who have sustained injuries because of someone else's negligence. We have obtained some of the most significant jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients, including:
- $40 million for a Police Chief hit by a driver who was under the influence of OxyContin and Xanax
- $11.5 million for a family whose unborn child sustained grievous injuries after the couple was hit by a Postal service employee
- $8 million settlement on behalf of a client catastrophically injured in a wreck.
At Harris Lowry Manton in Savannah, our car accident attorneys offer free consultations to discuss your case and offer legal advice about how you might proceed.
Thank you to Harris Lowry Manton who did an outstanding job on my daughters case due to injuries from an auto accident. We were able to get all the medical bills taken care of from the insurance companies and they will fight the insurance companies for all damages they are obligated to pay and not settle for the quick buck. Thank you to them, their staff, and especially Kristy S. Davies for their help. If you are injured, this is the best law firm in Savannah.
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What are some common car accident injuries?
There many different types of injuries that can occur in car accidents. The severity and type of injury will depend on the type of car wreck you were involved in. The speed at which the vehicles were traveling, and the size and weight of the vehicles will also have a bearing on the level of injury. Another factor that can determine the level of injury is whether a vehicle occupant is wearing a seat belt. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the national seat belt use rate is 90.1% in the U.S., which leaves nearly 27.5 million people who choose not to buckle their seat belts. Examples of common injuries from car wrecks include:
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Back and neck injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Burns
- Internal organ damage
- Facial fractures
- Limb loss
What is the car accident claim process?
What damages can I recover for a car accident injury?
If you have suffered a serious injury in a car accident which requires surgery and lost time from work, if your collision was with a commercial vehicle, if there was a fatality or the driver that caused the crash was drunk, all of these factors can complicate a car accident case and could potentially increase the amount you can recover. The facts of every case are unique. You will need to consult with a Savannah car wreck lawyer to discuss the facts of your case and get an estimate of what you might expect to recover. Some examples of the damage available for car accident injury claims include:
- Medical expenses related to the accident injury including hospitalization, rehabilitation and miscellaneous medical costs now and in the future
- Lost wages and benefits
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Punitive damages (where appropriate)
What can a Savannah car accident lawyer do for me?
After suffering a serious injury in a car accident, ask yourself these questions: do you really feel comfortable handling a car accident claim on your own? Would you know how to determine what your claim is worth? Do you feel confident enough to negotiate with insurance company lawyers? Have you hesitated to call a car accident attorney because you think you can't afford to pay their fee? At HLM we listen you to learn more about what happened and how we can help. We take injury cases on contingency, which means that you do not pay attorney fees up front, and you do not pay them at all if we do not recover compensation for you. We investigate the accident and discover what caused the crash and who is responsible for causing your injuries. We negotiate with the insurance company of the at-fault party and our skilled Savannah car accident lawyers seek compensation for the full value of your injuries and losses. If necessary, we will take your case to trial and we will fight on your behalf. While you focus on getting healthy and getting back to work, we focus on winning compensation for you.
Schedule a free consultation with a knowledgeable Savannah car accident lawyer today
If you have been injured in a car accident, you deserve fair compensation from the responsible parties. With the help of the knowledgeable Savannah car accident attorneys of Harris Lowry Manton, you may be able to secure the appropriate damages. After an accident, please call 912-651-9967 to schedule a free consultation. You can also complete our contact form now.
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