Atlanta Wrong Way Drivers Regularly Cause Serious Injuries and Death while Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
As an Atlanta car accident lawyer, I try to read as much as I can about the types of accidents that occur in Atlanta and north Georgia. I read a very interesting article in the AJC online this week. According to the article, 5 people have died in wrong way crashes since November 2009, and the department of transportation says 22 have died on Atlanta roads since 2004. According to a study conducted by the DOT several years ago, most wrong way collisions are caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs or failing to take prescription medication.
The consequences of wrong way collisions are almost always catastrophic. Life changing injuries and death are the expected outcomes. Accordingly, victims of collisions with wrong way drivers need experienced personal injury lawyers to handle both the complex legal and complex damages issues that arise in these types of cases. Legally, because most drivers are DUI, the lawyer needs to know the ins and outs of pursuing punitive damages as well as the general damages of medical expenses, lost wages, etc.
Because the damages are catastrophic, the lawyer needs to know the complex medicine involved with life changing injuries and Georgia wrongful death law. The lawyer must also know the how to assist the catastrophically injured client to recover damages to take care of the long term needs of the client, which can include future income, future medical care, and future in home care, as well as other such issues.
Because the cost of such long term needs can be astronomical, the lawyer must also be an expert in finding available insurance to fund these damages. This is often one of the most difficult parts of handling a catastrophic injury case. It is heart breaking when the health care plan for a catastrophically injured client is in the millions and there is little or no insurance available to fund the plan.
The lawyers in our office have the experience to handle these types of cases. If you would like to discuss your claims with us, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We would welcome the opportunity to assist you.
