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If the
other driver was at fault, you may be entitled to
compensation for your personal injuries, pain and
suffering, automobile damage and other expenses.
These may include such things as lost wages or
the nursing costs that may be needed after the accident.
You should make a claim with the other driver’s
insurance company.
But, if you are not satisfied with the amount
they offer, you should contact an attorney to settle the
case or, if necessary, file a lawsuit.
If you plan to sue, do not delay.
There are time limits for filing various types of
claims- usually two years after the accident occurs.
Many
lawyers take accident cases on a “contingency
basis”. This
means that you do not pay the lawyer if you lose the
case. If
you win they case, you pay the lawyer a percentage of
the money that is awarded to you by the courts.
Most lawyers charge a smaller percentage if the
case is settled before they lawyer does all the work
necessary to go to trial.
If you and your lawyer agree to a contingent fee,
the lawyer should put the agreement in writing and then
provide you with a signed copy. The contract should explain what percentage the lawyer will
get if you win and how it might vary.
It should also state who will pay for any court
costs.
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Licensed
to practice  law
in the State of Georgia
James
R. Argo Jr. All Rights Reserved.
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