Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney Services
A motor vehicle accident can upend your life in ways you never anticipated, and the choices you make in the days that follow will directly affect the compensation you receive. Whether you are an individual driver, a family that has lost a loved one, or a business owner facing liability from a commercial vehicle collision, the attorneys at Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C. are here to protect your interests and pursue the outcome you deserve.
Our Georgia motor vehicle accident attorneys have built a strong record of results for clients across Gwinnett County and North Metro Atlanta. The cases we handle include:
-
Car, Truck and SUV Collisions
-
Commercial and Semi-Truck Accidents
-
Motorcycle Accidents
-
Rideshare and Delivery Vehicle Crashes
-
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
-
Wrongful Death Claims
-
Hit-and-Run Incidents
-
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims
When you bring your case to our team, you get attorneys who dig into the details, challenge insurer narratives, and pursue every legal avenue available. We keep you informed at every stage so you stay in control of the decisions that shape your outcome.
We handle every case on a contingency basis. Wherever possible, we pursue resolution through negotiation or mediation before moving toward litigation, saving you time and protecting your financial stability.
Personal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Personal vehicle accidents typically stem from distracted driving, speeding, DUI, or failure to yield. Georgia's at-fault system means the responsible party and their insurer are liable for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. The personal accident cases we handle include:
-
Car, Truck and SUV Collisions
-
Motorcycle Accidents
-
Bicycle Accidents
-
Pedestrian Accidents
-
Hit-and-Run Incidents
-
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims
Under Georgia's modified comparative negligence rule, you can recover compensation as long as you are less than fifty percent at fault. You have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim, so acting quickly is critical to preserving evidence and protecting your rights.
Commercial Motor Vehicle Accidents
Commercial vehicle accidents are more complex and typically more severe. These cases involve corporate defendants, federal FMCSA regulations, and insurance policies that often start at $750,000 or more. The commercial accident cases we handle include:
-
Tractor-Trailer and Semi-Truck Accidents
-
Delivery Van and Truck Accidents
-
Rideshare Vehicle Accidents (Uber and Lyft)
-
Charter and Transit Bus Accidents
-
Government Fleet Vehicle Accidents
-
Accidents Involving FMCSA Violations
Our attorneys examine driver hours-of-service logs, vehicle maintenance records, black box and electronic logging device data, cargo loading and securement records, and company hiring and training practices to establish where negligence occurred. Commercial carrier policies often start at $750,000 and can reach into the millions. Identifying every available layer of coverage across the carrier, shipper, and broker is a core part of what we do.
What Georgia Law Means for Your Case
Understanding the legal framework that governs your claim protects you from insurer tactics designed to minimize what you receive. Key laws include:
-
Comparative Negligence (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33): You can recover compensation as long as you are less than fifty percent at fault. Your recovery is reduced proportionally by your share of fault.
-
Statute of Limitations (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33): Two years from the accident date for personal injury and property claims. Four years for wrongful death. Miss the deadline and you lose your right to recover.
-
Duty to Stop and Report (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-270/273): You must stop immediately, exchange information, and report to police when there is injury, death, or damage above $500.
-
Insurance Minimums: $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident, and $25,000 for property damage on personal vehicles. Commercial trucks under federal FMCSA rules carry $750,000 or more.
-
Reparations Act (Rule 120-2-28): PIP covers minor medical costs up to the threshold and limits soft-tissue suits below PIP limits in qualifying cases.
-
2026 Digital Reporting Updates: Location data, photographs, and electronic proof of insurance are now required at the scene. Our attorneys know how to use these requirements in your favor.
What You Can Recover
Georgia places no cap on compensatory damages in motor vehicle accident cases. Your recovery can include:
Economic Damages
-
Past and future medical expenses including ER, surgery, rehab, and specialist care
-
Lost wages and reduced future earning capacity
-
Vehicle repair or replacement
-
Out-of-pocket expenses tied to the accident
Non-Economic Damages
-
Physical pain and ongoing suffering
-
Emotional distress and PTSD
-
Loss of enjoyment of life
-
Loss of consortium for spouses and dependents
Punitive Damages
In cases involving DUI, street racing, or deliberate disregard for safety, punitive damages may also be available. Georgia imposes no cap on punitive damages in motor vehicle cases where the conduct meets the legal threshold, and we pursue them aggressively when the facts support it.
What to Do After a Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident
The steps you take immediately after an accident have a direct impact on the strength of your claim.
-
1. Seek medical care right away, even if you feel fine. Symptoms of concussion, internal injuries, and soft tissue damage often appear days later, and a gap in treatment is the first thing insurers use against you.
-
2. Call the police and report the accident. You are legally required to do so when there is injury, death, or damage above $500. Get the report number.
-
3. Document everything. Take photos of all vehicles, road conditions, traffic signals, and your injuries. Save any dashcam footage.
-
4. Do not give statements to the other driver's insurer before speaking to us. Recorded statements are routinely used to minimize or deny claims.
-
5. Stay off social media. Posts about your activities or physical condition are used by defense attorneys to undercut injury claims.
-
6. Contact our office for a free consultation. We will review your case, assess its value, and advise you on every available option at no cost and no obligation.
A Proven Record of Results for Accident Victims Across North Metro Atlanta
Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C. has spent decades representing accident victims, injured workers, and grieving families across Gwinnett County and North Metro Atlanta. Our attorneys bring deep experience in personal injury law, commercial carrier liability, insurance disputes, and wrongful death claims to every case we handle.
Time and again, we have helped clients avoid settlements that fall far short of their real losses. Insurers move fast after an accident and their first offer is rarely their best. Our clients hold out for outcomes that reflect the true cost of their injuries because they have a legal team that knows how to build a case and is prepared to take it as far as necessary.
We have represented drivers, families, and commercial operators in cases ranging from straightforward two-car collisions to complex multi-party trucking disputes. Every client receives the same level of attention regardless of the size of their case. We offer the legal capability of a well-resourced litigation firm alongside the personal service that larger downtown practices simply cannot match.
Do not leave your financial recovery or your family's future in the hands of a firm that is not fully invested in your outcome.
Contact our team today to talk through your situation and learn what a dedicated Georgia motor vehicle accident attorney can do for you.
Professional Team
