Douglas Car Accident Lawyer

Douglas Car Accident Attorney

Have you or a loved one been involved in a car accident in Douglas? Call our Douglas accident attorneys at 912-764-3434.

The car accident you were in was caused by a unique set of circumstances. To the Douglas car accident lawyers at the Merritt & Merritt Law Firm, that means your case deserves individual attention. We treat every case like it’s the only client we have.

Douglas, Coffee County, Georgia, is a city that is known for its mouth-watering BBQ. The city is also abundant in natural beauty with parks and nature reserves that attract many people from other parts of the U.S. The three golf courses in Douglas make it a great place for outdoor recreation. Amongst all the beauty sometimes the worst accidents happen in Douglas.

All car accidents are serious. They not only cause damage to your body and health, but can be financially straining on you and your loved ones. Therefore, in order to know what should be and needs to be done, it’s wise to hire a Douglas car accident attorney. By calling at 912-764-3434, we will be able to answer your questions and instruct you on the steps that need to be taken so you are fully compensated for your injuries.

Property Damage Checklist:

• Contact your insurance company to report your accident as soon as possible
• Check for personal belongings if a tow truck takes your car.
• Decide if you want to use your own insurance to cover the damages or pursue the at fault party’s insurance.
• Have your car’s damage appraised by a body shop.
• If your car is totaled, determine its actual cash value.
• Request a rental car from the insurance company if your car cannot be driven.

Millions of people in the U.S. are involved in car accidents each year. And as the population increases, the number of accidents per day rises. Those who are part of road accidents suffer from tremendous loss. Whether the loss is physical, emotional, psychological, or financial, it makes a huge impact on the life of the victims. In order to get compensation for the loss caused by the accident, you need an experienced attorney to help you.

We have fought cases and won settlements for the following injuries caused as a result of car accidents:

• Wrongful death
• Nerve Damage and Paralysis
• Bulging Disc
• Whiplash
• Neck, Back, and Arm Injury
• Cuts
• Fractured Ankle and Shoulder
• Lacerations
• Broken Legs

If you need an attorney to fight for you, if the insurance company is giving you the run around, feel free to call us at 912-764-3434 or 1-800-738-WE-WIN.

Georgia’s Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Lawsuits

The time allowed to bring a lawsuit is known as the statute of limitations. Under Ga. Code §9-3-33, civil “actions to the person shall be brought within two years after the right of action accrues, except for injuries to the reputation, which shall be brought within one year after the right of action accrues, and except for actions for injuries to the person involving loss of consortium, which shall be brought within four years after the right of action accrues.” Generally speaking, the two-year time clock begins when the injury occurs in personal injury cases, and when the death occurs in wrongful death cases.

Failure to comply with the statutory statute of limitations can result in having your case barred forever, meaning you have no legal recourse to recover compensation for the damages you have experienced.

The two-year statute of limitations is one of the reasons why it is important to consult with an attorney as soon as you safely can after the accident occurs. The gathering of evidence can take time, as well as drafting the pleadings that will need to be filed. Your Douglas car accident attorneys will need as much time as possible to ensure they are properly supporting your case prior to filing before the statute of limitations expires.

Emergency Contact Information:

Douglas Police Department
225 W Bryan St.
Douglas, GA 31533
912-384-2222

Douglas Fire Department
306 E Cherry St.
Douglas, GA 31533
912-384-4815

Coffee Regional Medical Center
1101 Ocilla Road
Douglas, GA 31533
912-384-1900