Southside Injury
Attorneys
Deep Personal Care.
Deep Legal Resources.
Southside Injury Attorneys
Deep Personal Care. Deep Legal Resources.
As the personal injury division of Smith, Welch, Webb & White, Southside Injury Attorneys is backed by the legal resources of the largest, most trusted law firm south of Atlanta. Our firm has a strong commitment to supporting our community members and a well-earned legal reputation in our region’s courts. We are proud to stand behind every client in every case.
About us
Connected to Our Community
We provide every client with trustworthy, comprehensive, and professional legal services, guiding them through their life’s milestone moments. Through each of our six offices, we deliver high-quality legal services and representation to individuals, businesses, municipalities, and other governmental agencies throughout our community.
Although we are a large firm, there is a tight-knit sense of family and community in our offices. Our attorneys and staff support non-profit charities such as the Haven House in Henry County, Clayton County Association Against Family Violence, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, United Way, and Southern Regional Hospital. Several of our attorneys also serve as volunteer coaches for local High School Mock Trial Teams and hold leadership positions in several local churches as well as the Henry County Bar Association.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Do I Need To Know Before Filing A Personal Injury Claim?
Do I have a strong case?
Whether or not you have a strong case depends on a variety of factors, including the nature and extent of your injuries or property damage, who is at fault and whether the defendant has sizable assets or adequate insurance coverage, and how long ago the accident or injury occurred. An attorney can evaluate your case in light of these and other factors and give you a realistic assessment of what you can expect.
I have fully recovered from my injuries. Do I still have a case?
Absolutely. Even if you have fully recovered from your injuries, you are still entitled to compensation for injuries caused by another’s negligence.
How does my attorney get paid?
Most personal injury attorneys work on “contingency”, which means that if they agree to take you case, they will take a percentage of the recovery, whether by settlement or a trial verdict. Many advance the court fees and other related expenses, while others expect the client to cover some or all of the costs. If the attorney advances costs, those are reimbursed from your eventual recovery.
How long will my lawsuit take?
This, too, depends on many factors. Most cases settle prior to trial, but if a settlement is not reached, your case will progress through discovery and trial which can take a year or longer in many jurisdictions. Additionally, you may not want to resolve your case too quickly if you are still seeking medical treatment and all of the related expenses have not yet been calculated.
What is my role in the lawsuit?
Your attorney will take care of all of the legal aspects of your case. You may be asked to participate in discovery by answering written questions or giving oral testimony in a deposition. If your case goes to trial, you will likely be expected to appear in court. Throughout the duration of your case, you must obtain appropriate medical care and make your doctor, physical therapy, or other appointments.
Why Do I Need An Attorney?
Do I need an attorney for a personal injury case?
In most cases an attorney will maximize your recovery, putting more money in your pocket at the end of the day. First and foremost, a lawyer can advise you of your rights and obligations under the law. Make no mistake about it, insurance companies, hospitals, and most medical treatment providers are businesses first. They are concerned with the bottom line and are looking to maximize their profits and minimize their losses.
Unless you fully understand your rights and how to assert them, you will not receive the full value of your property loss, damage to your car, and the injuries you sustained. Worse, you may not receive the actual medical attention you need to be as healthy as possible again.
Should I accept a settlement from my insurance company?
All too often injured persons are short-changed by quick settlement without fully understanding all that they are in need of and entitled to. If you have a skilled attorney representing you, the at fault party will recognize this and you will get better results more quickly.
All too often injured persons are short-changed by quick settlement without fully understanding all that they are in need of and entitled to.
What can a personal injury lawyer do for me?
Furthermore, a lawyer can help you negotiate complex issues such as determining which insurance policies may be applicable and how you can potentially stack those policies, negotiate medical liens and subrogation issues and ultimately settle your claim in a way that will maximize your recovery. Most importantly, however, you need a lawyer with trial experience who can try your case to a jury, if necessary, in a professional way that is designed to achieve the best possible result. Hiring an attorney will usually get you the best possible result in and out of court.
What Kind of Compensation Can I Recover?
If you have been injured as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of someone else, you are entitled to the following money damages:
Medical Expenses:
You are entitled to the actual medical expenses that were incurred as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person. This includes doctors bills, emergency room bills, ambulance bills, bills for diagnostic tests such as X-RAYS, MRIs, CT scans, etc., bills for medicine, bills for equipment such as cervical collars, braces, walking devices, etc., bills for physical therapy, home health care or any other cost associated with your medical treatment, including future medical bills.
Lost Wages:
You are entitled to compensation for time that you have lost from work as a result of the accident (including future lost wages) for medical treatment, rest, physical therapy for other causes associated with the accident that may follow the accident.
Pain and Suffering and Lost Enjoyment of Life:
How much would you pay if you no longer had to experience the pain associated with your injury? While there may be no scientifically based mathematical formula for computing this number, there is no doubt value associated with having to endure pain. No matter how great or how small the pain is, the truth is that it is there, and it usually persists for some time, often a lifetime.
In addition, you are entitled to compensation for those things that you can no longer do as a result of your injury that change your lifestyle such as recreational activities, gardening, golf, tennis, hiking, jogging, etc. Many people would gladly pay to play a round of golf or have someone to tend to their yard. Well, what if you can’t, certainly there is value in that loss. The bottom line is that pain and suffering is a very real injury that deserves real compensation.
Property Damage:
Obviously you are entitled to have your car repaired or replaced if the loss was caused by the negligence of someone else. However, once a vehicle has been in an accident it loses value and you are also entitled to the diminished value of your vehicle. If your vehicle was damaged due to the negligence of another it is important to make sure your vehicle is properly repaired, that your warranty is not negatively impacted, that the repair shop uses the right replacement parts and that you get full compensation for the diminished value of your vehicle.
For negotiating your injury claim, it is important to have a lawyer who is knowledgeable and experienced enough to properly document and demand compensation for all of your damages.
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