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If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident in Bainbridge, you may need an attorney to represent your best interests. Call our Bainbridge accident attorneys at 229-469-8266.
Bainbridge, named after William Bainbridge, the United States Navy Commodore, is a city popular for its yearly cultural events: River Town Days, The Swine Time, and the Decatur County Festival. The joy of the festivals also bring news of sadness with reports about car accidents on U.S. Routes 84 and 27 as well as major streets of Bainbridge (Academy Street, Flint Street, Market Street, and S Broad Street).
Merritt & Merritt Law Firm will make sure those who are responsible for your auto accident are held accountable. Our law firm specializes in car accident and wrongful death cases, we have the experience and resources you need to fight the insurance companies. Our goal is to ensure you are fairly compensated and satisfied.
If you have been involved in a car accident or you know someone who has, call us today at 229-469-8266.
Call us now, by waiting you may give the insurance company or the negligent driver the upper hand. We have offices across Georgia conveniently located in Statesboro, Savannah, and Atlanta. Most of our appointments are same day.
Georgia Statute of Limitations for Car Accidents
A statute of limitations is the time period during which a person has the ability to bring a claim against another person or entity for harm they have suffered. This time frame varies according to jurisdiction as well as the type of claim that is being made. In Georgia, pursuant to GA Code §9-3-33, the typical statute of limitations for most personal injury claims arising from car accidents is two years from the date of injury. Claims made outside this two year time frame are generally barred, meaning that the injured party is not able to recover for the damages that occurred.
There are some caveats to this rule, but the bottom line is to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident occurs. It can take awhile for a Bainbridge injury and car accident attorney to gather the evidence needed to successfully prove your case, so the sooner you contact them for help the better support they can provide to your case. Waiting until the last minute before the statute of limitations expires can prove detrimental to your ability to recover the compensation that you are due.
In Georgia, the law states the person who caused the accident must compensate the person they hit for personal injuries and property damage. Our attorneys at Merritt & Merritt Law Firm will provide you with the best legal counsel possible. For all our case we formulate a strategy to win the case which includes reviewing evidence, going to the accident scene, and thoroughly reviewing the medical records to determine the extent of your injuries.
Contact the Merritt & Merritt Law Firm at 229-469-8266 or 1-800-738-WE-WIN to arrange a meeting with one of our attorneys. We look forward to helping you with your case. If you have further questions, visit us at merrittandmerritt.com
Legal Tip:
The common law rule in Georgia bars a defendant from presenting evidence of third party payments for a plaintiff’s medical expenses. For example, if you run someone over and a good Samaritan pays for the person’s medical expenses, the defendant cannot present the good Samaritan’s payment as evidence in court to mitigate his liability.
Emergency Contact Information:
Bainbridge Police Department
510 E Louise St.
Bainbridge, Georgia 39819
229-248-2038
Memorial Hospital and Manor
1500 E. Shotwell St.
Bainbridge, GA 39819
229-243-6070
Decatur County Ambulance
307 Airport Rd.
Bainbridge, Georgia 39817
229-248-3001
