Philip Pendergrass is Gwinnett County’s Personal Injury Lawyer.

Generally, the insurer of the party that caused a victim’s injuries will be held responsible for paying damages. Since every case is unique, the party liable for the personal injury damages will vary depending on the circumstances.

Hiring a Gwinnett County personal injury attorney does not have to cost you an arm and a leg. In fact, we make it easy for injury victims to get the legal help they need when they need it most. When you choose to work with The Pendergrass Law Firm, you get an attorney working for you on contingency. If we agree to take on your case, you do not have to put money down to hire our team. You do not have to pay any of the costs that arise in pursuing your case either. Your personal injury lawyer covers deposition fees, court filing costs, and the costs of hiring expert witnesses and accident reconstructionists to build a compelling case against the liable party. Then, when we win your case, a percentage of your winnings goes towards your attorney’s fees. However, we work on a no-win, no-pay basis. If we do not win your case, we do not get paid. This means you will not have to pay anything for our legal services if we do not recover compensation in your case.

Most personal injury claims settle before making it to trial. If you lose your personal injury case in court, you may be able to file an appeal. Otherwise, you will not receive any damages. Consult with an attorney at The Pendergrass Law firm before giving up on your claim.

The Pendergrass Law Firm in Gwinnett County takes on challenging personal injury cases. The most common injuries we’ve recovered compensation for include: Brain and head injuries, Spinal cord, back, and neck injuries, Limb injuries, Injuries to children, Broken bones, and Boating accidents.

Your injury claim can take between a few months and two years. Sometimes, a victim’s financial situation dictates how long a personal injury case takes. Often a case will last a year from filing the claim to the settlement. Rarely do claims take two to three years to settle.

There is no perfect formula to calculate the ideal personal injury settlement. The value of each claim is dependent on the specifics of your case. Special damages are monetary expenses incurred because of an accident, such as property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, and more. General damages are harder to calculate because there are no receipts of bills to provide to the insurance company. General damages are unique to each accident victim. Speak with an accident law specialist about recovering special, general, or punitive damages after your injury.

The insurance company, the adjuster, the extent of your injuries, the amount of your total damages, liability, causation, and other factors will affect a case’s chances of going to trial. The majority of personal injury cases are settled before a lawsuit gets filed. Of the claims that result in a civil suit, an even lower percentage ever reach trial. Trials can be expensive, uncertain, and unpredictable. Going to trial can be risky, so it’s always essential to have the advice of a personal injury law firm before filing a lawsuit.

Generally, personal injury settlements aren’t taxable in Georgia or federally by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Personal injury lawsuit settlements are considered to be compensation for a loss suffered as a result of someone else’s negligence and are therefore not considered income.

Personal injury settlements are not subject to income tax because they are viewed as a replacement for something lost, not as income. However, if you owe back taxes, the IRS and state agencies can garnish your bank accounts. A “lien” is a legally binding document forcing you to pay creditors. However, an experienced attorney will work with creditors and negotiate a reduction when possible. If you owe child support, the state can leverage the money from your property, including your personal injury settlement.

If you’re injured by someone else at no fault of your own, the other party has a legal responsibility for your injuries and damages. In a personal injury case, you bear the burden of proof, meaning you must prove that your wounds were caused by someone else’s recklessness.

Many Gwinnett County personal injury attorneys in Georgia work on a contingency basis. A contingency fee is based on how much the attorney recovers for you. The standard attorney fee percentage is 33.33% for pre-suit settlements. If the case goes to court, attorney fees may increase to 40%. The costs associated with your case might include postage, filing expenses, medical records, court costs, and any other costs the attorney has paid on your behalf. While attorney fees are a contingency, costs are separate. If your attorney handles your case, costs are calculated throughout the case and deducted from the settlement proceeds.

The Pendergrass Law Firm can find out who is accountable. We will also do our best to hold them financially responsible for your suffering. From your initial consultation until you get your settlement check, we are with you, advocating on your behalf. Schedule your free, no-obligation consultation with a Gwinnett County personal injury lawyer at the Pendergrass law firm to learn more about what’s next for your lawsuit and insurance claims. You can reach us through our online contact form or phone to start working on your claim as soon as today.