Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer

Injured in an accident in Atlanta?

When you've been injured, your first order of business after seeking medical treatment should be finding a phenomenal personal injury lawyer. Your choice of attorney can have a huge effect on whether or not you receive compensation for your injuries and/or the amount of compensation you do receive. Our firm's founder, David Van Sant, has a 10.0 "Superb" Avvo rating & has also received the Avvo Client's Choice Award for the great reviews his former clients have given him. He has been voted a Super Lawyers® Rising Star℠ and is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. Additionally, he's a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® & the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® - two of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Only attorneys who have obtained million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements are allowed to become members.

Attorney David Van Sant also brings some very valuable experience to the table for the injured clients he represents. He used to work as a defense attorney for an insurance company, so he knows how insurance companies work and he prepares his cases even more thoroughly keeping their tactics in mind. He's able to foresee what moves the insurance company may take during a claim which gives him a huge advantage for the personal injury cases he handles.

Injuries caused by another can severely affect your life, resulting in the need for long term medical care and loss of enjoyment of life. It is important for your attorney to be very skilled when reviewing all aspects of your claim in order to pursue the maximum possible compensation you could get under state law. It isn't always about getting your medical costs paid for. What about lost wages, or even the ability to return to your normal job functions? If you are no longer able to produce the income you were formerly used to due to your injuries, this must be addressed in a comprehensive claim filed on your behalf.

Serving Clients Throughout Atlanta & the Surrounding Areas

With four offices strategically located throughout the state of Georgia, we are proudly able to serve individuals that have been injured. Our firm is well aware of how insurance companies settle injury claims, as our legal team includes former defense attorneys for large insurers. This insight and experience allows us to have an inside view of their tactics and to stay one step ahead when seeking the maximum compensation possible. Our firm is dedicated to helping our clients through this difficult time by aggressively investigating and pursuing a settlement that will allow you to return as much as possible to your normal life. Call us today for a free initial consultation.

Some of the types of accidents we can assist with include, but are not limited to, car accidents caused by drunk driving, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, train accidents, airplane accidents, and bus accidents. We are also able to assist with claims for diminution in value. By having a full-bodied understanding of personal injury law, we are not limited to specific types of claims that we are able to assist with. Instead, we are able to take on virtually every type of claim. We have experience in defending those who have been injured because of another's pet. Animal attacks occur more often than you may think and can result in serious consequences. Every year, there are hundreds of thousands of victims who are hospitalized because of dog bites.

Another area of personal injury law which can result in serious injury and even death is product liability. Whether it is a dangerous drug or a defective product, the manufacturer could and should be held responsible for what they have done. By doing so, you could receive compensation for what they have done as well as prevent it from happening to another victim. If your injuries were the result of a doctor or hospital error, you could be dealing with a medical malpractice case. It can be difficult to know where to turn for help when faced with this type of situation, but with a strong legal representative on your side, you could ensure that you rights are protected.

We are also able to assist in premises liability cases, such as those involving slip and fall accidents, can protect families who have suffered in a boating accident and have lost a loved one to a drowning and even protect the victims of construction accidents seek their deserved benefits under workers' compensation. Regardless of whether you have personally suffered a catastrophic injury (such as a birth injury, broken bones, burn, spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury) or if you have lost a loved one to a tragic wrongful death, we encourage you to consult with as soon as possible. The sooner that we get involved, the faster that we will be able to help you file a claim and seek full compensation – we know what is on the line, you can be confident knowing that we will fight tooth and nail for you.

Catastrophic Injuries
If you or a loved one were seriously injured because of the negligence of another individual, you could be facing life-altering consequences. Catastrophic injuries are those injuries that lead to permanent disabilities and long-term complications. These could range from spinal cord injuries to traumatic brain injuries to burn injuries, each with their own devastating effects. The spinal cord is a fragile network of nerves and any damage to the spinal cord or the surrounding muscles or tissues could lead impaired body movement and function. A traumatic brain injury can be acquired by a blow to the head such as from a car accident or a slip and fall accident. Lastly, burn injuries are extremely painful as well as dangerous. As the body's largest organ is damaged, it can lead to a weakened immune system. All of these injuries require expensive medical treatment, so you may need compensation in order to get the attention you need.

Call a personal injury attorney for a free consultation!

What should your first step be in the aftermath of a serious accident? At Van Sant Law, we understand how difficult and frightening these types of situations can be. The first step you should take is to tell us the details of your case. Your best chance of getting the compensation you deserve is by ensuring you have a strong legal advocate on your side from the very beginning. It is also important to take pictures of anything pertaining to the accident as well as keep any documents. Should you choose to work with our team, we will do everything possible to ensure that the person responsible for your injuries is held accountable for their actions. Not only will this benefit you, but it could prevent another individual from becoming a victim. You deserve to have the best personal injury lawyer on your side if you have been injured.

With your future health, well-being and financial status on the line after a serious injury, it is vitally important for you and your family to have the resources necessary to file a sufficient personal injury claim. In Atlanta, the law gives you a limited amount of time to file your personal injury claim, which is why hiring an attorney sooner rather than later is so vitally important. As a seasoned law firm focusing on our clients" rights to personal injury settlements, we understand that this will be a difficult time for you and your family. You may be fighting on behalf of a deceased loved one and feel that you need to seek justice on their behalf. Our firm is here to help you through this. We strive to help hold the negligent party responsible for their reckless acts that lead to your injuries or the wrongful death of a loved one.

Do not let fear or pain keep you from coming to our firm. Our legal team is composed of compassionate and vivacious lawyers who will help you and your family through this difficult time. We will fight to ensure that you receive the settlement that you deserve. Dealing with personal injury victims on a daily basis, we understand that you and your family will need this money for day-to-day expenses, to pay hospital bills and to make up for lost wages. To learn more about our firm and how we can help you fight for a fair settlement, please take advantage of a free consultation with a personal injury attorney today.