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# Marietta Car Accident Attorney
## Filing an Automobile Accident Claim
A single car accident can change your life in an instant.
If you were involved in a serious crash, you might find yourself facing
significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges. Getting back
on your feet can be difficult, especially when medical bills begin piling
up and you are forced to take weeks, months, or even longer off work to heal.
At The Roth Firm, LLC, we understand just how stressful it is to not only
be involved in a car accident but also to deal with the aftermath of the
crash. The good news is that you could be entitled to financial compensation—and
we can help.
Our Marietta car accident attorneys represent victims of all types of motor
vehicle accidents throughout Georgia. We have extensive experience and
have helped countless clients recover the fair compensation they were
owed; get in touch with us today to learn how we can assist you with your
auto accident claim.
**Call
(404) 777-4899 or
 to request a free initial consultation. We can travel to you if needed.**
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## When Should You Hire a Car Accident Lawyer?
Not every accident requires a lawyer to get involved. If you get into an
accident where your vehicle is the only one involved, you most likely
won’t need legal representation. However, even if you’re the
only vehicle involved in the accident, but you hit someone else’s
property, it may be beneficial to get in touch with an attorney.
In multi-vehicle accidents, lawyers are also not needed for every case.
For minor fender benders or accidents where there is little damage done
to both vehicles, you most likely won’t need a lawyer. Another example
is if someone hits your vehicle with no one inside — in this scenario,
you most likely wouldn’t need a lawyer.
When you or a loved one is hurt because of a crash, that’s when you
especially want a lawyer by your side.
**Generally speaking, it is in your best interests to hire a Marietta car
accident lawyer if any of the following apply to your situation:**
* Your collision involved serious physical injury, death, or heavy damages
* You are injured enough that you are required to miss work
* There is a dispute regarding who is liable for your crash
* The at-fault driver does not have insurance or enough coverage to cover
  the full value of your damages
* You are in any way uncomfortable handling your own case
## What Can a Car Accident Lawyer Do for Me?
Car accident lawyers are more than just someone who will represent you
in the courtroom. When you hire a lawyer, you want someone who is going
to be your advocate. Lawyers who personally get the time to know you,
your situation, and how your life was changed because of the accident
will be the best ones to represent you as they can empathize with your case.
Lawyers — especially those who personalize in motor vehicle accidents
— know the laws of the road and how your rights were violated. If
you find yourself having to go to court and don’t have a lawyer
representing you, imagine the expertise you may be up against with the
other party’s lawyer.
Here are just a few of the many things an auto accident attorney can do for you:
* **Administrative tasks and building your case:** When it comes to the paperwork, especially involving the courts and insurance
  companies, your lawyer can do it all for you. They know the ins and outs
  of personal injury claims because they work with these types of cases
  on a daily basis. They also have experience gathering necessary evidence
  for your claim, such as police reports, witness statements, employment
  and lost wage information, and medical records and bills. All of these
  are crucial elements to make sure you’re getting properly compensated
  for the accident.
* **Negotiations with insurance companies:** Another important aspect of having an attorney is if you need a settlement
  demand letter for the insurance company. This letter lays out to the insurance
  company the details of the accident, the resulting medical treatment,
  if there was any, and an amount for the injury settlement claim that you
  feel would be adequate. If you have to draft this letter on your own,
  your insurance company may not take you seriously. Having a lawyer draw
  up this letter allows the insurance company to seriously consider the
  claim and then negotiate with your lawyer for a settlement.
* **Filing a lawsuit, if necessary:** If even after working with your lawyer and the insurance company and there
  isn’t a settlement reached, your lawyer can then begin the paperwork
  to start a court case. This way, you’re not having to deal with
  the other party’s defense team on your own, and you can trust your
  lawyer to fight for you.
## How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Car Accident Lawyer?
Many people hesitate to get a lawyer after a car accident because they’re
afraid it will cost too much money. In a lot of situations, that’s
simply not the case.
Usually, when you hire a lawyer for an auto accident claim in Marietta,
they will factor in their cost as part of your settlement. This way, you’re
not having to worry about having to dig deeper into your own pocket to
pay for your lawyer.
Even if you’re unsure hiring a lawyer would be in your best interest,
many law offices, including The Roth Firm, LLC, offer a
 to review your case.
## Proving Liability in Your Car Accident Case
Determining liability in a car accident case will partially depend on the
state in which your case is being filed, though most cases revolve around
the legal concept of "negligence."
Georgia follows a fault-based system (also known as a “tort”
system) when it comes to motor vehicle accident claims. This means that
injured automobile accident victims must establish that another person
or party was at fault for the accident to recover compensation in a
.
Generally speaking, the insurance company for the at-fault party will pay
your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages if you are successful
in bringing a claim.
**To prove liability in your car accident case, our attorneys will first
identify the cause of the accident. Some common causes of car accidents include:**
* Speeding
* Reckless driving
* Distracted driving
* Driving under the influence
* Fatigued driving
* Violating traffic laws/rules
* Failing to yield the right of way
* Poor road conditions
* Auto defects
* Defective road construction/design
By establishing the cause of the accident, our attorneys can identify the
at-fault person or party. Depending on the specifics of your case, the
liable party might be a negligent motorist, an auto parts manufacturer,
or some other entity.
## Can You File a Car Accident Claim If You Were Partly at Fault?
Motor vehicle accidents are rarely black and white; often, multiple parties
share some of the blame. Most states recognize this and, as such, have
comparative negligence rules that determine if and how partly responsible
parties can recover compensation after an accident.
**There are two types of comparative negligence:**
* **Pure Comparative Negligence:** With pure comparative negligence, each involved party is assigned a certain
  percentage of fault, and one’s percentage of fault does not play
  a role in whether or not they are entitled to file a claim. In other words,
  you can file a claim even if you were more at fault than the other party.
* **Modified Comparative Negligence:** In states that follow a modified comparative negligence rule, each involved
  party is assigned a certain percentage of fault, but you are
  *not* permitted to file a claim if your percentage of fault is above a certain
  limit (typically around 50%). In other words, if you are more at fault
  than the other party, you usually cannot file a claim.
Georgia follows the rule of modified comparative negligence with a 50%
bar. If you are found to be 51% or more at fault for a car accident, you
are not entitled to file a claim and seek compensation for your damages.
If, however, you are 50% or less at fault for the accident, you can file
a claim for damages. However, your total recovery will be reduced by your
at-fault percentage. This means that if you are found to be 25% at fault
for the crash, you can only recover up to 75% for your damages.
## How The Roth Firm, LLC Can Help
**At The Roth Firm, LLC, our Marietta car accident attorneys have extensive
experience handling all types of motor vehicle accident claims, including
cases involving:**
* ,
  , and other serious injuries
* Defective airbags, tires, seatbelts, and other auto parts
Since 2006, we have been aggressively advocating for the rights of injured
victims and the surviving family members of those killed in fatal crashes.
Our attorneys have experience in insurance defense, giving them invaluable
insights and knowledge of how the opposition works.
We know how to effectively fight back against insurance companies’
efforts to confuse accident victims so that they can dispute, devalue,
or deny their claims. In every instance, our firm works to maximize our
clients’ recoveries, allowing them the ability to heal and get back
on their feet after serious accidents, injuries, and losses.
## Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation
If you were recently injured in a car accident, reach out to The Roth Firm,
LLC as soon as possible. Your time to file a claim is limited, so do not
delay in scheduling a complimentary case evaluation with our team. We
provide compassionate, individualized service and aggressively advocate
for our clients at every stage of the legal process.
We can even travel to meet you at your home or in the hospital if needed.
There are no attorney fees when you work with The Roth Firm, LLC unless
we secure compensation for you.
**Give us a call at
 today to schedule a free initial consultation.**
* *Wrongful Death*
  **$27 Million**
  The motorcycle struck the very back end of the trailer. The jury was out less than an hour before returning a verdict of $22 million for the value of the life and $5 million for pain and suffering, for a total award of $27 million.
* *Injury Settlement*
  **$16 Million**
  The Roth firm negotiated a massive eight-figure settlement on behalf of their clients after several years of hard-fought litigation in a serious road wreck against a large national trucking company.
  **$14.25 Million**
  The Roth firm negotiated a massive eight-figure settlement on behalf of their client after three and a half years of hard-fought litigation in a serious road wreck against a large national trucking company based in the southeast.
  **$13.9 Million**
  The Roth firm negotiated an incredible eight-figure settlement on behalf of their clients after their family member was killed in a truck wreck. After several years of hard-fought litigation in a serious road wreck against a large national trucking company, the case resolved just before the case was called for trial.
* *Negligent Operation*
  **$13.2 Million**
  The Roth Firm is proud to announce we represented the family of a 63-year-old mother and grandmother killed as a result of the negligent operation of a large SUV by a foreign citizen.
* *Orthopedic Injuries*
  **$12 Million**
  When large corporations put profits over people, The Roth Firm will fight for your future. Our client endured life-threatening orthopedic injuries due to the intentional removal of safety equipment that would have prevented harm and saved the company less than .10 cents a day.
  **$10 Million**
  The Roth Firm was hired by a family who lost their husband and father after an 18-wheeler made a reckless maneuver and caused a deadly collision.
* *Neck and Head Injuries*
  **$9.25 Million**
  The Roth Firm recently reached a settlement agreement on behalf of our client who was injured when an 18-wheeler rear-ended his vehicle on the expressway.
  **$9 Million**
  The Roth Firm represented a non-documented citizen badly injured in a traffic wreck.
* *Negligent Security*
  **$8.65 Million**
  A man’s death could have been avoided had an apartment complex followed its own safety policies.
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