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Car Accident Attorney | Georgia & Florida
After a car accident, insurers move fast to minimize your claim. We move faster — to protect your rights and fight for everything you are owed.
After a car accident, the insurance company's goal is not to make you whole — it is to settle your claim for as little as possible, as quickly as possible. Adjusters are trained negotiators. If you are unrepresented, you are at a significant disadvantage.
Nwahiri Law handles car accident claims in Georgia and Florida with the seriousness they deserve. Whether your accident involved a distracted driver, a drunk driver, or a hit-and-run, we are prepared to fight for everything you are owed.
Common Causes We Handle
- ·Distracted driving (texting, phone use, inattention)
- ·Speeding and reckless driving
- ·Drunk or impaired driving (DUI/DWI)
- ·Running red lights and stop signs
- ·Improper lane changes and merging
- ·Rear-end collisions
- ·Head-on collisions
- ·Hit-and-run accidents
- ·Drowsy or fatigued driving
- ·Defective vehicle parts
Compensation Available
- ·Medical expenses (emergency care, surgery, therapy, ongoing treatment)
- ·Lost wages during recovery
- ·Loss of future earning capacity
- ·Property damage
- ·Pain and suffering
- ·Emotional distress
- ·Permanent disability or disfigurement
- ·Wrongful death damages for surviving families
Georgia vs. Florida: Key Legal Differences
Georgia — At-Fault State
Georgia is a “fault” state under O.C.G.A. § 51-11-7 (modified comparative fault). The driver who caused the accident is responsible for all damages. If you are less than 50% at fault, you can still recover — but your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. The statute of limitations for car accident injury claims in Georgia is two years from the date of the accident.
Florida — No-Fault / PIP State
Florida is a “no-fault” state under Fla. Stat. § 627.736. All drivers are required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance of at least $10,000, which covers 80% of medical expenses and 60% of lost wages regardless of who caused the accident. To step outside the no-fault system and sue the at-fault driver, your injuries must meet Florida's “serious injury” threshold. The statute of limitations in Florida is two years.
What to Do After a Car Accident
Seek medical attention immediately — even if you feel fine
Document the scene: photos, driver info, witness contact info
Report the accident to police and get the report number
Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer
Do not accept any settlement offer before speaking with an attorney
Contact Nwahiri Law — the consultation is free
Injured in a Car Accident?
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