Alpharetta Car Accident Attorney

Van Sant Law is led by David M. Van Sant, whose early career included representing insurance companies and corporate defendants in injury litigation. That perspective matters in car accident cases because insurers do not evaluate claims like neutral decision-makers. They evaluate them as risk managers.

We approach claims with an understanding of how carriers identify “weak points,” where they attempt to reduce exposure, and what documentation changes their settlement posture. Instead of allowing the insurer to define the narrative, we develop the case around verifiable facts—liability proof, medical causation, and damages that are supported and organized.

Clients who work with our firm benefit from:

• Early case evaluation informed by insurance and litigation risk
• Evidence-driven claim development focused on liability and damages
• Direct attorney involvement rather than volume-based case handling
• A firm prepared to pursue litigation when insurers refuse to act reasonably

What Clients Say About Working With Van Sant Law

We represent people during difficult periods of uncertainty, injury, and financial strain. Our role is to shoulder the legal burden and provide steady, informed guidance throughout the claims process.

“David Van Sant and the team are amazing.” 

“From the day I contacted them, met with them, and they closed the case, David and the team were available every step of the way. I had never had to hire an attorney much less deal with the mounting pain and medical bills from a car accident. David and the team explained the process and made sure I was taken care of. The attention to detail and personal service was the best.” – Former Client

“Van Sant law is spectacular!” 

“They came to me when I called for legal services. They worked hard and diligently to make sure I was compensated for my injuries, very professional staff! I hope I will never need another car accident lawyer, but if I do, I know who to call. much thanks from me and my family!” – Former Client

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Full-Service Car Accident Representation 

Car accident cases in this region often involve congested commuter corridors, corporate traffic, rideshare vehicles, and high-speed roadways connecting North Fulton County to the greater Atlanta metro area. With multiple offices across Georgia, our attorneys have handled claims arising from crashes on many of the area’s most heavily traveled roads, including Georgia State Route 400, Windward Parkway, Haynes Bridge Road, and Old Milton Parkway.

We handle the full spectrum of car accident claims and tailor our approach based on the facts, venue, and insurance posture involved.

• Rear-end collisions
• Intersection and T-bone crashes
• Highway and high-speed accidents
• Distracted driving collisions
• Drunk driving crashes
• Truck accidents
• Rideshare accidents (Uber and Lyft)
• Multi-vehicle collisions
• Serious injury cases
• Wrongful death 

How Car Accident Claims Work in Georgia

A car accident claim is a legal and insurance process that aims to do two things: establish who is responsible for the collision and secure compensation that reflects the harm caused. In practice, most claims are shaped less by what feels “fair” and more by what can be proven with reliable documentation.

Insurance companies usually take a position early. They evaluate the claim through a risk lens—what liability exposure exists, how strongly injuries can be tied to the crash, and what the damages record supports over time. If they see uncertainty, they often use it to justify a lower valuation or to argue for shared fault.

What insurers tend to scrutinize early:

• Fault and comparative responsibility
• Whether injuries and treatment are clearly related to the crash
• The consistency of records, timelines, and statements
• The magnitude of damages and whether future losses are supported

Our role is to build the claim in a way that remains credible under that scrutiny. That includes developing a clear liability narrative, preserving and organizing key evidence, and documenting damages in a manner that reflects long-term impact—not just what is visible in the first few weeks. We also plan for the possibility of litigation from the start, because the strength of preparation often affects how the insurer evaluates settlement risk.

How we typically move a serious claim forward:

• Investigate the collision and preserve evidence that may not be available later
• Develop the medical and damages record as treatment and prognosis become clearer
• Present the claim to the appropriate insurer(s) and negotiate from documented proof
• Escalate to litigation when the carrier refuses to evaluate the claim reasonably

Some cases resolve through settlement. Others require litigation to reach a fair outcome. Either way, the objective stays the same: a claim built on evidence, presented with discipline, and prepared to withstand pressure.

Who Can Be Held Liable After a Car Accident

Liability in a car accident is not always limited to the person behind the wheel. Depending on the circumstances, responsibility may extend to additional parties whose conduct or obligations contributed to the crash or resulting harm.

Potentially liable parties may include:

• A negligent driver whose conduct caused the collision
• An employer or company when the at-fault driver was working at the time
• A vehicle owner when ownership, permission, or maintenance supports liability
• A rideshare company’s insurance coverage, depending on the driver’s status
• An alcohol provider in limited situations involving unlawful service
• A manufacturer or repair entity when a defect or negligent maintenance contributed
• A government entity when roadway design or maintenance played a material role

Identifying all responsible parties is often critical to accessing adequate insurance coverage and pursuing full compensation.

How Much Is My Case Worth?

There is no single formula that applies to every car accident case. Value depends on the specific facts and on what can be proven with documentation. Two people can be injured in the same type of collision and end up with materially different case values because injuries, treatment, work impact, and long-term limitations differ.

In general, case value is driven by factors such as:

• The severity of the injury and the expected recovery timeline
• Whether there is permanent impairment or ongoing medical needs
• The strength of liability proof and whether fault is disputed
• The impact on work, earning capacity, and daily life
• The available insurance coverage and how many policies apply

Depending on the circumstances, compensation may include:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost income and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Disability, impairment, or long-term limitations
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Property damage and related losses
• Wrongful death damages for surviving family members

Our focus is to document losses in a manner that is credible to insurers and sustainable if the claim proceeds to litigation.