Beechwood Hills sits near Alps Road and the Beechwood Shopping Center, where shoppers and commuters crowd the roads. A crash, a fall, or a dog bite here can leave you hurt and unsure what comes next. If you need a personal injury lawyer in Beechwood Hills, Van Sant Law is ready to help from our nearby Athens office.
We know an injury can come with fear about money and the future. Our team takes time to learn your story and build a plan around your needs. When you are ready, make the right call and talk with us for free, any hour of the day.
Who Pays After a Crash Near Beechwood Hills?
Who pays after a crash near Beechwood Hills is usually the at-fault driver’s insurance company, because Georgia is an at-fault state, not a no-fault state. Your own coverage, such as uninsured motorist coverage, may also help if the other driver has little or no insurance.
Insurance companies may still try to pay less than your claim is worth. Van Sant Law can deal with every adjuster for you, so you do not have to argue about fault while you heal.
Injury Claims We Handle in Beechwood Hills
Our lawyers help people in Beechwood Hills and across Athens-Clarke County with many kinds of injury claims. Here are some of them.
- Car accident lawyer in Beechwood Hills: Shopping traffic brings sudden stops and cars turning across lanes. We gather the evidence that shows how the crash happened and what it cost you.
- Truck accident lawyer in Beechwood Hills: Delivery trucks and tractor-trailers can cause severe injuries. Federal rules require many interstate freight carriers to carry at least $750,000 in liability coverage under 49 C.F.R. § 387.9.
- Pedestrian accident lawyer in Beechwood Hills: People walking to stores or bus stops can be hurt by drivers who do not yield. We help you seek payment for medical care and lost wages.
- Motorcycle accident lawyer in Beechwood Hills: Drivers sometimes say they never saw the rider. We look for the proof that tells the full story.
- Bicycle accident lawyer in Beechwood Hills: Cyclists face real danger when drivers pass too close. We help riders recover after a crash.
- Premises liability lawyer in Beechwood Hills: Store and apartment owners must keep their property reasonably safe. We step in when they do not.
- Slip and fall accident lawyer in Beechwood Hills: A spill in a store aisle or ice on a walkway can cause a serious fall. We move quickly to request video before it is erased.
- Dog bite lawyer in Beechwood Hills: Georgia law, under O.C.G.A. § 51-2-7, can make an owner pay when a dangerous or loose dog injures someone. We help bite victims seek payment for medical care and scars.
- Wrongful death lawyer in Beechwood Hills: Losing a family member is painful enough without fighting an insurer. We help families seek justice.
Not every case fits on a list. If you were hurt and someone else may be to blame, we can review your situation at no cost.
How Our Beechwood Hills Personal Injury Lawyers Build Your Case
Our Beechwood Hills personal injury lawyers build your case with evidence, medical proof, and a clear picture of your losses. We start with the crash report, which the Athens-Clarke County Police Department makes available through approved online vendors listed on its accident report page.
Medical records matter just as much. If you were treated at St. Mary’s Hospital on Baxter Street or another local hospital, we request those records and bills for you. We also track lost pay, future care, and how the injury changed your daily life.
If you cannot come to us, we can come to you. Van Sant Law can sign your case electronically and visit you at home or in the hospital when needed.
What Should You Do After a Slip and Fall at a Store?
What you should do after a slip and fall at a store is get medical care, tell the manager, and take photos of what made you fall. Ask the store to write up an incident report, and ask for a copy.
Store video may be recorded over within days or weeks, depending on the store’s system. The spill or broken mat may also be cleaned up within minutes. Photos you take on your phone and the names of anyone who saw the fall can become key proof.
A common myth is that a store always pays when someone falls inside. In Georgia, you generally must show the owner knew or should have known about the hazard. Van Sant Law can send a letter asking the store to keep its video and records, so that proof is not lost.
The Experience Behind Van Sant Law
Van Sant Law has served Georgia since 2008. These are a few of the facts behind our work.
- Former Super Lawyers Rising Star: Super Lawyers previously named Van Sant Law founder David M. Van Sant a Rising Star, from 2010 through 2013.
- Avvo Client Choice Award: Van Sant Law founder David M. Van Sant has received an Avvo Client Choice Award.
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association member: Van Sant Law founder David M. Van Sant is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.
- Decades of combined experience: The lawyers at Van Sant Law bring decades of combined experience to every case.
- $2 million in a slip and fall case: Van Sant Law recovered $2 million for a client who slipped and fell at a gas station. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
To see more about who we are, visit the Van Sant Law About page. Our team also offers services in Spanish.
What If a Government Vehicle or Road Caused Your Injury?
If a government vehicle or road caused your injury, you may need to send written notice within six months to a city or 12 months to a county, under O.C.G.A. §§ 36-33-5 and 36-11-1. Claims against the State of Georgia generally need notice within 12 months under O.C.G.A. § 50-21-26.
These notice rules can apply to a crash with a city bus, a county truck, or a pothole on a public road. Athens-Clarke County is a unified city-county government, so the right deadline may not be obvious. Missing the notice can end a claim even when the two-year lawsuit deadline under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 has not passed.
If your injury involved any public vehicle or property, contact Van Sant Law quickly. We can check which notice rules apply and help you send notice on time.
Talk to a Personal Injury Lawyer in Beechwood Hills
You should be able to focus on getting better, not on fighting an insurance company. A personal injury lawyer in Beechwood Hills from Van Sant Law can handle the claim while you heal. We work on a contingency fee basis, and your first consultation is free.
Reach out to Van Sant Law today to start your free case review. We are available 24/7 and can meet you at home, in the hospital, or online. Your claim has deadlines, and the sooner we start, the more evidence we may be able to save.
