# Edgewood Personal Injury Lawyer | Make the Right Call

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1. Why Choose Van Sant Law for Your Injury Claim
2. Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
3. How Liability is Proven in an Edgewood Personal Injury Case
4. Compensation Available to Injury Victims in Edgewood
5. How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You in Edgewood
6. Deadlines for Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Georgia
7. Speak With Van Sant Law About Your Case

[![David M. Van Sant, Owner and Attorney at Van Sant Law](https://www.vansantlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/david-m-van-sant-headshot-5.jpeg)](https://www.vansantlaw.com/team/david-m-van-sant/)  Reviewed By [David M. Van Sant](https://www.vansantlaw.com/team/david-m-van-sant/) Owner, Attorney Last Reviewed: October 2026

A serious injury can mean time away from work, a stack of medical bills you never planned for, and the stress of dealing with an insurance company that is trying to pay you as little as possible. A personal injury lawyer in Edgewood can take that legal burden off your shoulders, so you can put your energy where it belongs: on getting better.

That’s the role Van Sant Law has filled for injured Georgians since 2008, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for people in situations much like yours. We take these cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing up front and owe us no attorney’s fees unless we win money for you.

If you or a loved one has been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, Make the Right Call and contact us today. Consultations are free.

## Why Choose Van Sant Law for Your Injury Claim

Our founding attorney, David M. Van Sant, built his career on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and some of the largest trucking carriers in the world. He now uses that insider knowledge to anticipate the tactics insurers use to pay you less.

“Edgewood is one of Atlanta’s most rapidly gentrifying in-town neighborhoods. The mix of new development, BeltLine traffic, and busy surface roads creates real injury risks that we know how to address under Georgia law,” says the firm’s leading attorney, David M. Van Sant.

Beyond experience, you get a team that lives in this community, answers the phone 24/7, offers Spanish-language services, and comes to your home or hospital room when travel isn’t an option.

For a free legal consultation with a Personal Injury lawyer serving Edgewood, call [770-886-9199](tel:+17708869199)

## Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Personal injury is a wide field, and your strategy depends on how you were hurt. We handle the full range of claims that arise in Edgewood:

- **[Edgewood car accident lawyer](https://www.vansantlaw.com/edgewood-ga/car-accident-lawyer/)**: We pursue maximum compensation after a wreck caused by another driver’s negligence.
- Edgewood truck accident lawyer: We stand up to large trucking companies, drawing on our understanding of Georgia law and federal trucking regulations.
- Edgewood motorcycle accident lawyer: We work tirelessly for injured riders and understand how catastrophic these crashes can be.
- Edgewood pedestrian accident lawyer: We investigate crashes in crosswalks, parking lots, and along roads without sidewalks to pursue fair compensation.
- Edgewood premises liability lawyer: From slip-and-fall accidents to dog bites, we hold negligent property owners accountable.
- Edgewood wrongful death lawyer: We offer families compassionate guidance after the loss of a loved one and explain their legal rights.

Other personal injury cases and claims not listed here are welcome too. Reach out, and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can help or not.

### Common Injuries That May Support a Claim

Serious crashes along Edgewood Avenue, Moreland Avenue, and DeKalb Avenue often send victims straight to Grady Memorial Hospital or Piedmont Atlanta, two of the region’s leading trauma centers. The injuries we see most often include:

- Traumatic brain injuries and concussions
- Spinal cord damage and herniated discs
- Broken bones and crush injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Severe burns, lacerations, and scarring

Your medical records from these hospitals become some of the strongest evidence in your case. Getting treated promptly (and keeping every record) directly affects what your claim is worth.

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## How Liability is Proven in an Edgewood Personal Injury Case

To recover compensation, we have to show that someone owed you a duty of care, breached it, and caused your injuries.

Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule under [O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33](https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid%3D1000516%26crid%3D8882f0ac-ae60-4881-8e80-c440db84f9ea%26config%3D00JAA1MDBlYzczZi1lYjFlLTQxMTgtYWE3OS02YTgyOGM2NWJlMDYKAFBvZENhdGFsb2feed0oM9qoQOMCSJFX5qkd%26pddocfullpath%3D%252Fshared%252Fdocument%252Fstatutes-legislation%252Furn%253AcontentItem%253A65G4-03P3-GXF6-814K-00008-00%26pdcontentcomponentid%3D234186%26pdteaserkey%3Dsr0%26pditab%3Dallpods%26ecomp%3D6s65kkk%26earg%3Dsr0%26prid%3D8da9a58a-478c-4254-8239-49b777a33c09), which means your compensation drops by your percentage of fault and disappears entirely if you’re 50% or more to blame. In premises liability claims, [O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1](https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid%3D1000516%26crid%3Dbbb62982-4061-4a17-85cf-548c07866347%26nodeid%3DABZAAEAACAAB%26nodepath%3D%252FROOT%252FABZ%252FABZAAE%252FABZAAEAAC%252FABZAAEAACAAB%26level%3D4%26haschildren%3D%26populated%3Dfalse%26title%3D51-3-1.%2BDuty%2Bof%2Bowner%2Bor%2Boccupier%2Bof%2Bland%2Bto%2Binvitee.%26config%3D00JAA1MDBlYzczZi1lYjFlLTQxMTgtYWE3OS02YTgyOGM2NWJlMDYKAFBvZENhdGFsb2feed0oM9qoQOMCSJFX5qkd%26pddocfullpath%3D%252Fshared%252Fdocument%252Fstatutes-legislation%252Furn%253AcontentItem%253A6348-G111-DYB7-W40K-00008-00%26ecomp%3D7gf5kkk%26prid%3D7185d127-8815-49f2-9469-b9bd961a3267) requires property owners to keep their premises reasonably safe.

Insurers lean hard on these rules to shift blame onto you. An experienced Edgewood personal injury attorney counters that by gathering evidence to pin fault where it belongs. In a traffic case, that record starts with the APD SR-13 crash report, which you can request by its case number to make sure the official account matches what happened, alongside surveillance video and witness accounts.

[Click to contact](https://www.vansantlaw.com/contact-us/) our personal injury lawyers today

## Compensation Available to Injury Victims in Edgewood

A successful claim can recover both the bills you can count and the losses you can’t:

- Economic damages: medical expenses, future care, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and property damage.
- Non-economic damages: pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.

In one recent matter, Van Sant Law represented an Edgewood-area client struck by a distracted driver near the BeltLine; what an insurer initially framed as a minor claim grew substantially once we documented the full scope of the injuries. The lesson is simple: the first offer is rarely the real, long-term value of your case.

Complete a [Free Case Evaluation form](https://www.vansantlaw.com/contact-us/) now

## How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You in Edgewood

Evidence fades fast. Skid marks wash away, footage gets overwritten, and insurers start building their defense within days.

In the first 72 hours, our Edgewood personal injury attorneys move to preserve evidence, send insurance hold letters, handle every call with the adjusters, and connect you with medical providers.

From there, we build and value your claim, negotiate aggressively, and prepare every case as if it’s going to trial. That preparation is often what pushes an insurer toward a fair settlement.

## Deadlines for Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Georgia

Georgia generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit, per [O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33](https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid%3D1000516%26crid%3D250f7e4e-248e-4674-bd3a-d33c83b45841%26config%3D00JAA1MDBlYzczZi1lYjFlLTQxMTgtYWE3OS02YTgyOGM2NWJlMDYKAFBvZENhdGFsb2feed0oM9qoQOMCSJFX5qkd%26pddocfullpath%3D%252Fshared%252Fdocument%252Fstatutes-legislation%252Furn%253AcontentItem%253A6348-FS71-DYB7-W3RS-00008-00%26pdcontentcomponentid%3D234186%26pdteaserkey%3Dsr0%26pditab%3Dallpods%26ecomp%3D6s65kkk%26earg%3Dsr0%26prid%3D4c4d469a-5b00-43e4-82cf-4b1fcad959ca). Miss that window, and you usually lose the right to recover anything.

Other deadlines can be far shorter. If a government entity is involved, strict ante litem notice rules apply; for example, DeKalb County claims must be presented well before the standard two-year mark.

Most Edgewood lawsuits are filed in DeKalb County State Court, which has its own procedures for serving defendants and scheduling. Talking to an Edgewood personal injury lawyer early keeps these deadlines from ending your case.

## Speak With Van Sant Law About Your Case

You don’t have to sort this out alone. Our personal injury attorneys in Edgewood will review what happened, explain your options in plain terms, and handle the legal fight from start to finish—all with no upfront cost. We never settle a case unless the client is happy with the result; that is the Van Sant Law client satisfaction guarantee. Reach out today to get started.

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