Neck Injury
There are different types of neck injuries. These include herniated discs, pinched nerves, breaks, sprains, and strains. A neck injury may make it difficult to turn your neck. It may involve headaches, muscle spasms, or weakness. It is important to seek medical care as soon as you realize that you may have suffered a neck injury in an accident. When a neck injury is serious, such as complicated fractures that are extensive, treatment may be expensive. It may involve surgeries and time off from work.
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If you are hesitating to call us for help, take a look at our recent case results.
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$140,000 $140k for Man Injured When He Was Assaulted by Employee of Large Retail Store
For Man Injured When He Was Assaulted by Employee of Large Retail Store
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$200,000 $200k for an Individual Was Injured in an Accident While on the Side of the Road
For an Individual Was Injured in an Accident While on the Side of the Road
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$1,000,000 $1.0 Million for Client With Significant Leg Injury
Client With Significant Leg Injury
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$235,000 $235k for Officer Who Was Struck While Directing Traffic
For Officer Who Was Struck While Directing Traffic
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$360,000 $360k for Man Injured in a Motorcycle Accident
Man Injured in a Motorcycle Accident
Liability for Neck Injuries
If your neck injuries happened in an accident that you believe someone else caused, it may be appropriate to pursue damages in a personal injury lawsuit. Most personal injury lawsuits are pursued under a theory of negligence. To prove negligence, you will need to show that it is more likely than not that the defendant owed you a duty of care, the defendant breached a duty of care that was owed, the breach caused your neck injury, and damages resulted. The duty of care owed depends on the circumstances. For instance, drivers must use reasonable care to avoid injuries to others on the road. A property owner must use reasonable care to seek out and repair dangerous conditions, or issue warnings to certain classes of visitors.
Comparative Fault
The amount of damages that a neck injury attorney in Atlanta can obtain on your behalf will be affected by your role in an accident. The jury will determine your damages, and it will look at whether you were negligent. Your damages may be reduced by an amount proportionate to your fault. Georgia courts follow the rule of modified comparative negligence; you can be barred from recovering damages if you were 50% or more responsible for the accident. Accordingly, there is an incentive for a defendant's insurer to scrutinize your actions and try to obtain an admission of fault from you. It is critical not to speak to the defendant’s insurance adjuster before consulting an attorney.
Retain a Knowledgeable Personal Injury Attorney
If you sustained a neck injury due to another party’s negligence or misconduct, you should consult the seasoned personal injury attorneys at Van Sant Law. We are committed to seeking justice for accident victims.
Our firm represents people throughout Georgia from offices in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Athens, Cumming, Duluth, Lawrenceville, and Gainesville. Call us at or contact a neck injury lawyer in Atlanta or the surrounding areas through our online form.
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Proven Record of Results
Van Sant Law has recovered millions in compensation for our clients’ benefit.
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Years of Experience
Van Sant Law is committed to professional and experienced personal injury representation.
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Awards and Accolades
10.0 “Superb” rating on Avvo™, Super Lawyers Rising Stars, National Trial Lawyers Association Top 40 Under 40
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Strategic and Aggressive
Our legal team includes former defense attorneys for large insurers who know how they settle injury claims.
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Personal and Compassionate
Our firm works hard to ensure that your needs are taken care of during your recovery time. We work for you so you can get your life back.
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No Fee Guarantee
Our firm works on a contingency fee basis. Meaning there are no fees or costs unless we recover compensation for you!
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From the beginning, they demonstrated a deep understanding of my case and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. Their attention to details, professionalism, and expertise was truly remarkable.
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Attorney David M. Van Sant is one of the best injury trial attorneys here in the Atlanta area. They are precise and unique in their approach. When I had my car accident, my whole world was turned upside down, but with Attorney Van Sant and his team of professionals dedication and quality of service, my life is back on track.
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My attorney, David Van Sant and his law firm were outstanding in handling my personal injury case. I was out of work for a considerable amount of time due to an automobile accident and Mr. Van Sant and his entire team were always kind, professional, knowledgeable and especially available. This law firm did their absolute best to answer and return calls and at no time did I ever feel like just a number or stranger. My experience with Mr. Van Sant and his law firm (from beginning to end), were very positive as well as favorable.
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Our firm is dedicated and committed to providing you with the best legal services possible, from your education on the issues to fighting for positive results for your case. Through a free, initial consultation, we will make sure you understand the best way to approach your case, and we’ll review any relevant documents that you provide us with to make sure we have a full, detailed picture of your situation.
Damages
The more serious your neck injury, the greater that your damages are likely to be, whether in the form of a settlement or a verdict. In most cases, you are more likely to obtain significant damages based on fractures or other injuries that can be clearly and easily seen in imaging studies, as opposed to soft tissue injuries, such as whiplash. Neck injuries that are so severe that they require surgical intervention are likely to be expensive to treat; damages may be correspondingly higher.
An Atlanta neck injury attorney may be able to help you recover damages for both economic and non-economic losses. Economic losses for neck injuries may include medical bills, lost wages, replacement services, rehabilitation, and therapy. You can recover both past and future losses. Non-economic losses are intangible. They can vary dramatically depending on the composition of the jury and the personal characteristics of the plaintiff, as well as your attorney’s presentation of your case. They may include mental anguish, lost earning capacity, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, and pain and suffering. Each case is different, so it is important to consult an attorney with experience in these types of claims.
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