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As motor vehicle crashes go, hit-and-run accidents are especially upsetting. It is hard to imagine that someone would hit another vehicle, a bicycle rider, or a pedestrian and flee without checking for injuries. Yet these dangerous accidents happen far too often in Georgia and throughout the country.
When you’ve been the victim of such a crash, or lost a loved one, turn to an experienced Atlanta hit-and-run accident lawyer from The Stoddard Firm. We may be able to get you compensation to pay for the damages you have sustained. Our law firm is aggressive in holding negligent drivers accountable for their actions through personal injury and wrongful death claims.
Reach out to arrange a free consultation with a car accident lawyer by calling 470-467-2200 today.
Firm owner Matthew Stoddard and our entire attorney team are passionate about getting justice for people seriously injured by the carelessness of others. When we take your case, you will receive honest, hardworking, and knowledgeable legal representation. Our lawyers:
We offer free consultations. This allows you to learn whether we believe you have a strong case without making a financial commitment.
Injury car accidents happen suddenly. They often leave victims in shock and unsure about what to do, especially in cases where the responsible party has fled the scene. When you work with us, you will not have to worry about what to do—our hit-and-run accident attorneys in Atlanta will handle every step of the legal process, while always keeping you informed.
We will help you by doing the following and more:
We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll that hit-and-run drivers cause to the pedestrians, bicyclists, and motor vehicle occupants who are unfortunate enough to get in their way. We do not back down when going up against these irresponsible individuals.
The damages you could claim depend on your injuries and overall situation. Damages that may be available in your case include payment for:
Additionally, because you were in a hit-and-run accident, punitive damages may be available. Punitive damages are awarded to punish drivers who have behaved in an especially heinous way, such as by hitting and injuring another person and fleeing the scene.
Ride Safe Georgia reports that the state ranks fourth in the country when it comes to fatal hit- and-run accidents. If your family member died and you are an eligible survivor, you may be able to collect damages for medical bills, funeral and burial costs, the pain and suffering of the deceased due to the accident, emotional anguish of survivors, loss of future financial support, and more. Spouses, parents, and children can bring wrongful death claims. If the deceased person did not have any of these relatives, the personal representative of their estate can sue.
In a hit-and-run, you may not have even seen the vehicle that hit you. But if you did, be sure to write down anything you remember about it (if you are physically able) while it is still fresh in your mind, including:
Give this information to the police to help them find the driver. You should also take photos of your injuries and the accident scene and your vehicle, if you were in one, and other possible vehicles involved. If there were eyewitnesses, be sure to get contact information for them.
If you were not taken by ambulance to the hospital, see a doctor as soon as possible. Keep copies of your medical reports, doctor bills, and everything else pertaining to your injuries.
Our attorneys will perform additional investigations and collect more evidence. We will determine if there were traffic cameras or cameras on surrounding buildings that may have captured the crash. We may engage accident reconstruction experts to analyze the crash. Our goal will be to identify the hit-and-run driver and prove their negligence, as well as prove the negligence of any other parties who were involved in the incident.
Proving negligence is key to getting you compensation to pay for your medical bills and other losses. To do so we will work to show that:
Our law firm has handled hundreds of car accident cases of all kinds, including hit-and-runs. We know what evidence is needed to successfully prove negligence.
Under Ga. Code § 9-3-33, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally two years from when the right of action accrues. Special circumstances can shorten the two-year time frame to as little as six months or lengthen the time frame long past the standard two-year period. An accident victim must file the lawsuit and serve the defendant within this statute of limitations to preserve the right of compensation. Missing the deadline can result in losing the ability to recover damages no matter how strong the case may be. We can help determine whether an exception to the two year general limit applies to your case.
Even without a statute of limitations, acting quickly is important because it allows for evidence preservation and documentation of witness observations which can significantly strengthen a claim.
Crashes upend people’s lives. When an individual has caused an accident that results in injuries or death and they do not stay to assist victims, they should pay the price, including facing civil and criminal penalties. We will help you hold financially accountable the party that has injured you or your loved one. But for their negligent and misguided actions, you would not be faced with the physical, emotional, and financial turmoil you are not going through.
Call The Stoddard Firm today to set up a free case evaluation with an experienced Atlanta hit-and-run accident attorney. Call us at 470-467-2200.
A dedicated, ethical advocate who takes on major corporations and global insurers with virtually unlimited resources. Known for high-profile cases featured on Courtroom Viewing Network, this attorney is also a sought-after legal educator, teaching at seminars for top bar associations. Trusted by clients and media alike, they work tirelessly to secure justice and deliver results.
Member of the Atlanta Bar Association, the Georgia Bar Association, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Licensed in Georgia since: 2008
Education: University of Georgia School of Law
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We know this is a confusing time in your life and you probably have many questions about filing a claim. These Q&As may address some of your concerns.
Any party that contributed to causing the crash may be held liable if their negligence can be proven. Examples include the hit-and-run driver, another driver who may have caused the hit-and-run driver to swerve into you, makers of car parts that failed, and government agencies responsible for maintaining safe roads and intersections.
Our attorneys will examine the evidence and work with police and accident investigators to try and locate the driver. If the driver cannot be located, you may have to turn to your own insurance for payment—our lawyers can assist you in that circumstance. We will also try to determine if there are other liable parties.
They might go to jail. In addition to facing legal liability through personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits, hit-and-run drivers who cause accidents resulting in serious injuries or death are subject to criminal charges and could face jail or prison time as well as other penalties.
What is better is dependent on all the aspects of your case. In general, by settling you are guaranteed compensation. By going to trial you could potentially get substantially more money if there is strong evidence of fault against the other party, but it is never guaranteed that the jury will rule in your favor.
We are happy to answer questions specific to your case when we meet with you.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, we’re here to help. Fill out the form below, and one of our experienced Atlanta personal injury attorneys will contact you shortly to discuss your case. Call us 678-RESULTS.
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One thing I can truly say about the Stoddard Firm is that they take great initiative in helping their clients. My case and situation took a lot out of me. Mentally, emotionally and even physically. But the Stoddard firm did an amazing job with my case. Shauna and Janine did absolutely amazing with helping me with coping skills and they have great communication. They helped me understand that the process of my case would take some time but that they would do everything in their power to help me differentiate the odds that were against me. Yes the process was time given, but patience is key and at the end everything was successful and I am grateful for them.
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They are client focused and make sure that you are in the loop every step of the way. We worked directly with Matt Stoddard, Keith Evra, & Shauna Thomas and they were accommodating, understanding, and wonderful. They treat their clients with respect and care and genuinely have your best interest at heart. We weren’t treated as just clients, we were treated as family. Their knowledge and experience with law shows and they know exactly what they are doing. This is a top of the line law firm and you will be extremely satisfied when you choose them for your case.
The Stoddard firm did a extraordinary job on my case. Their whole team is very professional, and will go over and beyond to achieve the greatest results so that the customer is satisfied. Thank you again for making me a priority.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was revised and approved by Attorney Matthew B. Stoddard, who has more than 16 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.
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