Personal Injury

Personal Injury

Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Atlanta Fighting for Fair and Full Compensation in Tucker

Buddoo and Associates, P.C. is committed to protecting the rights of injured individuals and their families. Since 2003, our personal injury attorneys have built a reputation for being highly dedicated to the needs of the clients we represent. This focus ensures that your case will receive the level of personal attention it deserves from an experienced and skilled legal team. Buddoo and Associates, P.C. provides effective and compassionate legal representation to individuals throughout Atlanta and the surrounding areas.

When an injury occurs through either the negligence or carelessness of another person, the injured party is entitled to compensation. When this negligence involves a motor vehicle, the injuries are often severe and possibly life-threatening. Our firm’s founder, Attorney Lawrence Buddoo, has the leverage to negotiate large settlements and the experience to represent you in court if your case goes to trial.

Call Buddoo and Associates, P.C. today at 404-870-3557 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our law firm in Atlanta.

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Types of Injury Cases We Handle

Atlanta Car Accident Attorneys
Fighting for Injured Individuals Across Tucker

Unfortunately, traffic accidents are common occurrences, especially in large metropolitan areas like Atlanta. Almost everyone has either been in an auto accident or knows someone who has gone through this frightening experience. Injuries from car accidents can take a devastating toll, putting you out of work while in pain and facing all of the expenses associated with such an event. Seeking fair and just compensation from an insurance company may seem like the easy answer, but those companies are never fully on your side.

Hurt in a traffic accident? Contact us at (404) 800-3755 for a free consultation.
In the wake of any car accident, you need a tough, experienced car accident attorney to fight for your best interests, which are never the best interests of an insurance company. At Buddoo and Associates, P.C., that is what we do and have done for our injured clients since 2003. Our Atlanta car accident lawyers have handled all kinds of accident cases, both large and small. We have negotiated satisfactory settlements and taken many cases to court. We can pursue the best possible outcome for you through thorough investigation and preparation, building your case for any eventuality.

Pursue Compensation for Your Car Accident Case
You may be entitled to pursue fair and just compensation for your damages, such as:
• Damage to your vehicle resulting from the accident
• Physical injuries resulting from the accident
• Lost wages due to time missed from work
• Medical expenses that are a result of the accident
• Long-term pain and suffering due to injuries received in the accident
When seeking these damages, insurance companies will be quick to try to settle the case for the smallest amount possible and will try to persuade you to avoid the services of a law firm to fight for that compensation. Though the insurance company will try to convince you that they have your best interests as their primary concern, their profitability demands that they pay you as little as possible.

Persuading you to take a quick settlement is their top priority. Due to this and the large teams of attorneys backing them up, the assistance of an Atlanta car accident lawyer from Buddoo and Associates, P.C. is indispensable to your claim.

How Can a Car Accident Attorney Help Me?
Having a competent car accident lawyer on your side is the most important step when dealing with the legal process after a car accident. An attorney can help you through each step of the process and be your guide toward full financial recovery. Here are some ways our firm’s Atlanta car accident lawyer can be the assistant you need during this difficult time:

Investigating Your Case
As soon as you begin working with our team, we will start researching your case. This may involve conducting a full investigation of the scene of the accident and analyzing your medical records. Although every person’s case will look slightly different and require a unique approach, our team utilizes a method that has resulted in substantial success for past accident victims.

There are ways that you can assist with the investigation. We suggest taking the following initiatives to improve the opportunity of a successful case:
• Take photos of the accident before you leave the scene if you are able
• Obtain contact information of any witnesses of the accident
• Keep copies of your medical records
• Maintain a journal of your injuries, doctor visits, and all of your losses related to your case.

Calculating the Damages
In every successful personal injury case, damages are obtained on behalf of the plaintiff who has been injured or lost a loved one. There are two types of damages that we can pursue after you have lost damages in a personal injury case:
• Economic damages - including lost wages, car repairs, etc.
• Non-economic damages - any losses that don’t involve financial costs, such as pain and suffering.

Creating an Injury Claim for Your Damages
An injury attorney can also assist by helping you seek what you actually deserve and are owed from the liable party’s insurance company. We can help you build a comprehensive claim and pursue your best interest.

In the wake of your car accident injuries, we can get to work investigating, gathering, and preserving evidence, documenting your injuries, and engaging in all of the legal methods and tools for building a compelling case in seeking a fair settlement or taking your claim to court.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Atlanta
Holding Negligent Motorists Across Tucker Accountable
Cases involving injuries to motorcycle riders require the attention of vehicle accident lawyers who understand the often-complex nature of motorcycle accidents. Motorcycling is very popular in Atlanta, and the number of riders grows every day. Though Atlanta’s well-maintained roads are very inviting to a motorcyclist, riders frequently encounter many other types of vehicles, and all of these vehicles have the potential to do harm to the motorcyclist.

Call Buddoo and Associates, P.C. today at (404) 800-3755 to schedule a free initial consultation with our motorcycle accident lawyers in Atlanta. Download our FREE Motorcycle Accident Guide!

Our Committed Accident and Injury Lawyers
Being in a motorcycle accident is a mentally and physically traumatic experience. Injuries sustained by the motorcyclist in collisions with passenger vehicles are often very serious and sometimes life-threatening. At Buddoo and Associates, P.C., your case will get the quality personal attention we are known for. Also, you will be represented by a proficient staff of professionals while seeking compensation for your injuries and the damage to your property.

We represent injured parties in cases of:
• Disfigurement or permanent scarring
• Back and pelvis injuries
• Damage to limbs
• Head and neck injuries
Injuries to the spine

Were You Injured by the Driver of a Car or Truck?
The sad fact is that most motorcycle accidents are caused by the driver of a passenger car that either does not see or fails to yield the right of way to the motorcycle rider. According to the findings in the Hurt Report, almost 75 percent of motorcycle accidents involve a collision with another vehicle, and most of these were passenger vehicles.

The report goes on to state that, in most of the motorcycle accidents researched in this comprehensive study, it was the automobile driver’s failure to see or recognize the motorcyclist that led to the accident, that most common motorcycle accidents involve the failure to yield the right of way and often occur at intersections, and that 98 percent of all collisions involving motorcycles result in injury to the rider.

Motorcycle accidents, regardless of the protective gear worn by the motorcyclist, put riders at a much greater risk of serious injury. Atlanta roadways—with wide thoroughfares and heavy passenger and commercial traffic—and the popularity of motorcycling, can present challenges in uncovering the true cause of a motorcycle accident. The lawyers at Buddoo and Associates, P.C. are adept at navigating the complex issues that can lead to a motorcycle accident and can work diligently for a successful outcome to your injury case.

Truck Accident Attorneys in Atlanta
Helping Clients Across Tucker Recover Maximum Compensation

The truck accident attorneys at Buddoo and Associates, P.C. understand that Atlanta’s status as a transportation hub and its well-documented traffic congestion often bring passenger vehicles into close contact with large commercial trucks. Motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks can be devastating to passenger cars, usually resulting in major damage to the vehicle and serious injury to the occupants. Truck drivers have very demanding schedules, and as the number of hours they spend on the road increases, so do the chances that they will be involved in an accident.

To learn more about your situation, call Buddoo and Associates, P.C. today at (404) 800-3755 to schedule a free initial consultation with our truck accident lawyers in Atlanta.

Determining Your Commercial Vehicle Accident Settlement
If you’ve suffered an injury in a truck accident case, your primary concern is likely how much you will be able to settle the case for. There are a number of factors that will be factored into the value of your settlement in a commercial truck accident case. They include:
• Liability - Who is at fault in this case? There could be a number of players, including the truck driver, the trucking company, or the maintenance company.
• Property Damage - If your vehicle was hit by a semitruck, it will likely be totaled. In that case, you will likely receive the blue book value of your car during the process.
• Cost of Medical Expenses - The cost of your medical bills associated with the accident will also be considered. There is no guaranteed amount that you will receive for these damages, it will heavily depend on the treatment you received and the costs you accrued.
• Lost Wages - In many truck accident cases, the victim suffers substantial injury and other damages, which results in an impaired earning capacity and loss of wages. You can be compensated for the hours missed at work as well as future losses related to your paycheck.
• Pain and Suffering - An appropriate amount for the pain and suffering you undergo will also be taken into consideration as “noneconomic damages.” In addition, if you are the provider of the family, your attorney will also take your amount of loss into consideration.

Please Do Not Accept a Lower Settlement Than You Deserve
In any accident involving a large truck, the one thing you can rely on is that the truck driver’s insurance company, their employer, and their employer’s insurance company will waste no time trying to reach a quick settlement for any injury claims resulting from the accident. They will ask victims to make a statement regarding the specifics of the accident and then put their heads together to try to find some legal way to deny the claim.

Too often, injured parties accept these early settlement offers only to find out later that their injuries are more severe than they first appeared, or that their medical bills exceed the amount of compensation they received in the settlement. Our accident lawyers focus on the needs of the client. We defend injured victims against powerful and well-funded trucking and insurance companies.

We Spare No Effort in Seeking the Maximum Fair Compensation for Your Injuries
Motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks require special attention in order to ensure that the full spectrum of injuries to the victim and damage to their property are taken into account when any settlement offer is considered. If the settlement offered is not fair enough to compensate a victim, the case must go to court for litigation and the situation becomes even more complex.

The trucking accident lawyer you choose must be able to skillfully navigate the obstacles that the attorneys representing the negligent party will place between the victim and their fair and just compensation.

Some common examples of truck driver negligence include:
• Driver fatigue
• Operating the vehicle in an unsafe manner
• Poor vehicle maintenance
• Non-adherence to DOT regulations regarding safety equipment and practices
• Driver distraction or careless operation of the vehicle
It is not always easy to prove negligence in these types of accidents, and it will take the skills of an experienced truck accident attorney to help you to recover damages from a collision with a large truck.

Georgia Trucking Regulations
Experts contend that Georgia regulations regarding the ownership and operation of a trucking company need to be tougher. The current regulations allow an individual to start a trucking company with a small fee and online registration, allow the trucks to be on the road for up to a year-and-a-half before a safety review, and allow trucking companies accused of safety violations to simply shut down and re-open under a different name. Due to these soft regulations, Atlanta drivers face a serious risk of injury from trucking accidents.

Wrongful Death Lawyers in Atlanta
Providing Caring and Capable Representation across Tucker

In a perfect world, when an accident occurs, people walk away sore and limping. They may have problems, pain, and loss of income, but they can smile at their loved ones the next day. Sadly, this is not always the case. Too often, accidents result in the death of a loved one. The Atlanta wrongful death attorneys at Buddoo and Associates, P.C. have the legal acumen to assist you when a family member’s fatality can be attributed to an accident.

Call Buddoo and Associates, P.C. today at (404) 800-3755 or contact us online to set up a free consultation with our wrongful death lawyers in Atlanta.

How a Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Help
Auto and vehicular accidents are a leading cause of accidental death in the United States, but they are not the only reason you may have lost a loved one. Defective machinery and apparatuses, such as elevators, can also result in injuries too severe for survival. If your loved one’s life ends because of the negligence or wrongful action of another, you need help—but not just any help. You need an accident attorney who has the compassion and dedication to help you get through your ordeal.

No one can bring your loved one back, but you can—and should—receive compensation for your loss. Your loved one may have left behind children and others who depend on him or her. Let the experienced fatalities staff at Buddoo and Associates, P.C. help.

Our Law Firm Works on Contingency
The costs of pursuing a wrongful death claim can be significant. At Buddoo and Associates, P.C., we don’t believe you should have to pay for justice until you’ve been compensated for your loss. We can work on your behalf until we’ve achieved a satisfactory outcome.

Satisfaction includes a broad range of goals, including:
• Recovery of the lost earnings your loved one would have brought into your household
• Compensation for your emotional loss
• Payment of burial and funeral expenses
• Reimbursements for any medical expenses incurred before death

Why You Need an Experienced Accident Lawyer
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that accidental injuries are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Accidental poisoning, vehicular accidents, and unintentional falls cause thousands of fatalities each year. If your loved one is part of these statistics, the experienced legal team at Buddoo and Associates, P.C. is here to help.

Committed to Your Success and Satisfaction

We have successfully handled lawsuits for clients who suffered a wide range of injuries, including:

Herniated discs

Neck injuries

Brain trauma

Back injuries

Bone fractures

Fatalities and wrongful death

Long-Term Effects of Broken Bones

A fracture, compared to a broken bone, is not just a one-time event. The discomfort can linger and it can cause substantial frustrations to your life. It will likely be an injury that you have to return to and of which you have to handle the aftereffects. After your bone has healed, a number of complications might continue to trouble you, depending on the severity of your injury and the care you received afterward.

These complications include the following:

Bacteria may settle into the crevice between your displaced bones.

Your surrounding nerves and blood vessels may also suffer long-term damage.

Arthritis may result years later.

A serious injury is a traumatic event. In order to provide for yourself and your family after such an injury, you will need fair financial compensation. The entire staff at Buddoo and Associates, P.C. is dedicated to making sure you get this compensation.

Contact Us for a Free, Confidential Consultation

Learn more below about how we can help. Allow us to answer any questions you may have by submitting them through the contact form on this website or calling us at 404-870-3557. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, don’t wait any longer to contact our Atlanta personal injury attorneys.

Client Testimonials We're Proud to Provide Excellent Service

“I've dealt with them twice and both times they've successfully got me the money I needed for my accident.”

 

- Darrien B.

“The staff is very friendly and understanding. Mr. Buddoo himself is easy to talk with, very understanding and knowledgeable in what he does.”

 

- Constance T.

“From the very beginning, when I contacted them about my accident, they were very communicative, they always contacted me with updates and check-ups.”

 

- Neka B.

A Legacy of Successful Results We've Helped Thousands of Injured Clients

Commercial Vehicle Auto Accident

$5,000,000

Commercial Vehicle Auto Accident

$1,450,000

Commercial Vehicle Auto Accident

$1,175,000

Auto Accident

$1,100,000

Utility Vehicle Auto Accident

$900,000

Litigation Auto Accident Settlement

$800,000

Commercial Vehicle Auto Accident

$800,000

Commercial Vehicle Auto Accident Settlement (State Court)

$785,000

Commercial Vehicle Auto Accident

$650,000.00

Commercial Vehicle Auto Accident

$650,000

Commercial Vehicle Truck Accident Settlement (Federal Court)

$650,000

Tractor Trailer Accident

$590,000

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Why Choose Us? The Right Attorney Can Make the Difference in Your Case

Why Choose Us? The Right Attorney Can Make the Difference in Your Case

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    Committed to Client Satisfaction

    We are extremely client-focused and will even meet clients at home or in the hospital if they cannot travel.

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    Experience on Your Side

    Our legal team leverages more than 16 years of experience handling a variety of injury and accident claims.

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    Results-Driven Approach

    We are focused on fighting for the justice that our clients rightfully need and deserve.

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    Direct Access to an Attorney

    Our legal team is committed to being available and accessible to our clients when they need us.