Lawrenceville Car Accident Lawyer

Do I have to come to the Lawrenceville office to hire a car accident lawyer?

No. The Scott Pryor Law Group can start a Lawrenceville car accident case with a phone call, wherever you are. If you would rather talk face to face, call and set a time to meet at the firm's Lawrenceville office, downtown in the county seat. Phones are answered 24/7.

You can call from home, from work or from a hospital bed. Tell us when and where the crash happened, who was involved and how you were hurt, and we can take it from there. Nothing has to be organized before you pick up the phone.

If you decide to hire the firm, we explain the fee agreement before you sign anything. You don't pay unless we win your case, and you never pay anything up front.

Some people would rather sit across the table from their lawyer. Our Lawrenceville office is downtown, and our headquarters is in Peachtree Corners. One number reaches both, so you can pick the office that is easier for you to get to.

Before you call, write down what you remember while it is fresh: the time, the direction each car was traveling and anything the other driver said at the scene. Those details help when the police report leaves things out.

What if a drunk driver hit me in Lawrenceville?

Get medical care, call the police to the scene, and then call a lawyer. The Scott Pryor Law Group represents people hurt by drunk and impaired drivers in Lawrenceville car accidents. The firm brings the claim against the impaired driver and that driver's insurance company, and it starts on the evidence right away.

Drunk driving crashes often happen at night or on weekends. They can involve speeding, driving the wrong way or a driver who never reacted at all. Our phones are answered 24/7, so you can reach us the same night, even from the emergency room.

If you noticed signs that the other driver was impaired, tell the officer and tell us. Write down the names of anyone who saw the crash or saw the driver before it.

Impairment can matter beyond fault. Punitive damages are reserved for situations where the defendant's actions demonstrate willful misconduct, fraud, malice, or gross negligence. O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1 A crash caused by an intoxicated driver can raise that question. Whether it applies depends on the facts, so we do not promise it at the first meeting.

If the driver left the scene or carried too little insurance, your own coverage may help. See uninsured and underinsured motorist claims.

How do I get the police report for a Lawrenceville car accident?

Get the report number from the officer at the scene, then request a copy once the report is filed. When The Scott Pryor Law Group takes a Lawrenceville car accident case, the firm gets the police report for you. You can also request your own copy from the Georgia Department of Transportation.

The report is often the first written account of the crash. The officer records the scene, the drivers and witnesses, and a preliminary view of who caused it. Insurers read it closely, and so do we.

Read your copy as soon as you have it. If something looks wrong, such as the wrong lane or a missing witness, tell us. We cannot change the report, but we can gather evidence of what really happened.

If the officer gave the other driver a ticket, tell us that too. A ticket can be strong evidence of fault, though it does not decide the claim on its own.

If no officer came to the scene, call anyway. Photos, witness names and medical records can still show what happened, and we can help you plan the next step.

Should I take the insurer's first offer after a Lawrenceville crash?

Usually not until your doctors know how badly you are hurt, because a settlement ends your right to ask for more. The Scott Pryor Law Group warns Georgia car accident clients that a first offer often comes before anyone knows whether an injury will last.