Our Athens car accident attorneys help auto accident victims secure full and fair compensation for their injuries. Ruppersburg Injury & Accident Attorneys has won millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for deserving clients and will fight to secure compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and the effects of your injuries on you and your family. There is no fee unless we win a verdict or settlement. Call or fill out our online form for a free consultation.
Car Accident Verdicts & Settlements in Athens, Georgia
Below is a list of cases we have won in Athens:
- $850,000 for volunteer firefighter injured in hit and run car accident;
- $750,000 for facial scarring in bicycle vs. car accident.
- $300,000 policy limits settlement for neck injuries from car accident;
- $100,000 policy limits settlement for knee injury from car accident;
- $50,000 policy limits settlement for broken collarbone in bicycle vs. car accident;
You can read more about the verdicts and settlements we’ve won for our clients here.
FAQs
+ Do I need a lawyer for my car accident case?
Not every case needs a lawyer. If you were seriously injured, broke a bone, had surgery or lost a loved one, you’re going to need a lawyer. If only your car was damaged, your injuries didn’t require medical treatment or you have a very small amount of medical bills, you probably don’t need a lawyer. If you weren’t injured, you obviously don’t need a lawyer.
Read more about when you do and don’t need a lawyer here.
+ What are your attorney’s fees?
We charge a contingency fee, meaning we only earn our fee if we win a verdict or settlement. If your case settles without a lawsuit, the fee is usually 33%. If we file a lawsuit, the fee is usually 40%.
Read more about our attorney’s fees here.
+ How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Georgia?
The legal deadline to file your case is called the statute of limitations. In Georgia, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident.
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+ What types of compensation can I recover?
You can recover your medical bills and lost income, which the law calls “economic damages.” You can also recover pain and suffering for the effects of your injury on you, which the law calls “non-economic damages.” If the other driver was DUI, hit and run or driving extremely recklessly or dangerously, you can also recover punitive damages, which are to punish the other driver.
+ What is my car accident case worth?
There’s not an easy answer to this question. How much your case is worth depends on several factors, including how badly you were injured, your medical bills and lost income and the amount of insurance that’s available to compensate you.
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+ How is pain and suffering determined?
There’s no calculator or formula used to determine pain and suffering. It’s up to the jury to decide. Minor injuries usually result in smaller amounts of compensation for pain and suffering; serious or permanent injuries usually result in larger amounts of compensation.
Read more about how to determine compensation for pain and suffering here.
+ How long does a car accident claim take to settle?
The length of a car accident claim can vary widely. We’ve had some simple and uncomplicated cases settle in weeks or months while more complicated cases can take years, especially if they go to trial.
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+ What if I was partially at fault for the accident?
Under Georgia law, you can still win your case is you were partially at fault. If the jury finds you less than 50% at fault, you still win the case but your verdict is reduced by your percentage of fault. If the jury finds you 50% at fault or greater, you lose the case.
Athens, Georgia Car Accident Statistics
Over the last 10 years, Athens has averaged 5,349 crashes, 1,549 crashes with injuries and 14 fatal crashes per year. As the chart below shows, crashes with injuries have unfortunately increased significantly. In 2015, there were 1,327 crashes with injuries. In 2023, crashes with injuries hit a 10-year-high of 2,164 and then in 2024 decreased to 1,654. Fatal crashes have varied widely, from a 10-year-low of 6 in 2017 to a 10-year-high of 2025 in 2021 and then dropping to 11 in 2024.
Causes of Car Accidents in Athens, GA
According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department’s 2024 Vehicle Crash & Traffic Enforcement Annual Report, here are the top 10 causes of car crashes in Athens:
- Following too closely: 1,349 accidents
- Failed to yield: 913 accidents
- Misjudged clearance: 544 accidents
- Improper lane change: 434 accidents
- Improper backing:353 accidents
- Driver lost control: 185 accidents
- Disregard stop sign / signal: 182 accidents
- Improper turn: 154 accidents
- DUI: 144 accidents
- Too fast for conditions: 130 accidents
Based on this data:
- 24.85% of crashes were caused by drivers following too closely
- 16.82% of crashes were caused by drivers failing to yield
- 10.02% of crashes were caused by drivers misjudging their clearance
- 7.99% of crashes were caused by an improper lane change.
Contact Us Today
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact us immediately. Let our experienced car accident lawyers in Athens GA, fight for your rights while you focus on healing.
Call Ruppersburg Injury & Accident Attorneys at 706.354.1000 for a free consultation.
