There are many ways a road accident can take place, but there is little worse than a merging accident when a driver behind the wheel of his vehicle misjudges when to merge with fast moving traffic on busy interstates like I-75 in Georgia. Merging with traffic is a dangerous activity in itself but if the driver loses concentration just for a few seconds the results of being hit by a vehicle that is moving too fast to give way or stop could be devastating resulting in either loss of life or permanent injuries.
Nothing can bring back a life but in most cases the victims of a merging accident may be entitled to personal injury compensation which helps to cover the financial hardship caused by the accident. A personal injury attorney is essential to ensure the claim is successful.
Intestate-75 in Georgia
I-75 is the longest Interstate in Georgia. It begins near Valdosta and runs northward through Tifton and Cordele to the Macon area. Here, it intersects with I-16 eastbound to Savannah. For any northbound vehicles which wish to avoid any possible potential traffic in Macon, I-475 offers a fairly direct bypass solution that runs west of Macon and the I-75 route. The 180-mile section of I-75 running from I-475 to I-24 in Chattanooga is said to be one of the longest sections of continuous - lane freeways in the U.S.
What to Do If Hit While Merging On 1-75
Did a driver crash into your car while it was merging with the traffic on 1-75? Were you, or any of your passengers injured, and your car damaged? If so, you won’t be able to recover any compensation unless you can prove without doubt that you were not the cause of the accident.
Georgia sets a two year time limit to file a personal injury lawsuit in court from the date the accident took place. Also, Georgia’s modified comparative fault law lowers or eliminates the chance for you to be compensated if it’s discovered that you are partly to blame for the accident. The comparative fault ruling reduces the amount of damages you are eligible to receive by the amount that is equal to the percentage that is determined to be your fault.
Evidence to Gather If Hit While Merging On I-75
If between you and your attorney you both decide that you have a good chance of winning a satisfactory personal injury claim, you have to ensure you have fool proof evidence to back-up this claim. This could include reports filed by police officers who attended the accident, reports from witnesses and your doctor’s report explaining the nature of your injuries and what medical treatment you are currently receiving.
You should also keep any receipts for medical treatment you have already paid for including prescriptions. Any receipts for repairs to your car should be made available when filing your claim.
Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
You will need a personal injury lawyer to guide you through the claim’s process as it’s easy to accept a token amount from the insurer of the at-fault driver if you don’t have an experienced personal injury attorney alongside to push for the full value of your claim.
