A car wreck can upend your life in seconds: medical bills, lost paychecks, a totaled vehicle, and an insurance company already working to pay you as little as possible. At The Delashmit Firm, we represent injured drivers and passengers across Cartersville, Bartow County, and North Georgia. Founding attorney Hunter Delashmit spent years defending insurance companies in exactly these cases, so he knows how they evaluate, delay, and undervalue claims, and he uses that insider knowledge to fight for you. Call (770) 341-0559 for a free, no-obligation consultation. You pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Why hire a former insurance-defense attorney for your car accident claim?
Most injury lawyers have never sat on the other side of the table. Hunter has. Before founding The Delashmit Firm, he defended insurers against car-accident, work-injury, dog-bite, and slip-and-fall claims. That means he knows the playbook adjusters use to minimize your payout, and how to counter it. When the insurance company sees a lawyer who understands their own tactics, your claim gets taken seriously.
What is my Georgia car accident case worth?
Every case is different, but compensation in a Georgia car accident claim generally includes your medical bills (past and future), lost wages and lost earning capacity, vehicle and property damage, and pain and suffering. The value depends on the severity of your injuries, who was at fault, the available insurance coverage, and how well your damages are documented. We build your case to maximize each of these categories; we do not let the adjuster define your losses.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Georgia?
In most Georgia car accident cases, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). There are exceptions that can shorten or extend that window, so do not wait: evidence disappears and deadlines are strict. Contact us as soon as possible so we can preserve evidence and protect your rights.
What if the accident was partly my fault?
You may still recover. Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33): you can recover damages as long as you are less than 50% at fault, though your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurers often try to pin extra blame on you to cut what they owe; we push back with evidence to keep your share of fault as low as possible.
Types of car accident cases we handle
- Rear-end and intersection collisions
- Head-on and T-bone crashes
- Drunk and distracted driving accidents
- Hit-and-run and uninsured/underinsured motorist claims
- Truck and commercial-vehicle accidents
- Motorcycle and pedestrian accidents
- Serious-injury and wrongful-death claims
What to do after a car accident in Cartersville
- Call 911 and get medical attention, even if you feel okay.
- Photograph the scene, the vehicles, and your injuries.
- Get the other driver’s insurance and contact information and any witness details.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer before speaking with a lawyer.
- Call The Delashmit Firm at (770) 341-0559 for a free consultation.
Frequently asked questions
No. You are not required to give a recorded statement to the at-fault driver’s insurer, and doing so often hurts your claim. Let your attorney communicate with them.
We work on a contingency fee: you pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. The initial consultation is free.
You may be able to recover through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. We help you identify every available source of compensation.
Usually not. First offers are typically far below full value. Have an attorney evaluate your claim before you sign anything or cash a settlement check.
Contact a Cartersville car accident lawyer today
If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident in Cartersville, Bartow County, or anywhere in North Georgia, The Delashmit Firm is ready to help. Call (770) 341-0559 or contact us online for your free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.