A Local Car Accident Lawyer for North Georgia
Crash Carson works from the Harriss and Hartman office at 200 McFarland Ave in Rossville, Georgia. If you were hurt in a car wreck in Walker, Catoosa, Dade or Whitfield county, you don't have to drive to Atlanta to find help.
We handle the investigation, the paperwork, and the insurance companies, so you can focus on recovering.
Our Office
200 McFarland Ave, Rossville, GA 30741
Close to Fort Oglethorpe, Ringgold, Chickamauga and Chattanooga.
Communities We Serve
Walker County
Rossville, Chickamauga, LaFayette, Rock Spring, Flintstone and Fort Oglethorpe.
Catoosa County
Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe and Tunnel Hill.
Dade County
Trenton and Rising Fawn.
Whitfield County
Dalton and Tunnel Hill.
North Georgia Roads Where Wrecks Happen
Many of the crashes we see happen on the same busy routes local drivers use every day:
- I-75 through Catoosa and Whitfield counties, past Ringgold and Dalton
- I-59 through Dade County and Trenton, up to where it meets I-24 at Wildwood
- US-27 (LaFayette Road) through LaFayette, Fort Oglethorpe and Rossville
- Battlefield Parkway in Fort Oglethorpe
A crash near the state line can raise questions about which state's rules apply and where a claim should be filed. Because Crash Carson is licensed in both Georgia and Tennessee, we can help either way.
Investigation
We gather the police report, photos, witness statements and medical records, and we look at who owned the vehicles involved and whether the other driver was working at the time.
We Deal With the Insurance Companies
Once we take your case, we handle communication with the insurance companies for you. You do not have to give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer.
Free Consultation, Contingency Fee
Your first consultation is free. We take injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means our fee comes from what we recover for you.
Georgia Car Accident Law Basics
The two-year deadline
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for most car accident injury claims is two years. Evidence and witness memories fade quickly, so it is best to act well before then.
Your own coverage may matter
If the at-fault driver has little or no insurance, your own uninsured motorist coverage may help. We review every policy that could apply.
Learn more: Hit-and-Run and Uninsured Driver Accidents
Fault can reduce what you recover
Georgia uses modified comparative fault. If you share some of the blame, your recovery is reduced by your share. If you are found 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover. That is why insurers often look for ways to blame the injured person.
Local courts
Walker, Catoosa and Dade counties are part of Georgia's Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit. Whitfield County is part of the Conasauga Judicial Circuit. Most car accident claims settle without a lawsuit, but if yours doesn't, we are prepared to take it to court.
What Happens When You Call Us
Here is what to expect when you reach out to our Rossville office.
- Free consultation. Tell us what happened. We listen, answer your questions and explain your options. There is no cost to talk with us.
- No upfront fees. If we take your case, we work on a contingency fee basis. We never ask for attorney's fees or a retainer up front.
- Investigation. We gather the police report, photos, witness statements and medical records, and we look at every insurance policy that could apply.
- We handle the insurance companies. Calls, paperwork and requests for recorded statements come to us, so you can focus on getting better.
- Demand and negotiation. Once the full picture of your injuries is clear, we present your claim to the insurance company and negotiate for a fair settlement.
- Ready for trial if needed. Most accident injury cases are settled without going to court. If the insurer won't make a fair offer, we are prepared to file a lawsuit and take your case to trial.
Hurt in a wreck in Walker, Catoosa, Dade or Whitfield county? Request your free consultation and we'll explain your options.
Questions We Hear Often
I was hurt in a wreck in Tennessee but I live in Georgia. Can you help?
Yes. Crash Carson is licensed to practice in Tennessee and Georgia, and we help people on both sides of the state line.
Learn more: Chattanooga Car Accident Lawyer
What does it cost to talk to you?
Your initial consultation is free. If we take your case, we work on a contingency fee basis, so our fee comes from what we recover for you and there is nothing to pay up front.
What should I do first?
Get medical care, keep your records, and avoid recorded statements to the other driver's insurer. See our checklist: What To Do After a Car Accident.
What is the average settlement for a car accident in Georgia?
There isn't a reliable average. Every case depends on your injuries, treatment, lost income, who was at fault and how much insurance is available. We can talk through what matters in your case at a free consultation.
Is it worth hiring a lawyer after a car accident in Georgia?
You don't have to hire one. A lawyer tends to matter most when you were hurt, when fault is disputed, or when the insurance company's offer doesn't cover your bills and lost time. A free consultation can help you decide.
How long do I have to file a claim in Georgia?
The statute of limitations for most car accident injury claims in Georgia is generally two years. Insurance policies can also have their own notice requirements, so don't wait.
What if I was partly at fault?
You may still be able to recover. Georgia reduces your recovery by your share of fault and bars recovery only if you are 50% or more at fault. Avoid admitting fault to an insurance adjuster before you talk to a lawyer.