Compensatory Damages
After we establish liability, we will need to establish compensatory damages. These are damages intended to put you back into the position in which you would have been had you not suffered eye injuries. They can include both tangible and intangible losses, such as medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, medical equipment, replacement services, loss of enjoyment of life, and pain and suffering. The amount of damages will depend on the severity of your eye injuries. Your personal qualities and characteristics may also play a role.
For example, if your hobby was painting, and you sustained permanent blindness as a result of a car accident caused by someone else, you may suffer loss of enjoyment of life to a very high degree. You may need special equipment to do your work. We will need to show an insurance adjuster or jury precisely how your eye injuries have affected your life.
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If you are hesitating to call us for help, take a look at our recent case results.
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$850,000 $850k Settlement for Woman Involved in T-Bone Collision With Resulting Neck Injuries
Settlement for Woman Involved in T-Bone Collision With Resulting Neck Injuries
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$350,000 $350k for Knee Injury Caused by Tractor Trailer
Knee Injury Caused by Tractor Trailer
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$100,000 $100k Policy Limit Settlement for Motor Vehicle Accident With Back Injury
Policy Limit Settlement for Motor Vehicle Accident With Back Injury
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$275,000 $275k Settlement for Client Involved in Head-on Collision
Settlement for Client Involved in Head-on Collision
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$122,500 $122k for Young Man Involved in a Head-on Collision
For Young Man Involved in a Head-on Collision
Liability
If you sustained eye injuries in a car accident caused by someone else, you will need to establish liability to recover your damages. Often, car accidents are caused by negligent drivers. Negligence occurs when someone owes a duty to use reasonable care but breaches that duty, thereby causing injuries that result in damages. Drivers may breach the duty to use reasonable care to avoid injuries to others by speeding, tailgating, weaving, drunk driving, texting while driving, or failing to abide by traffic signs and signals. If, for example, a driver ran a stop sign and crashed into you, causing glass to pierce your cornea, you may be able to establish that driver’s negligence. Your attorney may be able to recover damages under a theory of negligence per se if the accident was caused by a legal violation, and you are a member of the group whom the law was designed to protect.
You should be aware that the defendant's insurance adjuster may try to establish your comparative fault. Georgia follows a rule of modified comparative negligence. Under this rule, you will not be able to recover damages if you were 50% or more responsible for your eye injuries. However, if you were under 50% responsible, your damages will be reduced by an amount equal to your fault. For example, if your damages for an eye injury were $250,000, and you were found 20% responsible because you were speeding, you may be able to recover $200,000 from an at-fault party.
Eye Injuries in Car Accidents
Motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of eye injuries each year. Eye injuries in car accidents can occur due to flying broken glass, airbag deployment, changes in velocity, and force to the eye. When an airbag deploys in the driver's face, they may sustain a black eye, which involves swelling and bruising. In many cases, a black eye can be treated with ice, but there are situations in which bleeding between the cornea and the iris leads to blindness. The physical trauma of a crash could also cause retinal detachment, which must be treated as soon as possible, since it can result in blurred vision or impaired peripheral vision. If it goes untreated, there is a possibility of permanent vision loss.
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Proven Record of Results
Van Sant Law has recovered millions in compensation for our clients’ benefit.
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Years of Experience
Van Sant Law is committed to professional and experienced personal injury representation.
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Awards and Accolades
10.0 “Superb” rating on Avvo™, Super Lawyers Rising Stars, National Trial Lawyers Association Top 40 Under 40
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Strategic and Aggressive
Our legal team includes former defense attorneys for large insurers who know how they settle injury claims.
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Personal and Compassionate
Our firm works hard to ensure that your needs are taken care of during your recovery time. We work for you so you can get your life back.
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No Fee Guarantee
Our firm works on a contingency fee basis. Meaning there are no fees or costs unless we recover compensation for you!
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"Van Sant Law was the right support to call after my car accident with my daughter."They were referred to me by a close friend of mine. Extremely professional, and asked the language I feel comfortable to discuss my case in. Alex Rusanov was my case manager and explained every aspect of my case during the process. I would highly recommend to use this law firm if you were injured in a car accident. Drive safe and stay alert!- Angela
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Attorney David M. Van Sant is one of the best injury trial attorneys here in the Atlanta area. They are precise and unique in their approach. When I had my car accident, my whole world was turned upside down, but with Attorney Van Sant and his team of professionals dedication and quality of service, my life is back on track.
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Our firm is dedicated and committed to providing you with the best legal services possible, from your education on the issues to fighting for positive results for your case. Through a free, initial consultation, we will make sure you understand the best way to approach your case, and we’ll review any relevant documents that you provide us with to make sure we have a full, detailed picture of your situation.
Retain a Car Crash Attorney in the Atlanta Area
If you sustained eye injuries because of another driver’s fault, you should consult the personal injury lawyers at Van Sant Law. We are committed to seeking justice for accident victims.
We assist people throughout Georgia from offices in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Athens, Cumming, Duluth, Lawrenceville, and Gainesville. Call us at (800) 234-9556 or complete our online form.
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