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The bad economy appears to have greatly increased the number of drivers who are driving without the required automobile insurance. A study from the Insurance Research Council released on January 21, 2009 predicts that "approximately one in six drivers across the U.S. may be driving uninsured by 2010. When car owners lose their jobs or have their hours cut back, many choose to reduce their car insurance coverage to lower limits or may even drop their coverage all together. The study further noted that 12% of Georgia drivers are breaking the law by not having the required car insurance.

If you have the misfortune of being injured by an uninsured negligent driver, then you may find it very hard to be compensated for your personal injury claim and your property damage claim. Drivers in Atlanta, Georgia and throughout our country should protect themselves and their passengers by purchasing Uninsured Motorist Coverage. This coverage makes all the difference if the negligent driver has no insurance or is under insured for your claim.

The Atlanta personal injury lawyers at The Griffin Law Firm specialize in helping injured victims fully recovery for their personal injury and wrongful death claims. Attorney Richard Griffin founded The Griffin Law Firm, P.C. in 1994 to help as many injured victims as possible. Attorney Richard Griffin is committed to making sure that injured personal injury victims are fully compensated for their car wreck claims. The Atlanta personal injury lawyers of The Griffin Law Firm will guide you through the process and will represent you in your personal injury claim, diminished value property damage claim, and total loss property damage claim. If the car wreck occurred while you were on the job and was due to the negligence of another driver, then the injury lawyers at The Griffin Law Firm, P.C. can also help you with your worker's compensation claim as well.

Do no guess at what your case is worth, and do not allow an adjuster to dictate to you what the insurance company is willing to pay you. Rather, level the playing field by hiring the personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at The Griffin Law Firm, P.C. so that you will be fully compensated for your injury and property damage claims.

You can call us at 866-847-6545 or visit our website at www.injuryatlanta.com for a free consultation or to find out what your case is worth.

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The Atlanta personal injury lawyers at The Griffin Law Firm, P.C. are amazed at the enormous number of car wrecks that occur every year. Even with improvements in the roads and the improvements in the safety features on cars, car wrecks occur every single day in Atlanta, Georgia and around the country.

An Allstate study found that 60% of car wrecks occur within 5 miles of your house. This may show that drivers may zone out or become less attentive when they are on the familar roads near their house.

Allstate's study also found that the national average is that everyone will have at least one car wreck every ten years. This means that we all need to make sure we have adequate auto insurance with high liability coverages, high uninsured motorist cvoerages with the new Add On or Excess UM coverage, and even high med pay coverages. You can not afford to hope that others have properly insured themselves because studies show that drivers often reduce or even drop their auto insurance when the economy gets bad.

In 2006 there were 500,000 DUI related car wrecks in the U.S. in 2006 alone. Tragicly 17,000 innocent drivers died in those 500,000 DUI related car wrecks. In Georgia, 392 deaths occurred due to DUI related car wrecks in 2006.

In 2007 there were 2,575,000 car wrecks that occurred in the U.S. Sadly, 42,000 people died in those 2,575,000 car wrecks in 2007. Over 55% of the fatalities involved drivers or passengers that were not wearing their seat belts. The number of car wrecks that were DUI related increased in 2007 to 17,600 throughout the U.S.

As you can see car wrecks occur every day in Atlanta, Georgia and throughout our country. If you or someone you know has been injured in a car wreck, you can call the Atlanta personal injury lawyers at The Griffin Law Firm for a free consultation. Call us at 866-847-6545 or visit our website at www.griffinlawfirmpc.com to have your legal questions answered and to find out what your case is worth.

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Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney Richard Griffin of The Griffin Law Firm has been a repeat guest on the Autoscoop TV and Radio Shows.

The Autoscoop TV show is shown on CW Atlanta Channel 69 on Friday's 10am to 11am with a replay on Saturday at noon to 1pm

On 04/10/09, Adam Goldfein is the host of the show. He engaged Attorney Richard Griffin with questions regarding all aspects of personal injury claims. Personal injury damages include past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. For negligent drivers who are DUI (driving under the influence) of alcohol or drugs or racing, there are also punitive damages. Punitive damages are the damages the law allows to punish bad behavior which amounts to a reckless disregard for human life. There is also a loss of consortium claim that spouses of injured victims have. A loss of consortium claim allows the spouse of the injured personal injury victim to recover for the loss of companionship, loss of support, and loss of physical intimacy which injuries can cause.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident or truck accident, you should call Atlanta personal injury attorney Richard Griffin of The Griffin Law Firm for a free consultation. You can also visit our website at www.griffinlawfirm.net to submit legal questions or to find out what your case is worth for free.

Do not challenge the adjusters and their attorneys without an attorney of your own. Even the playing field by hiring the attorneys at The Griffin Law Firm to make sure your rights are protected and your recovery all you deserve.

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Health insurance companies often pursue reimbursement for the medical bills when the injures arose from a personal injury claim. The insurance companies claim for reimbursement is called a subrogation claim. Georgia limits the rights of the health insurance companies to be reimbursed. The personal injury attorneys at The Griffin Law Firm, P.C. have been very successful in negotiate large reductions or even fight off these claims completely for our clients. This allows the personal injury victim to keep much more of the money received from their personal injury settlements. Attorney Richard Griffin takes the position that it is very unfair for health insurance companies to seek reimbursement for medical bills that are rightfully paid under the health insurance coverage that is purchased by personal injury victims.

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What do you do it you are in a car wreck in Atlanta or anywhere in Georgia? As an Atlanta personal injury attorney for The Griffin Law Firm, P.C., Richard Griffin is asked this question almost every daily. How you conduct yourself at the accident scene can play a vital role in the outcome of your case.

First Step - Get Contact Information From All Witnesses: Immediately get all of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of any witnesses at the car accident scene. Since witnesses are often busy or in a hurry, they often do not want to wait for the police to come. Therefore, your only opportunity to get the witness information is immediately after the car wreck. If you do not have a witness than many accidents become a swearing contest where each driver claims the other driver was at fault. This is especially true for lane changing cases or for car wrecks at intersections. Witnesses for these type of cases can mean the difference between all of your property damage and personal injury damages being paid by the negligent driver's car insurance, or you being stuck without an insurance company paying for your damages. Without a witness the insurance companies that represent the negligent driver will often take there insured’s word for it and deny the claim. The burden of proof is on the injured party so getting the witness contact information may make all of the difference.

Second Step - Write Down the Tag Number Of The Negligent Driver: If you are involved in a car wreck that was caused by another driver's negligence, you should immediately write down the tag number for the negligent driver, a description of the negligent driver's car, and a description of the negligent driver. This information could be very important in allowing the police to locate the owner of the negligent driver in their investigation of the accident if the negligent driver leaves the scene of the accident. Unfortunately hit and run car accidents occur quite often in Atlanta and throughout Georgia, so having this information is critical. Our personal injury attorneys at The Griffin Law Firm, P.C. are even able to use the tag information to find out which insurance company insures the vehicle that caused the accident.

Third Step - Call The Police: No matter how trust worthy or apologetic the negligent driver is always call the police. The police report will document the accident occurred and will have the officer’s opinion of who was at fault. Without it you are very vulnerable. A dishonest negligent driver could deny the collision even occurred or deny that he or she was at fault in the accident unless there is a police report. If the negligent driver denies the car wreck occurred or states he or she was not to blame for the accident, then insurance adjusters will often deny liability. Without a police report or witnesses it may be difficult to prove that you are entitled to recover for your personal injury medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage.

Fourth Step - Take Photographs At the Scene: I strongly recommend that you take photographs of all cars involved immediately after the collision. This can be done by using your cell phone's camera or by carrying a camera in your car at all times. These photographs preserve the evidence that could be needed to prove you were not at fault. Many times the vehicles are moved to clear the roadway so these photographs could help with officer know what happened and our firm help prove your case. These photographs also are very valuable in showing the position of the vehicles when the wreck occurred, documenting the property damage to all vehicles involved, and can be a way to capture a picture of the negligent driver and tag number. Photographs which show substantial property damage can greatly increase the value of your claim. Jurors are very motivated when they see wrecked cars which show a lot of damage. Their nature thought when they see a demolished car is “how could anyone have survived that!” This is a great weapon for our firm to use in settlement negotiations and / or if the case is tried.

Fifth Step - Calmly Tell The Policy What Happened: Make sure you keep your cool when speaking to the police officer. If you are injured, then let the police officer know it. He will typically note if you were injured in the police report. If ask for an ambulance, then the police will usually note that your were injured. If you do not want an ambulance, then unless you make it clear to the police that you were injured, but would drive yourself to the doctor, the police will usually note "no injuries" on the police report. Adjusters will often use "no injury" notes from the police report against you by arguing you must not have been injured in the car wreck since you did not tell the police officer you were injured at the scene.

If you had to move your car, then show the police officer your photographs so he can see where the cars were. If you have witness information of witnesses that did not stay, give it to the police officer.

Seveth Step - Get Medical Treatment you Need: If you are injured, then you should get medical treatment as soon as possible. Delays in seeking medical treatment are often used by adjusters to argue you were not really hurt do to a gap in treatment. The longer the gap in treatment the stronger the adjuster will argue this. If you have serious injures, then you should seek treatment at the emergency room. If you do not wish to go to the emergency room, then seek treatment from your family doctor or a medical doctor or chiropractor. If our clients need help finding a doctor, then our firm can help you find a good doctor in your area. If you have health insurance or med pay coverage, then use it. This usually means that you will net more money in your settlement. If our clients need a doctor to treat you on a lien (no payment needed until the case settles), then our firm can help arrange this as well.

SEVENTH STEP - CALL THE GRIFFIN LAW FIRM ASAP SO WE CAN ADVISE YOU AND PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS IMMEDIATELY: The most important step is to call our firm [866-847-6545 or http://www.griffinlawfirmpc.com/] as soon as possible. We can make sure your property damage issues are resolved. We can help you get the treatment you need. We can do everything possible to maximize your recovery to make sure you are fairly compensated for your past and future medical expenses, past and future lost wages, and past and future pain and suffering.

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What does it take to have a worker's compensation claim that is worth more than $100,000? Typically these injured worker's have injures that are of a permanent nature that prevent them from performing any type of work that they are trained to do. These injured workers often have undergone surgeries on their necks, backs, hips, shoulders, and knees. Often these claimants never fully recover from their injuries and often require on going treatment for the foreseeable future. Some of these injuries unfortunately result in permanent injuries which negatively impact the injured worker for the rest of his life.

For non-catastrophic cases the injured claimant is only entitled to weekly income benefits for 400 weeks from the date of accident. For Catastrophic cases the injured worker is entitled to weekly income benefits for the rest of their working life.

Our firm, The Griffin Law Firm, has had the privilege of representing thousands and thousands of worker's compensation claimants over the years. This has resulted in our developing a real expertise in the field of worker's compensation. The worker's compensation attorneys at The Griffin Law Firm, P.C. have successfully negotiated many huge lump sum settlements. These worker's compensation settlements include hundreds of settlements of more than $100,000. Our worker's compensation attorneys have even recovered worker's compensation settlements of $638,000.00, $575,000.00, and $425,000.00. The settlement value of any case is always very fact specific. Therefore, injured worker's should always consult with an experienced worker's compensation attorney who specializes in worker's compensation. The factors that determine the value include how much exposure the Employer and their worker's compensation insurance company have to medical expenses, income benefits, and permanent partial disability benefits. Huge settlements do not happen by accident and usually result from the efforts of hard working and experienced attorneys.

Worker's compensation claims are time sensitive so I strongly encourage you to call us for a free worker's compensation claim evaluation as soon after your on the job accident as possible. There are deadlines for filing your WC-14 Notice of Claim with the State Board of Workers' Compensation. There are also deadlines for getting mileage reimbursed, medical bills paid of one year from the date the mileage or bill was incurred. You also must continue to treat with worker's compensation doctors or after one year your claim may be barred.

Every case is different, but our firm's commitment to providing you the best legal representation never changes. Call The Griffin Law Firm, P.C. at 866-847-6545 for a free consultation or for a free settlement evaluation. Do not go it alone. Call us for help today.

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I receive calls every day from people who have been seriously injured while working on the job. It is important to understand that not every on the job accident in Georgia results in a compensable worker's compensation claim.

To have a valid worker's compensation claim in Georgia the injured worker must have an "injury by accident which arises out of and in the course of his or her employment" per the Worker's Compensation Act of Georgia. The "injury by accident" requirement requires that the injury be due to an accident and not due to the horse play of the employee or due to a personal assault that is due to personal reasons.

The on the job accident must also be "arising out of" the employment which means that the accident occurred while the client was performing his job duties or doing something which benefits the employer.

The on the job accident must also be "in the course of" which usually means that the accident occurred during the work day or while the employee was on the clock. There are many exceptions to this which include accidents which occur while an employee is entering or leaving the work place, traveling salesman, etc.

There is also a requirement that the injured worker be an employee and not an independent contractor. A worker is usually an employee if:
(1) the worker receives a W-2 (payroll taxes are withheld);
(2) the worker has set hours;
(3) there is an contract of employment;
(4) the worker has worked for the same employer for a long time;
(5) the worker does not work for anyone else;
(6) the worker is usually paid by the hour and not by the job;
(7) the employer controls the time, means, and manner of the employment.

The worker is usually an independent contractor when:
(1) the worker receives a 1099 tax for where payroll taxes were not withheld;
(2) the worker uses his own equipment or tools;
(3) the worker has a specific trade or skill;
(4) the worker works for many different companies;
(5) the worker has employees or assistants of his own;
(6) the worker is paid per project rather than by the hour.
(7) the worker sets their own schedule and controls when, where and how the job is performed.

There is also a requirement that the employer have at least three employees for worker's compensation to cover the claim.

The only way to know for sure if you have a compensable worker's compensation claim is to call an attorney who specializes in worker's compensation. We strongly recommend that you contact our firm, The Griffin Law Firm, P.C. at 866-847-6545 for a free consultation. If we accept your case, then we will fight to make sure your rights are protected. Having our representation can make all of the difference in making sure you get all of the medical treatment you need. We will also make sure you are paid the income benefits you are entitled to for your lost wages and your permanent partial disability benefits for any permanent loss of use of your body. The most important benefit in hiring us is that we will fight for a worker's compensation settlement that will fully compensate you for your worker's compensation injuries.

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The Atlanta personal injury attorneys at The Griffin Law Firm, have been very successful in negotiating reductions on the medical expenses for our clients when appropriate. These reductions are often appropriate and much more likely if there is a small personal injury settlement due to weaknesses in the case. On cases where litigation is not a good option, we negotiate reductions in medical bills and negotiate reductions in subrogation claims to maximize our client’s recovery. Litigation is sometimes not a good option when there are weaknesses in the case such as pre-existing conditions, multiple prior personal injury claims, low property damage, gaps in medical treatment, disputes in liability (who is at fault), etc. The Atlanta personal injury lawyers at The Griffin Law Firm do our best to maximize our client’s net recoveries whenever possible. Many times this is accomplished by negotiate reductions in the medical bills for our client.

One of Attorney Richard Griffin's favorite examples involved a personal injury client who had medical expenses of approximately $400,000. The client was injured when a stolen car collided with her head on causing a fractured pelvis, broken hip, and other serious and permanent injuries. Unfortunately the criminal who stole the car did not have any automobile insurance and the liability automobile insurance for the car that was stolen did not cover the negligent driving of a criminal. The only insurance which covered the claim was a $25,000 Uninsured Motorist policy the client had. Atlanta personal injury attorney Richard Griffin was able to recover the $25000 policy limits and was able to negotiate a reduction on the $400,000 hospital lien down to $17,000. This was truly making the best out of a terrible situation. Attorney Richard Griffin's personal injury client was able to net thousands of dollars and have the $400,000 medical bill pain in full for only $17000. The Griffin Law Firm therefore able to save their client from having to go bankrupt which would have ruined their credit in addition to the $25,000 personal injury settlement.

Every case is different, but every case deserves to have trained and experienced personal injury attorneys fight hard. Attorney Richard Griffin and all of the personal injury attorneys at The Griffin Law Firm would be happy to provide you with a free consultation regarding your personal injury case. If you or someone you know has a personal injury, worker's compensation, wrongful death, or social security disability claim, contact us at www.griffinlawfirmpc.com or call us at 866-847-6545 for a free settlement evaluation.

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I recently heard an Allstate Insurance Company commercial that stated 60% of car wrecks occur within 5 miles of the driver’s home. This shows you that it is important not to go into mental “cruise control” just because you are near your home. Staying alert and ready to respond to a sudden emergency situation is critical to staying safe even as you approach your home.

There have also been many, many studies which show that most car wrecks are caused by drivers who are distracted or not paying attention. Distractions can include driving while using your cell phone, changing the station on your radio or IPOD, or operating your GPS system. Protect the ones you love and keep other drivers safe by limiting you use of these type of devices while driving.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a car wreck, truck wreck, motorcycle wreck, call the Atlanta personal injury attorneys at The Griffin Law Firm for a free consultation. We will answer your legal questions about your personal injury claim and explain the personal injury claims process. Let the personal injury attorneys at The Griffin Law Firm be your settlement solution to maximize your personal injury recovery. Call us at 866-847-6545 or visit or website at www.griffinlawfirmpc.com.

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Atlanta personal injury lawyer Richard Griffin was the featured personal injury expert on the Autoscoop television show (hosted by Adam Goldfein and Joyce Littel) on 04/11/08. The show focused on personal injury claims in which negligent drivers cause traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and herniated disc injuries.

It is hard to believe, but there are 1.5 million traumatic brain injuries every year in the United States. This means that every 15 seconds there is another traumatic brain injury. There are 52,000 deaths each year from traumatic brain injuries. There are 5.3 million Americans (2% of the U.S. population) who are totally disabled due to traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries is the number one cause of death and disability in people who are younger than 45 years old. 61% of all Taumatic brain injuries are caused by automobile collisions (car wrecks, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, etc.) Another 8% of the annual traumatic brain injuries are from on the job injuries which usually create worker's compensation claims. These statistics are frightening since that traumatic brain injuries injuries can affect everyone including our children.

One common type of traumatic brain injuries are concussions. Concussions are caused by sudden trauma to the head. Concussions can cause people to suffer from confusion, lack of concentration, memory loss, irritability, personality changes, insomnia (difficulty sleeping) loss of sex drive, loss of consciousness, etc. Many people recover from traumatic brain injuries, but for some it is a permanent loss that forever changes their way of life. This can sometimes be like the ripples that shoot across the lake when a stone is thrown into the lake. Often people suffering from traumatic brain injuries must learn how to perform their daily activities all over again. Daily activities like walking, talking, eating, grooming, problem solving, working a job, and hobbies and exercise can be a struggle.

Another common traumatic brain injury is called diffuse axonal brain injury. This traumatic brain injury is caused by the rapid acceleration and decleration of the brain inside the skull. The brain often slams into the skull causes nerves and cells in the brain to no longer work properly. This results in brain cells and nerves no longer functioning properly. With treatment the brain attempts to use other brain cells and nerves to do the function of the damaged cells and nerves. This process is called brain plasticity.

Brain injuries can shatter lives and leave the victim struggling to live their lives. If you cannot think properly and if you are in severe pain, then everyone's daily activities become a huge challenge. This impacts not only the injured victim of a car wreck or other accident, but also the family, friends, and co-workers that are part of the injured party's daily life. You only get "one bite of the apple" which means that you need legal representation to make sure you recover all that you deserve.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION: The Griffin Law Firm, P.C. at 404-303-8400 or 877-303-8440 for a free consultation to find out if you have a case or to have your legal questions answered. You can also use the "What Is My Case Worth?" button on this website or the contact us form so we can explain your rights. All information you submit to us is confidential

REASONS TO CONACT OUR FIRM:
(1) We can explain your rights and what types of claims you may have.
(2) We will answer your legal questions
(3) We will provide you with a settlement evaluatioin (what is my case worth?).

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Resources used for this article:
* [Iwata A., Stys P.K., Wolf J.A., Chen X.H., Taylor, A.G., Meaney D.F., and Smith D.H. (2004). Traumatic axonal injury induces proteolytic cleavage of the voltage-gated sodium channels modulated by tetrodotoxin and protease inhibitors. The Journal of Neuroscience. 24 (19): 4605—4613.]
* [Wasserman J. and Koenigsberg R.A. (2007). Diffuse axonal injury. Emedicine.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-26]
* Studies compiled by The Brain Injury Association.

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Studies have shown that 75% of Americans will talk on their cell phones while driving.(**) Cell phone use by drivers appears to be a major cause of car accidents in Atlanta, Georgia and around the country. These studies have found that drivers who are talking on their cell phones while driving are "distracted drivers".(*) Distracted drivers (drivers who drive while talking on their cell phone) have 28% slower reaction times than drivers not using their cell phones.(*) Drivers who were using their cell phones while driving reacted as slow as drunk drivers.(**) In both cases the delay in applying the brakes greatly increases your risk of rear-ending the car in front of you. There is also a greater chance that the cell phone using driver will be rear-ended by the car directly behind them since they delay applying the brakes and then suddenly slam on their brakes.(*) The reaction time was no faster for drivers who talked on the cell phone using hands-free devices. The distracted driver is one that often uses up the driver's "pool of attention".(*) Clearly this means that using your cell phone while driving may put you and the other drivers around you in danger.

Atlanta personal injury lawyers are now attempting to hold employers liable for accidents their employees cause while talking on the cell phone. Cell phone records are often obtained during the litigation process to find out the phone call was business related (for the benefit of their employer). Usually employers are only liable for injuries caused by their negligent employees if they are doing something for the benefit of their employer. Recently there were two personal injury lawsuits in Fulton County, Georgia that involved negligent drivers using their cell phone for a business purpose. Both of these personal injury lawsuits were settled with employers before trial (one for $5.2 million and the other for $750,00. (**) It appears to be only a matter of time before employers are routinely held liable for personal injury claims involving their employees driving while taking business cell phone calls. This liability is based on the premise that the employee is performing a service for the benefit of their employer at the time of the car accident.

The personal injury lawyers at Griffin Law Firm make sure that all possible liability policies and uninsured or under-insured motorist policies are pursued. Our personal injury attorneys have had great success in stacking insurance policies to make sure you recover as much as you deserve. People who attempt to represent themselves are truly at the mercy of the insurance company and often get offers that are way below the true value of the personal injury claim.

The personal injury attorneys at Griffin Law Firm specialize in personal injury and wrongful death claims. Our attorneys can not only maximize your recovery, but also explore all available insurance policies which may cover your claim. If you or someone you know has a personal injury claim, please do not hesitate to call us at 877-303-8440 or 404-303-8400 ext. 210 for a free consultation. You can also submit your case for a free settlement evaluation at our website at www.griffinlawfirmpc.com.

[The articles and studies discussed above are the following:
* [Men's Health Magazine (April 2008 issue) which cited the study performed by State University Of New York at Cortland by Joy Hendrick, PhD]
** [the Atlanta Journal and Constitution dated April 2, 2008]

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I recently read a study from the Insurance Research Counsel 2004 which found that settlements for injured victims who are represented by personal injury attorneys are three and a half times higher than those who represent themselves. This does not surprise me and confirms what I have found in my own personal injury practice. It seems that every week a potential new client will call my office frustrated and upset that the insurance adjuster is offering them such a small offer for their personal injury claim. Many times I accept these cases and have been able to increase the client's settlement considerably. I truly enjoy my job which allows me to help people recover what they deserve for their personal injury claims. These personal injury settlements must consider the cost of the medical treatment, the amount of lost wages, the type of injury, whether there is any punitive damage exposure, and pain and suffering. People who do not have an attorney often are at the mercy of insurance adjusters who give them take it or leave it low ball offers. Luckily you have a choice to even the playing field to make sure justice is done in your case. If you would like a free consultation, then call The Griffin Law Firm at 404-303-8400 or toll fee at 877-303-8440. You can also visit our website at www.griffinlawfirmpc.com for a free settlement evaluation.

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