{"id":18642,"date":"2026-10-28T16:57:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T16:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/car-accidents\/car-accidents-smyrna-ga\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T18:58:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T18:58:37","slug":"car-accidents-smyrna-ga","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/car-accidents\/car-accidents-smyrna-ga\/","title":{"rendered":"Smyrna Car Accident Attorney | Slam Dunk Attorney"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-18641\" alt=\"A traffic accident on a city street with damaged vehicles, emergency responders, and investigators documenting the scene.\" src=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-traffic-accident-on-a-city-street-with-damaged-vehicles-em-photo-5.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-traffic-accident-on-a-city-street-with-damaged-vehicles-em-photo-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-traffic-accident-on-a-city-street-with-damaged-vehicles-em-photo-5-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-traffic-accident-on-a-city-street-with-damaged-vehicles-em-photo-5-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-traffic-accident-on-a-city-street-with-damaged-vehicles-em-photo-5-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-traffic-accident-on-a-city-street-with-damaged-vehicles-em-photo-5.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Car Accident Attorney | Smyrna, Georgia<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Hurt in a Smyrna Car Accident? Talk With Our Lawyers Today<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Slam Dunk Attorney represents people injured in car crashes in Smyrna and across metro Atlanta. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14049513513\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Peter F. Jaraysi \u00b7 Published October 28, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A Smyrna car accident attorney helps people hurt in a crash pursue a claim against the at-fault driver and that driver&#8217;s insurer. Slam Dunk Attorney is based in Duluth, Georgia, and represents people injured in car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and rideshare crashes across metro Atlanta and Georgia. Your first consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<h2>Who a Smyrna Car Accident Attorney Helps<\/h2>\n<p>This service is for anyone hurt in a crash on a Smyrna road, or for the family of someone killed in one. Smyrna sits in Cobb County, near the Interstate 75 and Interstate 285 corridors, where heavy traffic is part of daily driving.<\/p>\n<p>Our team represents drivers, passengers, pedestrians, motorcyclists and family members of crash victims. Our lawyers, Peter F. Jaraysi and Brian D. Wright, handle claims against at-fault drivers and their insurers.<\/p>\n<p>If you are reading this after a crash, you likely have questions about medical bills, time off work and what the insurance company wants from you. Those questions are normal, and you can ask them at a free first consultation.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a crash on a Smyrna road left you with medical bills, missed work and calls from an adjuster, our team can review your situation for free today. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14049513513\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/close-up-of-a-shattered-car-windshield-with-cracked-glass-af-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Shattered car windshield with cracked, broken glass after a collision.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Types of Crashes Our Team Handles<\/h2>\n<p>We handle car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and rideshare crashes. We also handle catastrophic injury and <a href=\"\/guides\/wrongful-death\/\">wrongful death<\/a> claims.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Car accidents:<\/strong> rear-end, side-impact, intersection and lane-change collisions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Truck accidents:<\/strong> crashes with commercial trucks, which often involve more parties and more insurance. In 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a negligent-hiring claim against a broker falls within a federal safety exception (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/opinions\/25pdf\/608us1r32_g3bi.pdf\">Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motorcycle accidents:<\/strong> Georgia law requires riders to wear protective headgear that meets state standards (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t40-ch6-16-(v29)-2018-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 40-6-315<\/a>). Riders often suffer road rash, fractures and head injuries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pedestrian accidents:<\/strong> every driver must exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian on a roadway (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t40-ch6-16-(v29)-2018-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 40-6-93<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rideshare accidents:<\/strong> Georgia requires transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft to provide a minimum of $1 million for death, personal injury, and property damage per occurrence during the time period defined in subparagraph (a)(5)(B) of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t33-ch1-22-(v24)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 33-1-24<\/a>, with lower minimums during the period defined in subparagraph (a)(5)(A) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t33-ch1-22-(v24)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 33-1-24<\/a>). A personal auto insurer may exclude coverage while a driver is logged on, so the coverage picture can be complicated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catastrophic injuries:<\/strong> spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations and severe burns. The <a href=\"https:\/\/bsitf.georgia.gov\/media-room\/facts-about-spinal-cord-injury\">Georgia Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission<\/a> publishes facts on spinal cord injuries tied to motor vehicle crashes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful death:<\/strong> claims brought by families after a crash causes a death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common Causes of Smyrna Car Crashes<\/h2>\n<p>Crash claims often turn on one question: what did the at-fault driver do wrong? Higher speeds make crashes more severe and raise the chance of serious injury, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iihs.org\/research-areas\/speed\">Insurance Institute for Highway Safety<\/a>. Georgia recorded 1,403 motor vehicle crash deaths in 2024, a rate of 12.5 per 100,000 people, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iihs.org\/research-areas\/fatality-statistics\/detail\/state-by-state\">IIHS state fatality data<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The causes we see most often in these claims include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Speeding and following too closely<\/li>\n<li>Distracted driving, including phone use<\/li>\n<li>Impaired driving by alcohol or drugs<\/li>\n<li>Failing to yield at intersections and turns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Insurers review the same evidence we do, including the crash report, photos, vehicle damage and witness statements. Early evidence matters because scenes change and memories fade. Be careful with recorded statements to an adjuster. Anything you say can be used to dispute fault or the extent of your injuries, so talk it through with a lawyer first.<\/p>\n<h2>What Compensation May Cover<\/h2>\n<p>A claim may seek medical costs, lost income, property damage and other losses Georgia law allows, and the value depends on the facts. The firm does not predict amounts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical expenses:<\/strong> Georgia limits these to the reasonable value of medically necessary care (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-1.1<\/a>). This covers emergency care, imaging, surgery, rehabilitation and needed future treatment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost wages and future earnings:<\/strong> time off work and reduced ability to earn. A judge or jury may reduce future economic losses to present value, using a 5 percent rate or another rate it chooses (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-13<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>General and special damages:<\/strong> Georgia treats general damages as losses the law presumes from a wrongful act, which need no proof of an amount. Special damages must be proved (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-2<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful death:<\/strong> a surviving spouse, or children if there is no surviving spouse, may recover the full value of the decedent&#8217;s life, as shown by the evidence (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-2<\/a>). When death results from a crime or from criminal or other negligence, the personal representative may recover funeral, medical, and other necessary expenses resulting from the injury and death of the deceased person (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-5<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How a Smyrna Car Accident Claim Works<\/h2>\n<p>A claim usually moves from a first consultation to evidence gathering, medical documentation, negotiation and, if needed, a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation.<\/strong> You speak with the firm by phone or in person. It is confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence gathering.<\/strong> We collect the crash report, photos, vehicle damage records, medical records and witness contact details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance communication.<\/strong> We handle adjuster calls and letters, so you do not have to negotiate alone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical documentation.<\/strong> Once treatment has progressed enough to show your injuries, we prepare a demand for the insurer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or suit.<\/strong> We negotiate with the insurer. If a fair resolution is not reached, a lawsuit can be filed in court.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Simple claims can move faster than claims with serious injuries and long treatment. The insurer&#8217;s response also shapes the schedule.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With Slam Dunk Attorney<\/h2>\n<p>Slam Dunk Attorney is a personal injury firm based in Duluth, Georgia. It represents people hurt in the crash types described on this page.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyers:<\/strong> Peter F. Jaraysi and Brian D. Wright are the lawyers named on this page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support staff:<\/strong> assistants and office staff help keep records, deadlines and correspondence organized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focused practice:<\/strong> we handle the injury areas listed here, from ordinary crashes to catastrophic injury and wrongful death.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clear communication:<\/strong> we tell you what we know, what is still pending and which decisions are yours to make.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Georgia rules in plain language:<\/strong> we explain the state&#8217;s filing deadline and fault rules as they apply to your facts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14049513513\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Smyrna Car Accident Claims<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Georgia?<\/summary><p>Georgia generally requires injury actions to be brought within two years after the right of action accrues (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33<\/a>). Other deadlines can apply, so acting early matters.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p>Georgia reduces your damages by your percentage of fault. You cannot recover damages if you are 50 percent or more responsible (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to go to court?<\/summary><p>A claim can settle through negotiation with the insurer. If a fair result is not reached, a lawsuit can be filed.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does the first consultation involve?<\/summary><p>The first consultation is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue. Court costs and case expenses may still be your responsibility, and we explain how they work at that meeting.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/firefighters-inspecting-a-car-accident-wearing-protective-ge-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Firefighters in protective gear, including pants and boots, inspect a damaged car after a collision.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to a Smyrna Car Accident Attorney Today<\/h2>\n<p>If a crash on a Smyrna road has left you with medical bills, missed work and calls from an adjuster, you do not have to sort it out alone. Request your free consultation through the <a href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Slam Dunk Attorney contact page<\/a> and let us review what happened.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible lawyers: Peter F. Jaraysi and Brian D. Wright, Slam Dunk Attorney, Duluth, Georgia. Contact: <a href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/<\/a>. This page is attorney advertising.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Slam Dunk Attorney. Peter F. Jaraysi is the lawyer responsible for this content. Slam Dunk Attorney, 2250 Satellite Blvd, Ste. 120, Duluth, GA 30097, 678-648-4238.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How we can help after a crash<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting your rights<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look closely at the details that matter, from the police report to your medical records, so your side of the story is documented.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--check\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear, plain-language answers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain your options in terms you can understand, so you can decide what comes next with confidence.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compassion first<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recovering from an injury is hard enough. Our team works to handle the legal process so you can focus on healing.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free, confidential consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speak with our team at no cost and with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Be careful with insurance adjusters<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An insurance company may contact you soon after a crash. Giving statements or accepting an offer before you understand your injuries and your options can affect your claim. Consider talking with a lawyer first.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14049513513\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What to do after a Smyrna car accident<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get medical care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you feel fine, see a doctor. Some injuries, including soft tissue and head injuries, may not show symptoms until hours or days later.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document the scene<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos of the vehicles and surroundings, along with witness names and the other driver&#x27;s information, help preserve what happened.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep your records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save medical bills, repair estimates, and notes about missed work and ongoing pain.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk with a lawyer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers can review what happened and explain your options during a free, confidential consultation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Been in a car accident in Smyrna? 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