Personal Injury Attorney for Catastrophic Injury Cases
What We Do
Ms. Campanaro’s experience with a wide variety of cases has given her the ability to analyze information quickly and build a strong case for her clients. She understands how to work with law enforcement, medical professionals, insurance representatives and other individuals to bolster your case for a fair settlement.
PJ Campanaro Attorney at Law accepts personal injury cases of nearly every type, including:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Commercial truck accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Slip-and-falls and trip-and-falls
- Nursing home injuries
- Product liability
- Medical malpractice
- Wrongful death
Why Work With PJ Campanaro for Your Injury Claim?
When you’re suffering, you deserve to work with someone who understands where you’re coming from and wants to help you rebuild your life. PJ Campanaro’s empathetic, focused approach gives clients the peace of mind they need to handle the day-to-day tasks of recovery, knowing that she has their backs.
Ms. Campanaro has decades of experience as a litigator, so she is able to prepare every case as though it will go to trial. Whether you choose to go to court or settle without a trial, this preparation is crucial to ensuring you receive fair compensation for the harm you’ve suffered.
Insurance Companies Are Not on the Side of Accident Victims
After an accident, a representative from your insurance company and the other party’s insurance company will reach out to you to speak with you. Do not speak with them until you have an attorney.
Insurance companies have only one priority: To maximize their own profits. As a result, insurers offer victims low settlements that do not always cover the full extent of damages. Before speaking to the insurance company, speak to PJ Campanaro Attorney at Law.
Is your injury affecting a family law issue or a criminal case in your life? Ms. Campanaro can represent you in those areas, too.
Proving Negligence in Personal Injury Cases in Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee
Unlike in many criminal cases, in a personal injury claim, you do not have to prove that the defendant hurt you on purpose. Usually, you only need to show that:
- The defendant owed you a duty of due care, such as the duty a driver owes other people on the road to act reasonably safely behind the wheel.
- The defendant failed the duty of due care, such as by driving drunk or running a red light.
- The defendant’s negligent actions directly or indirectly caused your injuries.
- You suffered damages as a result.
If you can prove these things are more likely true than not, Georgia law says you are entitled to financial recovery to put you in the same position as if the accident never happened. The responsible parties, such as drivers or property owners, and their insurance carriers are the ones who should pay, not you.
For some cases, such as those where the victim was hurt by a defective product, the courts use the strict liability rule. In those cases, you do not have to prove that the defendant was negligent. You only have to show that they committed the actions that led to your injuries.
What Are You Entitled to in a Personal Injury Claim?
Damages that you can seek from the defendant and their insurance company include financial compensation for things like your medical bills.
For catastrophic physical injuries such as paralyzing spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries, the cost of medical care in the hospital and care at home can easily reach millions of dollars. Permanent injuries and life-changing disabilities could mean you cannot work and will lose income. Property damage to your vehicle can cost thousands for repairs or replacement.
Then there are noneconomic damages you have suffered, including pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and emotional distress. In cases when the defendant intentionally hurt you or acted extremely negligently, you could also receive punitive damages.
For maximum compensation for severe injuries in a traffic accident or other incident because of someone else’s negligence, you need a personal injury lawyer’s help. Ms. Campanaro’s mission is to help people whose lives have been affected by accidents and injuries get fair compensation for their losses.
Answering Common Personal Injury Claim Questions
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Ready to Learn More?
Talk to an attorney serving Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation at the Evans office and learn about PJ Campanaro’s track record of successful cases. Call 706-821-2222 or send the form.