Are you seeking compensation for damages resulting from a personal injury to yourself or a family member? Suffering a serious personal injury or the wrongful death of a loved one is hard enough. Navigating through the legal system at such a difficult time in an effort to be treated fairly and recover maximum compensation requires experience and proven success. In short, this type of situation may be one of the most difficult challenges in your life.
Initially working as a lawyer early in his career representing insurance companies, Tom has a tremendous background of trial work and experience in the personal injury field. Working with computer graphics, mock trials/focus groups, and utilizing negotiating skills gained through 20 years of representing clients, Tom is able to effectively communicate the full extent of a client’s injury and its impact to maximize recovery in the form of a settlement or Jury verdict.
At the law firm of Thomas C. Rowsey, P.C., we will listen to your personal goals, evaluate your case, and help you decide the right path forward. Areas of personal injury practice include:
• Social Media Law
• Personal Injury
• Auto Accidents
• Trucking Accident
• Wrongful Death
• Medical Malpractice
• Dog Bites
• Product Liability
• Defective Products
• Nursing Home Abuse
• Slip and Fall
• Inadequate Security
• Bad Faith Insurance Litigation
• Life Care Plans
PERSONAL INJURY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: What does an Insurance Company have to do with my case?
A: Most individuals and companies purchase liability insurance to protect themselves from financial loss in the event they are ever held accountable for damages caused to someone else due to some fault of their own. The insurance company, which has calculated annual premiums based upon the risks assumed, has been paid to take care of any claims made up to the limits of the particular policy. Unfortunately, the less an insurance company pays out in claims, the more money the insurance company makes. Naturally, this circumstance creates an incentive for the insurance company that is not in your best interests.
Q: How much is my case worth?
A: Ultimately, your case is worth whatever a jury decides to award you. However, there are a number of factors typically considered in predicting the amount a jury might award, including, but not limited to:
1. Nature of injury
2. Medical expenses
3. Jurisdiction (County where your case must be filed)
4. Lost wages
5. Your credibility and personality
6. Defendant’s credibility and personality
7. Circumstances and severity of the accident
8. Availability and amount of liability insurance, as well as Uninsured/Underinsured coverage
Q: How long will my case take to get resolved?
A: The time it takes to get a case prepared and ready for trial typically takes about six months. Once the case is ready for trial, it could take several months or more before a judge is able to preside over a jury trial. However, most cases do not end in a jury verdict, but resolve themselves by way of a negotiated settlement. A settlement can be achieved informally prior to a lawsuit having to be filed, or formally through the process of a formal mediation. A settlement can be reached as soon as both sides reach an agreement on the value of the case.
Thomas C. Rowsey, P.C., Trial Attorney – representing those in the Alpharetta, Atlanta, Johns Creek Sandy Springs, Milton, Marietta, Roswell, and surrounding north side areas of Atlanta in Personal Injury, Divorce and Criminal Defense.