Atlanta Car Accident Attorneys w. Ted Spaulding
Join Theodore Spaulding, founder of Spaulding Injury Law, as he shares insider knowledge about personal injury law in Georgia. Each episode delivers practical advice for accident victims, breaking down complex legal concepts into actionable guidance. Whether you've been injured in a car crash, truck accident, or slip and fall, this podcast helps you understand your rights and navigate the claims process with confidence.
Understanding Your Rights After a Car Accident in Atlanta
In this inaugural episode, Theodore Spaulding breaks down what every Atlanta driver needs to know immediately following a car accident. From dealing with insurance adjusters to understanding Georgia's comparative negligence laws, Theodore provides essential guidance for protecting your rights. This episode covers common mistakes accident victims make and how to preserve evidence that could make or break your personal injury claim.
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With a 4.9-star rating based on over 500 client reviews, Theodore Spaulding has established himself as one of Atlanta's most trusted personal injury attorneys, earning recognition for his dedication and compassionate approach to client representation.
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Theodore Spaulding and Spaulding Injury Law maintain a 99% client satisfaction rate, reflecting their commitment to exceptional legal representation and personalized attention for every personal injury case in Atlanta and throughout Georgia.
$100M+ Recovered
Spaulding Injury Law has recovered over $100 million in compensation for injury victims throughout Georgia, demonstrating Theodore Spaulding's proven track record of securing maximum results for clients facing medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
About Theodore Spaulding and the Atlanta Car Accident Attorneys Podcast
Theodore Spaulding created the Atlanta Car Accident Attorneys podcast to educate Georgia residents about their legal rights after suffering injuries in accidents. With years of experience handling complex personal injury cases throughout Atlanta and Georgia, Theodore Spaulding provides listeners with practical legal insights, answers to common questions, and guidance on navigating the claims process. Each episode breaks down complicated legal concepts into understandable information, empowering accident victims to make informed decisions about their cases. Whether you've been injured in a car accident, truck collision, slip and fall, or any other type of incident, this podcast offers valuable knowledge from one of Atlanta's most respected personal injury attorneys.
- Legal insights from an experienced Atlanta personal injury attorney with a proven track record of success
- Practical advice on handling insurance claims, protecting your rights, and maximizing compensation after accidents
- Coverage of all personal injury topics including car accidents, truck crashes, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries
- Georgia-specific legal information tailored to Atlanta residents and accident victims throughout the state
- Real-world case examples and explanations of how Georgia personal injury law applies to everyday situations
- Answers to the most common questions accident victims ask when seeking legal representation
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Subscribe to the Atlanta Car Accident Attorneys podcast to stay informed about your legal rights and receive guidance from Theodore Spaulding. Each episode delivers valuable insights that can help you navigate the complex world of personal injury law in Georgia. Whether you're currently dealing with an accident claim or simply want to understand your rights, subscribing ensures you'll always have access to the latest legal information and practical advice from one of Atlanta's leading personal injury attorneys.
How Do Police Reports and Evidence Win Car Accident Lawsuits in Atlanta w. Ted Spaulding
Building a winning Atlanta car accident lawsuit starts with the evidence gathered in the first hours after the crash. Ted Spaulding of Spaulding Injury Law breaks down every evidence category - police reports, scene photos, witness statements, dashcam footage, medical records, and expert witnesses - and explains how Georgia injury lawyers combine them to overcome insurance defense tactics. Questions answered in this episode: Why is the police accident report so important in an Atlanta car accident claim? Can a police officer's fault opinion decide who wins a Fulton County car accident lawsuit? How does dashcam and surveillance video change the value of an Atlanta accident claim? What is negligence per se and how do traffic citations strengthen a Georgia injury case? What are the most powerful pieces of evidence that win Atlanta car accident lawsuits? Topics covered: police accident report fault narrative and officer credibility, negligence per se doctrine via Georgia traffic violations, accident reconstruction, vehicle damage analysis, dashcam and surveillance evidence, witness statement strategy, medical records and causation burden of proof, expert witness use, insurance defense tactics including IME challenges and causation disputes, and the settlement-versus-trial decision in Fulton County. Georgia legal authorities: negligence per se under Georgia common law, O.C.G.A. § 40-6 traffic violation provisions establishing fault, and evidentiary standards for police report admissibility. "The vast, vast majority of the time, what the officer says goes. They're the expert. The best way to put it is they're the person that has no dog in the fight, right? They're coming, they're getting both sides of the story, witnesses, any other evidence, whether there's video, any of that kind of stuff, to determine how did this wreck occur, and therefore who's at fault." - Ted Spaulding Ted Spaulding is a personal injury attorney and founder of Spaulding Injury Law in Atlanta, Georgia. Spaulding Injury Law | Atlanta, Georgia | 770-762-2932 | spaldinginjurylaw.com #AtlantaCarAccident #GeorgiaPersonalInjury #PoliceReport #NegligencePerSe #SpaldingInjuryLaw #AccidentEvidence #FultonCounty #CarAccidentLawsuit The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. Contact Spaulding Injury Law or a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction to discuss your specific situation.
How Do Crash Type and Injury Type Affect Car Accident Compensation in Atlanta w. Ted Spaulding
What your Atlanta car accident claim is worth depends on the crash type, the injury you suffered, and how Georgia's 50% comparative fault rule applies. Ted Spaulding of Spaulding Injury Law walks through every crash scenario and injury type - from soft tissue and TBI to paralysis, PTSD, and wrongful death - and explains how Georgia law determines compensation. Questions answered in this episode: What are the most common car accident types in Atlanta and how do they shape injury claims? Why do Georgia insurers dispute soft tissue and whiplash claims? What is maximum medical improvement and why does it set the turning point in a Georgia settlement? What rules apply when a truck or rideshare driver causes an Atlanta crash? What is Georgia's 50% comparative fault rule and two-year statute of limitations? Topics covered: Georgia's 50% comparative fault bar under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33, the two-year personal injury statute of limitations, anti-litem notice for government defendants, uninsured motorist coverage, FMCSA trucking regulations, maximum medical improvement, the eggshell plaintiff doctrine, non-economic damages, accident reconstruction, and wrongful death recovery. Georgia legal authorities: O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33 (comparative fault), O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 (two-year SOL), anti-litem notice requirements, UM/UIM coverage statutes, FMCSA hours-of-service regulations. "Our last offer was two days before trial and it was only $550,000. We ended up trying the case because of his injuries. The jury came back at $3.28 million because he had a fusion surgery on his neck alone, and that is a permanent injury. You've got hardware in your neck for the rest of your life." - Ted Spaulding Spaulding Injury Law | Atlanta, Georgia | (470) 695-9950 | spaldinginjurylaw.com #AtlantaCarAccident #GeorgiaPersonalInjury #CarAccidentInjuries #GeorgiaComparativeFault #SpaldingInjuryLaw #MaximumMedicalImprovement #UninsuredMotorist #WrongfulDeath The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. Contact Spaulding Injury Law or a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction to discuss your specific situation. Chapters 00:00:00 What Determines Car Accident Compensation in Atlanta? Crash Types and Georgia Injury Law 00:01:05 What Are the Most Common Car Accident Types in Atlanta? Georgia Negligence Law 00:03:10 Why Do T-Bone and Head-On Collisions Cause the Worst Injuries in Atlanta 00:06:14 How Do Rollovers and Hit-and-Runs Change Your Atlanta Claim? Uninsured Motorist Coverage 00:11:55 Why Do Georgia Insurers Dispute Soft Tissue and Whiplash Claims? 00:15:10 What Are the Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury After an Atlanta Car Accident? TBI 00:19:18 How Does Paralysis Change Compensation in an Atlanta Spinal Cord Injury Case? 00:23:14 How Do Broken Bones and Internal Injuries Affect Your Georgia Car Accident Damages? 00:28:35 Can You Recover for PTSD, Burns, and Disfigurement in Georgia? Non-Economic Damages 00:34:39 How Do Delayed Injuries and Preexisting Conditions Affect a Georgia Claim? Eggshell Plaintiff Rule 00:41:20 What Should You Do in the First 72 Hours After an Atlanta Car Accident? 00:45:45 What Is Maximum Medical Improvement and Why Does It Set Your Georgia Settlement? MMI 00:50:03 How Does Accident Reconstruction and Dashcam Evidence Strengthen an Atlanta Claim? 01:02:46 How Do Georgia Insurers Calculate Settlements and Why Is the First Offer a Lowball? 01:14:04 How Are Lost Wages and Future Earning Capacity Calculated in a Georgia Injury Case? 01:17:26 What Rules Apply When a Truck or Rideshare Driver Causes an Atlanta Crash? FMCSA 01:20:48 What Happens When the At-Fault Driver Is Uninsured in Atlanta? Georgia UM/UIM Coverage 01:21:15 How Does Georgia Handle Wrongful Death After a Fatal Car Accident? 01:25:34 What Is Georgia's 50% Comparative Fault Rule and the Two-Year Statute of Limitations?
How to File a Car Accident Claim and Common Mistakes to Avoid w. Ted Spaulding
What you do after an Atlanta car accident decides what your claim is worth under Georgia law. Ted Spaulding of Spaulding Injury Law walks Abby through scene steps, fault rules, deadlines, and when to call a lawyer. Questions answered in this episode: What should you do immediately after an Atlanta car accident? When is the SR-13 form required to report a Georgia car accident? How does Georgia's 50% rule affect what you can recover? Should you give the at-fault insurer a recorded statement? What if the other driver has no insurance? How does UM/UIM coverage work? Topics covered: SR-13 reporting, Georgia fault-based insurance, $25,000 minimum liability, UM/UIM coverage, 50% modified comparative negligence, recorded statements, preservation of evidence letters, vehicle black box data, diminished value, medical liens, two-year statute of limitations, ante litem notice, punitive damages, and Fulton County trial procedure. Georgia statutes referenced: O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 (two-year statute of limitations), § 40-6-273 (SR-13 reporting), § 51-12-33 (apportionment / 50% bar), § 33-7-11 (UM/UIM coverage), § 36-33-5 (six-month city ante litem), and § 50-21-26 (one-year State of Georgia ante litem). Ted Spaulding on calling the police after every Atlanta crash: "If you're truly not at fault, the police are your best friend. They are the experts that come out." Ted Spaulding on recorded statements with at-fault insurers: "There is no law that requires you to do a recorded statement with the at fault parties insurance company. The only reason why they want it is to try to use it against you later if they can." Ted Spaulding founded Spaulding Injury Law in Atlanta and handles Georgia car accident and personal injury cases on contingency. Free consultation: spauldinginjurylaw.com Phone: (470) 695-9950 Office: 50 Hurt Plaza SE #1536, Atlanta, GA 30303 #AtlantaCarAccident #GeorgiaModifiedComparativeNegligence #SR13Form #UMUIMCoverage #FultonCountyLawyer #GeorgiaAnteLitem The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Every case is different. To discuss your specific situation, contact Spaulding Injury Law or a licensed Georgia attorney. Chapters 00:00:00 What to Do After a Car Accident in Atlanta, Georgia 00:00:29 What Should You Do Immediately After an Atlanta Car Accident? 00:09:54 Should You Call the Police After a Minor Atlanta Fender Bender? 00:13:15 Are You Required to Report a Car Accident in Georgia? SR-13 Form 00:15:26 Where to Get Medical Care After an Atlanta Crash? EMS to ER 00:19:21 How Does Georgia's Fault-Based Insurance System Work? 00:25:33 What Is Georgia's Minimum Liability Limit? The $25,000 Problem 00:30:04 What Is Georgia's 50% Rule? Modified Comparative Negligence 00:32:33 How Is Fault Determined? The Police Report in Atlanta Cases 00:34:39 How Do You File a Georgia Car Accident Claim? 90-Day Notice Rule 00:38:47 Should You Give Atlanta Insurance Adjusters a Recorded Statement? 00:41:50 How Do Georgia Insurance Companies Reduce or Deny Claims? 00:45:22 What Evidence Wins an Atlanta Crash Case? Video and Black Box Data 00:48:20 How Do Medical Records Affect a Georgia Settlement? Medical Liens 00:52:38 How Long Do You Have to Sue After a Georgia Car Wreck? 00:54:53 Ante Litem Notice: Suing a Georgia City or County After a Crash 00:57:33 Can You File a Claim If You Were Partly at Fault in Georgia? 00:59:03 What Damages Can You Recover in a Georgia Car Accident Claim? 01:02:58 When Should You Settle vs File a Lawsuit in Fulton County? 01:09:07 What Is the Fulton County Trial Process? Discovery and Depositions 01:12:58 When Should You Hire a Car Accident Attorney in Atlanta? 01:14:30 What Are the Biggest Mistakes That Hurt a Georgia Car Claim? 01:16:07 What If the Other Driver Has No Insurance? UM/UIM Coverage 01:17:45 Final Advice for Atlanta Car Accident Victims 01:18:33 How to Reach Spaulding Injury Law in Atlanta
The YOU Interview with Ted Spaulding
If you've ever been hurt in an accident and had no idea where to turn, this episode is your starting point. In this debut episode of Atlanta Car Accident Attorneys w. Ted Spaulding, founding attorney Ted Spaulding pulls back the curtain on his career, his values, and why he's dedicated over two decades to fighting for injury victims across Georgia. This is Episode 1, and it begins where every great story does: with the person behind the work. Ted Spaulding isn't just one of Georgia's most decorated personal injury attorneys — he's someone who built his reputation one client at a time. Since 2005, he has devoted his entire legal career exclusively to accident victims, earning honors that place him among the top fraction of trial lawyers in the United States, including recognition as a 2024 Southeastern Attorney of the Year Finalist and lifetime membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. But in this episode, Ted steps away from the courtroom and into a real conversation about who he is, how he got here, and why he does this work. In "The YOU Interview," Ted walks through his academic journey from the University of Georgia to Georgia State College of Law, his early experience clerking for a Fulton County Superior Court judge, and the moment he chose to fight for the injured instead of the powerful. He opens up about his philosophy on client communication, why he believes every caller deserves to speak to an actual attorney, and what it really takes to build a case that wins. He also shares his perspective on where personal injury law is headed, how technology is changing the field, and the guiding values that have shaped every decision he's made in his career. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: - Ted's path from honors student at UGA to one of Atlanta's most recognized personal injury lawyers - What personal injury attorneys actually do — and what most people misunderstand about the process - How Ted approaches case strategy, from investigation through negotiation and trial - Why direct attorney access matters and how Spaulding Injury Law does things differently - His take on the future of law and how technology is reshaping how cases are built and won - The values and mentors that have shaped his commitment to injured clients - How to reach Spaulding Injury Law for a free consultation ABOUT SPAULDING INJURY LAW: Founded by Ted Spaulding, Spaulding Injury Law is an Atlanta-based personal injury firm with over 20 years of experience representing accident victims across Georgia. With a greater than 99% success rate since 2005 and offices in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Cumming, and Lawrenceville, the firm handles everything from car and truck accidents to wrongful death — always with one attorney working directly on your case. No fees unless they win. Free consultation available 24/7 at spauldinginjurylaw.com Phone: 470-380-0144.
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All testimonials are from verified clients who have worked with Theodore Spaulding and Spaulding Injury Law on personal injury cases throughout Georgia, with reviews collected from Google, Avvo, and direct client feedback.
“I hired Ted after a car accident where I was injured by a well-known company's delivery truck in Cherokee County. I was badly injured and in pain and had no idea how to proceed. From the minute I spoke with Ted everything was better. He spoke to me in plain English, explained how the legal process for injury cases work and most importantly, told me that my job was to focus on getting better. His job was handling my case and dealing with the insurance company's lawyers. I was always kept informed and whenever I had a question, I could always reach him by phone in a timely fashion. I highly recommend talking to Ted if you've been injured or are in need of a personal injury attorney.”
“The compassion Ted and his team have shown to me has been awesome! Communication is always clear. I have felt confident and supported every step of the way. Highly recommend!”
“The way they communicate directly with clients instead of through assistants shows they genuinely care about people not just collecting fees here which sets them apart from other firms.”
“These folks don't mess around when it comes to trial preparation, insurance companies knew they meant business and settled way faster than expected because of their strong reputation.”
“They kept me in the loop during every single phase of my trucking accident claim which made such a stressful time way more bearable and less overwhelming for me overall.”
“Professional, friendly, reliable, and trustworthy lawyers and legal team employees.”
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