Car wrecks involving private passenger vehicles can change your routine in a matter of seconds. Medical appointments replace normal schedules. Missed work creates financial strain. Insurance adjusters begin calling quickly.
Childs & Curreli Trial Attorneys represents drivers and passengers across Macon and Middle Georgia in private vehicle accident claims. Wes Childs and Christy Curreli have spent more than a decade defending insurance companies in civil litigation. That experience provides direct insight into how auto claims are evaluated, documented, and contested.
That background shapes how we prepare every car accident case.
Most car accident cases are handled through insurance coverage. Adjusters evaluate liability, medical documentation, vehicle damage, and long-term impact before assigning settlement authority.
Years spent on the defense side provided our lawyers with firsthand knowledge of:
Preparation built with that knowledge can influence the tone of negotiation long before a case ever reaches a courtroom.
Childs & Curreli is intentionally structured as a small firm. Clients are not handed off through layers of intake staff or case managers.
When you hire us after a car accident:
Once you are represented by Childs & Curreli, insurance companies are directed to communicate with the firm. That shift reduces pressure and allows you to focus on treatment and recovery.
No two clients want the exact same outcome. One may prioritize a prompt resolution. Another may be prepared to open a lawsuit if the insurer refuses to make a fair offer. We ensure that our strategy aligns with the client’s goals.
After representation begins, letters are sent to the insurer. Medical records and billing are requested promptly. Clients can send photographs of vehicle damage, scene conditions, and visible injuries by text for direct upload into the file.
Organizing documentation early helps frame the claim accurately from the start.
When treatment reaches a stable point, a structured demand package is prepared. It includes certified medical records, proof of lost income when applicable, and a clear liability presentation.
Because both attorneys understand how auto claims are evaluated inside insurance companies, the presentation is organized in a way that addresses the factors adjusters review when setting reserves and authority.
If the offer reflects the documented harm and aligns with your goals, a settlement can follow. If the offer undervalues the claim, you receive a direct explanation of next steps.
Pursuing litigation places the dispute within the court system and creates formal deadlines and discovery obligations. Many car accident cases are resolved during that structured phase.
If a case proceeds further and requires courtroom presentation, our attorneys are comfortable handling litigation. They prepare files with trial standards in mind from the outset, so escalation does not require rebuilding the case.
Private passenger vehicle collisions often involve:
Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence system, meaning that fault can be divided between the parties involved in the accident. Each party can be allocated a specific percentage of fault, and fault allocation affects recovery. The way the system works makes early investigation and documentation important in disputed liability cases.
Advertising often creates unrealistic expectations about car accident recoveries. Not every crash in Middle Georgia results in a significant payout. Liability disputes, coverage limits, and medical history can all influence value.
Wes Childs and Christy Curreli provide candid assessments about your case. If the claim presents challenges, those issues are discussed openly, along with practical options.
If you were injured in a private vehicle accident and want direct access to attorneys who understand how insurers evaluate auto claims, Childs & Curreli Trial Attorneys are ready to listen.
Share what outcome matters most to you. The firm will outline the path forward and provide a clear assessment of what pursuing your claim involves.
Not before speaking with an attorney. The other driver's insurer is not working in your interest. Adjusters are trained to gather information that can be used to minimize the value of your claim or assign fault to you. Once Childs & Curreli represents you, that insurer communicates through the firm, not directly with you.
Georgia law requires drivers to carry liability coverage, though not all drivers do. Your own policy may provide something called uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage in that situation. The firm reviews all available coverage sources early in the process to make sure no viable option is overlooked.
Yes, significantly. Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means that if you are found to be 50 percent or more at fault, you cannot recover. If you are less than 50 percent at fault, your recovery is reduced proportionally. That is why how fault is documented and presented matters from the very beginning of a claim.
That is not unusual after a car accident. Adrenaline and shock can mask pain in the immediate aftermath of a crash. Symptoms involving the neck, back, and head sometimes develop over hours or days. Seeking medical attention promptly after an accident, even if you feel fine initially, creates a record that connects your symptoms to the incident. Delays in treatment can complicate a claim.
Several factors influence value, including the severity of the injury, the cost of past and future medical treatment, lost income, and the impact on your daily life. The strength of the liability evidence and the available insurance coverage also play a role. The firm provides a candid assessment of these factors early so that clients understand what a realistic outcome looks like before decisions are made.
Yes. The firm represents clients in car accident matters throughout Middle Georgia and statewide. Most case management is handled remotely, and clients are not required to travel to the office for routine matters.
