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Georgia Personal Injury Lawyers

We Don’t Back Down.

When someone else’s negligence turns your life upside down, the bills don’t wait and the insurance company won’t volunteer what you’re owed. Morrison & Hughes represents injured Georgians statewide — and we prepare every case to win.

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Standing Up for Injured Georgians

When Someone Else’s Negligence Costs You, We Make Them Pay.

A serious injury changes everything in an instant — your health, your income, your independence, your family’s future. Whether it was a distracted driver, an unsafe property, a commercial truck, or a dangerous dog, you didn’t choose this. But you do get to choose who fights for you.

Morrison & Hughes Law Firm represents personal injury victims throughout Georgia — from Atlanta and the metro counties to LaGrange and beyond. We investigate liability, hire the right experts, document every dollar of loss, and build every case as though it will be tried before a jury. That is how we maximize what you recover, and why insurers take our clients seriously.

You pay nothing up front and nothing at all unless we win. The consultation is free and confidential.

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Attorney reviewing personal injury case documents with an injured client in Georgia
One Firm, Every Kind of Injury Case

We Handle Every Type of Personal Injury

Personal injury is broad — car, truck, and motorcycle crashes; slip-and-falls and premises liability; dog bites; catastrophic injuries; and wrongful death — but the principle is always the same: when another party’s carelessness hurt you, Georgia law gives you the right to be made whole. See the full range of cases and injuries we handle, then call us to talk through your situation.

Car Accidents Truck Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Slip-and-Falls Catastrophic Injuries Wrongful Death Dog Bites

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The Reality of Injury in Georgia

Georgia Injury & Crash Statistics

The figures below come directly from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the CDC. They show why thorough representation matters.

GA Traffic Fatalities by Year

Statewide motor-vehicle traffic deaths, 2019–2023
Source: Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) / NHTSA FARS — 1,615 fatalities in 2023, down ~10% from 1,796 in 2022.

The Scale of GA Crash Harm (2023)

People injured vs. serious injuries vs. deaths
153,000+
People injured
8,171
Suspected serious injuries
1,615
Lives lost

For every person killed on a Georgia road in 2023, about 5 more suffered a suspected serious injury — and about 95 were injured in some way.

Source: GOHS, 2023 Overview of Motor Vehicle Crashes — ~153,000 injured, 8,171 suspected serious injuries, 1,615 fatalities.

Serious Injuries Are Climbing

Suspected serious injuries in GA crashes, 2019 vs. 2023
7,308
2019
8,171
2023

Up 863 — about 12% in four years, even as the total number of crashes fell. Fewer collisions, more people seriously hurt.

Source: GOHS — suspected serious injuries rose from 7,308 (2019) to 8,171 (2023), even as total crashes fell.

Older-Adult Fall Injuries (U.S.)

Emergency-department visits for falls, ages 65+
3.0M
ED visits, 2021
3.85M
ED visits, 2023

Up roughly 28% in two years. Falls are the leading cause of injury among adults 65 and older.

Source: CDC — ~3 million ED visits in 2021 rising to over 3.85 million in 2023; falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults.

Note: In Georgia, motor-vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of injury death and of injury-related hospitalizations and ER visits (Georgia Department of Public Health, Injury Prevention Program).

What to Expect

How a Georgia Personal Injury Claim Works

Most injury victims have never been through this. Here’s the path — and where having Morrison & Hughes in your corner changes the outcome at every step.

1. Free Case Review

We listen, explain your rights under Georgia law, and tell you honestly whether you have a claim. No cost, no obligation, fully confidential.

2. Investigation

We secure the crash or incident report, photos, video, and witness statements, and preserve physical evidence before it disappears.

3. Medical Documentation

We make sure your injuries are properly diagnosed and documented — the medical record is the backbone of your damages.

4. Establishing Liability

We identify every responsible party and the insurance coverage available, and retain experts where reconstruction or causation is disputed.

5. Demand & Negotiation

We present a documented demand for the full value of your losses and negotiate hard against the insurer’s lowball tactics.

6. Settlement or Trial

Many cases settle — but we prepare every file for trial. Insurers pay more when they know your lawyers will take them to a jury.

Free Case Evaluation

Do You Have a Personal Injury Case?

Answer a few quick questions. We’ll tell you whether you have a potential case, and a Morrison & Hughes attorney will call you. Free, confidential, no obligation.

Step 1 of 7

Were you injured?

Even soft-tissue or delayed-onset injuries count.

What type of injury?

Select all that apply. If something isn’t listed, check “Other” and tell us in your own words.

Please select at least one type of injury (or check “Other” and describe it).

Tell us why you are seeking legal advice

A few words about your situation helps us point you to the right attorney. There’s no obligation.

Was it someone else’s fault?

Another driver, a property owner, a business, a dog owner — anyone other than you.

When did the injury happen?

Georgia’s statute of limitations is generally two years (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). We act fast to preserve your case.

Did you receive medical treatment?

ER visit, urgent care, doctor visit, ongoing therapy — anything counts.

Are you currently represented by another attorney for this injury?

If yes, please contact your attorney first.

One last step — send this to our team

Your answers are already written into the message below. Add your contact details, tell us anything else in your own words, and press Send Message. Nothing is sent until you do.

Know the Statutes

Georgia Personal Injury Laws That Affect Your Case

Georgia’s injury statutes shape what you can recover and how long you have to act. Missing a deadline or misunderstanding a rule can end your case before it starts — which is why early advice matters.

O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33

Two-Year Statute of Limitations

You generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia. Miss the deadline and your claim is barred — permanently.

O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33

Modified Comparative Negligence (50% Bar)

You can recover if you are less than 50% at fault, with your award reduced by your share of fault. At 50% or more, recovery is barred entirely. Insurers exploit this rule constantly — we defend against fault-shifting tactics.

O.C.G.A. § 51-12-2 & § 51-12-5.1

Damages You Can Recover

Georgia allows special damages (medical bills, lost wages), general damages (pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life), and, in cases of willful or reckless conduct, punitive damages under § 51-12-5.1.

O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1

Premises Liability — Duty of Care

Property owners owe invitees a duty to keep premises safe. When a hazard the owner knew or should have known about causes a slip-and-fall or other injury, they can be held liable.

O.C.G.A. § 51-2-7

Dog Bites & Dangerous Animals

An owner can be liable when a dog with a known vicious propensity — or one kept in violation of a local leash ordinance — injures someone. Georgia’s statute gives victims a clear path to recovery.

O.C.G.A. § 36-33-5 & § 50-21-26

Ante Litem Deadlines (Government Claims)

Claims against a Georgia city require written ante litem notice within 6 months; claims against the State require notice within 12 months — long before the two-year lawsuit deadline. These short windows are easy to miss.

What Your Case May Be Worth

Compensation in a Georgia Injury Claim

No two injuries are alike, and no honest lawyer can promise a number. But Georgia law allows recovery for a wide range of losses — and we pursue every category that applies to you.

  • Emergency, hospital & surgical care
  • Future & ongoing medical treatment
  • Physical therapy & rehabilitation
  • Assistive devices, prosthetics & home modifications
  • Lost wages & lost earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Diminished quality of life
  • Emotional distress, anxiety & PTSD
  • Disfigurement & permanent scarring
  • Loss of consortium (for a spouse)
  • Property damage
  • Punitive damages (DUI, reckless or willful conduct)
Your First 72 Hours

What to Do After an Injury in Georgia

What you do in the first hours and days after an injury directly affects what you can recover. The insurance company is already working — yours should be, too. Don’t let the insurance company get a head start. Let us help you protect your case from the very beginning.

1. Get Medical Care Immediately

Even if you “feel okay.” Adrenaline masks brain and internal injuries. The medical record is the foundation of your case.

2. Report It

Call police for a crash, notify the property manager for a fall, report a dog bite to animal control. Get the report number and an incident record.

3. Document Everything

Photos of the scene, the hazard, vehicles, and your injuries. Names and numbers of every witness, before memories fade and conditions change.

4. Don’t Talk to the Insurer

Adjusters call within hours. Recorded statements are used to reduce your claim. Decline politely and refer them to your attorney.

5. Keep Your Records

Save bills, pay stubs, mileage to appointments, and a journal of how the injury affects daily life. These build your damages.

6. Call Morrison & Hughes

The earlier we’re involved, the more evidence we preserve and the stronger your claim becomes. The consultation is free.

Common Questions

Georgia Personal Injury FAQs

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Georgia?
Under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, and two years from the date of death for a wrongful death claim. Claims against government entities require a written ante litem notice first — six months for cities (O.C.G.A. § 36-33-5) and twelve months for the State (O.C.G.A. § 50-21-26). Don’t wait; deadlines run quietly in the background.
What if I was partly at fault for the accident?
Georgia follows modified comparative negligence (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33). You can still recover as long as you are less than 50% at fault, but your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. At 50% or more, you recover nothing. Insurers routinely exaggerate your share of blame — having an attorney push back is often the difference between a fair recovery and none.
How much is my personal injury case worth?
It depends on the severity and permanence of your injuries, your medical expenses, lost income and future earning capacity, the impact on your daily life, the conduct of the at-fault party, and available insurance coverage. Georgia allows recovery for both economic and non-economic damages, and punitive damages in cases of reckless or willful conduct. We build a documented demand for the full value of your losses — not the insurer’s first lowball.
The insurance company offered me a settlement. Should I take it?
Almost never without legal review. Early offers are designed to close your file before the full extent of your injuries is known — many serious injuries reveal themselves over weeks or months. Once you sign a release, your case is over for good. Let a Morrison & Hughes attorney review any offer before you sign anything.
What kinds of cases does Morrison & Hughes handle?
Our personal injury practice covers car accidents, truck and commercial-vehicle wrecks, motorcycle crashes, catastrophic injuries and amputations, slip-and-falls and premises liability, dog bites, pedestrian and rideshare collisions, and wrongful death. If you were hurt by someone else’s negligence in Georgia, call us — even if you’re not sure where your situation fits.
Is it free?
We work on a contingency fee — you pay no attorney’s fees up front and nothing at all unless we recover compensation for you. The initial consultation is free and confidential. There is no financial risk in calling.
How long does a personal injury case take?
It depends on injury severity, your treatment timeline, liability disputes, and insurance coverage. Straightforward cases with clear liability may resolve in a few months. Catastrophic-injury cases that go to trial can take a year or more — but they almost always recover substantially more than rushed settlements. We move as quickly as your recovery allows, without leaving money on the table.
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Service Areas: Find Your Local Injury Attorney

We handle personal injury cases statewide. Six office locations across Georgia.

Marietta Alpharetta & Roswell Decatur Hiram Fayetteville LaGrange All Service Areas

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