Serving Cobb County and Beyond
When You Have Been Injured, We Won’t Back Down
Making the most of your right to compensation requires you to navigate a complex legal process, meet your burden of proof, and effectively fight back against defendants and insurance companies that want to pay you as little as possible.
If you or someone you love were injured in a preventable accident, our Marietta personal injury lawyers at Morrison & Hughes can help you handle these challenges. Our award-winning team has secured over $300 million in compensation since opening our doors in 2014, and has earned a reputation for providing caring, client-focused support.
Our firm serves victims across Cobb County and beyond and collects no fee unless we win. Call 404-LAW-TEAM or contact us online to request a FREE consultation.
Why Choose Us
What Sets Morrison & Hughes Apart
Morrison & Hughes is a civil trial practice that focuses exclusively on fighting for the injured in claims involving personal injury, workplace accidents, and Social Security Disability. Since opening our firm, we’ve been trusted by thousands of clients to help them navigate complex and consequential cases and have amassed a proven record of success.
Experience
Our team is comprised of proven trial lawyers, former defense attorneys, and proud advocates who go the extra mile for our clients. We know how the “other side” operates and utilize our insight and decades of collective experience to help victims fight for the compensation they deserve.
Results
Our firm has cultivated a record of success that includes numerous million and multi-million-dollar recoveries for clients — including the largest documented settlement offer for a single injured worker in Georgia workers’ compensation history.
Technological Edge
We leverage cutting-edge technology — drones, virtual reality, and 3D reconstructions — to build strong cases and track our clients’ medical care. We’re also the only firm in Georgia allowed to use specialized analysis software to generate the optimal demand for your claim.
Cases We Handle
We Handle All Types of Injury Cases
From broken bones and soft tissue injuries to catastrophic injuries and wrongful death, our Marietta injury attorneys have experience litigating claims involving all types of accidents, injuries, and complexities.
How Your Case Is Built
Essential Elements of a Personal Injury Claim
To successfully obtain compensation, victims must establish certain elements that form the foundation of their claim:
Duty of Care
The first element is establishing that the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care — a legal obligation to act in a manner that would avoid causing harm to others. For example: drivers have a duty to operate their vehicles safely and follow traffic laws; property owners have a duty to maintain a safe environment for visitors; medical professionals have a duty to provide competent, standard care to patients.
Breach of Duty
Once a duty of care is established, the next step is to prove that the defendant breached this duty. A breach occurs when the defendant’s actions or inactions fail to meet the expected standard of care: negligent driving (speeding, running red lights, distraction), unsafe premises (failing to fix hazards like wet floors or broken stairs), or medical malpractice (misdiagnosis, surgical errors, incorrect treatment).
Causation
Causation links the defendant’s breach of duty directly to the plaintiff’s injuries. It must be shown that the defendant’s actions (or lack thereof) were the actual cause of the injury — both the actual cause (the direct cause-and-effect relationship) and the proximate cause (that the injuries were a foreseeable result of the conduct).
Damages
Finally, victims must prove that they suffered actual damages because of the injury — economic (medical bills, lost wages, property damage) and non-economic (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life).
Don’t Wait
How Much Time Do I Have to File My Claim in Marietta?
The statute of limitations is a legal deadline that dictates how long you have to file a lawsuit from the date of your injury or the discovery of your injury. If you fail to file within this period, you may lose your right to pursue a legal claim, regardless of the merits of your case.
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits is generally two years from the date of injury. This applies to most types of injury cases — motor vehicle accidents, premises accidents, dog bites — with exceptions: when the injured party is a minor, when injuries or their causes weren’t immediately discovered, or when bringing claims against government entities.
We encourage anyone with a potential claim to reach out to us for a free consultation as soon as possible:
- Preserving Evidence. Over time, evidence can be lost or degraded, and witnesses’ memories can fade. Acting promptly helps ensure that critical evidence is preserved.
- Legal Rights. Missing the statute of limitations deadline can bar you from pursuing compensation, regardless of how strong your case may be — leaving you without the financial resources needed to cover medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.
- Negotiation Leverage. Filing within the appropriate timeframe maintains your leverage in settlement negotiations. Insurance companies know these deadlines and may use a delay to weaken your position.
What You Can Recover
Collecting Compensation After a Personal Injury in Marietta
In a personal injury case you may be entitled to economic and non-economic damages. Your financial recovery should equal, dollar-for-dollar, what the injury has cost you — including anticipated future costs and losses. For example, you may need to retrofit your home to accommodate a disability, or you may no longer be able to earn the same salary due to your limitations. All of these costs should be reflected in your award.
Your Marietta personal injury lawyer will also fight for your right to non-economic damages — physical pain and suffering and emotional distress. These damages can be hard to quantify, which is why you need a skilled legal professional advocating on your behalf.
The Importance of Evidence
When you visit Morrison & Hughes for your free consultation, one of our attorneys will gather as much information about your case as possible. It’s a good idea to bring along a copy of the police report if there is one, as well as names and contact information for any witnesses.
Personal injury cases often come down to one person’s word against another. The more information we have upfront, the easier it will be to prove your version of events to a jury or the other party’s insurance company. If you don’t act quickly, evidence will disappear — which is why we encourage you to contact our Marietta attorneys as soon as possible after an accident.
