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Are You in Need of a Personal Injury Attorney in Brookhaven, Georgia?

If you've been injured in a Brookhaven accident, you have the right to seek compensation from the person who hurt you. The lawyers at Butler Prather LLP can file a claim or lawsuit seeking the money you need to get better.

Why Choose Us Over Other Brookhaven Personal Injury Lawyers?

Butler Prather LLP has been helping Brookhaven accident victims for over 30 years. Our attorneys have taken on some of the most powerful interests in the country and won, and we're not intimidated by anybody when it comes to seeking justice for our clients.

Butler Prather LLP | Personal Injury Law Firm

We've successfully represented clients in more than 30 states across the country.
We've won nine verdicts over $100 million.
We've won more than 60 verdicts and settlements over $10 million.
We've won more than 175 verdicts and settlements over $1 million.
Our partners are recognized by Super Lawyers based on peer reviews and independent research.

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Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?

Factors that influence the viability of a personal injury claim include evidence of negligence and the extent of your injuries. The best way to find out if you have a valid personal injury claim is to receive a comprehensive evaluation by a qualified Brookhaven personal injury attorney. For example, Butler Prather LLP offers free consultations, where you get the chance to speak in detail with our experienced attorneys about your prospects for receiving compensation.

What Types of Compensation Can I Recover?

The term damages refers to the compensation you can receive for your losses in an accident. Medical expenses are often the largest component of a Brookhaven personal injury settlement and include immediate expenses like ambulance fees and emergency room visits. If your injuries are severe, you might need to undergo surgery or spend time in the hospital, adding to your costs. Ongoing treatments might also involve visiting medical specialists, physical therapy, and rehabilitation.

Victims who suffer catastrophic injuries may have to depend on assisted living care for the rest of their lives. You could also require medical devices, such as wheelchairs, motorized scooters, and adjustable beds. Accident victims with disabilities also face expenses for home modifications. This may include adding wheelchair ramps, widening doorways, installing accessible baths with grab bars, and getting voice-activated lights.

Lost wages are another major type of damages that are included in personal injury claims. When you're injured, you might need to take time off work to recover, resulting in lost income. Calculating these losses involves looking at your salary or hourly wage and the time you were unable to work. An injury that affects your ability to work can impact your future earning potential, and these losses can be substantial.

Non-economic damages are meant to compensate accident victims for emotional distress and reduced quality of life. Pain and suffering is a key aspect of non-economic damages, which may include ongoing discomfort, chronic pain, or the loss of enjoyment in daily activities. Non-economic damages might also cover emotional distress, such as anxiety or depression stemming from the accident.

How a Brookhaven Personal Injury Attorney Can Help

Butler Prather LLP will handle every aspect of your claim so you can focus on taking care of yourself and your loved ones. We'll keep you informed about the legal process and the progress of your case. Our lawyers will file all the necessary paperwork, keep track of legal deadlines, and conduct communications with insurance companies.

Our Brookhaven personal injury law firm will also build a strong personal injury case, which requires gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses. The next step is negotiating your settlement with insurance companies. We understand the tactics insurance companies use to deny claims and downplay the true cost of your injuries—and we know how to fight back. In response to inadequate lowball offers from insurance agents, we'll present a well-documented claim, clearly explaining and itemizing the damages you deserve.

If the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement, our attorneys are always prepared to take your case to court. However, we're usually able to negotiate a reasonable settlement amount for our clients without having to go to trial.

Don't Wait | The Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Lawsuits in Georgia

In Georgia, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is two years. If you miss this deadline, you could lose the right to receive the compensation you deserve. That's why you should contact our law firm as soon as possible to avoid potential consequences with your case.

Understanding Negligence in a Personal Injury Case

Everyone has a duty of care to avoid behavior that could cause reasonably foreseeable harm to others. In a personal injury case, negligence occurs when someone violates the duty of care, and another person is injured as a result. For example, if a driver crashes into you because they didn't signal a lane change in advance and check to make sure that the lane was empty, they could be liable for your injuries.

There are several types of personal injuries that may be caused by negligence:

Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common personal injury claims we handle at Butler Prather LLP. Common examples include speeding, tailgating, and unsafe lane changes (often caused by failing to check blind spots), which can lead to sideswipe accidents. Distracted driving, whether from texting or other in-car activities, and DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs) also cause motor vehicle accidents.
Truck accidents happen because trucking companies may fail to hire safe drivers. A fully loaded big rig truck can weigh up to 80 tons and take twice as long to stop as a regular passenger vehicle. However, when negligent hiring occurs, trucking companies fail to conduct proper background checks, or they ignore red flags, such as hiring employees with unsatisfactory driving records or inadequate training. On another note, trucking companies also need to perform regular inspections to make sure brakes and other safety features are functioning properly.
Product liability refers to cases where a person is injured due to a faulty product that causes injuries when used as instructed. Proving liability involves demonstrating that the product was defective and the defect directly caused your injuries. Major automobile manufacturers have a disgraceful history of subjecting consumers to vehicle defects that result in death and severe injuries. Butler Prather LLP holds automakers accountable for their negligent actions, having won some of the largest defective vehicle lawsuits on record!
Motorcycle accidents happen when negligent drivers fail to look out for motorcycles, which results in devastating injuries for riders because they lack the protection afforded to people traveling in passenger vehicles. Sadly, distracted driving is a major hazard for motorcycle riders. Inappropriate driver behavior includes eating, adjusting the radio, or using a cell phone, all of which can have tragic consequences. Drivers who misjudge the speed or distance of a motorcycle, leading them to make unsafe turns and other dangerous maneuvers, are another serious hazard.
Slip-and-falls occur when someone is injured on another person's property due to dangerous conditions. Property owners have a duty to eliminate hazards, such as loose handrails, uneven surfaces, or inadequate lighting. It's also important for businesses such as supermarkets to provide warning signs when there is a wet surface is caused by mopping.

Wrongful Death Claims

A wrongful death results from the negligent or criminal actions of another party. In Georgia, the right to file a wrongful death claim typically starts with the deceased's spouse, followed by children or parents, if a spouse is not present. Damages in wrongful death claims aim to compensate surviving family members for the financial and emotional losses they endure due to the untimely death of a loved one. Funeral costs and medical expenses incurred before death may also be included. However, if no immediate family members are available, a personal representative of the deceased can file a claim on behalf of the estate.

Some of Our Personal Injury Case Results

$25 Million (Compensatory Damages) + $11.9 million (Punitive Damages) – Car Accident

Rodriguez v. Suzuki Motor Corp. and American Suzuki Corp.; Circuit Court of St. Louis, Missouri. Kathryn Rodriguez, 32 years old at the time of this verdict, is a quadriplegic who was paralyzed while riding as a passenger in a Suzuki Samurai that rolled over on February 11, 1990. The case involved the propensity of the Suzuki Samurai to rollover due to an unstable and defective vehicle design. The jury awarded $25 million in compensatory damages and $11.9 million in punitive damages against Suzuki. Testimony and documents at trial showed that Suzuki developed a "crisis plan" to deal with the Samurai rollover problem more than three months before the first Samurai was sold in the United States. Suzuki's documents further showed that it knew the Samurai, because of its narrow wheelbase, was "bound to turn over." General Motors evaluated a Samurai-type vehicle in the early 1980s and rejected the idea of importing it into the United States because the vehicle would have "unacceptable rollover tendencies." After G.M. refused to import and market the Suzuki vehicle, Suzuki decided to sell the vehicle itself in the United States without making the significant engineering changes recommended by G.M. More than 240 cases have been filed against Suzuki, and more than 8,200 people have been injured and 213 killed in Samurai rollover accidents since Suzuki started selling the vehicle in the U.S. This case was first tried to a verdict of $90 million in July of 1995. The first jury's verdict was reversed because of the exclusion of evidence that the driver had consumed some wine at a winery before the accident. On retrial, the Court admitted evidence of wine consumption. The second jury's verdict of $36,900,000 was also appealed by Suzuki. The case was settled by Suzuki after an appeal before a third trial.

Recovered Remaining Policy Limits [Undisclosed Amount] – Car Accident

Kayla Kummala and Madison Fortier v. Downey Trees, Inc. and Jeremy Ryan Stephens. On July 14, 2015, Ms. Kummala was the driver and Ms. Fortier was the backseat passenger of a car stopped at a red light in Forsyth County. A Downey Trees employee, driving a Downey Trees truck, failed to stop at the red light and hit the back of Ms. Kummala's car going 67 miles per hour. Ms. Kummala suffered a serious brain injury and spent four days in the intensive care unit. Ms. Fortier was also knocked unconscious and suffered severe physical injuries, including the partial amputation of her thumb and multiple facial fractures. Ms. Fortier underwent three surgeries and spent two weeks in Grady Hospital. The striking driver had an extensive bad driving record and was hired in violation of Downey Trees' company policies. The case was settled just prior to trial, with Ms. Kummala and Ms. Fortier recovering the remaining policy limits of Downey Trees' primary and umbrella insurance policies.

What Our Clients Have to Say About Us

"Professional and Thorough, Getting Me a Great Settlement" - Anne German (5-Star Facebook Review)

I had a difficult car wreck just weeks after my husband had passed away. Chris McDaniels handled my case and took a burden off of me. He was professional and thorough, getting me a great settlement. I highly recommend him and [Butler Prather LLP].

"Got a Verdict of $150" - Lindsay (5-Star AVVO Review)

We filed a wrongful death case from a car wreck and my son passed away. We went all the way to trial and got a verdict of $150 million. We couldn't have made this happen without this wonderful man and his associates.

Let Butler Prather LLP Help You Today!

Contact our Georgia law firm at (706) 322-1990 for highly responsive and trustworthy legal guidance on your Brookhaven personal injury case.

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Personal Injury FAQs

What should I do after an accident occurs?

See your doctor right away, and don't make any recorded statements about the accident or sign any agreements with an insurance agent. Contact Butler Prather LLP at (706) 322-1990 so we can handle everything, allowing you to focus on taking care of yourself and your family as you deserve.

What factors influence the size of a personal injury settlement in Georgia?

Cases involving catastrophic injuries that require extensive medical treatment or cause disabilities are likely to result in larger settlement amounts. Choosing an experienced attorney can have a significant impact on your settlement. They should know how to investigate your accident and file a claim that presents a strong narrative of how the accident occurred.

What if the defendant is a large business or corporation?

Butler Prather LLP has won landmark cases against big car manufacturing companies and other large corporations. We have the resources to go up against anybody.

What documents should I bring to my free consultation with Butler Prather LLP?

Bring along your medical records, letters, emails, any other communications with insurance companies, and a copy of the police report if there was one.

How much does it cost to hire a personal injury attorney in Georgia?

It's free to hire Butler Prather LLP to handle your case, and you won't owe us any money unless we win you a settlement.

I was in a complex premises liability case involving a multinational corporations. Mr. Butler & his associates were always three steps ahead of these defendants. When they say they are "exceptional trial lawyers," this is not just a slogan but it is a way of life.”
- Zack Hendon