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

If somebody hurt you, you shouldn't have to pay for it. Butler Prather LLP is ready to file a claim or lawsuit against anyone whose negligent actions contributed to your injuries.

Why Choose Us Over Other Brunswick Personal Injury Lawyers?

For over 30 years, Butler Prather LLP has been helping Brunswick accident victims get justice. We're one of the most distinguished personal injury law firms in the country, having won record-breaking, multimillion-dollar settlements 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.

Call (706) 322-1990 to Schedule Your FREE Consultation with Butler Prather LLP

Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?

If you were harmed due to another person's negligence or intentional act, you have the right to seek compensation. For example, you may have a strong case if you were injured in a car accident because another driver was checking their text messages instead of watching the road.

The best way to find out if you have a viable personal injury claim is to call a law firm and schedule a free consultation. Thankfully, Butler Prather LLP handles many types of personal injury claims, including truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and slip-and-falls.

What Types of Compensation Can I Recover?

Economic damages are designed to cover the costs you face after an accident, such as medical expenses and lost wages. A Brunswick personal injury law firm can help you accurately calculate these expenses. Also, when you visit the hospital or need surgery, those bills count as economic damages, as do the cost of an ambulance ride, emergency room visits, and all other medical expenses. And if your injury is severe, you might need long-term assisted living care or medical devices like wheelchairs or walkers, which also count as economic damages.

Damages for lost wages may also be available to replace the income you miss out on when you can't work due to an injury. Assessing lost wages requires calculating your salary, hourly wage, or any expected bonuses and commissions. For those who are self-employed or work irregular hours, this calculation can become complex. Additionally, if your injury affects your future earning capacity, this should also be included.

The award of non-economic damages acknowledges that an injury impacts more than just your wallet—it also affects your well-being. This can include the emotional and mental impact of an injury, including pain and suffering, which is how much discomfort you experience because of your injury. Other examples of non-economic damages are emotional distress, like anxiety, depression, or PTSD. These damages also cover a reduced quality of life, meaning how your injury affects your day-to-day activities or happiness.

How a Brunswick Personal Injury Attorney Can Help

A Brunswick personal injury lawsuit follows several key steps:

Your free consultation
Investigation
Notifying liable parties
Negotiations
Taking your case to trial, if necessary

Butler Prather LLP will guide you through the personal injury process.

Your Free Consultation

During your free consultation, we'll review your case and advise you about options for moving forward with your claim. This meeting is a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the personal injury process. You will also have a chance to get to know us better so you can decide if our law firm is a good match for you.

Investigating the Accident

We'll start by reviewing your medical records and any police report. We'll also examine the incident report to determine if the accident occurred at a workplace, business, or apartment complex. Next, we'll collect evidence from the accident scene, such as dashcam footage, surveillance videos, and photographs. Then, we'll interview witnesses. We may also seek testimonies from specialists, like accident reconstructionists or medical professionals, to clarify complex aspects of the case.

Contacting Liable Parties

As soon as our investigation is complete, Butler Prather LLP will send a demand letter to all liable parties. This document includes a detailed account of the accident, the injuries sustained, and the financial and emotional impact on your life.

More than one party may bear liability for your injuries. For example, you may have been injured by a delivery driver who was speeding when the accident occurred, but the delivery company may share liability if they failed to make sure the driver had a clean driving record before hiring them.

Parties that may be liable for your injuries include:

Businesses
Drivers
Employees and supervisors
Manufacturers of defective products
Property owners
Trucking and delivery firms

Communicating With Insurance Companies

We'll communicate directly with insurance adjusters, presenting evidence and articulating the impact of your injuries. Our experience also allows us to anticipate and counter the common strategies insurance companies use to minimize settlement offers, such as downplaying injuries or disputing liability.

Deciding When to Take Your Case to Trial

If the insurance company offers an inadequate settlement that doesn't cover your expenses, or if there's a fundamental dispute regarding the facts of your claim, going to trial might become necessary. This allows a judge or jury to hear your case and determine the compensation you deserve. We'll file a complaint in court, officially beginning the lawsuit. Throughout this process, you'll receive legal guidance and will remain informed about your case.

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

The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia is generally two years from the date of the accident or two years from when you found out about some form of negligent activity that caused you harm. Failure to meet this deadline could cause you to forfeit the right to receive compensation for your injuries.

Understanding Negligence in a Personal Injury Case

Negligence occurs when someone fails to act with the level of care that a reasonable person would apply in the same situation. For example, in slip-and-fall cases, a business owner might be negligent if they ignored a wet floor that led to a customer's injury.

Common types of personal injury accidents include:

Car accidents are often linked to driver negligence. Speeding, tailgating, unsafe lane changes, and failing to obey traffic signals, like running a red light, can result in dangerous accidents. Distracted driving, such as texting or adjusting the radio, and driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs also contribute to auto accidents.
Motorcycle riders are particularly vulnerable in motorcycle accidents because they don't have the same level of protection as passengers traveling in cars, trucks, and SUVs. Driver negligence, such as failing to look out for motorcycles or misjudging their speed, often leads to collisions.
In truck accidents, the sheer size and weight of a truck cause devastating injuries. Federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations require truckers to take regular breaks, but truckers can violate HOS laws, leading to tragic consequences. Another serious concern is negligent hiring practices by trucking companies, like employing drivers with poor driving records.
Premises liability refers to the legal responsibility of property owners, whether individuals or businesses, to maintain a safe environment for visitors. This type of personal injury claim arises when someone is injured due to unsafe conditions on a property, such as wet floors, loose handrails, uneven surfaces, or inadequate lighting.

Wrongful Death Claims

You may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim if your loved one's death was the result of another person's careless or malicious actions. Leading causes of wrongful deaths include car accidents, truck accidents, workplace accidents, and acts of violence.

In Georgia, family members who are eligible to file a wrongful death claim include spouses, children, or parents of the deceased. Damages that may be available for survivors in a wrongful death claim include medical expenses incurred before the victim passed away, funeral costs, and loss of emotional and financial support.

Some of Our Personal Injury Case Results

$13 Million – Car Accident

Gibson v. Ford Motor Co., Draw-Tite, Inc., and Burns in the State Court of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. Autie Gibson filed a lawsuit against Ford, Draw-Tite, and Burns following the tragic death of his wife, Ann Marie Gibson, who died in a fire after her 1985 Ford Marquis was rear-ended by the Burns vehicle. The Ford Marquis was equipped with a defective bumper fuel tank in a vulnerable rear crush zone and a faulty Draw-Tite trailer hitch with sharp bolts that punctured the tank, causing an explosion. The car also featured a defective seatback and door system, trapping Mrs. Gibson inside the burning vehicle. Despite Ford and Draw-Tite's longstanding awareness of these safety hazards, they continued to market the vehicle and hitch for towing without warning of the risks. A jury awarded $10 million for Mrs. Gibson's life value and $3 million for her pain and suffering, marking the largest personal injury verdict in Athens-Clarke County's history and the largest fire case verdict against Ford in Georgia.

$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.

What Our Clients Have to Say About Us

"Highly Professional Organization, Competent and Extremely Loyal" - Roy Burns (5-Star Google Review)

My wife was involved in a terrible wreck, hit by a large truck that ran a RED LIGHT! One of my brothers told me about this law firm, Butler Prather LLP! After praying to God to help my wife recover from this wreck, the second best thing was calling [Butler Prather LLP]. This firm operates as a highly professional organization, competent and extremely loyal to its clients. When you are assigned an attorney to work your case, you also meet a team of professionals. And they all come to work for you; my wife and I called it "Total Coverage" from start to finish; your team is hard at work [...] to win your case for you! A very satisfied client!

"Always Three Steps Ahead" - Zack Hendon (5-Star Google Review)

I associated with Brandon Peak and his team at Butler Prather LLP to help me bring justice to two boys whose father was killed in a terrible accident. This was a complex premises liability case involving a multinational corporation. Butler Wooten was 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.

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 Brunswick personal injury case.

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Personal Injury FAQs

What should I do after an accident occurs in Georgia?

See your doctor right away. Even if your injuries don't seem that bad, they can worsen over time. Also, contact Butler Prather LLP by calling (706) 322-1990 so we can handle all communications with the insurance company.

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

There are no upfront costs when you sign on with Butler Prather LLP, and we won't charge you any money unless we win you a settlement.

What if the offender is a large business or corporation?

Butler Prather LLP isn't intimidated by anybody. In fact, we've won huge lawsuits against major automakers and other big companies.

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

Bring along a copy of the police report, your medical records, and any letters or written messages you've received from the insurance company.

What factors influence the size of a Brunswick personal injury settlement?

Accidents that cause catastrophic injuries are more likely to result in higher settlement amounts. Hiring an experienced personal injury law firm like Butler Prather LLP can make a big difference when it comes to the type of settlement you receive.

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