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

If you were injured in an accident, you don't have to accept the first offer you get from the insurance company in Gainesville. An experienced attorney at Butler Prather LLP can file a claim that reflects the true cost of your injuries.

Why Choose Us Over Other Personal Injury Lawyers in Gainesville?

Butler Prather LLP has been helping people in Gainesville for over 30 years, and we won't let anything stand in our way when it comes to getting justice for our clients—including you.

Butler Prather LLP: Personal Injury Law Firm in Gainesville

  • We've successfully represented clients in more than 30 states across the country.
  • We've won ten 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.

Do You Have a Personal Injury Case?

You have the right to seek compensation if your injuries were caused by another person's negligence, like a DUI driver or someone who ran a red light and crashed into you.

To file a successful personal injury claim, you must prove that the other party failed to act with reasonable care. When you meet with the personal injury lawyers at Butler Prather LLP, we'll review your case and tell you if you have a viable claim.

Call (706) 322-1990 to schedule your FREE consultation and see if you have a viable claim.

What Types of Compensation Can You Recover for Your Personal Injury Case?

Personal injury damages are payments to help you recover from the accident and cover costs that come with it. There are two main types of damages. Economic damages cover costs like medical bills and lost wages, and non-economic damages are for things that don't have a price tag, like pain and suffering or reduced quality of life.

Medical bills and care costs form a significant part of economic damages in personal injury cases. When you're hurt, the costs can quickly add up, starting with emergency room visits, ongoing medical treatments, and follow-up appointments. These expenses can also include medication, rehabilitation, and any necessary medical devices, such as wheelchairs and electric scooters. If you've suffered catastrophic injuries, long-term care costs might come into play, and this could involve hiring an at-home caregiver.

Lost wages and reduced earning potential are key components of economic damages when dealing with a personal injury. This loss extends beyond your immediate paycheck and can also affect bonuses and other benefits tied to your employment.

When an injury impacts your ability to work in the future, it reduces your overall earning potential. This might mean you can't return to the same job or must work fewer hours. Calculating lost earnings involves considering both past income lost during recovery and potential future earnings that might be compromised.

If an injury results in a long-term disability or mobility issues, your home may require modifications to ensure accessibility and safety. This can include installing wheelchair ramps, widening doorways, and modifying bathrooms.

Pain and suffering are a type of non-economic damages in personal injury cases. This includes chronic pain and mental anguish. Courts use various methods to estimate these damages, such as considering the severity of the injury, recovery time, and the impact on your daily life.

The impact on quality of life is an important aspect of non-economic damages in personal injury cases. This could mean being unable to participate in activities you love, like sports or hobbies, or even simple daily tasks becoming challenging.

Common Types of Injuries in Personal Injury Claims

When Butler Prather LLP files a personal injury claim or lawsuit, it includes damages for the following types of injuries:

  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Severe burns
  • Amputation
  • Back injuries
  • Nerve damage
  • Paralysis
  • Whiplash
  • Crush injuries
  • Bone fractures
  • Internal injuries
  • Traumatic brain injuries

How One of Our Gainesville Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help

When you work with a personal injury law firm in Gainesville, you benefit from a group of professionals dedicated to securing the best possible outcome for your case. Butler Prather LLP handles all the paperwork, ensuring that everything is filed correctly and on time.

We handle all communications with insurance companies to seek maximum compensation for your injuries. If a settlement cannot be reached, our lawyers are prepared to take your case to trial, and we have some of the best litigators in the nation.

As soon as our investigation is complete, Butler Prather LLP will file a claim or lawsuit against anyone whose negligence contributed to your injuries. This may include:

  • Negligent drivers
  • Trucking and delivery companies
  • Employers
  • Landlords
  • Businesses
  • Property owners
  • Employees and supervisors
  • Manufacturers of defective products

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

The statute of limitations sets a deadline for filing a lawsuit. In Georgia, it's typically two years from the date of the accident. Failing to file your case in time can result in losing your right to pursue compensation altogether.

Consulting with a personal injury law firm sooner rather than later allows you to begin investigating the accident right away. That makes it easier to preserve essential evidence and begin interviewing witnesses while their memories of the event are still fresh.

Are you ready for us to begin investigating your case? Contact us at (706) 322-1990 to get started.

Our Personal Injury Case Process

Scheduling Your Free Consultation

This is a valuable opportunity to learn more about your case and find out if Bulter Prather LLP is right for you. We'll be happy to answer all your questions, assess your claim, and talk about strategies for moving forward with your case.

Collecting Evidence

Gathering and organizing evidence is crucial for building a strong personal injury case. Dash cam and surveillance footage can be powerful tools in a personal injury case. These video recordings provide an objective visual account of the accident, capturing the events as they unfold. Surveillance cameras from nearby businesses or traffic intersections can offer additional perspectives, sometimes capturing angles that dash cams miss.

Accident scene photographs are an essential component of a personal injury case, capturing crucial details that might otherwise be forgotten. These images can depict the positions of vehicles, road conditions, traffic signs, and any visible injuries sustained during the incident. By providing a visual record, they help build a clearer picture of what happened, supporting your claims about the accident's circumstances.

Our personal injury law firm collects police and incident reports that serve as authoritative records in personal injury cases. Police reports include information such as the parties involved, witness statements, the officer's observations, and any citations issued. Incident reports, commonly found in the workplace or public venue accidents, offer similar details and help establish an official narrative.

Medical records provide detailed documentation of your injuries, treatments received, and any ongoing medical needs. These records help quantify the physical and financial impact of the accident, forming a basis for determining compensation. Personal injury attorneys use these documents to illustrate the link between the accident and your injuries, a necessary component for a successful claim.

Witnesses can provide insights into crucial aspects, such as the behavior of those. Professional testimony may be used during a personal injury lawsuit to demonstrate the severity of your injuries, how the accident occurred, and the long-term expenses that accident victims face.

Testimonials from friends and family can significantly enhance your personal injury case by providing insights into how your injuries have affected your daily life. These personal accounts can detail changes in your physical abilities, emotional state, and overall quality of life following the accident.

Identifying Liable parties

Liability refers to who is legally responsible for the accident and your injuries. Sometimes, multiple parties may share liability, such as a careless driver or the manufacturer of defective vehicle parts.

Sending a Demand Letter

We'll inform all liable parties about the damages you are seeking and the evidence we've gathered to support your claim.

Negotiating Settlement Offers

A demand letter serves as a starting point for negotiations. The insurance company will typically respond with a counteroffer, which will probably be lower than your demand. From there, both parties engage in discussions to reach a mutually agreeable amount. The experienced litigators at Butler Prather LLP will advocate for a fair settlement. If an agreement is reached, the settlement is formalized in a legal document.

Taking Your Case to Trial

If the insurance company disputes liability or fails to recognize the severity of your injuries by offering an inadequate settlement, Butler Prather LLP will prepare to take your case to trial.

Understanding Negligence in Personal Injury Cases

Everyone has a duty of care to avoid actions that could cause reasonably foreseeable harm to others. Negligence occurs when a party breaches the duty of care, and someone is injured as a result. Butler Prather LLP assists clients with many types of personal injury cases. Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability accidents, and product liability are some of the cases we handle most frequently.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motor vehicle liability cases are a prevalent type of personal injury lawsuit, arising when a driver's negligence causes harm to others. Common causes include speeding, distracted driving, tailgating, fatigued driving, disobeying traffic laws, and driving under the influence.

Truck Accidents

Due to their immense size and weight, semi-truck collisions cause severe injuries. Driver fatigue is a major factor in many truck accidents. That's why trucking companies must monitor their employees to make sure they're compliant with federal hours of service (HOS) laws that require drivers to take regular breaks. Negligent hiring practices, unsafe braking techniques, and poorly maintained vehicles are additional types of negligence that contribute to truck accidents.

Premises Liability Accidents

When slip-and-fall accidents result from unsafe conditions on someone else's property, these cases fall under premises liability law. Property owners are legally obligated to maintain a safe environment for visitors, employees, and residents. Hazards such as wet floors, loose handrails, uneven surfaces, or inadequate lighting can all contribute to slip-and-fall accidents. When businesses and property owners fail to address these dangers, they may be liable for any injuries that occur.

Product Liability

Companies are responsible for ensuring their products are safe and meet safety regulations before reaching consumers. Defective products pose serious risks to consumers, leading to injuries and fatalities. If a product fails to properly function when used as directed or if it lacks sufficient warning labels, you may have a valid product liability claim.

Car defects are a significant concern because they can lead to dangerous accidents, fatalities, and severe injuries. Butler Prather LLP is a national leader in automobile safety, and we've won some of the largest motor vehicle defect lawsuits in history.

Motorcycle Accidents

Careless drivers who fail to look out for motorcycles are a leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities. Motorists who engage in speeding, illegal lane changes, dangerous turns, and other unsafe maneuvers create inexcusable hazards for motorcycle riders and their passengers.

Some of Our Personal Injury Case Results

Wagner vs. Tony Cook Trucking Co. and Estate of Beck. On February 18, 2016, Mr. Wagner was the front seat passenger in a Toyota Corolla as the driver attempted to turn left on a highway in Banks County, Georgia. The Corolla was violently struck by a dump truck. The driver of the Corolla was killed in the wreck. An investigation determined that the dump truck had brakes that were out of alignment. Mr. Wagner suffered severe injuries in the wreck, including a life-threatening brain injury that left him in a coma for seven days. The case settled prior to the suit being filed, with Mr. Wagner recovering policy limits from the driver of the Corolla, the owner of the Corolla, and the owner of the dump truck.

What Our Clients Have to Say About Us

"We recommend him highly" - Anonymous (5-Star FindLaw Review)

Mr. Butler represented my wife and me in a very professional (and successful) manner. Even after the successful settlement, his firm stayed with us to ensure that we were properly advised on the best use of our assets. His experience, professionalism, and honesty were much appreciated. We recommend him highly.

"We are so grateful for all that he has done on our behalf" - Gary Nelson (5-Star Facebook Review)

Thank you so very much for all your hard work and dedication in helping us resolve this not-so-pleasant situation. We are so relieved that this matter is finally over. Brandon is a top-shelf guy, and we were very fortunate that he came forward and responded to our son's request for the best legal counsel available. He definitely went above and beyond in looking out for Donna's best interest, and I hope he knows that we are so grateful for all that he has done on our behalf.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

  • Car Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Wrongful Death

Other Locations We Serve in Georgia

Call Butler Prather LLP for Help with Your Personal Injury Case

At Butler Prather LLP, we can help you get back on your feet after an accident. Call our law firm at (706) 322-1990 to schedule your free consultation today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do after an accident occurs?

Call 911 for emergency assistance and see your doctor right away. Next, you'll want to call Butler Prather LLP and allow us to handle all communications with insurance company agents.

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

It won't cost you a penny to hire Butler Prather LLP to handle your Gainesville personal injury case, and you won't owe us anything unless we win you a settlement.

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

It's helpful if you bring along your medical records, insurance policy, the police or incident report, and any letters, emails, and text messages you've gotten from the insurance company.

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

Claims filed by accident victims who are suffering from catastrophic injuries are more likely to result in higher settlement offers, but it's important to find a personal injury law firm with a successful track record in these cases.

What if the offender is a large business or corporation?

Butler Prather LLP isn't intimidated by anybody, and we've won lawsuits against big corporations and other powerful interests. We have the resources to see your case through to the end.

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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

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