What Types of Personal Injury Cases Does Morgan & Morgan Handle in Atlanta?

Understanding the Claims, Coverage, and Damages That May Be Involved

If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence in Atlanta, you may have questions about what type of legal claim you have and whether Morgan & Morgan handles cases like yours.

Our Atlanta attorneys represent people in a wide range of personal injury and related matters, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability claims, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, and other cases involving serious injuries.

The type of claim you may have, the parties who could be responsible, and the compensation that may be available will depend on the circumstances. Morgan & Morgan can review what happened and help you understand your legal options.

Practice Areas We Handle in Atlanta

Personal injury claims can arise in many different circumstances. The type of claim you may have can depend on how the injury occurred, who may be responsible, the evidence available, and the losses you experienced. Morgan & Morgan handles a range of personal injury and related matters in Atlanta, including:

Car, Truck, and Other Motor Vehicle Accidents

Georgia generally follows an at-fault system for motor vehicle accident claims, which means determining responsibility for a crash can play an important role in pursuing compensation.

Evidence such as crash reports, photographs, video footage, witness statements, vehicle damage, and other records may help establish how an accident occurred and who may be responsible.

Georgia also follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If an injured person shares responsibility for an accident, that share of fault may reduce the compensation available or, depending on the circumstances, prevent recovery.

Recent changes to Georgia law have also affected how certain damages, including medical expenses, may be presented and evaluated in personal injury cases. An attorney can review how these rules may apply to the specific facts of a claim.

Rideshare Accidents

Accidents involving Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services can raise additional questions about insurance coverage and responsibility.

The coverage that may apply can depend on factors such as the driver’s status at the time of the crash and whether the driver was waiting for a ride request, traveling to pick up a passenger, or transporting a passenger.

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Accidents

Motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians have less physical protection in collisions and may suffer serious injuries when struck by a motor vehicle.

These cases can involve questions about right-of-way, visibility, roadway conditions, traffic signals, driver conduct, and available insurance coverage.

Workplace Injuries and Workers’ Compensation

Employees who are injured or become ill because of their work may be eligible for benefits through Georgia’s workers’ compensation system.

Disputes can arise over whether an injury is work-related, what medical treatment is necessary, or what benefits should be paid. When someone other than the employer contributes to a workplace injury, a separate third-party claim may also be possible depending on the circumstances.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice may occur when a healthcare provider fails to meet the applicable standard of care and a patient is harmed as a result.

Claims may involve surgical errors, misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, medication errors, failures to monitor a patient properly, and other problems with medical care.

Georgia medical malpractice claims are subject to specific filing deadlines and other procedural requirements. Because the rules and possible exceptions can depend on the circumstances, an attorney can review which requirements may apply to a particular case.

Premises Liability Claims

Property owners, businesses, and others responsible for property may have legal duties related to reasonably safe conditions and foreseeable hazards.

Premises liability claims can involve slip and fall accidents, unsafe walkways or stairways, inadequate security, dangerous maintenance conditions, elevator or escalator incidents, and other property-related hazards.

Whether someone may be liable depends on the circumstances, including the nature of the hazard and what the responsible party knew or should have known about it.

Wrongful Death Claims

When negligence or misconduct results in the death of a loved one, Georgia law may provide certain family members or representatives of the estate with legal options.

Wrongful death and related estate claims can arise from motor vehicle accidents, unsafe property conditions, workplace incidents, medical negligence, defective products, and other circumstances.

The rights and damages available can depend on who is bringing the claim and the facts surrounding the death.

Identifying Available Insurance Coverage

The insurance coverage available after an Atlanta accident can depend on the vehicles, drivers, businesses, and policies involved.

In a motor vehicle accident, potential sources of compensation may include the at-fault driver’s liability insurance and, when applicable, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. In some circumstances, more than one insurance policy may provide coverage.

Commercial vehicle accidents can involve additional policies carried by a trucking company, vehicle owner, employer, or other business connected to the crash.

An attorney can review the policies involved and help determine which sources of insurance coverage may apply to your claim.

How Georgia Law Can Affect Personal Injury Damages

Georgia law also affects how damages may be evaluated and recovered in personal injury cases.

Recent decisions from the Georgia Supreme Court have addressed statutory limits on certain non-economic damages. However, whether a damages limitation applies can depend on the type of claim and the circumstances of the case.

Non-economic damages may include losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and the ways an injury affects a person’s quality of life. An attorney can review the damages associated with your claim and explain how current Georgia law may affect the compensation available.

What to Expect From Morgan & Morgan in Atlanta

During a free case evaluation, Morgan & Morgan can review what happened, discuss your injuries and losses, and look at any documents or information you already have related to your claim.

Not every personal injury matter requires an attorney. After reviewing the circumstances, we can discuss whether legal representation may make sense for your situation and what the next steps could involve.

If we take your case, our team can investigate the claim, gather relevant evidence, communicate with the insurance companies involved, and help you pursue compensation that may be available.

Morgan & Morgan works on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not pay upfront attorney’s fees. If we recover compensation for you through a settlement or verdict, the attorney’s fee is calculated as a percentage of that recovery. If we do not recover compensation for you, you do not pay an attorney’s fee.

If you were injured in Atlanta and are unsure whether you have a case, contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free case evaluation.