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practice areasPersonal injury is a legal term for an injury to the body, mind, or emotions, as opposed to an injury to property. Personal injury lawsuits are filed against the person that caused the harm through negligence, or misconduct, and in some cases on the basis of strict liability. Different jurisdictions describe the damages in different ways, but damages typically include the injured person’s medical bills, pain and suffering, and diminished quality of life.
Accidental injuries are a leading cost of emergency room visits, hospitalization, and death in the United States. If you suffer a sudden injury and someone else is to blame, you should not have to worry about covering all of the injury-related losses you face.
Our sesoned Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer is available to review the details of your accident to determine if we can take your case and assist you in recovering whatever compensation you might be entitled to.
When you’ve been hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s normal to have a lot of questions. Who is going to pay for your medical bills? How can you afford to miss work? When will your life get back to normal?
Our Atlanta personal injury attorneys help people like you every day. Our lawyers will meet with you personally to talk about your case, discuss the challenges you are facing, and advise you on your options for pursuing the money you need to recover. The advice we give you is the advice we would give our own family members. At the end of the day, our goal is to help you make the best decision for your health, your future, and your family.
Injured victims of serious accidents are often unsure of what to do – or where to turn – for help. Our compassionate legal team prides itself on building trustworthy, strong relationships with the individuals whom we represent. When you retain us to represent your legal interests following an accident, you can rest assured that our team will give your case the thoughtful, thorough, and result-oriented legal representation that it deserves. Some of the ways that we foster strong client relationships and assist our clients include:
When it comes to your personal injury case, you want a legal team on your side who has a strong track record of success. Our skilled lawyers have what it takes to maximize our clients’ results – both during settlement negotiations and at trial. Some of our most recent favorable results include:
In addition to obtaining favorable results for our clients, our Spaulding Injury Law: Atlanta Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer law firm is well-respected in the Atlanta region for our zealous advocacy on behalf of our clients. Not only do we have a good reputation for settling favorably, but we are also well known for obtaining favorable results at trial. The insurance companies know this and, as a result, are more likely to offer favorable compensation to our clients from the get-go.
Personal injury is a legal term for an injury to the body, mind or emotions, as opposed to an injury to property. Personal injury lawsuits are filed against the person that caused the harm through negligence, or misconduct, and in some cases on the basis of strict liability. Different jurisdictions describe the damages in different ways, but damages typically include the
injured person’s medical bills, pain and suffering, and diminished quality of life.
The first thing that has to happen is you or someone you know has suffered an injury as the result of another negligent party. The next thing to do is to contact us for a free consultation. We will meet and discuss the details of how the injury occurred. If, after the initial
consultation, it appears that you might have a case, we would agree to conduct an
exploratory investigation and determine if the other party has applicable insurance and/or sufficient assets to cover any settlement or judgment. If the consultation and investigation lead us to conclude that the case is viable, a fee agreement will be signed and the
attorney-client relationship will be official.
After establishing that a legitimate case exists, the plaintiff’s attorney will file a personal injury complaint. After the complaint is filed, we will have a month or more to locate the defendant and “serve” the complaint on him or her. All this means is that we physically deliver the
complaint to the defendant in a way that can be verified, ensuring the defendant cannot later claim to not know about the lawsuit.
Discovery is a pre-trial procedure where we and the other party, through the law of civil
procedure, can obtain evidence from the other party or parties by means of discovery
devices such as interrogatories, requests for production of documents, requests for
admissions, and depositions. The purpose of discovery is to encourage parties to reach a resolution of disputes on their own, without resort to a full trial by the court. The free flow of information between the parties to a lawsuit is intended to enable each side to better assess the case, including the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, thereby promoting a more realistic view of likely outcomes that will lead to settlement.
It’s possible for a case to go to trial but most personal injury cases will end in a settlement. At any point in the process described above, the parties can settle and end the case, even before the complaint is filed.
If you or a loved one has been injured because of the negligent acts of another person in Atlanta, GA, it’s imperative that you seek legal representation as soon as possible. Some of our many practice areas include:
While any accident or incident that was caused by another party could entitle you to damages for your injuries, there are some common causes of personal injuries that lead to legal cases. Some of the most common injury claims that we help clients stem from car and truck accidents, often caused by distracted driving or drunk driving. Slip and falls caused by poor maintenance of a property is another type of accident that can cause serious injuries. Workplace injuries are also something we can help you collect compensation for, as we’ll consider below.
Distracted driving is illegal through Georgia laws , which state that the following are illegal:
When a driver causes an accident while they are engaging in an illegal activity like distracted driving, they will be liable for the damages that result from the accident. How do you prove what the other driver was doing in the moments before they hit you? Evidence, which is something that your experienced personal injury attorney can gather on your behalf. This requires the use of legal instruments like depositions, requests for production, and other tools to gather the information needed to determine the party or parties liable for the accident.
Whenever a driver makes the decision to get behind the wheel while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol and causes an accident, they are liable for the damages that result. Oftentimes it will be their insurance company that is filed with in order to collect your damages. This requires the collection of evidence to prove the liability of the party you are targeting for damages, as well as evidence to fully measure the short- and long-term damages linked to your injuries.
Proving that another party was intoxicated during the accident is supported by calling the police after any car or truck accident you are involved in. The police will generally interact with all parties involved in the accident, and they are professionally trained to detect the sobriety of individuals.
Police can also assist in the exchange of insurance information and produce a police report including witness contact information and evidence that could be valuable for your case.
Properties that are open to members of the public, like movie theaters, shopping malls and retail stores, concert and sports venues, and other locations, must be kept safe for the persons who have access to the property. This means that if there is a hazard that could cause harm to the visitors, it is the duty of the property owner or manager to protect visitors against the risk. This can include resolving the risk by solving the source of the risk, for example, covering over a hole that had opened in the ground or securing an exposed live wire beneath a security plate.
If a risk is not resolved, it is essential that visitors to the property are effectively warned. The failure to resolve a risk or to warn visitors that results in injury could entitle you to bring a claim or case to recover fair compensation for the damages linked to your injuries.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) supports nationwide rules and regulations that govern safety in the workplace. The State of Georgia is under federal OSHA jurisdiction as outlined in OSHA’s State Plans. This means that employers in the state have a proactive duty to keep the workplace free of risks of injury and illness to employees in the workplace. Generally, workers’ compensation insurance covers your medical bills and part of your lost earnings, but in some instances, you may be entitled to additional damages, which your Roswell personal injury attorney can help you identify.
According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, some of the fastest-growing workplace injuries are musculoskeletal disorders, including conditions such as repetitive stress injuries, or RSIs. These happen when the same movement is repeated and can happen to an office worker required to perform the same repetitive stapling or typing motion for years, or a construction worker required to swing a hammer for years. The source is the RSI is not what matters, but the fact that it can permanently impact your ability to work and earn to support yourself and your family.
If you have been injured because of another person’s negligence, get in touch with a personal injury lawyer in Atlanta as soon as possible.
If you wait to contact an attorney, you may make mistakes when talking to the insurance company, receiving medical treatment, or documenting evidence that could affect the
outcome of your case. Consult with an attorney immediately after you sustain your injuries so you know exactly what to do to strengthen your case and improve your chances of
recovering compensation.
Many people are under the impression that paying for an Atlanta personal injury attorney is
something that they cannot afford, so they end up never hiring an attorney to represent them after they have been injured. We don’t ask for money upfront and only collect a fee if we successfully recover compensation. Not only does this mean that you won’t have to pay anything right away, but it also means we will be even more motivated to reach a favorable outcome in your case.
Clients often wonder how much their claim is worth and how much they will be able to recover by filing a personal injury claim. The answer to this question varies on a case-by-case basis, so it is challenging for injury attorneys to provide a definite answer. There are a number of factors that could affect the amount of compensation that you receive, including:
Personal injury plaintiffs may be able to recover economic, non-economic, and punitive damages from the defendant:
In many instances, victims of serious accidents are severely damaged. They may not be able to return to work for a significant period of time after their accident because of their pain and symptoms. They may also need to take time off work to attend their post-accident medical appointments. Some accident victims suffer such severe injuries that they have to switch entire jobs or careers – often sustaining a pay cut in the process.
At other times, an accident victim’s quality of life significantly decreases after their accident. They may not be able to perform daily living tasks and care for themselves the way they once did. Moreover, their injuries might prevent them from partaking in social events and recreational activities that they once enjoyed.
To recover damages following an accident, the accident victim must show that someone else was negligent, that they suffered an injury, and that the injury resulted after the accident. We help our clients rebuild their lives by pursuing the monetary compensation that they deserve for their injuries, including damages for:
Generally, to be able to collect compensation for your injuries that were caused by another party, they must be long-term and life-altering. For example, if you are at a shopping mall and slip on a puddle that was not cleaned up or had hazard placed signs around it and have a slip-and-fall, the extent of your injuries will determine what damages you might be able to recover. If you experience a minor bruise that will heal in a week and no further injury, while the shopping mall is liable for your slip-and-fall, there are no damages to recover, and generally, your own insurance and finances will cover the damages.
Keeping with the same example, if you slip and fall and break a hip that results in permanent nerve damage and limited mobility, you could have a substantial personal injury claim. The emergency room bills that come immediately after the injury, in addition to any surgeries, treatments, rehabilitation, medications, and other costs in the future, are also included in your damages. When your injury results in a reduction in your ability to earn the same amount of income as before your injury, you may also be entitled to compensation to make up the difference in your earnings.
Our potential new clients often ask about damages for pain and suffering, as the concept is common in law firm advertisements on television and on shows. Pain and suffering is a broad term that is applied to compensation that is meant to cover physical pain or for a reduction in the quality of life of the accident victim. For example, the pain and suffering of surgery and the required recovery time can entitle a client to compensation. Should an injury reduce a victim’s ability to engage in activities that brought them joy prior to the accident, this can lead to damages for loss of quality of life.
Identifying which damages you might be entitled to for your accident requires a careful assessment of the facts and circumstances linked to your accident or incident and how Georgia law applies to them. Whether or not an employer is liable for damages beyond what workers’ compensation insurance covers depends on a review of the facts and a determination of whether third parties may have been liable in whole or in part for your injuries. A thorough knowledge of the law will support the best possible outcome in your case and highlights the value of a Roswell personal injury lawyer by our side throughout the process.
Victims of personal injuries in Atlanta do not have an unlimited period of time in which to file a claim or lawsuit that seeks damages. In fact, Georgia has one of the shortest personal injury statutes of limitation in the country. Atlanta accident victims only have two years from their accident date in which to file a lawsuit in the court system.
Absent some extremely limited exceptions, if an accident victim does not file their lawsuit within the required two-year time period, they will not be able to do so at any later point. Therefore, the accident victim will not be eligible to pursue monetary compensation and damages for their injuries.
One of the best ways to avoid this problem is to retain a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to represent you in your case. Our legal team understands the importance of filing a lawsuit to protect the statute of limitations – and your legal right to pursue compensation for your injuries. If the statute of limitations is about to run in the next 30 – 90 days, we can file a lawsuit on your behalf and safeguard your right to recover the damages you need. Even after we file a lawsuit in your case, we could still negotiate a favorable settlement on your behalf by negotiating with the at-fault party’s insurance company. If we have to litigate your case, we can do so efficiently, as the lawsuit will already be pending in the court system.
There are countless injury law firms in Atlanta, but it is important to choose the one that is right for you. To find the top personal injury law firms, start by asking your friends or family for recommendations. Make it clear that you are looking for an Atlanta personal injury office so your loved ones only refer you to lawyers in this field.
If your close friends and family do not have recommendations, you can also reach out to the local bar association and ask for help.
Finally, you can use online lawyer directories such as Avvo to find top-rated attorneys. Avvo allows you to search for attorneys based on your location. It will even tell you how each attorney is rated on a scale of 1-10. For example, our attorney Theodore Spaulding has been rated a perfect 10/10 on Avvo.
Spaulding Injury Law: Atlanta Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer is located close to you, in Downtown Atlanta near Woodruff Park and Hurt Park, approximately 9 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers Merge onto I-85 N from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and take Exit 246 toward downtown. Merge onto Central Avenue SW and continue onto Peachtree Center Avenue SE. Turn left onto Edgewood Avenue, and our office will be on the left.
We strive to respond within the hour. Expect a phone call from our staff within 24 hours to set up your initial consultation where we will discuss how we can help you.
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Theodore A. Spaulding, Esq.
With decades of combined legal experience, our Georgia accident attorneys
have successfully handled a broad range of complex cases.
Our car accident lawyers will immediately launch an investigation into your crash to preserve evidence and document the full extent of your losses.
Our motorcycle accident lawyers hold careless drivers accountable when they fail to look out for motorcyclists, leading to catastrophic injuries.
Our truck accident lawyers have the skills and the resources to take on large trucking companies and their aggressive insurers.
Our compassionate wrongful death attorneys demand justice for families who have lost loved ones in accidents that could have been prevented.
Neck, back, and spinal cord injuries happen commonly in traffic accidents, slip, and fall accidents, and sports and exercise accidents.
If you use a product as intended, and you are injured, obtain the help you’ll need from our product liability lawyers.
Our slip & fall injury attorneys pursue maximum compensation from property owners when dangerous conditions lead to serious injuries.
It is difficult to imagine how your life would change if you were to suffer a serious brain injury. Our Brain injury lawyers can help.
We know how painful and traumatizing dog attacks can be. Our Dog bite lawyers fight for the full compensation you need to heal.
Anywhere you have that many boats and boaters, there will be accidents and injuries. Our Boat accident attorneys can help.
When a pedestrian is struck by a moving vehicle, the results are often catastrophic. You’ll need the help of one of our pedestrian accident lawyers.
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Have you been involved in an accident caused by a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft? Our Uber & Lyft accident lawyers can help.
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Attorneys at Spaulding Injury Law: Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer, like Theodore Spaulding, have been honored with some
of the most prestigious awards in the legal community. Both attorneys are lifetime charter members of the Distinguished Justice Advocates, which recognizes the top 0.5% of attorneys in the United States. The law firm has also been named to the Best Car Accident and Best Personal Injury Attorneys lists by Expertise.
Mr. Spaulding has also had the honor of being included on the 10 Best List from 2016 – 2020, which is an exclusive list of the top attorneys in the state of Georgia selected by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. Additionally, he is a lifetime member of
the exclusive Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Top Trial Lawyers in America. Less than
1% of attorneys in the country are part of this exclusive group, which recognizes highly
skilled trial lawyers.
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Oftentimes, injury lawyers will pass you off to their legal assistants, paralegals or case managers once you have hire them. Not here, you will work and communicate directly with your attorney.
We are fully capable and prepared to go to court if a settlement cannot be reached and insurance companies know this. This helps ensure you’re not being lowballed or taken advantage.
Our award-winning Georgia attorneys are widely recognized for their work on behalf of clients. We are honored to be recognized as among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Distinguished Justice Advocates, 10 Best List from American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Nothing is worse than being in the dark or not getting an update on something that is impacting your life in such a major was as a personal injury suit. We go to great lengths to make sure you are always informed about your case.
We are available 24/7 to speak with you
SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATIONOur firm is conveniently located near you. If you are somewhere in Georgia and looking for a trustable Personal Injury Attorney Near You, Spaulding Injury Law is the way to go.
We help victims of injuries throughout your local area, including those involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, brain injuries, dog bites, slip and falls, and more. Our attorneys have over 25 years of combined experience in these practice areas, and because we used to work for insurance companies, we know exactly how to handle the negotiations with insurance adjusters.
Our lawyers frequently meet with clients in their homes or at hospitals, as well. Our firm serves clients throughout Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, and Cumming, as well as the surrounding areas in Fulton, Gwinnett and Forsyth counties.
We have an office in Atlanta at 50 Hurt Plaza S.E., #1536, Atlanta GA 30303.
We have an office in Alpharetta at 44 Milton Ave #132 Alpharetta, GA 30009
We have an office in Cumming at 5860 Bond St. Cumming, GA 30040
We have an office in Lawrenceville at 223 Scenic Hwy S #202 Lawrenceville, GA 30046
If you have been injured in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you need to speak with an attorney in Georgia as soon as possible. To schedule a free consultation with our team, call us or send us an email by filling out our online contact form.
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may have a lot of questions regarding your personal injury claim, what it’s like to work with an attorney, and about the legal process in general. We know how important it is for you to recover as much compensation as possible so you are able to pay the expenses you have incurred and account for the losses you have suffered as a result of your injuries. Therefore, we are always available to answer any questions related to your case to help you feel more comfortable and confident in the legal services that we provide. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions:
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If you have been injured, hiring a personal injury attorney is one of the best decisions that you can make for your future. There are a number of reasons why it is beneficial to hire an attorney as opposed to handling the case without a lawyer. First, some personal injury cases involve complex legal concepts that may be difficult for you to understand if you don’t have a legal background.
Personal injury attorneys can also ensure that you accurately calculate the value of your claim. If you have sustained a serious injury that will continue to affect your life in the future, it can be very difficult to calculate how much you will need to cover medical expenses and lost wages in the future. But if you don’t calculate this accurately, you may end up accepting a settlement that does not cover all of your expenses. Don’t make this mistake — let an attorney analyze your case and help you determine the true value of your claim.
Personal injury lawyers can also handle the negotiations with the insurance company. Insurance adjusters are notorious for their attempts to get victims to accept unfair settlements or admit fault for the accident that caused their injuries. Saying the wrong thing to an adjuster could impact the rest of your case, which is why it’s so important to let an attorney speak to the insurance company on your behalf.
Having an attorney by your side is crucial if your case ends up going to trial. Most personal injury cases can be settled outside of the courtroom, but this is never guaranteed. You will need an attorney who can handle your case regardless of where it ends up.
For these reasons — and so many more — it is crucial that you work with an experienced Georgia personal injury attorney.
If you have been injured, you may be wondering when to call a personal injury lawyer in Georgia to discuss your case and legal options. There is no better time than the present to make the call. It’s recommended that you seek legal representation from a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after you have been injured. This is so an attorney can immediately begin to represent your best interests and prevent you from making any mistakes that could affect the outcome of your case.
Clients often wonder how much their claim is worth and how much they will be able to recover by filing a personal injury claim. The answer to this question varies on a case-by-case basis, so it is challenging for injury lawyers to provide a definite answer. There are a number of factors that could affect the amount of compensation that you receive, including:
Personal injury plaintiffs may be able to recover economic, non-economic, and punitive damages from the defendant:
To learn more about the value of your personal injury claim, consult with a Georgia injury lawyer at Spaulding Injury Law.
Begin by scheduling a free consultation. Then, jot down a few questions to ask during the consultation. Some of the topics that should be covered include:
Be sure to take notes during the consultation. The answers to your questions should help you decide which attorney is right for your needs.
Clients are often under the impression that personal injury attorneys charge by the hour, but that is not the case. Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t have to worry about paying massive legal bills every month. Instead, our Georgia injury attorneys are paid based on a percentage of the compensation we recover for you. So, you only pay us if we win your case.*
Our Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers can immediately begin to represent your best interests, recover the compensation you deserve and prevent you from making any mistakes that could affect the outcome of your case.
If you have been injured because of another person’s negligence, our Alpharetta personal injury lawyer can help. Get in touch as soon as possible.
Our award-winning Cumming personal injury lawyers have been nationally recognized for its ability to provide personalized attention to each and every case.
A Lawrenceville personal injury lawyer that has experience with and knowledge of the actual value of your case is vital to ensuring you receive the most compensation possible for your injuries.
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