After an accident, it can be hard to know where to turn. Our injury lawyers in Atlanta are here to protect your rights and get you the compensation you need to recover.
Were you hurt in a car accident, slip and fall, or any other injury in Atlanta? Georgia gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. The state uses a modified comparative fault rule. If an insurer proves you were 50% or more at fault, you may not recover anything. Call Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys to protect your case.
In Georgia, the personal injury statute of limitations is two years. O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 sets that deadline. The countdown begins on the date of your injury. If you miss that deadline, then the court could dismiss your case.
Georgia’s modified comparative fault rule is found in O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33. Fault in an accident could be split between the parties involved. If your share is 49% or less, your recovery is reduced by that amount. But if an insurer pushes that number to 50% or higher, your claim is barred entirely
Adjusters use this rule to their advantage. They may argue that you sped, followed too closely, or didn’t pay attention. Our attorneys could challenge how fault is being assigned and fight to protect what you’re owed.
Did your injury involve a city vehicle, a Fulton County road defect, or any government-owned property or employee? You have a shorter deadline to file. Under O.C.G.A. § 36-33-5, claims against Georgia municipalities require a written notice within six months of the injury. This is will before the two-year window closes.
Don’t lose your claim before it begins. Meet with a skilled personal injury attorney to learn what you should do next.
Founded in 1837, Atlanta is Georgia’s capital and one of the fastest-growing cities in America. Atlanta is home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and a massive highway system. A high volume of tourists, commuters, and freight traffic travels through Atlanta daily.
The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety estimates that 51,572 crashes occurred in Fulton County in 2024. The same report documents a suspected 944 serious injuries. Common culprits include I-285, the Downtown Connector, and Interstate 20.
Interstate 285 (I-285) is known locally as the Perimeter and is one of the most dangerous roads in Georgia. I-285 connects every major interstate into and out of the city. Poor road design forces drivers to constantly and rapidly change lanes.
Then, Interstates 75 and 85 merge into a single corridor through the heart of Atlanta. Modern-day traffic is compressed into an aging 1960s-era interchange. Rear-end crashes, sideswipe collisions, and wrong-way incidents occur almost daily.
Interstate 20 runs east-west through southern Atlanta. Heavy commercial truck traffic moves through the corridor near Fulton Industrial Boulevard. The speed and size differences between freight trucks and passenger vehicles make serious crashes a consistent problem.
In Fulton County, evidence on any of these roads disappears quickly. Meet with an attorney before speaking to an insurance adjuster. Anything you say could be used to shift blame onto you.
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Atlanta is our Georgia office. Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys represents injured folks across the state. Whether your injury occurred in Dahlonega, Sandy Springs, Decatur, or elsewhere in Georgia, we can help.
Our Atlanta car accident and truck wreck attorneys handle cases throughout Fulton County and across the Peach State. We also represent clients in wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and premises liability claims. Take the first step towards protecting your claim with a free call.
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A crash with an 18-wheeler isn’t just about two drivers trading insurance information. The trucking company, the shipper that loaded the cargo, and even the mechanics who serviced the rig can all play a role. On top of that, federal safety rules apply, and those rules create records (logbooks, inspection reports, and black-box data, etc.) that can confirm what really happened. Our attorneys move fast to secure that evidence before it disappears, then use it to stand up against companies and insurers who are quick to deny fault.
When you talk to our attorneys, it’s helpful to have any documents that are relevant to your case. This might include photos of the damage, insurance policies, police reports, notes about what happened, and contact information for any witnesses. If you don’t have any documents, don’t worry. Our team will help get the necessary info. What’s most important is that you have all of your questions and concerns written down so we can answer them for you.
Good question. You want to work with an attorney who has experience with cases like yours and a track record of success. You’ll also want to make sure they treat you well. Some attorneys make it difficult for clients to know what’s going on. They use confusing legal jargon and don’t always keep you up to date. At Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, we treat you like more than just a case number. We make sure you know what’s happening every step of the way and put your recovery first.
This will depend on the firm you choose. Our attorneys always start with a free case review. This is a no-pressure conversation to go over the details of your claim and help you understand your options and what the next steps will be. We’ll also review your documents, answer any questions you may have, and let you know what to do moving forward.
If you drive I-285 often, you know how packed it gets. Tractor-trailers and delivery vans are running through Atlanta all day and night, and they don’t handle like cars. When traffic suddenly slows or lanes merge, these larger vehicles need more time and space to react. That gap is where serious wrecks happen. When our attorneys take on these cases, we dig into driver schedules, freight routes, and even weather and construction reports to show the real-world factors that led to the crash.
Yes, you can. Rear-end collisions during rush hour are often caused by drivers following too closely or being distracted, and delivery drivers are especially vulnerable to this because they’re under pressure to finish routes. Our team steps in to gather traffic footage, pull the driver’s work logs, and even speak with witnesses who saw what happened. That evidence makes the difference between an insurance company brushing you off and you getting the support you need for medical treatment and lost time at work.
