Augusta
Personal Injury Lawyer

If someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, you have a legal right to financial compensation. Our Augusta personal injury attorneys can help you no matter what personal injury you sustained.

Our law firm has recovered over $1 billion for our clients in our 25 years of experience. There are no fees unless we win your case, so there’s no risk. We’ll provide you with 24/7 support; call for a free legal consultation today.

Our Track Record Speaks for Itself

We’ve represented thousands of accident victims in many cases and won substantial settlements and jury verdicts. Our most notable settlements include:

• A $4.98 million settlement for a driver who was hit by an 18-wheeler
• A $2.7 million settlement for a victim in a multi-vehicle accident caused by a car-hauling trailer
• A $1.2 million settlement for a driver who was injured when struck on the I-75

What a Personal Injury Lawyer Will Do for You

When you contact an Augusta personal injury attorney from our personal injury firm, you gain access to legal representation ready to assist you with every step of your case. In addition, our experienced attorneys can help you with the following tasks in your case:

Prove the Elements of Negligence

The first step of any personal injury matter is determining the at-fault parties responsible for your pain. We need to prove four elements of negligence to win any settlement claim or case. Apart from proving you were not at fault, our job as your personal injury lawyers in Augusta is to prove these things:

• A duty of care existed.
• The parties breached or ignored the duty of care.
• As a result of the breach of the duty of care, you suffered injuries.
• From your injuries, you’ve suffered financial losses and non-economic losses.

Our lawyers are ready to prove negligence was the cause of your injury. Then, after we identify the appropriate parties, we can start working with you to build your case.

Build a Strong Legal Case

After you are injured, gathering evidence immediately is essential to a strong personal injury case. But as the injured party, you may be unable to collect evidence because of your injuries. And that’s what our team is here for. We can collect evidence to strengthen your case, such as:

• Medical records
• Accident report
• Photos and videos of your injuries
• Traffic cam or security camera footage
• Witness testimonies
• Phone records

After we’ve compiled this evidence, we’ll file a personal injury claim on your behalf within Georgia’s statute of limitations. Our team has a track record of helping thousands of people successfully file a claim on time, and we’re ready to help you too.

Defend You Against the Insurance Company

Another task we’ll do for you is to help you confront and negotiate with the insurance company. Insurance adjusters are trained to deny claims to retain as much money as possible. But with our legal services, we can protect you from bad-faith insurance tactics and low settlements.

The first thing an insurance company will do is offer you easy money. Naturally, taking this money is tempting, especially if your doctor bills, rent, or other expenses are piling up. But this initial amount is often just a fraction of what you deserve, and to get it, you must sign away your rights.

What if you require further treatment? What if you miss weeks or even months of work while you recover? A personal injury attorney in Augusta, GA, can help you get the full amount you’re owed, but only if you don’t sign anything first.

What Is Negligence?

Negligence is a crucial concept in the legal industry, and it starts with the idea of a reasonable person. For example, a car driver wears seat belts, stays sober, and follows the road rules. This is because they want to protect themselves and the other drivers around them.

When someone does something that causes harm, the courts examine whether the at-fault party acted reasonably. If they were not, then it’s negligence. For example, reckless driving shows a disregard for others on the road and their safety, and a reasonable person would not drive recklessly.

How do I Know If I Have a Personal Injury Case?

The only way to know for certain is to talk to a professional. Many people quickly blame themselves for accidents, but they could have been prevented if someone else had acted more carefully. This is the textbook definition of the other party’s negligence, meaning you have a strong personal injury claim.

Any accident could be grounds for personal injury if someone else’s negligence contributed to it. These claims sometimes lead to six-figure or even seven-figure settlements, and sometimes you need that much to cover ongoing expenses and medical care. So don’t let your compensation opportunity slip away by sweeping what happened under the rug.

What Are Georgia’s Fault Laws?

Georgia operates under a modified comparative negligence standard. So, as long as you are under 50% responsible, you can still receive compensation for it.

Naturally, your compensation will be reduced if your actions contributed to your accident, but Georgia will not forbid your claim outright. The exact percentage is something your lawyer will argue on your behalf.

What you think contributed more might not be what the law thinks. For example, if you didn’t wear your seat belt, but the other driver was DUI and didn’t stay at the scene, the amount of negligence for the DUI and hit-and-run is far more.

Do I Have to Go to Court for an Augusta Personal Injury Case?

In many cases, you don’t have to go to court for your case. U.S. Government statistics state that only 5% of lawsuits go to trial, while most settle outside court. Our lawyers routinely see cases resolved by directly negotiating with the insurance company or filing a lawsuit but settling out of court. In most cases, the insurance company does not want to go to court any more than you do.

In some cases, pursuing a case in court may be worth it. This is when the total verdict amount could be far more than what the insurer offers. In these cases, a good lawyer will not push you to settle. Instead, they will advise you to go through the local courts in Augusta, and they will be at your side every step of the way.

How Much Time do I Have to File an Injury Case in Augusta?

You need to move quickly. The deadlines for filing a claim in Augusta are determined by Ga. Code § 9-3-33. Therefore, you often have up to two years to file a lawsuit. But there are situations where this is not true. In particular, any case involving a government entity will have a much shorter deadline.

In all cases, the sooner you speak to a lawyer, the better. Once an insurer learns you might have a claim, they will get to work to minimize or reject your claim. The more time they have, the better their case. You should have the same advantage.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Every personal injury lawyer will have certain practice areas. Some fields of personal injury law, like medical malpractice, are far more complicated than others. Choosing a personal injury lawyer in Augusta always starts with finding one with experience in your case. Some of the case types we take include:

Bicycle Accidents

When people don’t respect bikers’ rights and space, it can result in serious injuries, such as broken bones, head trauma, and spinal cord injuries. Bicycle accidents can occur due to various factors, such as driver negligence, poor road conditions, or faulty equipment. Cyclists need to take proper safety precautions, such as wearing helmets and reflective clothing, and drivers need to be aware of cyclists on the road.

Bus Accidents

Suffering injuries while riding on a bus can be particularly devastating due to the large number of passengers that can be involved. Bus accidents can be the fault of an individual or a government entity. Those injured in a bus accident could recover damages for their injuries, but navigating the legal process can be complex.

Car Accidents

Car accidents are a common cause of severe pain and even death, with millions of people injured and tens of thousands killed yearly in the United States alone. People injured in a car accident can file a claim to recover damages from the crash.

Construction Accidents

Construction sites can be dangerous, with hazards such as heavy machinery, falling objects, and hazardous materials. As a result, workers in the construction industry are at risk of serious harm or death in construction accidents. Injured workers could recover damages, but navigating the legal process can be complex.

Other types of personal injury cases we can handle include:

• Dog bites
• Drunk driving accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Rear-end collisions
• Slip and falls
• Social security disability
• Swimming pool accidents and drownings
• Taxicab accidents
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Truck accidents
• Uninsured motorist accidents
• Unsafe premises and property negligences
• Workers’ compensation
• Wrongful death

This is not an exhaustive list, but a quick call to one of our team members can determine if our law firm can take on your case. Our decades of experience mean we can take on nearly any personal injury case that comes our way.

What Damages Can You Recover After a Personal Injury?

We understand the difficulties you may face after suffering injuries due to someone else’s negligence. Our Augusta personal injury attorneys can help you recover economic damages and non-economic damages such as:

• Medical bills
• Pain and suffering
• Physical therapy
• Punitive damages
• Loss of companionship
• Emotional distress

You could be eligible for additional damages depending on your injury type and case. The only way to know what damages you qualify for is to meet with an Augusta personal injury attorney. We can help you recover financially so you can focus on healing from your injuries.

How Much does It Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?

An attorney’s fees can vary greatly depending on their payment structure. Some personal injury lawyers charge per hour while others work on contingency, meaning clients don’t pay unless they win their case.

When you work with us, we only take our fee at the end since we work on contingency. And it comes out of the settlement or verdict we win for you. So our payment structure is simple:

• You pay nothing for the initial consultation or additional consultations.
• You pay nothing out of pocket, ever.
• You pay nothing unless we win you a financial recovery.

We design our fees this way, so hiring a personal injury attorney in Augusta is a zero-risk choice for you.

What Makes Our Law Firm Different from Others?

Our law firm stands out from other firms because we are one of the largest and most experienced, with more resources available to help you in your case. And our passion is unmatched for helping you recover compensation.

Many lawyers are running a feast-or-famine business where they need to pressure you to settle as quickly as possible. At our law firm, there is no pressure. Instead, we always do what’s right for our client, with one goal: getting you back to the optimum possible health after your accident.

Accident Statistics for Augusta, Georgia

The Georgia Department of Public Health reported that in 2021 Richmond County had 87,000 emergency room visits for injuries. Among all the types of accidents, personal injury victims can suffer from auto accidents continue to be one of the most common.

In 2021, the Georgia Department of Transportation Crash Data showed approximately 10,000 traffic accidents in Augusta, where people sustained moderate and severe injuries. The most common place for accidents to occur in Augusta was at intersections. Driving behaviors such as distracted driving, reckless driving, and delayed reactions were among the causes of the accidents.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 187 fatal work injuries in Georgia in 2021. Of these fatal accidents, 76 of them were related to transportation accidents. Other fatal accidents in the state included violent injuries caused by people and animals, exposure to harmful substances, and slip-and-fall accidents.

Talk to an Augusta Personal Injury Lawyer for Free

If you’ve been injured, you cannot afford to leave your recovery to chance. Instead, get a professional personal injury attorney in Augusta to assess your case and help you get the money and treatment to help you heal.

We are so dedicated to winning cases that we have been nicknamed the “Strong Arm” of Georgia. John Foy & Associates is proud to serve neighborhoods throughout Augusta, Georgia, including:

• Sand Hills
• West Side Augusta
• Montclair
• Summerville
• Old Savannah
• Forest Hills

John Foy & Associates believes in working for accident victims, never large corporations. We offer a free consultation with some of the most experienced injury lawyers in the state. Call us or fill out the online contact form and get your free, no-obligation case review.