Athens Personal Injury Lawyers

Athens, Georgia is renowned for its vibrant college-town atmosphere, rich history, and thriving arts scene. As the home of the University of Georgia, this city draws millions of visitors annually for its cultural landmarks, college sports events, and downtown district. However, Athens’ busy streets, university-centered activities, and increasing urban development can lead to a range of accidents and injuries for its residents.

Our Athens personal injury lawyers at Childers & McCain, LLC have dedicated their practice to advocating for local clients and their families. We firmly believe that all negligent parties should be held accountable for the injuries and damages they cause to innocent people. Compassion is what drives our firm forward, as we vigorously pursue maximum compensation for each and every client.

What Types of Cases Do We Handle?

Our extensive experience allows us to handle a wide range of personal injury matters, including:

Bicycle accidents
Car accidents
Catastrophic injuries
Medical malpractice
Nursing home abuse
Premises liability
Slip and falls
Truck accidents
Uber/Lyft Accidents
Workers’ Compensation
Wrongful death

Why Should You Hire an Athens Personal Injury Lawyer?

We treat everyone who comes to our office like family, and we strive to take care of all of their current and future legal needs. When you hire a trusted Athens personal injury lawyer, you have the opportunity for top-quality legal representation. Our attorneys are committed to protecting our clients’ best interests at every step of the legal process.

FAQs

Some important FAQs you should know:

How much do you charge? Our firm works on a contingency basis, which means you pay nothing until we win compensation for your case. Free initial consultations are available to everyone.
What is the deadline to file a personal injury claim? In Georgia, the statute of limitations to file car accident, wrongful death, and other personal injury claims is two years from the date of injury or death, with few exceptions.
How much is an injury claim worth in Georgia? Every case is different and depends on the severity of injury. The average value of a minor injury claim is $16,000 to $27,000. Moderate injury claims average between $55,000 and $129,000. Major injury claim rewards are typically $200,000 or more. Our legal team has a reputation for obtaining higher-than-average financial awards for our injured clients.
How long will your case take? Some cases can be resolved quickly, but some cases require more aggressive legal action and can take longer. Most cases can be resolved between three months and two years. Once a lawyer evaluates your circumstances, they can help determine the time it will take to resolve your case.