There are no upfront attorney fees to hire our law firm. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. It’s our No Fee Guarantee*. That gives injured people and families a way to get experienced legal help without taking on another bill during an already difficult time.

During your free consultation, we can explain exactly how the fee arrangement works and answer your questions before you decide what to do next.

Put your health and safety first. Get medical care as soon as possible, report the crash, and gather photos, witness names, and other evidence if you can do so safely.

Be careful what you say to the insurance company early on. Adjusters may ask for a statement before you know how serious your injuries are. Our guide on what not to say to the insurance company after a car accident in Georgia can help you avoid common mistakes.

Every case is different. The value of a claim often depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical expenses, future treatment needs, lost wages, reduced earning ability, pain and suffering, property damage, and the available insurance coverage. Run from any attorney or anyone else who claims they know the value in the early stages of your claim.

The facts surrounding the accident and the strength of the evidence can also affect the potential value of a claim. The best way to understand what your case may be worth is to speak with a lawyer through our free consultation who can review the details and explain what compensation may be available.

In most cases, Georgia law gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, exceptions may apply depending on the circumstances of the accident and the parties involved.

We recommend you speak with a lawyer well before any deadline. Delaying can make it harder to preserve evidence, locate witnesses, and protect the full value of your claim. Delay could also potentially bar your claim. Contacting an attorney early gives your legal team more time to investigate the accident, preserve important evidence, and determine which deadlines apply to your particular case.

You may have the right to seek workers’ compensation benefits for medical treatment and partial wage replacement. Georgia workers’ compensation claims also have reporting requirements, and delays can create problems for your case.

If you were injured at work, our workers’ compensation lawyers can explain your options and help protect your rights.

Since 1993, Gary Martin Hays and his legal team have been helping injured people throughout Georgia and the southeast. Gary began his legal career working for insurance companies, and today that insider perspective helps us protect clients from common insurance tactics and build stronger claims.

Unlike out-of-state or national billboard firms that merely maintain a satellite office here, our local attorneys know the Georgia court system, fight aggressively against insurance companies, and protect the true value of your claim.

Our legal team has recovered more than $1 billion for clients, and we combine that experience with direct guidance, local access across Georgia, and a team focused on helping people move forward. If you want to keep reading, explore our library of expert articles and downloadable books for practical information written by the same team that handles these cases every day.