Brookhaven Personal Injury Lawyers
STEWART MILLER SIMMONS
$1B
NEGLIGENT SECURITY, PREMISES LIABILITY, SEX ASSAULT VERDICT
$20M
SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE
$15M
WRONFUL DEATH CASE
$10M
SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE
$8M
MINOR SEXUAL ASSAULT
$5.75M
NEGLIGENT SECURITY CASE
$4M
PREMISES LIABILITY SEXUAL ASSAULT
$4M
PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT
$3.5M
TRAMPOLINE ACCIDENT
$3M
PREMISES LIABILITY CASE
$2.75M
MOTOR VEHICLE TRUCK ACCIDENT
$2.5M
PARKING LOT ACCIDENT
$2M
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
$1.1M
Motor Vehicle Accident
$1M
PREMISES LIABILTY ASSAULT AND BATTERY CASE
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Practice Areas
Personal Injury Law
We represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence…
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The loss of a family member or loved one is a tragedy of immense…
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A traffic accident involving a commercial truck, such as an eighteen-wheeler…
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We represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence…
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If you have suffered an injury because of someone else's carelessness…
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If you have been injured by a trampoline at a park and have no idea what to do…
learn morePremises Liability
Premises liability is a legal theory that applies to personal injury accidents…
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Sexual assault generally refers to any crime in which the offender subjects…
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Testimonials
When everyone else said there wasn't precedence for my case, Stewart Miller Simmons Trial Attorneys jumped right in and got the job done. Their commitment to ensuring justice was served was unparalleled. I am grateful for the professionalism and care that Attorney Chris Stewart and Senior Paralegal Keisha Owens displayed. I highly recommend this firm.
Miss Cheryl Henderson was very professional when I contacted the law firm about the accident that I was involved in. She did such a great job that the next accident I was involved in, I had no doubt who I was going to call.
Thank you for all your help and guidance. You truly made me feel at ease during the whole process. Which enabled me to focus on my recovery. I can not express what you and your firm has done for me as well as my father.
Accidents happen all the time in Brookhaven. Innocent people end up in the back of an ambulance after being struck in a parking lot or at an intersection, and some are injured when a dog attacks them or they fall in a store. Regardless of how the accident unfolded, victims endure considerable pain and high medical expenses, with many needing to miss weeks or months of work.
Call Stewart Miller Simmons Trial Attorneys today if you were injured in any type of accident. Our team of Brookhaven, GA personal injury lawyers can review the facts of your case and advise you about next steps to take. You might have the legal right to sue for financial compensation.
What Are Personal Injury Claims?
Some accidents are just that: bad luck. But other accidents are caused by the careless or dangerous conduct of someone else, like a driver on the road or a business. This type of negligent or reckless conduct makes a person liable when they injure someone.
At Stewart Miller Simmons Trial Attorneys, we have helped people struggling with serious personal injuries. They are dealing with broken bones, concussions, back injuries, or even cancer after exposure to toxic chemicals. They very likely have a right to file a legal claim for compensation.
Our firm has developed deep experience in the following personal injury cases:
Car Accidents
Our firm can help anyone injured by an at-fault driver. Negligence is a leading cause of car wrecks, with distracted driving accounting for more than 50% of collisions. But other causes include speeding, following too closely, intoxication, and fatigue. Contact us to find out whether you have a solid claim for compensation.
Truck Accidents
Motorists can suffer terrible injuries in any type of wreck with a larger truck, including underrides, rollovers, and jackknife accidents. These cases are factually and legally complicated. One issue is who is at fault for the crash. We might sue a trucker, trucking company, loading company, mechanic, or any combination. Contact us to find out more.
Product Liability Cases
Manufacturers routinely recall hundreds of products every year because they pose a danger to the public. Our legal team can help anyone injured by defective clothing, motor vehicles, appliances, children’s toys, or other hazardous products. Please save the offending article, because we want to inspect it for defective materials or design.
Hair Relaxer Litigation
Some of the most popular relaxers on the market are linked to uterine and other cancers. You could have a right to compensation if you developed cancer after using a relaxer multiple times. Contact our law firm for more information about ongoing hair relaxer litigation.
Negligent Security
Property owners must protect visitors from criminal activity. You might sue a property owner for failing to use reasonable security measures based on the history of crime in the area. This is a fact-intensive type of legal claim, so call us to review
Premises Liability Accidents
Other hazards on property include exposed wiring, liquids on the ground, and falling-down buildings. We can help those hurt in a swimming pool accident, slip and fall, trip and fall, or similar property-related accident.
Wrongful Death Claims
Some people unfortunately die after an accident, suffering fatal injuries from which they cannot recover. In Georgia, families might be able to sue for financial compensation. Let us advise your family about whether you can bring a wrongful death claim.
Serious Personal Injuries
We usually represent people suffering physical and psychological injuries because of an accident or attack. Some of the most serious injuries include:
- Fractures
- Head injuries
- Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Burns
- Chest injuries
- Back injuries
- Full or partial paralysis
- Chronic pain
- Amputation
- Crush injuries
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
What is Fair Compensation for Your Injuries?
The purpose of a personal injury claim is to receive compensation. Accidents are very expensive. Many of our clients are swamped by bills and other expenses, and most need to take some time away from work to recover.
We seek financial compensation for:
- Damage to your car or other property
- Cost of medical care, including long-term care for permanent disabilities
- Lost wages or self-employment income, including loss of future income
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Disfigurement or disability
You can help your case by carefully documenting how much money your accident is costing you. Save medical bills and receipts for prescription drugs. You should also share income information, like a paystub or self-employment ledger. Our team will advocate for you once we are armed with this information.
Pain and suffering and similar damages are harder to calculate, but our firm has obtained sizable settlements for many of our clients.
Understanding Punitive Damages
Our Brookhaven attorneys might also request punitive damages. Unlike compensatory damages, punitive damages are focused on punishing the defendant. They are limited to egregious situations where the defendant’s conduct is more serious than negligent.
We might seek punitive damages when the defendant acted with malice, wantonness, or oppression. An example is when someone intentionally hurts you. Drunk driving accidents might also warrant punitive damages.
What Limits Your Compensation?
Our Brookhaven, GA personal injury lawyers will fight for as much compensation as we can get on your behalf. But certain factors might limit what you receive.
Comparative Fault (Comparative Negligence)
Georgia’s comparative negligence law comes into play in many accidents. For example, you might have been struck in an intersection but not have used a turn signal, or you were texting at the same time so you were distracted. In situations like these, you are partially at fault for the crash.
OCGA § 51-12-33 is the comparative negligence law, and the most important features are the following:
- If you are 50% or more at fault, you will receive no compensation for your injuries.
- If you are less than 50% to blame, your compensation is reduced by your proportion of fault. So someone who is 15% at fault will receive 15% less than if they were entirely blameless.
- A jury will allocate fault if your case goes to trial. Otherwise, your lawyer will agree to a percentage as part of settlement negotiations.
We know how important comparative fault is to your case. For this reason, we gather as much evidence as possible to understand precisely who is to blame. We are prepared to push back on claims that you bear any responsibility for an accident. Instead, we can present a story that amplifies the other side’s negligence while minimizing your own.
Inadequate Insurance
Most defendants use insurance to pay a settlement. For example, Georgia requires that drivers carry liability insurance, which should step in and pay damages to injured victims. But many drivers in Georgia are uninsured. In fact, one estimate is that 12.4% of Georgia drivers lack coverage. Other drivers have insurance but not nearly enough.
We always look for ways to increase the pool of money available. Maybe we can add another defendant, or you might have Uninsured Motorist Insurance.
Why Should You Hire Us?
Hundreds of lawyers advertise for clients in and around Atlanta. Why should you call Stewart Miller Simmons Trial Attorneys after an accident?
- Dedication to the community. We never treat our clients like a number. Instead, you have an individual story, and we want to hear it.
- Razor sharp legal instincts. We know how insurance companies defend these cases, and we rely on our instincts to craft winning legal strategies.
- Deep experience in personal injury law. Our firm has handled most personal injury cases, so we know this area of law very well. You can count on us to efficiently handle your case.
- Litigation skills. Some personal injury firms are afraid of a courtroom. Our lawyers cut their teeth in front of judges and jurors. We can fight and take your case to trial, if necessary, to obtain fair compensation for your bodily injuries.
- Affordable. We represent our personal injury clients on contingency fee agreements. There is no up-front cost or obligation to you. We only get paid if we win.
Ready to find out more? Contact us to schedule a consultation with a member of our legal team. We can provide an individual assessment of your case and explain in greater detail what we can do for you.
Statutory Deadlines
If you were injured by an accident, please call as soon as you can. We need accident victims and their families to realize that Georgia gives them a limited amount of time to sue. In most personal injury cases, you get two years. If you go past this deadline, then a judge can prevent you from suing for your injuries. That means the defendant gets away without needing to pay any compensation. You lose most of your leverage in settlement negotiations, too.
Some cases could have an even shorter deadline. A negligent government employee might have injured you, driving carelessly on the job or failing to protect visitors to a government office. We might need to sue the city, county, or state, and a shorter deadline typically applies in those cases.
Hire an Award-Winning Law Firm to Assist You
Accident victims face many hurdles along the way to receiving fair compensation. At Stewart Miller Simmons Trial Attorneys, we remove as many of them as possible. Our experienced legal team can jump in and begin compiling evidence to use in service of your case. Please call us today at (404) 529-3476 to get started.
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Nationally Recognized Law Firm
As a respected Atlanta trial law firm, we demand justice for our clients.
This means we go above and beyond seeking not just compensation for badly injured victims, but also reform to prevent future negligence and abuse in Georgia and throughout the country. Our founding partner L. Chris Stewart is one of the most decorated African-American lawyers in the country.