Athens Personal Injury Lawyer
You may be entitled to substantial compensation when you or your loved one is hurt in an accident in Athens, GA, because someone else failed to exercise reasonable care. Call Farah & Farah at (762) 402-0013, and let us go to work for you.
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Whether you are shopping, working, or watching the Georgia Bulldogs play, the people around you have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to avoid putting others at risk of injury. Unfortunately, too many people don’t take those reasonable steps to prevent a serious accident that can leave you with constant pain, overwhelming medical debt, permanent disabilities, or the loss of a loved one.
If you have been injured by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. Our experienced Athens personal injury lawyers are dedicated to helping those who need it most. Contact us today for a free case review.
You Can Count on the Experience, Skill, and Determination of Our Athens Personal Injury Attorneys
We’ve protected injured people and their families since 1979, and we know how devastating it is to lose your independence and quality of life because of someone else’s bad choices. We’re dedicated to helping you through this difficult time and making it right. When you become a Farah client, you’re never just a case number—you’re family.
We’ve recovered over $2 billion in compensation for our clients, and our results are no accident. Eddie Farah founded our firm with a vision to provide the injured with access to attorneys who would work together, rather than compete, because he believed this approach would be better for clients. Through 46 years of experience, we’ve proven time and again that teamwork gets results.
Our teamwork is just one example of what it means to put clients first. We know accidents don’t just happen Monday through Friday, so we don’t limit our availability to business hours. There’s no good time to have an accident, and that’s why there’s no bad time to call Farah & Farah. You’ll be able to reach someone 24 hours a day, seven days a week when you call our Athens personal injury law firm at (762) 402-0013.
Results Come Naturally Because We Care About Our Clients
When you contact us for help, your battle becomes our battle. We’ll get to know you, your family, and the depth of your losses so we can tell your story. Our personal injury lawyers know the judges, lawyers, and insurance companies in Athens. They also know us and that we care about our clients enough to stand by them until they receive fair compensation.
We have the resources, experience, and stamina to fight large corporations and insurance companies and win. We don’t accept an easy settlement when we know our clients deserve more. We’re driven by care and compassion and are willing to devote our time, resources, and energy to get you the results you deserve.
As a local law firm, we care about our community members. Fighting for our clients is one way we give back. We also feel community involvement is a moral obligation. Last year, we gave five laptops to high school seniors in our first annual laptop giveaway through our Empowering Greatness scholarship program. We also support local schools and programs for the less fortunate.
“Part of our reputation is that we put people first. It starts with clients being our number one concern. That's something we've stood for since 1979. Our reputation is built on that basis, and that's how we got to where we are today.”
Our Clients Agree That We Provide Compassionate Service With Outstanding Results
Our clients regularly express how much our personalized, caring approach means to them. Below are just a few examples of our client testimonials.
How Do I Know if I Have a Personal Injury Case?
Accidents often happen so quickly that it takes an outside investigator to identify negligence. The trauma of an accident can also prevent you from remembering it. In complex cases, such as medical malpractice claims, you may need an expert’s opinion to determine whether you have a case.
If you’ve been injured in any type of accident, our experienced Georgia personal injury lawyers in Athens can investigate and determine whether you have grounds to file a personal injury claim.
For instance, you may have a case if we find the following:
- You encountered a dangerous condition on someone else’s property that contributed to your accident.
- You were in a motor vehicle accident caused by a driver who was speeding or otherwise negligent.
- You experienced a preventable negative outcome from a medical professional’s error.
You also must prove you suffered injuries that cost you something, such as doctor bills or loss of quality of life. Every case is unique, and our attorneys can give you the personalized care necessary to determine whether you have a case.
What if I’m Partly at Fault for the Accident?
You may still be able to recover compensation if you were less than 50% at fault, according to Georgia’s comparative negligence law. However, your compensation will be reduced proportionally. For example, if you were 10% at fault, your available damages will be reduced by 10%. You cannot recover compensation if you are 50% or more at fault.
Speak with a knowledgeable attorney at Farah & Farah before you accept responsibility for an accident. The comparative negligence law incentivizes insurance companies to find you at least 50 percent at fault. Don’t admit fault or discuss the accident with anyone other than your attorney. Our investigative team includes forensic experts and private investigators who can gather the facts surrounding your accident. We’ll interview witnesses, download black box data, and review video surveillance to protect your right to compensation.
Who Can Be Held Liable for My Injuries?
Establishing fault after an accident requires careful investigation to uncover all the contributing factors. We often find more than one responsible party during accident investigations, and each party owes compensation according to their share of fault. Identifying all the liable parties is one of the most important ways our knowledgeable personal injury lawyers maximize compensation.
Below are examples of the parties we’ve held liable for injuries in different types of cases:
- Automobile accidents: Other drivers, trucking companies, employers, vehicle manufacturers, government entities responsible for road maintenance, and parking lot owners
- Slip and fall accidents: Property owners and managers, contractors, subcontractors, and product manufacturers
- Workplace accidents: Contractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners
- Medical malpractice: Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, radiologists, hospitals, and nursing homes
Insurance companies and corporate lawyers often try to sweep negligence under the rug or minimize its impact. However, they cannot hide the truth from our experienced attorneys or our investigative team.
Speak with a knowledgeable attorney at Farah & Farah before you accept responsibility for an accident. The comparative negligence law incentivizes insurance companies to find you at least 50 percent at fault. Don’t admit fault or discuss the accident with anyone other than your attorney. Our investigative team includes forensic experts and private investigators who can gather the facts surrounding your accident. We’ll interview witnesses, download black box data, and review video surveillance to protect your right to compensation.
"After a serious injury, the most important thing is getting your attorney involved early. There are issues that come up when it comes to preservation, and preservation is a way that an attorney will be able to tell the at-fault driver or the at-fault owner that they need to preserve all the evidence. And sometimes insurance companies, if they don't have notice that they need to save evidence, will get rid of the evidence. And so an attorney can step in early and make sure they're preserving all the evidence."
Serious Injuries Call for Serious Damages
You may be entitled to economic and non-economic damages if you got hurt in an Athens accident caused by someone else’s negligence. Economic damages cover the monetary losses your injuries caused, such as current and future medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. Non-economic damages cover emotional losses, including pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
If your loved one died because of someone else’s negligence, Georgia law allows you to recover the full value of their life through a wrongful death lawsuit. While no sum of money can atone for the loss of a loved one, a wrongful death claim gives your family a chance to hold negligent parties accountable and protect your future. Wrongful death damages may include funeral and burial expenses, your loved one’s probable lifetime income had they survived, loss of companionship, mental grief and suffering, loss of parental guidance, and more.
How Much Is My Athens Personal Injury Claim Worth?
Your personal injury settlement could range from a few thousand to millions of dollars, depending on how severely you were injured, the cost of your medical care, the strength of your case, and your attorney’s skills. We’re dedicated to helping you recover the maximum compensation available. If an insurance company won’t pay a fair settlement, we’ll be ready to take your case to court. Below are a few examples of our case results:
No Matter How You Were Injured in Athens, Farah & Farah Is Here When You Need Us Most
Our Athens personal injury law firm handles any injury case arising from someone else’s negligence. We have over four decades of experience holding responsible parties accountable. If you were injured in any type of accident, such as those discussed below, call us immediately at (762) 402-0013 to explore your legal options.
Car Accidents
Athens traffic often becomes congested during rush hour and special events, particularly downtown. Drivers and pedestrians crowd the roads, and many are college students and tourists unfamiliar with the area. Some downtown intersections are confusing, particularly for out-of-towners, and our Athens car accident attorneys handle an unfortunate number of serious car accident injury cases in Athens, often originating in the downtown area. Athens-Clarke County Police worked 4,117 car accidents in 2024, and ten resulted in fatalities.
Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are serious accidents with a higher likelihood of severe injuries than car accidents. Heavy truck traffic on the GA-10 Loop is especially dangerous with congestion and frequent interchanges with US Highways 29, 78, and 441. Trucking companies are often responsible for their drivers’ negligence, but they tend to be wealthy companies that fight liability. We’re not intimidated by trucking companies at Farah & Farah. We’ve been standing up to them for over four decades, and we won’t accept less than fair compensation.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riders have a higher risk of accidents because many drivers don’t watch for them. The most significant danger is at busy intersections such as those in downtown Athens. Frequent interchanges on the GA-10 Loop put riders at risk of cars merging into them. Riders often suffer serious injuries in crashes compared to other roadway users. Police and insurance companies are often biased against riders. You can trust our Athens motorcycle accident lawyers to be on your side if you’re injured in a motorcycle accident in Athens-Clarke County.
$2+ BILLION IN RESULTS
Slip and Fall Accidents
According to the Northeast Georgia Health System, falls are the leading cause of injuries in Northeast Georgia. Property owners and managers may be held liable for slip and fall injuries if you can prove they knew or should have known about a dangerous condition but failed to remove the danger or warn the public. It takes a detailed investigation to prove a slip and fall claim. Our Athens slip and fall lawyers will gather video footage, incident reports, eyewitness statements, and other evidence to prove your claim and hold the negligent parties accountable.
Workers’ Compensation
Workplace injuries are often covered by workers’ compensation, which is meant to provide a streamlined way for workers to obtain medical care and partial wage replacement when their injuries keep them from working. However, employers often fight claims. Although you generally cannot sue a covered employer, you may be able to sue manufacturers, contractors, and other negligent third parties who contributed to your injuries. A third-party lawsuit allows you to receive damages for losses workers’ compensation doesn’t cover, such as pain and suffering.
Not all personal injury law firms handle workers’ compensation claims, but we do. Our Athens workers’ compensation lawyers will file your workers’ compensation claim or appeal a decision while also looking for other avenues of compensation. You’ll receive representation and advocacy for your workers’ comp and personal injury claims under one roof with the same high level of support and care Farah & Farah is known to provide.
Social Security Disability
As a full-service Athens personal injury law firm, we want to help our clients access every form of compensation available. Our Athens Social Security Disability lawyers can help you file a Social Security claim if your injury triggered long-term disabilities that prevent you from working. The Social Security Administration denies most claims, often for technical reasons. We know the Social Security system inside and out and can help you get your application approved the first time. If your claim has already been denied, we can file your appeal.
Medical Malpractice
When you entrust your health to a medical professional, you rightfully expect to receive competent care. Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider strays from the professional standard of care and injures a patient. Not every negative medical outcome is the result of malpractice. Typically, the only way to know is to have an experienced medical malpractice attorney investigate. Our Athens medical malpractice attorneys work with medical experts, vocational specialists, and life care planners to ensure we miss nothing.
Going up against doctors, hospitals, and other health care institutions requires significant resources, medical knowledge, and legal skill. Health care providers typically have insurance companies that resort to almost any tactic to evade accountability, but we have over four decades of proven experience fighting large health care corporations and their insurance companies.
Labor Law
When an employer treats you unfairly, you may have grounds to file a claim for compensation or restoration to your previous position. Standing up to an employer can be intimidating, but our skilled labor law attorneys can turn the tables on bad employers. We hold employers accountable for violating federal and state labor laws, including laws against discrimination, exploitation, wrongful termination, unfair treatment, and more.
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late – Contact Us Now
Georgia’s personal injury statute of limitations generally requires you to file your personal injury claim within two years of the incident. However, this doesn’t mean you should wait to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. The evidence you’ll need to prove your claim may only exist briefly. Furthermore, if you miss the filing deadline, you’ll likely lose your right to pursue compensation.
The insurance company will almost certainly start investigating right away, and you need a team such as Farah & Farah on your side who can do the same type of investigation while all the evidence still exists. We’ll look at video footage, interview witnesses while they still have a clear recall of the incident, and analyze forensic data. However, this evidence may be gone if you wait too long to call. Don’t give the insurance company the upper hand. Call us today at (762) 402-0013, and let Team Farah go to work for you.
“We've seen it a million times. Insurance companies use the same old excuses. You're not really hurt. You'll get over it. They'll say it's an old injury and it's not even from this accident. They'll say you didn't do enough to get better. That's why it's so important to hire a firm with medical experts who know how to fight back with facts. When they bring excuses, we bring truth and truth as power. Protecting you and your family is what we say, because it's what we do.”
What Happens if You Wait Too Long To Hire an Attorney?
It’s natural to think you can pursue a claim on your own and receive fair compensation, but insurance companies often don’t play fair. They take advantage of injured people and stoop to any level to minimize compensation. Insurers know the claims process thoroughly, and they’re counting on the fact that you don’t. Even with these advantages, they hire lawyers, and you should too.
It can take considerable time to know the true cost of your injuries. Insurance companies often offer premature settlements that sound generous but are significantly lower than the case value. We’ve seen many cases of unrepresented injured people accepting early offers only to have their pain worsen a few days later. Once you accept a settlement, it’s too late to ask for more when you realize your injuries are more extensive than they first appeared.
Insurance companies may also resort to the following common tactics to minimize your compensation:
- Blame you for the accident
- Use a friendly adjuster to gain your trust and get you to admit fault
- Pressure you to give a recorded statement for their lawyers to scrutinize
- Claim your injuries pre-existed the accident
- Accuse you of lying about your injuries
- Ignore your calls and delay your claim
How an Attorney Can Protect Your Case From the Beginning
Handling an insurance company alone can cause you to second-guess yourself because no one seems to believe you. When you choose our experienced personal injury attorneys, you get a team of allies who will listen to you, believe you, and try to understand what you’re going through. We know exactly what to say and not say to the insurance company, and we’ll start handling the company on your behalf from day one. They know better than to try their tactics on us, and they know we won’t accept a penny less than you deserve.
You could hurt your case and lose substantial compensation by waiting too long to consult with a reputable attorney. However, you risk nothing by calling Farah & Farah. We assume all the risks and litigation costs. We charge no upfront fees, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Your Trusted Personal Injury Law Firm in Athens, GA
We’re conveniently located just a few minutes from downtown in the heart of Athens, and our doors are always open to anyone in the city and surrounding area who is injured because of someone else’s negligence.
We serve the following communities and beyond:
Adams
Windy Mill
Normaltown
Green Acres
Woodland Hills
Ashton Place
Georgian Hills
Cedar Creek
Westwood Hills
Snapfinger
North Valley
We’re Here To Help With Your Athens Personal Injury Claim
No one should get away with injuring you or your loved one through carelessness. When you choose Farah & Farah, we’ll stand up to insurance companies, large corporations, and individuals who refuse to pay fair compensation. Experience makes all the difference, and we have been holding negligent parties accountable for over 46 years. Let us put our experience to work for you.
Contact us online today or call (762) 402-0013 for a free case review.
1865 W Broad St Suite C
Athens, GA 30606
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