Have You Been Hurt and Looking for an Experienced Car Accident Lawyer in or Near Stockbridge Georgia?

With offices located in Henry and Clayton County Georgia, The Millar Law Firm car accident and personal injury lawyers have been representing car accident victims and their families in Stockbridge, Ellenwood, McDonough and Locust Grove for more than 30 years. Our car accident attorneys can help you recover the compensation you deserve for medical expenses, past and future pain and suffering, and lost pay.

We know the traffic conditions and roadways in and around Stockbridge and understand how accidents happen in your area. Contact our experienced personal injury law firm at 770-400-0000 and receive a free personalized case consultation and review.

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Why The Millar Law Firm is the Right Choice for Your Stockbridge Accident

Having been in a car accident means you are suffering physically and mentally and may be worried about loss of income and medical bills at a time while you’re trying to put your life back together. Our experienced legal team understands what you are going through and is here to take the stress and worry away while you focus on recovering.

Located at 1700 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 205 in Henry County, and at 15 N. Main Street in nearby Jonesboro in Clayton County, we can meet you today in-person or by telephone to discuss and get started on your car accident case. We can help in a variety of ways from providing immediate legal advice for your personal injury case, to advising you on how to receive medical care if you do not have health insurance, how to obtain a rental car, and how we can help you recover lost pay and money for pain and suffering. Over the years, we have recovered millions of dollars for our clients.

When you call The Millar Law Firm our dedicated team of legal experts who explain the process to you from start to finish.

How The Millar Law Firm Works for You

How the Process Works When You Hire Our Law Firm

• To begin, we review the facts surrounding the accident. During the initial consultation, we may help file your insurance claim and ensure you’ve submitted the proper documents. Since Georgia is an “at-fault” state, proving you did not cause the accident is essential.
• We gather the police and medical reports, witness testimony, and other documentary evidence to strengthen your case. The more evidence on your behalf, the better settlement you’re likely to receive.

We know that drivers in the Stockbridge and Henry County area face difficulties every day. Our busy interstate highways like I-75 and I-675 present unique challenges, and frequent severe accidents ranging from being-rear ended, to run off the road, or even drunk drivers and road rage incidents. Don’t let another driver’s negligence or recklessness ruin your life, The Millar Law Firm can go after and fight the insurance company’s tactics of delay, deny and defend for you.

Our Attorneys Have Recovered Over 200 Million for Accident Victims

• Although most accident cases settle during negotiations, we prepare every case as if heading for trial. When our attorneys head for negotiations, the opposing counsel knows we have all the information we need to fight and win your case. This puts us in a good position to negotiate the best possible settlement for you.

Damages You Deserve

The Millar Law Firm Focuses on Getting Accident Victims Like Yourself Maximum Compensation

The first question everyone asks their personal injury attorney is “How much is my car accident claim worth?” The purpose of a personal injury claim is making victims whole and enabling them to move on with their lives. The driver who hit you or caused your wreck and their insurance company may be liable for your damages.

At The Millar Law Firm, we want all our clients to get the maximum compensation they need to live their best possible lives after the accident. This may include:

• Medical costs, including any future care, rehabilitation, and surgeries
• Lost wages, lost opportunities, and lost future income if you cannot work
• Pain and suffering, a shorthand way of saying the emotional toll of being seriously injured, suffering physical trauma, and having to adjust to the changes in your life.
• Compensation for loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium (meaning loss of family member support) and other intangible but important losses

How Much Will It Cost?

What is help on a Contingency Fee and does it mean that I don’t have to pay any fees unless we win?

Yes. There is no fee unless we win. At the Millar Law Firm, we know that you’re already dealing with major expenses. We take all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. A contingency fee agreement means you don’t pay us anything up front. Attorney’s fees and costs are paid only if there is financial recovery.

Paying for Medical Care

You may be entitled to recover more than your ambulance or emergency room bills – even if you do not have health insurance

Many local residents of Stockbridge or Henry County do not have health insurance, but this does not mean that you need to be stuck with the medical expenses. The at-fault driver and their insurer may be responsible for reimbursing your medical bills and expenses. When you need more care than the ambulance ride and the emergency room, we may be able to help you make arrangements with other medical clinics to receive the care you need – if you have no other help or resources. Call us today to find out what your options are.

Our Past Clients Continue to Refer us to Family and Friends

At the Millar Law Firm, we stay in touch with our former clients. We know they appreciate the work we’ve done for them, because they refer family and friends to us for their legal needs. Our clients know we’ll do our best for their relatives and friends, just as we did for them.

Although we hope our former clients don’t need our personal injury assistance again because of another car accident, we are always there for their family and friends in similar situations. Giving our clients the best possible outcome is why the Millar Law Firm is here today.

Our Awards and Recognized Expertise

The Millar Law firm has been in business for over 30 years in the Stockbridge area. We are proud of the hundreds of 5-star reviews we have received, and of our 10/10 Perfect AVVO rating, A+ Better Business Bureau Rating, AV Martindale Rating (the highest rating for an attorney available), membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and selection to Georgia SuperLawyers each year since 2019.

Car Accident FAQS

After a major car accident, victims have many questions. Some of the most common include “Do I need an attorney?” and “What do I do next?” We’ll answer some of your other questions here as well.

How Long Do You Have to Settle a Georgia Car Accident Claim or File a Lawsuit?

The statute of limitations (the time you have to file a lawsuit) for personal injury claims in Georgia, O.C.G.A. 9-3-33 is two years from the date of the accident. If you don’t file a lawsuit before then, you lose the right to recover compensation. There are some limited exceptions to this deadline, such as the limit may be sometimes extended when the at-fault driver was ticketed or charged with a related crime, or due to the victim being a minor or incapacitated, but these extensions are exceptions that must be carefully researched – and should be handled by an attorney.

We recommend hiring an attorney early in the process, so that there is adequate time to investigate the facts, make a plan together to make the case as successful as possible, and not have to rush to file before important deadlines loom.

Do I really need an attorney?

In a simple fender-bender, you might not need a lawyer. Still, it’s always a good idea to have an attorney like the Millar Law Firm look over your insurance claim before you send it in, and review any settlement offers before you accept them. For any complicated accident case, an attorney is always in your best interest.

What can an attorney do to investigate a car accident?

The Millar Law Firm investigative process involves obtaining photos of the cars and scenes, gathering video in the form of law enforcement body and patrol camera recordings, traffic camera recordings, hiring expert accident reconstruction witnesses, interviewing witnesses to the crash, and working with your medical documentation and medical team to build the strongest possible cases for liability (fault) and damages.

What types of car accidents do we take on?

The Millar Law Firm handles all types of vehicle accidents, large and small.

• Vehicle vs. pedestrian and vehicle vs. bicycle are as much motor vehicle accidents as any other car crash.
• Distracted driving whether caused by texting, eating, or talking on the phone. Distracted driving is a criminal offense as well as a cause of negligence.
• Wrongful death car, truck and motorcycle accidents may be brought by the immediate family or heirs of the deceased victim. A spouse, or if there is no husband or wife, the children may be able to bring the claim.
• Front-end and rear-end collisions often occur at stoplights when a driver follows too closely and then must stop abruptly for a red light. Tailgaters try to blame the person in front for the accident.
• Intersection and T-Bone accidents can be due to careless driving or failure to yield. They can also be due to obstructed signs, poorly-timed traffic signals, and other third-party causes.
• Interstate and State Highway accidents not only involve wrong-way drivers, failure to merge, and speeding, they can also involve commercial drivers and 18-wheelers. These are some of the worst accidents and require knowledge of commercial insurance.
• Impaired drivers. Dealing with drunk or intoxicated drivers means handling not only a personal injury claim but also coping with a simultaneous criminal investigation. The Millar Law Firm knows how to work with law enforcement agencies to ensure your case does not get lost in the shuffle.

What is included in my settlement?

In a personal injury lawsuit, “damages” refers to the compensation paid to victims in a settlement. There are two types of damages you can recover, economic damages and non-economic damages.

Economic damages are those that can be readily calculated. These include:

• Lost wages and future income due to recovery from injuries,
• Hospital bills, including any future expenses for rehabilitation or long-term care
• Property damage not covered by other insurance
• Funeral costs or ambulance bills

Non-economic damages are less easy to determine but affect accident victims just as much. These include:

• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Emotional distress
• Loss of consortium or loss of companionship

In very rare cases, if the other party’s actions were extremely reckless or negligent, a judge may award punitive damages. This seldom happens unless the judge decides the other party should be punished for wrongful behavior.

How long will my case take?

It’s hard to know how long a case will take. On average, a personal injury claim takes about one to three years once it is filed with the court. At the Millar Law Firm, we work hard to develop a winning case, so the other party has an incentive to settle quickly. We take care of the legal work so you can focus on recovering and getting back to your life.