Personal Injury Lawyers serving Jonesboro, Forest Park, Riverdale, Morrow, Ellenwood, Lovejoy, Lake City, Clayton County and All of Metro Atlanta

Located at 151 North Main Street in Jonesboro, Georgia 30236, our team of personal injury lawyers is committed to serving Clayton County and the entire Atlanta area. We think it’s important to have satisfied clients. This includes maximizing your settlement and winning cases and trials. We also focus on keeping in touch. This means we answer our clients’ questions and give them updates, even before they ask. We’ve had many satisfied clients in the Clayton County and Jonesboro area. Our injury lawyers are ready to meet and talk and provide free consultations at our main street office.

Expert Legal Help: Whether you need an expert car or truck accident lawyer in Ellenwood, a skilled work injury attorney in Forest Park, or a lawyer for a serious injury anywhere in Georgia, we are ready to investigate your case at no cost to you. Our team of experienced and competitive attorneys, are ready to evaluate your personal injury claim.

How we can help you today: For over 30 years the Millar Law Firm has helped victims of dog bites, drunk driving accidents, truck accidents, nursing home abuse, and many other injuries. We work on negligent injury cases including car, truck and motorcycle crashes, shootings, and sexual assault in the South Atlanta and Jonesboro areas, as well as serious cases all over the State of Georgia.

What The Millar Law Firm Does: We focus on personal injury cases involving negligence. Negligence means that a person or company failed to act carefully or reasonably, causing injuries or damage to property.

Our Mission and Focus: We focus deeply on each client and do our utmost to understand and meet your needs. This leads to better results like larger settlements and winning more in court. Some lawyers talk big but don’t deliver. We’re different. We’re ready to sue, fight in court, and stand by our clients during trials. The insurance companies know we mean business, which helps our clients. We’ve fought many cases to verdict in the Clayton County courthouse located near Jonesboro. But, don’t take our word for it. Check out our Google reviews and hear directly from our clients. They speak for us best.

If you have been negligently injured, we are here to help.

You don't have to drive to downtown Atlanta for high-quality legal representation.

There is no reason to drive to downtown Atlanta and entrust your case to a “television” personal injury law firm that may not give your car accident the attention it truly deserves. Accidents and injuries are never convenient. This is why we offer the choice of electronic meetings and sign-ups or the convenience of meeting you wherever you are. Whether it’s through efficient communication over the phone or welcoming you to our office in Jonesboro, the choice is yours. Our mission is to serve and accommodate you.

Car, Truck and Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Clayton County and Jonesboro, GA

After a serious accident, everything may change suddenly. You may find yourself unable to work or drive. Our team of experienced accident and injury attorneys is here to provide support and guidance throughout your recovery and claims process.

Clayton County’s Car Accident Attorneys: In your crash, you might have hurt your neck and back, and that pain could spread. Serious crashes might even cause permanent harm or death. You could lose work time, and your family might struggle without your support. At The Millar Law Firm, we are experts in car, truck and motorcycle accident accident cases. We’ve dealt with many, and we know the insurance company’s tricks. They may try to get statements to use against you or act friendly to pay you less. Unlike big television advertising law firms who don’t really help, at The Millar Law Firm we take fewer cases per lawyer, so that each client gets the focus they need. We truly stand by our clients.

Jonesboro’s Truck Accident Lawyers: When large trucks and small cars collide, the risks are high—especially if a big-rig or tractor trailer weighing up to 80,000 pounds hits a regular passenger car, which typically weighs around 4,000 lbs. Truck accident cases need specialized lawyers because they are different from car accidents. Often, the trucking company blames the driver but denies its own fault. However, at Butler Law, we consistently prove the company’s responsibility. We argue successfully based on legal rules like “respondeat superior” and Federal regulations, showing that companies are liable if they hire unsuitable drivers or fail to train them properly.

Truck accidents also involve bigger insurance policies mandated by law, usually at least $750,000. This leads trucking companies and their insurers to defend aggressively. Winning these cases typically requires an experienced truck accident lawyer.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers: Motorcycle riders face more injury risks than truck or car drivers. Injuries from a motorcycle crash can vary from small cuts and bruises to serious ones like internal bleeding, broken bones, paralysis or amputations. Some riders suffer spinal injury or a severe brain injury. Sometimes, motorcycle crashes can lead to wrongful death. At The Millar Law Firm, our motorcycle accident lawyers are ready to help you recover losses from such accidents.

Wrongful Death and Estate Claims in South Atlanta, GA: Wrongful death cases are the among the most tragic and severe incidents, and they happen everywhere, including Clayton County and Jonesboro. If you’re facing such a tragedy, we extend our deepest sympathy. You might be seeking legal advice, so here’s a brief summary of some of Georgia’s wrongful death laws:

• Families can file two claims when someone dies wrongfully: a wrongful death claim for the life’s full value, and an estate claim for other losses like pain suffered.
• Georgia’s law divides the “full value of life” into intangible aspects (like time with loved ones) and tangible parts (like potential earnings).
• Estate claims let families seek damages for the deceased’s pain and suffering.
• Usually, these lawsuits need to be filed within two years of the death.
• You don’t need to be the estate’s administrator to sue for wrongful death in Georgia.

Wrongful deaths often result from car, motorcycle, truck accidents, or shootings. For more details, visit our Wrongful Death FAQ or contact a Jonesboro wrongful death lawyer.

Attacks, Sexual Assaults, Robberies, and Shootings in Clayton County, GA: When someone is assaulted or robbed, they often lose something irreplaceable, both physically and mentally. However, we believe that victims can still stand up for themselves. At The Millar Law Firm, we help victims take action against negligent businesses that allow such crimes to take place, by failing to have adequate security measures in place. Our firm has dealt with cases of robbieries, sexual assaults and rapes, and shootings involving attackers and the organizations, businesseses, apartment complexes and other institutions that enabled them. We understand that it can be hard for victims to speak out, but we’re here to support them when they’re ready.

With a proven track record in personal injury law our attorneys and helpful legal staff are ready to do whatever it takes to protect your rights and help you receive the compensation you deserve.

Accident Claims That Our Injury Attorneys Handle

Every injury claim is different. Our ongoing work in Georgia has helped us build a strong history of assisting victims with various injuries. Below are some recent injuries for which we’ve helped our clients get justice:

• Lost limbs
• Herniated disks
• Dig Bites
• Back injuries
• Lacerations
• Birth injuries
• Brain injuries
• Severe Burns
• Neck injuries
• Paralysis
• Spinal injuries

Why Choose Our Personal Injury Law Firm

Your injury case is special and unique. Our legal representation begins with listening carefully to you!  Your case is unique and we seek to understand your injuries, your special needs for medical care, and the compensation you deserve for your injuries.

Fast and detailed investigation.  We will investigate what happened at the accident scene.  Most Clayton County cities such as Jonesboro, College Park, Forest Park, Riverdale and others have their own police departments.  Our law firm will obtain the police or incident report, interview officers and eyewitnesses, get car and body cam video, 911 audio recordings.

Your medical needs. On the medical side, our accident attorneys will gather information about your injuries and provide solutions if you need care but do not have medical insurance.  We will obtain ambulance reports, ER and medical records and we will meet your doctors to better understand and prove your injuries to the insurance company.

Your Injury Settlement. Insurance adjusters fight hard to pay the least amount of settlement compensation.  Once you recover, we will first seek to negotiate a full and fair settlement.  We are well-known to the insurance industry as injury attorneys who will file lawsuits and try cases to verdict at the Courthouse located in Clayton County, near Jonesboro.

Strong relationships. Over the years, we have established relationships with local law enforcement agencies, accident reconstruction experts, medical offices and other professionals.  We regularly employ a support network of legal and medical professionals to put your case together.

Additionally, because our personal injury law firm has been in Clayton County for 30 years, our injury lawyers and office staff are familiar with the local city and county government and court system in ways that attorneys from distant parts of the state or Metro area may not be.

Our Focus is on Proving Your Case and Establishing Negligent Conduct

In many states, including Georgia, a person who causes an injury must pay for the damage they caused. To prove negligence, you need to show that the person you’re suing (the defendant) had a duty or responsibility to not harm you. This responsibility, or duty of care, exists in many situations like driving a car, owning property open to the public, or being a doctor. You will use evidence from the accident to show negligence.

What do you need to prove negligence in Georgia? To show someone was negligent in a personal injury case, you must prove that: the defendant had a duty to not harm others; the defendant did not follow this duty; their failure caused your injury; the defendant should have known their actions could result in harm; you suffered actual harm or losses because of this.

Other Reasons Why You Should Consider Our Top-Rated Personal Injury Lawyers

Our primary objective is to maximize compensation. We limit the number of cases that our attorneys handle at one time. This means that our firm can ensure that each case receives the necessary detail, attention, and time required to secure the highest settlement value. This commitment to diligence and excellence is a fundamental reason why our clients frequently refer their family and friends to us.

Our commitment to providing exceptional client service is unwavering. We approach every individual and their respective case with utmost care and respect, treating as if they were family. This stems from our deep-rooted concern for people. We fully understand that an accident can significantly escalate stress in a person’s life. Therefore, we believe that interactions with a personal injury law firm should not amplify this stress, but rather, should alleviate it.

How The Millar Law Firm Approaches Accident Investigation

When investigating an accident or injury incident, The Millar Law Firm often gathers or reviews some or all of the following documents and materials:

• Incident Reports
• Medical Records
• Imaging Studies (MRI’s, CT Scans, X-Rays, Nerve Studies)
• Background checks
• Driving records
• Expert Witnesses and Accident Reconstruction Reports
• Medical Bills
• Photos of the scene
• Injury Photos
• Economic Reports
• Witness Interviews and Statements
• Surveillance Video

Questions We Receive About Our Jonesboro Location

We have compiled a list of questions that potential clients have asked us about our Jonesboro location. Here they are.

When is the Jonesboro office open?

Our dedicated staff is available round-the-clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you. Our attorneys maintain office hours during standard business hours to address your legal needs promptly and effectively.

Do you take walk-in appointments?

At our law firm, providing excellent client service is our top priority. We do accept walk-in appointments. However, to ensure that our attorneys and staff will be available and ready to meet with you immediately, we recommend calling ahead to schedule an appointment. We also understand that circumstances may arise where a walk-in appointment is necessary, and we are more than happy to accommodate you in such cases.

Do you have other locations?

In addition to our Jonesboro location, we have two other convenient office locations. One is situated in the heart of downtown Atlanta, while the other can be found in McDonough, Georgia.

What area’s or cities does your Jonesboro office location serve?

We serve the entire State of Georgia and, when necessary, our firm partners with out-of-state lawyers and firms to best serve our clients. Area cities in which we regularly handle personal injury and accident cases include Atlanta, College Park, Ellenwood, Riverdale, Forest Park, Morrow, Lovejoy, Lake City, Conley, Bonanza, Stockbridge, Fayetteville, Union City, and we are more than willing to assist residents in McDonough as well.

Do your personal injury lawyers at your Jonesboro office take on any cases outside of personal injury?

Our law firm has devoted itself solely to personal injury law for three decades. By specializing in personal injury law are able to effectively guide our clients through the complexities of Georgia’s legal system.

How many employees are staffed at your Jonesboro office?

Our Jonesboro office comprises a dedicated team of 15 to 20 in-house attorneys and support staff. Our legal team has an array of skilled professionals including case managers, paralegals, experienced accident lawyers, and other office staff. Our structure allows us to prioritize individual attention and ensure that each case receives the care and focus it rightly deserves.

Is your Jonesboro office open on holidays?

We are open on many holidays, and we are glad to meet you by appointment on nearly every holiday.

Experience and Focus: The Personal Injury Cases Handled by Our Jonesboro Attorneys

Motor Vehicle Accidents and Other Cases Our Jonesboro Personal Injury and Accident Lawyers Handle

We work hard to ensure that the auto insurance company fully compensates you for the accident. In addition to car, truck and motorcycle accident cases, other matters we accept include the following:

• Rear End accidents
• Small Accidents
• Red Light Accidents
• Distracted Driving Accidents
• Fatal Accidents
• Catastrophic Accidents
• Failure to Yield Accidents
• Left or Right Turn Accidents
• Head On Collisions
• Any Type of Wreck That Has Injuries
• Bicycle Accident cases
• Nursing Home Abuse Cases
• Brain Injury Lawyers
• Pedestrian Fatality and Injury Attorneys

Our Jonesboro Personal Injury Attorneys Fight to Recover Compensation for You

Insurance companies do not have your best interests at heart. Automobile, business and homeowner’s insurance companies put profits before people and often try to get injury victims to accept a quick, lowball settlement. We understand these tactics and have been dealing with them for 30 years.

Our lawyers do not handle a high volume of cases, and we are prepared to take any case where the insurance company is not making a fair or reasonable settlement offer to trial.

Negligent companies, drivers or homeowners may owe you compensation for: pain and suffering, inconvenience, past and future medical expenses, lost income, and in some cases, punitive damages.

Cities That Our Jonesboro and Clayton County, Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys Serve

• College Park, Georgia
• Ellenwood, Georgia
• Riverdale, Georgia
• Stockbridge, Georgia
• Fayetteville, Georgia
• Union City, Georgia
• Irondale, Georgia
• Lovejoy, Georgia
• Forest Park, Georgia
• Lake City, Georgia
• Lovejoy, Georgia
• Hampton, Georgia
• Stockbridge, Georgia
• McDonough, Georgia
• Rex, Georgia
• Conley, Georgia