Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Injury & Wrongful Death

A Personal Injury Attorney Atlanta Trusts

35+ Years As One of the Premier Atlanta Personal Injury Attorneys

With over 35 years of experience, our Atlanta personal injury law firm is proud to provide the ideal combination of personal, accessible legal representation and cost-effective legal services. Recognized in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Atlanta personal injury attorney Stephen D. Apolinsky and Apolinsky & Associates, LLC, are AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, the highest available rating for legal skill and ethics.

With over 80 trials and countless settlements won to compensate victims and their families for wrongful death and catastrophic injuries, we’ve built a track record of success in recovering compensation for our clients. The majority of the firm’s cases are handled on a contingency basis, which means that you will never be charged unless the firm recovers money on your behalf.

If you were involved in an accident or injured due to the negligence of a third-party in the Atlanta area, including DeKalb County, Georgia, please contact an Atlanta personal injury lawyer at Apolinsky & Associates, LLC, by email at steve@aa-legal.com or by calling  (404) 377-9191. Your initial consultation with the personal injury attorneys of Apolinsky & Associates, LLC, is free of charge.

Our Georgia Personal Injury Practice Areas

A personal injury refers to physical injuries, mental injuries, or property damage inflicted upon you by the negligence of another party. In cases of personal injury, victims may be able to seek compensation for their damages by filing a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party.

Premises Liability & Negligent Security

We represent victims and families of criminal attacks to win compensation for individuals who have been shot, raped, stabbed, battered, or assaulted.  These types of personal injuries frequently occur in:

By filing a premises liability claim on behalf of our clients, we are able to recover compensation by showing that the security in place was not adequate and that there was a breach of duty by the owner or occupier of the property.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Unfortunately, injuries from car and commercial truck accidents do occur, and they are oftentimes severe and life-altering. Apolinsky & Associates, LLC, represents victims of severe injury and wrongful death in all types of motor vehicle accidents, including:

If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident with a commercial truck or automobile, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your injuries by bringing a legal claim against the responsible parties.

Catastrophic Injuries

Catastrophic injuries have a lasting impact on both victims and the families of those injured. Among the catastrophic injuries our Atlanta personal injury firm handles are:

Proving Negligence & Causation in Atlanta Personal Injury Lawsuits

To hold another party legally responsible for your injuries in Georgia, you must prove that they were ‘at fault’ for your injuries. What types of actions (or inactions) constitute negligence will always depend on the specific facts of the case. As such, it is imperative that victims work with an experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyer. To prove negligence, your attorney must establish the following four basic elements:

  • The defendant owed you a duty of care.
  • The defendant breached that duty of care.
  • The defendant’s breach of duty contributed to your injuries.
  • You sustained real harm in the accident.

It should be noted that even if you are partially responsible for the accident that led to your injuries, you may still be entitled to compensation under Georgia’s comparative negligence law (Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 51-12-33). The statute, which establishes a modified comparative negligence rule with a 50 percent bar, holds that you can be up to 49 percent liable for what happened and still collect damages for your injuries.

Your compensation will be proportionately reduced according to your degree of fault. An attorney can advocate on your behalf to reduce any finding of comparative fault, ultimately maximizing your damage award.

Compensation and Damages Recoverable in Georgia Personal Injury Cases

Injured victims deserve financial compensation that is equivalent to the full value of their losses. In Georgia, personal injury compensation is available for both direct economic losses and intangible (noneconomic) damages. Of course, most personal injury cases are defended by corporations or big insurance companies, which will always fight aggressively to try to limit settlement offers.

To get fair compensation, injured victims should always obtain high-quality legal representation. Our personal injury lawyers help victims seek recovery for:

  • Emergency room costs.
  • Ambulance fees.
  • Mental anguish
  • All other medical bills.
  • Disfigurement.
  • Long-term disability (LTD).
  • Loss of limb.
  • Lost current and future wages.
  • Loss of life. enjoyment.
  • Pain and suffering.

In the state of Georgia, personal injury claims are governed by the state’s strict statute of limitations (Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 9-3-33), which limits the amount of time you have to bring legal action. For the most part, you must file your lawsuit within two years of the date of the accident. (This is true for wrongful death suits as well.) While there are some limited exceptions to this rule, such as cases involving minors or cases in which the injury was not discoverable, it’s important not to delay a consultation with an injury attorney.

If you fail to file your lawsuit before the statute of limitations runs out, you will likely not be able to bring a legal claim at all. Do not let yourself miss out on the compensation that is owed to you because you waited too long to get started. Get your case into the hands of a top-quality Atlanta personal injury attorney as soon as possible after your accident. This will allow your attorney to begin an immediate and comprehensive investigation of your case.

Common Personal Injuries Cases in Georgia

  • Wrongful Death Case Icon
    Wrongful Death

    If your family has suffered a wrongful death, then you are entitled to recover compensation for the loss of value of the life of the deceased. Consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer in order to receive fair compensation.

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  • Negligent Security Case Icon
    Negligent Security

    It is possible for property owners to be held liable following a criminal attack resulting in personal injury, if there is evidence the property owner knew or should have known the risk of a criminal attack was unreasonably high.

    Read More

  • Catastrophic Injuries Case Icon
    Catastrophic Injuries

    Catastrophic injuries cause immense damage to the central nervous system. When caused by the negligence of a third party, catastrophic injury cases should be pursued with the help of an experienced injury lawyer.

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  • Boating Accidents Case Icon
    Boating Accidents

    Boating accidents can cause serious personal injury or even death as a result of boater inexperience, improper lookout, and impaired boating. Victims of injuries from boating accidents deserve compensation for their losses.

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  • Semi-Truck Accidents Case Icon
    Semi-Truck Accidents

    Truck & 18-wheeler accidents can be caused by negligent driving behaviors like distractions, impairment, and speeding. Victims can pursue civil litigation to obtain compensation for financial and emotional damages.

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  • Car Accidents Case Icon
    Car Accidents

    Car accidents caused by unsafe driving behaviors like distractions, impairment, and speeding occur all too often. Victims should pursue civil litigation to obtain compensation for financial and emotional damages.

    Read More

  • Dog Bites/Attacks Case Icon
    Dog Bites/Attacks

    While dog owners love their pets, they also have a responsibility to keep them under control. Per the Georgia dog bite law, O.C.G.A. 51-2-7, anyone who keeps a dangerous animal that causes injury without provocation may be liable.

    Read More

  • Assault & Battery Case Icon
    Assault & Battery

    Personal injuries often result from violent crimes like gunshot wounds, stabbings, rape, sexual & physical assault, and battery. Victims of personal injury due to violent crimes should seek legal representation.

    Read More

Common Personal Injuries Cases in Georgia

  • Wrongful Death Case Icon
    Wrongful Death

    If your family has suffered a wrongful death, then you are entitled to recover compensation for the loss of value of the life of the deceased. Consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer in order to receive fair compensation.

    Read More

  • Negligent Security Case Icon
    Negligent Security

    It is possible for property owners to be held liable following a criminal attack resulting in personal injury, if there is evidence the property owner knew or should have known the risk of a criminal attack was unreasonably high.

    Read More

  • Catastrophic Injuries Case Icon
    Catastrophic Injuries

    Catastrophic injuries cause immense damage to the central nervous system. When caused by the negligence of a third party, catastrophic injury cases should be pursued with the help of an experienced injury lawyer.

    Read More

  • Boating Accidents Case Icon
    Boating Accidents

    Boating accidents can cause serious personal injury or even death as a result of boater inexperience, improper lookout, and impaired boating. Victims of injuries from boating accidents deserve compensation for their losses.

    Read More

  • Semi-Truck Accidents Case Icon
    Semi-Truck Accidents

    Truck & 18-wheeler accidents can be caused by negligent driving behaviors like distractions, impairment, and speeding. Victims can pursue civil litigation to obtain compensation for financial and emotional damages.

    Read More

  • Car Accidents Case Icon
    Car Accidents

    Car accidents caused by unsafe driving behaviors like distractions, impairment, and speeding occur all too often. Victims should pursue civil litigation to obtain compensation for financial and emotional damages.

    Read More

  • Dog Bites/Attacks Case Icon
    Dog Bites/Attacks

    While dog owners love their pets, they also have a responsibility to keep them under control. Per the Georgia dog bite law, O.C.G.A. 51-2-7, anyone who keeps a dangerous animal that causes injury without provocation may be liable.

    Read More

  • Assault & Battery Case Icon
    Assault & Battery

    Personal injuries often result from violent crimes like gunshot wounds, stabbings, rape, sexual & physical assault, and battery. Victims of personal injury due to violent crimes should seek legal representation.

    Read More

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Atlanta Personal Injury Legal FAQs

What Types of Financial Compensation are Available for Injured Victims?

Injured victims deserve financial compensation that is equivalent to the full value of their losses. In Georgia, personal injury compensation is available for both direct economic losses and intangible (noneconomic) damages. Of course, most personal injury cases are defended by corporations or big insurance companies, which will always fight aggressively to try to limit settlement offers.

To get fair compensation, injured victims should always obtain high-quality legal representation. Our personal injury lawyers help victims seek recovery for:

  • Emergency room costs and ambulance fees.
  • Mental anguish
  • All other medical bills.
  • Disfigurement.
  • Long-term disability (LTD).
  • Loss of limb.
  • Lost current and future wages.
  • Loss of life. enjoyment.
  • Pain and suffering.
  • The wrongful death of a family member.

How Do You Hold Another Party Legally Liable for an Injury?

To hold another party legally responsible for your injuries in Georgia, you must prove that they were ‘at fault’ for your injuries. What types of actions (or inactions) constitute negligence will always depend on the specific facts of the case. As such, it is imperative that victims work with an experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyer. To prove negligence, your attorney must establish the following four basic elements:

  • The defendant owed you a duty of care.
  • The defendant breached that duty of care.
  • The defendant’s breach of duty contributed to your injuries.
  • You sustained real harm in the accident.

It should be noted that even if you are partially responsible for the accident that led to your injuries, you may still be entitled to compensation under Georgia’s comparative negligence law (Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 51-12-33). The statute, which establishes a modified comparative negligence rule with a 50 percent bar, holds that you can be up to 49 percent liable for what happened and still collect damages for your injuries. Your compensation will be proportionately reduced according to your degree of fault. An attorney can advocate on your behalf to reduce any finding of comparative fault, ultimately maximizing your damage award.

What Qualities Should You Look for in an Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney?

1. Relevant Experience

A Georgia personal injury attorney must have relevant experience to be effective. If you were injured in a commercial truck accident, you will want to hire an Atlanta truck accident lawyer. Likewise, if you are a victim of a criminal attack, you want to hire an experienced negligent security attorney. Relevant experience matters.

2. Trial-Tested

It’s true the vast majority of personal injury lawsuits are resolved without a trial. In fact, according to data provided by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), less than 5 percent of all tort cases ever make it to the trial phase. That being said, injured victims should always work with a trial-tested attorney. You never know where the specific facts of your case will take you. Keep in mind that even if liability isn’t substantially challenged, you may still face a courtroom battle over how much should be paid in damages. But even if your case never makes it to court, know that insurance companies take claims far more seriously  when they are represented by a top-rated legal advocate with the skills and experience to hold them accountable before a judge and jury if necessary.

3. A Proven Track Record of Success

Ultimately, nothing is more important than results. Working with an Atlanta personal injury attorney who can secure the compensation you need to pay for your medical bills and provide support for your family is essential. You should be able to focus on your recovery, while your injury attorney handles the rest. At Apolinsky & Associates, LLC our proven track record of success in cases like yours speaks for itself.

What is Negligence?

Negligence is the driving force behind the majority of Atlanta personal injury claims. It is defined as the failure to exercise a certain degree of care to minimize the risk of injury to others. As defined in O.C.G.A. 51-1-2, the “ordinary diligence” expected in most cases is the degree of care that would be exercised by an ordinarily prudent person in the same or similar circumstances. The absence of such diligence is what defines ordinary negligence. (Gross negligence stemming from reckless actions displaying a complete lack of care is tougher to prove, but may result in higher damages.)

There are many situations in which one owes a legal duty of care to another. For instance, a driver who exceeds posted speed limits on Georgia roads or goes faster than is safe for the current conditions can be held legally responsible for loss of life or injuries that result from careless conduct. Similarly, property owners have a responsibility to make sure their site is reasonably safe for lawful guests and to warn about any foreseeable risks that are not obvious. They can be held liable for resulting injuries when they fail to do so.

What Does It Mean to be Liable?

To be “liable” means one can be compelled to pay the injured person or surviving family a monetary sum to compensate for their losses. The whole point of personal injury litigation is to “make whole” those who have sustained losses as a result of another’s careless or criminal conduct.

Of course, our Atlanta personal injury lawyers recognize that in some cases, the idea of being “made whole” seems incongruous, because the truth is, life will never be the same again. In every personal injury and wrongful death case that we take on, our aim is to fight to ensure full and fair compensation for our clients so that they are as prepared as possible for the next chapter.

What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Civil Injury Lawsuits In Georgia?

If you or a family member was injured in an accident in the state of Georgia, you will only have a limited amount of time to bring legal action. Georgia personal injury claims are governed by the state’s strict statute of limitations (Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 9-3-33). For the most part, you must file your lawsuit within two years of the date of the accident. (This is true for wrongful death as well.) While there are some limited exceptions to this rule, such as cases involving minors or cases in which the injury was not discoverable, it’s important not to delay a consultation with an injury attorney.

If you fail to file your lawsuit before the statute of limitations clock runs out, you will likely not be able to bring a legal claim at all. Do not let yourself lose out on the compensation that is owed to you because you waited too long to get started. Get your case into the hands of a top-quality Atlanta personal injury attorney as soon as possible after your accident. This will allow your attorney to begin an immediate and comprehensive investigation of your case.