Recently Injured in Walker County? Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You Get The Compensation You Deserve
Located in Chattanooga, Dennis & Winningham Law has won millions of dollars for injured people across Tennessee and Georgia. We believe that every client deserves honest, compassionate legal counsel tailored to their unique needs. If you have recently suffered an injury in Walker County, Georgia, you deserve fair compensation from the responsible party. Working with a Walker County, GA personal injury lawyer is the best way to get the compensation you deserve.
In almost all personal injury claims, insurance companies will offer you significantly less than what you deserve. It’s tempting to accept the first offer, especially if you are in a great deal of pain and unable to return to work. But if you’ve already taken a devalued settlement from the insurance company and your medical bills start to pile up, there’s little legal recourse to ask for more. That’s why it’s crucial to involve a Walker County, GA personal injury lawyer before you even file a claim.
With over 75 years of combined experience, the team at Dennis & Winningham Law will negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf, working tirelessly to secure a more substantial settlement than likely without skilled legal representation. If the adjuster doesn’t offer fair compensation, we can bring a lawsuit against the company. In other words, we will do the legwork so that you can focus on healing.
Case Illustration of a Walker County Injury Claim in LaFayette, GA
As the county seat of Walker County, LaFayette is a city with a population of approximately 7,000. LaFayette is a part of the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Nearby Cherokee Farms is a beautiful 200-acre area located near the base of Pigeon and Lookout Mountains, and it is often utilized as a venue for musical events, reunions, and weddings.
Walter Garfield, a young man from the Chattanooga area, was en route to Cherokee Farms to check it out as a possible wedding venue for him and his fiancée, Jill. As Walter turned off Shinbone Springs Road onto Old Mineral Springs Road, he was hit by another driver. Walter was taken to a Chattanooga hospital due to the extent of his injuries, which included internal injuries, broken bones, a traumatic head injury, and back and neck injuries. Walter’s fiancée contacted Dennis & Winningham Law and was extremely pleased after speaking to an attorney from the firm. Jill felt like she and Walter could focus on his healing and recuperation, confident in the fact that their attorney would fight hard on their behalf for a full and fair settlement.
Walker County Personal Injury Practice Areas
Accidents usually happen in the blink of any eye, but their consequences can span months, years, or even a lifetime. You shouldn’t have to pay for another’s negligence or bad judgment.
We handle all types of personal injury cases, but the most common include:
- Car accidents – Across the state of Tennessee in 2020, tn.gov found that there were 6,549 motor vehicle accidents involving deer. Of these, 79% occurred between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. Car accidents can be caused by many different factors, yet they often seem to take place in the blink of an eye. In addition to car accidents involving animals, many accidents are the result of a driver who is driving while distracted, fatigued, or impaired. No matter the cause, car accidents can cause severe injuries to all those involved.
- Motorcycle Accidents often leave the motorcyclist with severe injuries. After all, the motorcyclist may be wearing only a helmet for protection-and sometimes not even that. While those in a passenger vehicle are surrounded by a metal and steel “cage” and have the benefit of safety belts and airbags, motorcyclists do not have this same level of protection. There are additional complexities associated with motorcycle accidents, and if you have been involved in an accident, you could benefit from speaking to a Walker County, GA personal injury lawyer from Dennis & Winningham Law.
- Boating Accidents can be devastating and can leave more than one person with serious injuries. While bad weather or equipment malfunction can cause boating accidents, these accidents are most commonly caused by inexperience or inattention on the part of the boat operator.
- Truck Accidents are often much more complex than a two-car accident. Not only are the injuries for those in the smaller vehicle typically severe, catastrophic, or even fatal, but there may be more than one liable party in a truck accident. The truck driver could be at fault if he or she was impaired, overly drowsy, distracted, or careless. The trucking company could be at fault if they hired an inexperienced driver or failed to fully vet the driver. The loading company could be at fault if an unstable load caused the accident, and the maintenance company could also be held responsible if poor brake or tire maintenance caused the accident.
- Premises Liability can often come with complexities. To bring a premises liability claim, you must be able to prove either that the property owner was aware of an existing danger or hazard yet failed to do anything about it, or-if the hazard was new-that the property owner did not immediately post warning signs to alert visitors of the danger. If you have suffered an injury on someone else’s property due to their negligence, it can be beneficial to speak to a Walker County, GA personal injury lawyer from Dennis & Winningham Law.
- Slip and Fall Injuries are the leading cause of workers’ compensation claims, and the leading cause of occupational injury for those 55 and older, according to NFSI. In addition to taking place in the workplace, slip and fall injuries can also occur as a result of a hazard on another’s property. Hazards may include slick areas, uneven floor heights, torn carpeting, and items stacked in a walkway.
- Brain Injuries can occur from an automobile accident, a slip and fall accident, or any other type of personal injury accident. Minor concussions will usually resolve within a few weeks. However, more serious concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can cause long lasting or permanent damage.
- Bicycle Accidents – Whether a driver is engaging in distracted driving behaviors, driving carelessly, failing to respect the right of bicyclists to share the road, or driving while impaired, the consequences can be devastating. A bicyclist hit by a vehicle is likely to have catastrophic injuries that can alter their future forever. Having an experienced Walker County, GA personal injury lawyer from Dennis & Winningham Law on your side can make a significant difference in whether you receive a settlement that fully covers your damages.
- Nursing Home Abuse – Shockingly, the World Health Organization reports that two out of every three staff members in nursing homes and long-term care facilities admit to having committed some level of abuse on a nursing home resident. These rates increased during the pandemic, perhaps due to staffing issues or failure to properly vet employees. No matter the reason, any level of abuse is unacceptable and can lead to physical injuries and long-term adverse psychological consequences. It is important to speak with a skilled personal injury lawyer right away if evidence of abuse is discovered.
- Burn Injuries occur in five to ten percent of all car accidents. Burn injuries are not only incredibly painful, but they can also cause disfigurement and lead to emotional trauma. Burn injuries can also take a very long time to heal, often preventing the victim from returning to work and making a living for an extended period of time. In such a situation, having an experienced Walker County, GA personal injury lawyer by your side can make all the difference.
- Wrongful Death claims occur when a negligent party causes an accident that injures the victim so severely that he or she dies from those injuries-either following the accident, or weeks or months later. In either case, the family members of the victim are entitled to medical expenses incurred while their loved one was alive, funeral and burial expenses, and lost future wages of the deceased. They may also recover damages associated with loss of consortium, care, guidance, and inheritance.
- Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage can be a lifesaver when you are hit by a negligent driver who either has no insurance coverage or whose insurance limits are so low they won’t fully cover your damages. If this occurs, you can file against your own insurance company for damages-as long as you carry uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. However, this process can be fraught with difficulties unless you have a strong Walker County, GA personal injury lawyer from Dennis & Winningham Law by your side.
Motor vehicle and car wreck accidents are among the most common causes of accidental injury, and neck and back injuries are frequent in these accidents. Injuries to the neck and back often require more time to heal, which means more medical treatment, more pain and suffering, and more time out of work. In these cases, it’s always in your best interest to hire a Walker County, GA personal injury lawyer without delay.
Do I Have a Valid Walker County, GA Injury Claim?
There are many considerations in determining whether you have a valid injury claim following your accident. Perhaps one of the most important factors is whether liability for the accident is clear. If there is a police report that clearly indicates that the other party was at fault, or if there is sufficient evidence to prove negligence, then you are already a step ahead in the process.
Negligence hinges on the fact that every person has a duty of care to others. We must hold up this duty of care by acting responsibly. Regarding auto accidents, this means that all drivers have a duty of care to drive safely, following all traffic rules and laws. When a driver fails to do so, he or she is deemed liable for the resulting accident. Consulting an experienced Walker County, GA personal injury lawyer from Dennis & Winningham Law is your first step in ensuring a positive outcome to your injury claim.
Walker County, GA Resources for Accident Victims
If you have been involved in an accident in Walker County, specifically in the LaFayette, Georgia area, you could benefit from the following resources.
Hospital:
Parkridge East Hospital
941 Spring Creek Road
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 894-7870
Police:
LaFayette Police Department
100-198 Wardlaw Street East
LaFayette, GA 30728
(706) 639-1540
Fire Department:
City of LaFayette Fire Department
14 Wardlaw Street East
LaFayette, GA 30728
(706) 639-1555
Urgent Care:
CHI Memorial Convenient Care
615 East Villanow Street
LaFayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-1606
VIP Ready Care
106 Pearl Drive
LaFayette, GA 30728
(706) 764-4626
The Dennis & Winningham Law Difference
You won’t find other attorneys like us in Walker County. At Dennis & Winningham Law, we’re different. Most of our cases settle within four months, possibly making us the fastest in the area without sacrificing value.
As our client, you control your case. We aim to help you make informed legal decisions about your case. To do this, we advise you on all the factors that impact your unique situation and give examples of jury verdicts from similar cases. But in the end, you decide whether to take a settlement or go to trial. If you want to tell your story, we will help you tell it.
Our intake process for new personal injury clients in a nutshell:
- One of our legal assistants takes your call and listens to your story. He/she then relates your problem to one of our lawyers, who determines whether you have a case.
- If you have a case, we schedule an initial interview within 12 to 24 hours of your call.
- The initial interview usually lasts about 60 to 90 minutes. One of our Walker County lawyers will explain:
- why it’s crucial to get consistent medical treatment and physical therapy for your injury;
- why you do not want to use Georgia medical payment car insurance if you have it;
- why you do want to use health insurance if you have it;
- the importance of staying closely in touch with us;
- how the settlement and settlement memo processes work;
- how quickly you can expect to receive payment.
- Within 24 hours, we send a notice letter to the involved insurance companies. If they have not started reviewing the claim, we demand that they do so.
- We’ll be in touch at least four times in the first two weeks of our relationship. We want to make sure that your claim is going well, and follow up on your medical treatment progress.
Why Choose Dennis & Winningham Law
With more than 75 years of combined experience, attorneys Tricia Dennis and Lupton Winningham provide high quality injury services that help accident victims navigate their claims. Our practice covers both Tennessee and Georgia, and both Tricia has been honored by being elected by their peers to serve as President of the Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association. Our goal is to inform and educate our clients so they feel empowered and can make fully informed decisions regarding their cases.
The qualifications and experience you will find at Dennis & Winningham Law are unparalleled and-despite being a smaller law firm-we offer all the resources of a large firm. Among these many resources, we work with investigators and expert witnesses and have the ability to litigate your case in court if necessary. When you choose Dennis & Winningham Law, you will always work directly with your attorney and never be “handed off” to a paralegal. You will be glad to know that our caseload is very focused, which allows us to tailor a strategy that is unique and specific to the facts surrounding you and your case. With a long track record of success and a stellar reputation in the industry, a Walker County, GA personal injury lawyer from Dennis & Winningham Law can advise you on your next steps.
In Walker County and the surrounding area, the legal team at Dennis & Winningham Law treats clients like people, not numbers.
- We accept contingency fees. You won’t pay unless we win your case.
- We’re connected. About 50 percent of our clients do not have health insurance. To help them, we tap an extensive network of qualified medical providers and make referrals so that they get the best care for their injury. Most clients usually get an appointment within 24-48 hours of their initial interview with us.
- We’re fact-based. We’ll only refer you to real doctors-no chiropractors under any circumstances. Above all, we want to see your health improve.
- We work directly with our clients. At some large law firms or personal injury mills, you may never speak to your representing attorney. We want to build trust with our clients and truly understand their situation to best help them. There’s no more effective way to do this than to meet early and often with our clients.
Contact Dennis & Winningham Law Today
If you are the victim of a car accident or other personal injury accident in Walker County, GA, a skilled attorney at Dennis & Winningham Law can help. Our GA lawyers will treat your case with the knowledge, dedication, and compassion needed to get you the compensation, and peace of mind, you deserve. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients over the years and will do our very best to achieve the outcome you deserve in your personal injury case. The legal team at Dennis & Winningham Law is ready to help you through this difficult time in the best way possible, using our extensive resources on your behalf. Call (423) 892-5533 for a free and confidential strategy session about your case.
