Personal Injury Lawyer for North Georgia
Without any notice, a personal injury can occur due to the negligence of a driver, co-worker, or poor business practices. Serious accidents can quickly become an emotional and financial drain on you and your family, as doctor visits, medical bills, and loss of salary from unanticipated time off from work mount up.
In these situations, it is reasonable to expect the person or business responsible for your injury to pay your expenses and medical bills. Still, all too often, this process becomes a nightmare as insurance companies and lawyers attempt to minimize – or negate – the amount they must pay for your personal injury claim. To combat this, you need a personal injury lawyer you can trust. In North Georgia areas like Jefferson County – and Arkansas cities such as Little Rock and North Little Rock – the personal injury firm you can rely on is the Law Office of Charles Scott, PLLC.
For a free, no-cost consultation, fill out the form to the right of this page or call Charles Scott, personal injury attorney, at 470-253-4912 (North Georgia) or 870-267-3340 (Arkansas).
Charles Scott, Personal Injury Attorney
Charles Scott has been negotiating with insurance companies to get fair (and appropriate) injury settlements since 2005. In cases where those negotiations fail, we’ll take the case all the way to trial to ensure you get what you are owed.
From interviewing witnesses, working with accident investigators, and consulting local Georgia and Arkansas medical experts, to accurately estimate the real value of your personal injury claim, the Law Offices of Charles Scott will take the necessary steps to build – and win – your personal injury case. What’s more, we make sure to include not only current expenses, lost wages, and medical bills in your injury claim, but also factor in the long-term emotional, physical, and financial impact of your personal injury or accident.
The bottom line is this: personal injury attorney Charles Scott will fight to bring your case to a successful resolution and get you the compensation you deserve.
What is Personal Injury?
Personal injury occurs when harm is done to a person’s body from any of the following:
- Car, truck, or automobile accident
- Accidents in the workplace or on job sites
- Slip and falls at a place of business, such as a grocery store
- Via assault or attack
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home abuse
- Exposure to toxic chemicals
- Through defective products
In addition to personal injury claims that result in bodily harm, personal injury claims can also be filed for cases where no physical harm has occurred, but mental damage or anguishe was caused, including:
- Emotional distress
- Defamation of character
- Malicious prosecution
- Identity theft or invasion of privacy
- False arrest, false imprisonment, false detention, or being held against your will, unlawfully
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Represent
Charles Scott is happy to represent the people of North Georgia and Arkansas and give back to the communities that hold a dear spot in his heart. From Little Rock, Arkansas, to Forsyth County, Georgia, and Suwanee, GA, as a personal injury attorney, Charles Scott tackles many types of personal injury cases and claims, including the following:
- Truck accidents
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Automobile accidents
- Jobsite and workplace accidents
- Slip and fall or on-premise liability accidents
- Medical malpractice and wrongful death suits
- Dog bites and injuries from pets
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
Contact Forsyth County’s personal injury lawyer today for a free consultation and find out how we can help with your personal injury claim.
What Type of Damages Can I Get for My Personal Injury Claim?
In North Georgia areas like Forsyth, Jefferson, and Hall County – and in Arkansas regions like Little Rock – plaintiffs with successful personal injury claims can receive a number of monetary damages and compensations from their lawsuits, including:
- Medical expenses, including physical therapy
- Lost wages and future compensation or earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Travel expenses for medical and therapy associated costs
- Mental and emotional distress
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in North Georgia?
In most cases, a claimant will have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit in North Georgia, starting from the date of the accident. This time period is often known as the Statue of Limitations. Because of this time limit, it is imperative to contact The Law Office of Charles Scott as soon as possible to avoid having your case dismissed.
You may be ask “How long do I have to file a wrongful death claim in Georgia?” Wrongful death claims must typically be filed within two years of the time a person passes. Again, it is important to file your wrongful death claim right away to avoid losing your right to bring a wrongful death claim.
How Long Do I have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Arkansas?
If you are looking to file a personal injury claim in Arkansas, you have three years from the time of the injury or accident that led to the injury to file a personal injury suit.
If you are looking to file a wrongful death claim, you have three years from the time of damage or injury that led to the death or three years after the date of the death to file a wrongful death suit.
What Areas Do Our Law Offices Serve?
The Law Offices of Charles Scott represent personal injury claims for North Georgia, as well as Arkansas. Among the cities and counties we act as a personal injury lawyer include:
North Georgia Personal Injury Attorney for:
- Forsyth County, GA
- Gwinnett County, GA
- Hall County, GA
- Suwannee
- Alpharetta
- Cumming
- Dawsonville
Arkansas Person Injury Lawyer for:
- Jefferson County, Arkansas
- Little Rock and North Little Rock
- Pine Bluff
- White Hall
and other cities and counties throughout North Georgia and Arkansas.
Speak with a Personal Injury Attorney in North Georgia or Arkansas
If you or a loved one have been injured in an automobile accident or received personal injury through no fault of your own, contact The Law Offices of Charles Scott today so that we can file your personal claim as soon as possible. With over 20 years of experience as a personal injury lawyer, Charles Scott has the knowledge and determinedness to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
For a free, no-cost consultation, fill out the form to the right of this page or call Charles Scott, personal injury attorney, at 470-253-4912 (North Georgia) or 870-267-3340 (Arkansas).