Practice Areas
Serious personal injury and wrongful death cases across Georgia and the Southeast.
Georgia Injury Law Services
Going further for injury victims throughout Georgia —
From Peachtree Corners to Atlanta and beyond
At McGahren Law, we’ve seen firsthand how sudden accidents can alter people’s lives in ways they never could have anticipated. That’s why we firmly believe that injured victims and their families deserve more than a quick settlement.
Since 1996, our Peachtree Corners personal injury lawyers have been helping clients throughout Gwinnett County and all across Georgia pursue meaningful compensation after serious accidents caused by someone else’s negligence.
Many personal injury cases settle. The question is whether they settle for what they’re truly worth. At McGahren Law, we’re willing to put in the work necessary to fully prepare a case, challenge low settlement offers, and pursue the outcome our clients deserve.
Learn more about the types of personal injury cases we handle below.
Our practice areas
From Peachtree Parkway and Holcomb Bridge Road to I-285 and I-85, serious crashes happen every day across Gwinnett County. Whether your case involves a distracted driver, a rideshare vehicle, a hit-and-run, or a disputed fault claim, we know how quickly insurance companies move after an accident and why it’s important not to accept a settlement before you understand the full extent of your injuries and other damages.
Truck accident cases require a different level of investigation than ordinary car accidents. Driver logs, black box data, maintenance records, cargo loading practices, and federal trucking regulations can all play a role, especially in accidents that involve out-of-state drivers. We know how to uncover the evidence that tells the real story—from driver fatigue and maintenance failures to cargo loading issues and safety violations—and use it to pursue meaningful results for our clients.
Not only are motorcyclists often unfairly blamed for accidents they didn’t cause, but their injuries can also be much more severe. That’s why we work to uncover what really happened, challenge biased assumptions made by insurance companies, and pursue fair compensation for riders injured by negligent drivers and unsafe road conditions.
Commercial vehicle accidents often involve more than just the driver. Employers, contractors, fleet operators, and multiple insurance policies may all be involved in the claim. We help clients navigate complex claims involving delivery vehicles, buses, transit systems, and other commercial vehicles throughout Georgia so they don’t leave any money on the table.
Pedestrian accident cases often involve disputes about crosswalks, right-of-way, visibility, and whether the driver exercised reasonable care. Insurance companies frequently use those issues to argue that the pedestrian shares responsibility for the crash so they can reduce their compensation or deny their claim altogether. We work to uncover what really happened, challenge unfair fault allegations, and pursue compensation that reflects the true impact of our clients’ injuries.
Train accident cases typically involve powerful railroad companies, extensive investigations, and complex federal safety regulations. Railroad operators and their insurers often begin building their case immediately after an accident occurs. We level the playing field by conducting our own investigation, uncovering the facts, and pursuing accountability when preventable train accidents cause catastrophic injuries or wrongful death.
Dangerous property conditions can exist anywhere—from shopping destinations like The Forum Peachtree Corners to apartment communities, hotels, restaurants, parking lots, and office buildings. When property owners fail to address known hazards such as slippery surfaces, uneven walkways, broken handrails, inadequate lighting, and other dangerous conditions, serious injuries can occur. We help uncover what happened, identify where safety failures occurred, and hold negligent property owners accountable.
Hazards like working around scaffolding or heavy equipment make construction sites inherently dangerous, but determining who is legally responsible for an injury is not always straightforward. In addition to workers’ compensation benefits, injured workers may have personal injury claims against subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, property owners, or other third parties. We help uncover the facts, identify all responsible parties, and pursue the full compensation available under Georgia law.
Some injuries affect every aspect of a person’s future. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, amputations, and other catastrophic injuries often require ongoing medical care and long-term support and may even prevent an injured person from ever returning to work. Insurance companies often focus on what an injury costs today. We focus on what it will mean for our clients’ future.
When a preventable death occurs, families deserve more than answers—they deserve someone who will take the time to understand what their loved one meant to them and how the loss has changed their lives. We help families uncover what happened, hold negligent parties accountable, and pursue justice and compensation during an incredibly difficult time.
Many dog bite victims are lawfully on the property when an attack occurs, including delivery drivers, utility workers, contractors, guests, and other visitors. We help uncover what happened, determine whether the owner failed to properly control the animal, and pursue compensation for the physical and emotional harm caused by the attack.
Product liability cases typically involve large corporations with substantial resources and a strong incentive to deny responsibility. We work with qualified experts to uncover what went wrong and build strong cases against manufacturers when dangerous products cause preventable injuries.
Deciding to place a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility is never easy. Families do so because they trust that their loved one will be treated with dignity and receive appropriate care. When signs of neglect or abuse emerge, we help investigate what happened and hold facilities accountable when they fail to meet their responsibilities.
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