Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney

W. Winston Briggs Law Firm

1005C Howell Mill Road Atlanta, Georgia 30318 USA

 (404) 522-1500
 (404) 574-2967

www.winstonbriggslaw.com
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The law firm of W Winston Briggs in Atlanta helps injured victims, claim damages against the parties held accountable for negligence of another person or company. We help our clients first understand their rights as victims of personal injury or wrongful death, as we explore options for seeking fair and just compensation, such as, lost wages and medical care. A victim must be represented by an assertive Atlanta personal injury attorney if he seeks to acquire those claims because some cases can be very complicated.

W. Winston Briggs, our founder, has more than 130 jury trials to his name. He has served many years in the insurance defense law field, where he handled the opposing side of cases dealing with personal injury. He has knowledge on how insurance company lawyers think and the tactics they employ in trial as well as the tricks used by insurance companies and how to counter them. It will be difficult for you to find an even more qualified Georgia attorney.

We help clients in all kinds of injury matters. Be assured that we shall employ every available ethical method to help you attain the maximum compensation allowable for your case. We are respected throughout the Georgia legal community due to our success in the courtroom. Our opponents are aware that we will not think twice about taking your case to court to be able to shield your interests, which often situates us to an advantage during pretrial negotiations. We are expert litigators who consult for free and handle each case as if it is headed for trial.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle riders have all of the same rights and responsibilities as any other vehicle on the road. It is the responsibility of every driver to see motorcycles and to give them the same respect that would be given to a car or truck. When drivers fail in their responsibility and accidents occur, it can lead to life-changing and sometimes fatal injuries for the rider.


- Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrians who are hit by a car can suffer catastrophic injuries, including broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, serious spinal cord injuries and disfigurement. It is the driver's responsibility to see pedestrians and give them the right of way according to the law. If you have been injured by a negligent driver, you may have a claim for damages. Be sure that you have an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer on your side from the start.


- Truck Accident

In an accident between a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle, the passenger vehicle doesn't stand a chance. With trucks often reaching 75 feet in length and weights of up to 80,000 pounds, the possibility of serious injury to other drivers or their passengers is extremely high. If you have been injured in a trucking accident, it is critical that you consult an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.


- Tractor Trailer Accident

A fifth wheel is a coupling device that connects a tractor to a trailer using a kingpin. It can also be used to piggyback one tractor to another for transportation purposes. Proper coupling of the tractor and trailer is essential. Incorrect or incomplete coupling could allow the trailer to come loose during transport, which could lead to extremely serious and sometimes life-threatening accidents.


- Truck Driver Fatigue

It is no secret that truck drivers are under a lot of pressure to get their loads delivered on time. In many cases, the driver will deliberately violate federal regulations regarding the required amount of sleep to meet a deadline. When drivers make poor decisions such as these, it puts everyone on the road at risk. When fatigued drivers cause serious accidents, their victims have the right to seek compensation for their injuries. At the W. Winston Briggs Law Firm in Atlanta, we represent clients in a wide variety of trucking accident cases. Our truck driver fatigue lawyers have the experience, the knowledge and the skill to help you reach a positive outcome.


- Unsecured Loads

The process of loading a truck is extremely complex and must be done in a way that ensures the load is secure. There is a lot more to it than just loading up the trailer and tying down the cargo with a strap. Improperly secured loads can shift or come loose and lead to serious accidents. It is the responsibility of the people on the loading dock as well as the driver to ensure that the truck is loaded in a way that ensures safe transport from start to finish. When mistakes are made and accidents happen as a result, injury victims have the right to seek damages from the negligent parties.


- Car Accident

Car accidents can result in extremely serious and sometimes life-threatening injuries. The negligent drivers who cause these accidents can and should be held accountable. These cases can be quite complex, and it is important that you have strong representation from a qualified Atlanta car accident lawyer who knows the law and will fight to protect your interests.


- Drunk Driving Accident

There may be no type of accident that is more pointless and tragic than one caused by a drunk driver. These accidents could be completely avoided if people who drink would simply make the right decision and let someone else drive. If you have been injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver, you should seek the advice of an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.


- Driving Accident

When drivers are behind the wheel, their attention should be on the road in front of them and nowhere else. Unfortunately, people allow themselves to be distracted by a whole host of things that have nothing to do with safely operating a vehicle. Cell phones, texting, PDAs, radios, MP3 players, children, reading the newspaper, eating and putting on makeup are just a few of the things that can make these drivers a hazard to everyone else on the road.


- SUV Rollover Accident

There are warnings all over SUVs and other high-profile vehicles alerting drivers to the dangers of making sudden turns at high speeds. It is the driver's responsibility to use caution to avoid rollovers when operating an SUV. When rollovers do happen, however, the manufacturer carries the responsibility of producing a vehicle that is crashworthy enough to ensure the safety of the driver and passengers.


- Uninsured Motorist Accident

Working through the aftermath of an auto accident can be very difficult. This is especially true in situations where the other driver is underinsured or has no insurance at all. If you have suffered serious injuries and the other driver's insurance can't cover the damages, don't feel like you have no further options.


- MARTA Accident

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) buses and trains transport thousands of people throughout the Atlanta metro area every day. It is the responsibility of bus drivers, train operators and MARTA police officers to ensure the safety of passengers and others on property under the control of MARTA.


- Bicycle Accident

Georgia bicycle riders have specific rights under the law, and it is the responsibility of every driver to recognize and respect them. If you or someone you love has been injured due to the negligence of an irresponsible driver, you have the right to seek full compensation from the responsible parties.


- Lung Injuries

Injuries to the lungs can be extremely debilitating and could leave victims to face a lifetime of hardship. Without the ability to breathe properly, energy, stamina and general quality of life all suffer tremendously. For people whose lung injury happened in an accident that they did not cause, it may be possible to recover damages from the negligent parties.


- RADS Injuries

The W. Winston Briggs Law Firm handles lung injury cases, including cases involving the medical condition known as Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome (or "RADS").


- Chemical Exposure

Injuries due to toxic or chemical exposure can have a serious long-term impact on victims. Nerve damage, respiratory problems and many other issues can develop in these cases. When these types of injuries happen in accidents that were caused by the negligence of another, victims may have a claim for damages.


- Chemical Spill

A chemical spill can put everyone who is exposed to it in danger of serious short- and long-term health problems. Nerve damage, headaches, nausea, vomiting and burns to the eyes, throat, lungs and skin are all possible. In the most severe cases, chemical exposure can cause convulsions, brain damage or even death.


- Toxic Substances

They could be in your workplace, they could be in the neighborhood playground, they could even be right in your own backyard. No matter where you encounter them, long-term exposure to toxic substances can have an extremely serious impact on you or your family's health and well-being.


- Chemical Poisoning

Chemical poisoning can have an extremely serious impact on victims. Depending on the type of chemicals involved, cancer, brain damage, birth defects and even death can be traced back to chemical poisoning. The victims in these cases have the right to seek full compensation for their injuries.


- Toxic Exposure Claims

Toxic exposure claims involve injuries, illness, or death caused by exposure to a toxic substance, such as a chemical, vapor, smoke, or gas. Such exposures can cause people to suffer from skin problems such as rashes and hives, respiratory and lung problems, brain injuries, neurological defects, organ failure, tremors, seizures, memory defects, impotence, birth defects, and death. Toxic substances that can cause injury and death to humans include poisons, corrosives, irritants, gases, radioactive materials, smoke, ammonia, cleaning products, pesticides, herbicides, petroleum products, motor fuels, and other substances.


- Smoke Inhalation Injuries

Smoke inhalation is very serious and can have life-altering consequences for victims. Even if you were trapped in a fire for only a few minutes, it could be all that is needed for you to suffer serious lung injuries. If negligence played any kind of role in how the fire started, the negligent parties may be held liable for the victims' injuries.


- Industrial Fire Injury

If you have suffered a serious injury in an industrial fire, it is critical that you seek the advice of an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. You may be entitled to collect damages for your injuries if the fire was caused by the negligence of another party. A good lawyer can help you understand your rights and legal options.


- Spinal Cord Injury

Serious spinal cord injuries can lead to a variety of long-term health issues, including numbness in the extremities, loss of grip strength and partial or complete paralysis. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury in an accident, it is essential that you have your case reviewed by a Georgia personal injury attorney immediately.


- Traumatic Brain Injury

Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have a severe and potentially lifelong impact on victims. Memory loss, personality changes, slurred speech and problems with motor skills are just the beginning of the list of possible issues that can arise after a serious brain injury. If you or someone you care for has suffered a serious brain injury, it is important that you speak to a reputable personal injury attorney right away.


- Catastrophic Injury

At the W. Winston Briggs Law Firm in Atlanta, we dedicate our entire practice to helping people who have suffered life-changing injuries. We understand the damage that can be done in these cases, and we know what it takes to secure the compensation you need now and in the future. We will not recommend that you accept any settlement offer unless we are convinced that it is in your best interests to do so.


- Disfigurement

Suffering a catastrophic injury is an extremely traumatic experience for any victim. In many cases, though, the physical scarring or other permanent reminders of the accident can be just as damaging on an emotional level. If you have suffered any kind of disfigurement due to injuries in an accident you did not cause, you may have a claim for additional damages.


- Broken Bones

Depending on their severity, broken bones can change a victim's life forever. In some cases, even a seemingly minor break can turn out to be a very serious injury and lead to a lifetime of pain and decreased usability of the injured body part.


- Burn Injury

Burn injuries can be among the most painful you will ever experience, and they can often take the most time to heal. The long-term damage from serious burns can affect victims for a lifetime. If you have suffered a serious burn injury, you should have your case reviewed by an experienced personal injury attorney to determine if you may have access to compensation.

- Wrongful Death

The W. Winston Briggs Law Firm represents the families and heirs of wrongful death victims. A wrongful death claim arises whenever a person is killed as the result of someone's negligent, reckless, or criminal conduct. Wrongful death claims arise from auto accidents and trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, on-the-job accidents, medical negligence, product defects, toxic exposure, aircraft disasters, and in any other case where someone is killed due to the negligence of others.

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