Personal Injury Lawyer Duluth, GA
If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence in Duluth, Georgia, you can lfight for full and fair compensation with representation from Burrow & Associates.
Our Duluth, GA personal injury attorney handles claims for injured people throughout Gwinnett County. Founded in 1996 and backed by 66 years of combined attorney experience, the firm has been fighting for injured Georgians for nearly three decades. If you were hurt in an accident, contact us for a free consultation.
Why Choose Burrow & Associates for Personal Injury Cases in Duluth, GA?
Local Knowledge of Gwinnett County and Georgia Personal Injury Law
We know how Gwinnett County courts operate, how Georgia’s comparative fault rules apply in practice, and what local juries expect from personal injury cases. We have years of handling cases in these courts and dealing with the same insurance carriers and defense strategies that come up time and again. Our attorneys have spent years representing injured clients throughout Duluth and Gwinnett County, and that experience is built into every case we take on.
Michael F. Burrow joined Burrow & Associates in 2007. He earned his Juris Doctorate cum laude from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Before practicing law, Mr. Burrow spent 14 years conducting biomedical research on federally funded programs in collaboration with Emory University and the Medical College of Georgia, and served as Vice President of Operations for DocuSys, Inc., a medical technology company. That scientific and analytical background informs how he approaches evidence, challenges insurance company positions, and builds cases that hold up under scrutiny. Whether a client is dealing with a car accident, a spinal cord injury, or a complex multi-party claim, that analytical rigor matters.
A Proven Record of Recovery for Injured Clients
Our firm has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients across Georgia. Results include $1,000,000 in an insurance bad faith case, $885,000 in a wrongful death matter, $800,000 in a premises liability case, $637,500 in a rideshare accident, and $560,000 in an auto accident. When carriers act in bad faith or refuse to pay fair value, we know how to respond. We want our clients to understand what a complete personal injury settlement actually covers, and we do not recommend accepting offers that fail to reflect the full scope of the harm done.
No Fees Unless We Win
Every personal injury case at Burrow & Associates is handled on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront costs and no attorney fees of any kind unless we recover compensation for you. The financial stress of an injury is already significant. Legal fees should not add to it.
Recognized Standing in the Georgia Legal Community
Burrow & Associates is listed on Martindale-Hubbell with an AV Preeminent rating and carries recognition through Super Lawyers. The firm also maintains the consistent standards of the National Trial Lawyers. Close to three decades of practice serving injured Georgians in Duluth, Gwinnett County, and throughout the Atlanta metro area is a record our clients can rely on.
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“Very detailed…they were quick with settling my case…called numerous times to see if I needed anything else…would recommend them highly. Fair pricing…but…even better results” — Kenneth Kanwisher
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Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Duluth
We represent injured clients across a wide range of accident types and practice areas throughout Duluth and Gwinnett County. If you are unsure whether you have a case, it costs nothing to ask us. Knowing what a personal injury lawyer does and understanding whether you need one are the first steps toward protecting your rights.
- Car accidents. Vehicle collisions are the most common source of personal injury claims in Georgia. We handle claims involving rear-end crashes, intersection collisions, distracted drivers, and multi-vehicle accidents throughout Duluth.
- Truck accidents. Crashes involving commercial vehicles carry additional layers of liability, including FMCSA regulations, employer negligence, and commercial insurance policies with higher limits.
- Motorcycle accidents. Motorcyclists face a disproportionate risk of serious injury in crashes and are often subject to bias from insurance adjusters. We push back against that bias and build the strongest possible case.
- Rideshare accidents. Uber and Lyft accidents involve multiple overlapping insurance policies. Determining which policy applies and at what coverage level requires a careful analysis of the driver’s app status at the time of the crash.
- DUI accidents. When a drunk driver injures you, Georgia’s negligence per se doctrine applies. A DUI citation creates automatic negligence in the civil case. Punitive damages are also frequently available in these matters.
- Hit-and-run accidents. When the at-fault driver flees, your own uninsured motorist coverage is usually the primary path to recovery. We pursue every available source of compensation.
- Spinal cord injuries. Catastrophic spinal injuries demand a comprehensive approach to damages, including life care planning, future medical costs, and lost earning capacity over a lifetime.
- Back injuries. Back injuries are common in vehicle accidents and often undervalued by insurance companies. We ensure the full extent of your injury, including any long-term effects, is accounted for in your claim.
- E-scooter accidents. Micromobility accidents involve a complex legal framework under Georgia law. Whether you were a rider or someone struck by a scooter, we handle the liability analysis.
- Slip and fall cases. Property owners have a duty to maintain safe conditions. When they fail and someone is hurt, premises liability law provides a route to recovery.
- Wrongful death. When a loved one is killed by someone else’s negligence, the surviving family may pursue both wrongful death and survival damages under Georgia premises liability law.
Georgia Legal Requirements for Personal Injury Cases
Understanding the rules that govern your personal injury claim in Georgia is essential before you speak with any insurance representative or sign anything. Our lawyers review any offer from the insurance company and advise you whether it truly reflects your losses.
Georgia uses a modified comparative fault system governed by O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33. Under this statute, your recovery is reduced in proportion to your own percentage of fault. If you are found to be 50% or more at fault, you are barred from recovering anything at all. Insurance adjusters routinely attempt to assign partial blame to injured claimants in order to reduce their exposure. Knowing this going in is the reason you should speak with an attorney before giving any recorded statement.
Georgia requires drivers to carry minimum liability insurance coverage under O.C.G.A. § 33-7-11, with minimums of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $25,000 for property damage. Those limits are frequently insufficient for serious injury claims, which is why identifying all available layers of coverage, including uninsured and underinsured motorist policies, is a critical part of every case we handle.
The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Georgia is two years from the date of the accident or injury under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. Missing this deadline eliminates your right to sue regardless of how strong your case is. The Georgia General Assembly and the Georgia Court System are the authoritative sources for the statutes and procedural rules that govern civil injury claims in this state.
What Damages Are Recoverable in a Duluth Personal Injury Case?
Georgia law allows injured parties to pursue several categories of compensation, and a complete claim accounts for all of them.
Economic damages cover your documentable financial losses. Medical expenses, including emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgery, and any future care needs, are recoverable in full. Lost wages from time you could not work and any reduction in future earning capacity are compensable. Out-of-pocket costs tied directly to the injury and recovery round out this category.
Non-economic damages address losses that do not come with a receipt. Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and the lasting effects of a serious injury on your daily functioning and personal relationships are all recognized under Georgia law. Georgia does not cap non-economic damages in personal injury cases, a critical distinction that distinguishes our state from others.
Punitive damages are available under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1 when the at-fault party’s conduct was reckless, willful, or wanton. Drunk driving, deliberate disregard of safety rules, and similar conduct can all support a punitive claim. Georgia caps punitive damages at $250,000 in most cases, with exceptions for product liability, intentional harm, and DUI-related conduct.
Contact Burrow & Associates
If you or a family member has been injured in Duluth or anywhere in Gwinnett County, Burrow & Associates is ready to evaluate your case at no cost. There are no fees unless we win. Consultations are free, and we make every effort to respond the same day.
Contact us to speak with our Duluth personal injury attorney about your options.
