Lubbock Personal Injury Lawyers

What should I do after an injury?

Your health comes first. Get medical care right away—even if you feel “okay.” Many injuries appear hours or days later. Early diagnosis protects your health and creates medical records that support your claim. Keep photos, bills, discharge notes, and a simple daily pain/limitations log.

Do I need a personal injury lawyer?

Often, yes—especially if injuries, fault, or insurance coverage are disputed. An experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyer can preserve evidence, handle insurers, calculate full damages (medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering), and position your case for settlement or trial. A quick consult can tell you whether counsel will likely improve your outcome.

What is Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage?

UM (and Underinsured Motorist, UIM) helps if the at-fault driver has no/too little insurance or flees the scene. In Georgia, many policies offer “add-on” UM that can stack on top of the at-fault policy—often increasing total recovery. Check your declarations page or ask us to review it with you.

Should I investigate my own case?

No. Investigations benefit from speed, experience, and legal tools (evidence preservation, subpoenas, experts). DIY efforts can miss critical proof—or create statements insurers use against you. Let your legal team gather, verify, and frame the evidence.

Can pedestrians file injury claims?

Yes. If a driver’s negligence caused your injuries, you can pursue compensation for medical care, lost wages, and pain and suffering—just like motorists. Prompt medical treatment and witness/camera evidence often decide these cases.

Can I file a lawsuit for a family member?

Sometimes. A parent or legal guardian can act for a minor or an incapacitated adult. For wrongful death, Georgia law specifies who can file (typically the spouse and/or children; if none, the estate’s representative). If you’re unsure who has standing, we’ll walk you through it.

What if the accident involved an 18-wheeler?

Move fast. Motor carriers and their insurers respond immediately. We send spoliation letters to preserve black-box data, driver logs, maintenance records, and video; then we build liability with experts in trucking safety and reconstruction.

The trucking company contacted me—should I talk to them?

No. Refer calls to your lawyer. Their goal is to limit their exposure. Avoid recorded statements and quick offers until we review coverage, injuries, and liability.

How do I choose the right personal injury attorney?

Look for: (1) Georgia trial and negotiation experience, (2) documented results and client reviews, (3) a willingness to take cases to court when needed, (4) clear communication and fee transparency. Meet the team and ask how they would approach your facts.

How can I get a free case review?

Call (806) 391-5563 anytime. We can discuss your situation by phone, chat, or in person—whatever is easiest for you.

Who pays my medical bills and other expenses?

Insurers typically issue one settlement after fault and damages are resolved. Until then, bills may be paid by health insurance, MedPay (if you carry it), or on provider liens/letters of protection. We help coordinate billing and address any lien or subrogation issues so you don’t leave money on the table.

How long will my case take?

Simple claims can resolve within a few months after you finish treatment; contested or litigation cases can take longer (often 6–12 months or more). Timing depends on medical stability, proof of fault, insurer cooperation, court schedules, and whether trial becomes necessary.

How do I file a personal injury lawsuit?

Your attorney gathers records, crash/incident reports, photos/video, and expert input; identifies all liable parties and coverages; and files a complaint in the appropriate Georgia court. Discovery (depositions, records, experts) follows, with settlement talks throughout.

What is the average personal injury settlement in Atlanta?

There’s no meaningful “average.” Settlement values depend on medical treatment and prognosis, work impact, daily-life limitations, credibility and strength of liability proof, available insurance (including UM/UIM), venue, and the potential for punitive exposure. We value cases individually and back our numbers with evidence.

Are there limits on personal injury claims in Atlanta?

Georgia does not cap non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases (the state Supreme Court struck down caps in Nestlehutt, 2010). Georgia generally caps punitive damages at $250,000, with key exceptions (e.g., DUI, specific intent, and product-liability cases). In practice, insurance policy limits often act as the ceiling unless additional coverage or assets exist.

How long do I have to file a lawsuit?

Most Georgia personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury (different periods apply to loss of consortium and defamation). Medical malpractice has a two-year statute of limitations and a five-year statute of repose. Claims against government entities have shorter “ante litem” notice deadlines (often 6 months for cities; generally, 12 months for the State). Ask us about your exact deadline.

If you are injured in any type of accident, your first priority should be to seek immediate medical attention, even if you are not certain that you are injured. Seeking immediate medical treatment does two things: 1) it ensures injuries you sustained are diagnosed and treated; and, 2) it helps eliminate any doubt by the insurance company that your injuries were caused by the accident. 

Often, the shock and adrenaline of an accident can mask symptoms of injuries, so making the mistake of skipping a medical examination can have profound consequences. By seeking prompt medical treatment, you protect both your health and your ability to seek compensation for your injuries with the help of your attorney.

If you were in a motor vehicle accident we have also detailed here what to do after a car accident.

A skilled personal injury lawyer is necessary to get full and fair compensation for injuries you sustained in an accident. Most defendants, whether individual drivers or commercial vehicle operators, are covered by liability insurance. Those insurance companies are not obligated to protect or take care of you. Insurance companies exist to protect the defendant (their customer) who caused the wreck. 

A personal injury attorney can help you obtain compensation for every category of damages to which you are legally entitled. These damages can include things like: medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain & suffering, punitive damages, loss of limb, diminished mental function, physical impairment, scarring or disfigurement, emotional or mental trauma, and loss of consortium (in wrongful death claims). Further, you may be entitled to future medical bills, future lost income, future pain and suffering, and other damages in severe injury cases.

Uninsured Motorist (UM) Coverage can help save the day if you are hit by an uninsured driver or if you are the victim in a hit-and-run collision. In short, UM coverage is an add-on coverage that drivers can add to their auto insurance policies that will protect them in the event that they are in an auto accident with a driver who either does not have insurance or cannot be located. You can contact your insurance provider to confirm whether your policy includes UM. If you do not have this coverage, the personal injury attorneys at Thompson Law recommend that you consider adding UM to your auto insurance policy today. 

Absolutely not. It’s important to leave the investigation to the professionals. They know exactly how to work a case to determine all of the facts and details.

Some of the most devastating injuries caused by careless driving happen to pedestrians. As a pedestrian, you have the same right to be free from injury and harm caused by the irresponsibility, error, or negligence of others as any motorist on the road. In is important to obtain the services of an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible if you are injured as a pedestrian. The right attorney will see that you receive the medical care you need, guide your damage claim process, and receive full compensation for your injuries.  

Typically, yes. If a family member is seriously injured or killed in an accident, or if the injured party is a minor child, then it may be appropriate under the law for a parent, spouse, relative, or legal guardian to file a claim or lawsuit on behalf of the injured or deceased party.  These types of claims are complex, and usually depend on the type of relationship involved, as well as the individual facts and circumstances of the injury. Calling the experienced personal injury attorneys at Thompson Law is step one to explore filing an injury claim on behalf of your loved one. 

If the other vehicle involved in your crash was an 18 wheeler or another commercial vehicle, call an attorney immediately. Companies who own commercial vehicles and 18 wheelers often have their own team of investigators who will arrive on the scene immediately working on the driver’s defense case. The sooner you involve an attorney of your own, the better your chances are of receiving compensation for your injuries and damages.

No. They aren’t trying to help you. They’re trying to protect their drivers and reduce their costs. That’s why they have a team of lawyers ready to flock to the scene of any accident. Don’t accept any form of compensation until you talk to your attorney. Most victims of 18 wheeler crashes sustain more injuries than victims of normal crashes, and can receive higher compensation as a result. Don’t let them fool you into accepting a smaller payout for your injuries and damages. Your injuries could require years of medications and surgeries, and the company will try everything to avoid making huge payouts. Call your attorney and let them do the negotiating on your behalf.

The best personal injury attorney has three major characteristics: Excellent customer service, cutting edge technology, and a willingness to take cases and win at trial. Ask your potential attorney about the client experience they offer, what kind of technology they use to make your life easier, and when was the last time they took a case to jury trial. Asking these types of questions will give you guidance on what kind of experience you can expect as a client and what kind of results you can expect at the end of your case.

Thompson Law has high ratings from clients for its emphasis on customer service, and its attorneys have achieved significant results on small, large, and complex cases alike. No matter if you have been involved in a minor car wreck or are dealing with catastrophic injuries from a rarer and more devastating event like a terrible workplace accident, dog bite, or an 18 wheeler wreck, Thompson Law can assist you.  

Yes! Thompson Law is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide free consultations. If you have been injured in a truck wreck or car accident, hurt in a slip and fall incident, or otherwise injured from the negligence of another person or party, give us a call any time at 1-800-LION-LAW. We can speak to you over the phone, chat online through our website or social media outlets, or arrange an in-person meeting at your convenience. Our team is ready to help! 

An insurance company will not pay medical expenses or other damages as they come due; rather, after they have accepted liability, the insurance company will make a one-time, lump-sum final payment only at the end of your case.  Dealing with medical expenses and obtaining the proper medical care after an accident can be tricky. But it does not have to be! Call the personal injury attorneys at Thompson Law, who can explain how to deal with the “day-of” hospital bills, how to continue to receive the care you need, and ultimately how to recover an appropriate settlement that takes care of your bills from the incident as well as fair and just compensation for you.

Let’s be honest: this isn’t a legal show on TV and your case will not settle in the next hour – or even tomorrow.  The true answer is: it depends.  We find that most cases settle within 6-12 months from date of incident; but the timeline in your case could be shorter or longer depending on: the facts and circumstances of the accident; the length of time it takes you to complete medical treatment; and the character of the insurance company, or companies, involved in your case.  In the event that your case cannot settle pre-litigation and it becomes necessary to file a lawsuit, the litigation process alone can take 1 to 2 years due to the court system and legal process necessary to prepare for trial.  But because so much of the timeline depends on the facts and circumstances of your unique case, call Thompson Law today to discuss the personal injury claims process.