Fayette County roads carry far more cars than they did a decade ago, and crashes have become a regular part of life here.

A wreck can leave you hurt, out of work, and dealing with an insurance company that wants to pay as little as possible.

Jonathan R. Brockman, P.C. helps people injured in car accidents throughout Fayette County, including Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone, and Brooks. Call our Fayetteville office at 770-670-5794 or contact us online for a free case review.

What Sets Our Car Accident Team Apart

We know how insurance companies think because our attorneys once represented them as defense lawyers.
Our firm is built around trial work, and we have tried hundreds of cases in Georgia courts.
We can connect you with doctors who will treat your injuries while your claim is pending.
With five offices across the metro area, including one in downtown Fayetteville, help is close by.
We handle car accident cases on contingency, so there is no fee unless we recover money for you.

How a Fayette County Car Accident Lawyer Can Help

A car accident lawyer does much more than fill out forms. From the first phone call, we work to protect your claim and build the strongest case possible. That includes:

Sending letters to preserve video, vehicle data, and other evidence before it is lost
Obtaining the crash report and interviewing witnesses
Reviewing every insurance policy that may apply, including your own
Tracking your medical treatment and keeping records of every expense
Putting a value on future losses, such as ongoing therapy or reduced earning ability
Handling all communication with insurance adjusters
Negotiating for a settlement that reflects the full extent of your losses
Filing a lawsuit and taking your case to trial when necessary

Many people are surprised by how much work goes into a strong claim. Letting us handle it means you can focus on getting better.

Crashes Caused by Teen Drivers

Fayette County has many families with young drivers who are still building experience behind the wheel, and school traffic adds to congestion on weekday mornings and afternoons. When a teen driver causes a crash, the teen’s parents may also be responsible in some situations.

Georgia recognizes what is called the family purpose doctrine. In general, when a parent provides a vehicle for family use, and a family member causes a crash while using it with permission, the parent can be held responsible. This can make additional insurance available to cover your losses.

Commuting Crashes Outside Fayette County

Many Fayette County residents commute toward Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, and nearby job centers every day.

A crash on I-85, I-285, or a road in a neighboring county can still leave a Fayette County family dealing with injuries and insurance claims.

We represent clients injured anywhere in Georgia, and we can meet with you at our Fayetteville office even if the wreck happened somewhere else.

Injuries Common in Fayette County Car Wrecks

The injuries from a car crash depend on the speed, the angle of impact, and where you were sitting. Some of the most common include whiplash and other neck injuries, back injuries such as herniated discs, concussions, broken bones, knee and shoulder tears, and chest injuries from seatbelts and airbags.

Side-impact crashes at intersections are especially dangerous because there is little space between the occupant and the other vehicle.

Proving the Other Driver Was at Fault

Insurance companies rarely admit fault without a fight. To prove what happened, we review a range of evidence, including the official crash report and any citations issued, witness statements, photos and video footage from the scene, and data from the vehicles involved.

Other evidence we may use includes cell phone records, damage patterns, medical records, and, in some cases, expert witness testimony and reports.

Georgia traffic laws also help establish fault. For example, a driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic, and a driver must not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent. When a driver breaks a rule of the road and causes a crash, that violation can be strong evidence of negligence.

Seatbelts, Medical Bills, and Georgia’s 2025 Tort Reform

Georgia’s 2025 tort reform changed how some car accident claims are handled. For lawsuits filed on or after April 21, 2025, O.C.G.A. § 40-8-76.1 allows evidence that an injured person was not wearing a seatbelt.

Insurers may use that evidence to argue that some injuries would have been less severe. For crashes on or after the same date, O.C.G.A. § 51-12-1.1 limits recovery for medical expenses to the reasonable value of necessary care, as decided by the jury.

These changes do not prevent you from recovering, but they make it more important to document your injuries and treatment carefully from the start.

When the At-Fault Driver Has Little or No Insurance

Georgia only requires drivers to carry $25,000 in bodily injury coverage per person. Many drivers carry only that minimum, and some carry no insurance at all.

If your losses exceed what the other driver’s policy pays, your uninsured motorist coverage may help. Some policies pay on top of the other driver’s coverage, while others subtract what the other driver’s insurer pays. We review your policy and explain what it means for your claim.

Compensation in a Fayette County Car Accident Case

Your claim may include payment for:

Emergency care, hospital stays, surgery, and therapy
Future medical treatment
Lost income and lost earning capacity
Repair or replacement of your vehicle and a rental car while it is out of service
The reduced value of your vehicle after repairs
Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life

If you were partly at fault, Georgia’s comparative fault law may reduce your recovery, and you cannot recover if you were 50 percent or more at fault. We gather evidence to show what really happened and protect the value of your claim.

Be Careful What You Tell the Insurance Adjuster

Shortly after a crash, an adjuster from the other driver’s insurance company may call you. The adjuster may sound friendly and ask you to describe what happened or how you are feeling. Anything you say can be used to argue that you were partly at fault or that your injuries are not serious. You are not required to give the other driver’s insurer a recorded statement. It is usually best to keep the conversation short, avoid guessing about speed or distances, and let your lawyer handle the details.

How Long Do You Have to File?

In Georgia, you must file most car accident injury lawsuits within two years of the crash under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33.

Property damage claims generally have a four-year deadline. If the at-fault driver was charged with a crime connected to the crash, the deadline for your injury claim may be paused while the prosecution is pending, but only for a limited time.

If a government vehicle was involved, you may need to give written notice within months. Acting quickly is the best way to protect your rights.

Speak With a Fayette County Car Accident Lawyer

A car accident should not leave you buried in bills while the insurance company stalls. At Jonathan R. Brockman, P.C., our car accident attorneys will review your case for free and explain your options in plain terms.

You pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you. Call our Fayetteville office at 770-670-5794 or contact us online to get started.