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A brain injury can affect far more than your physical health. Problems with memory, concentration, mood, speech or independence can change how a person works and gets through the day, often long after the accident itself.
If another person or company caused a serious head injury in Augusta, an experienced Augusta brain injury lawyer at Hawk Law Group can investigate what happened, document the full impact of the injury, and pursue every source of compensation available to you.
Our brain injury and catastrophic injury cases are handled by trial attorneys who grew up in the CSRA, including founder Victor C. Hawk, Shawn Merzlak and Marion Chace Hawk. You can read about each attorney and see results the firm has obtained further down this page.
Many people with a brain injury don't realize they need legal help until a settlement is already signed. Insurance adjusters often call within days of an accident. Their job is to close the claim for as little as possible, and an early offer rarely accounts for months of rehabilitation or symptoms that surface later.
You should talk to a brain injury attorney in Augusta if:
Once you accept a settlement, you cannot reopen the claim if complications develop months or years later. Getting a lawyer involved early protects that right, and our team handles the negotiations while you focus on recovery.
Contact our attorneys today for a free consultation.
A traumatic brain injury happens when an outside force, such as a blow, jolt or sudden stop, damages the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), TBI is a major cause of death in the United States, with about 69,000 TBI-related deaths a year, roughly 190 every day.
Mild TBI (concussion): Brief or no loss of consciousness. Symptoms include headaches, confusion, dizziness and memory problems. Most people recover within weeks to months, but some live with symptoms for much longer.
Moderate TBI: Loss of consciousness lasting minutes to hours. Persistent headaches, vomiting, seizures and cognitive problems are common, and recovery often takes months of rehabilitation.
Severe TBI: Extended unconsciousness or coma. These injuries cause major physical, cognitive and behavioral changes that can require lifelong care. A CDC-published study found that people who survive a moderate or severe TBI and complete inpatient rehabilitation live about 9 years less than average.
Common symptoms include persistent headaches, nausea, dizziness, memory loss, confusion, mood swings, depression and personality changes. Some appear right away; others develop days or weeks after the injury, which is why a normal ER visit doesn't rule a brain injury out.
Research from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke links brain injuries to higher long-term risk of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, post-traumatic epilepsy and permanent disability, and repeated head injuries to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The lifetime cost of these consequences can reach hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars.
A brain injury case is won on medical proof, so we build it like one from the first consultation.
We investigate. We review your medical records, accident reports and every available insurance policy to find the full value of your claim. Our investigators collect scene photos, surveillance footage, witness statements and, where needed, accident reconstruction.
We bring in the right experts. Neurologists, neuropsychologists, rehabilitation specialists and life-care planners document your current condition and project the care you will need for the rest of your life. Their testimony turns symptoms an adjuster can't see into evidence a jury can.
We negotiate from strength. We handle every call and letter from the insurance company, so you are never pressured into a recorded statement. We push back on lowball offers with the medical evidence behind your claim.
We go to trial when it's needed. If an insurer won't make a fair offer, we file suit and prepare the case for trial.
You pay nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee: our fee comes from your settlement or verdict, and if we don't win your case, you owe us nothing.
Georgia law lets brain injury victims recover three kinds of damages.
Economic damages: Past and future medical expenses, rehabilitation and in-home care, lost wages, lost future earning capacity, property damage, and the cost of household services you can no longer perform.
Non-economic damages: Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement and disability. A spouse may also bring a claim for loss of consortium.
Punitive damages: Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1, a jury may award punitive damages when clear and convincing evidence shows willful misconduct, malice, fraud or a conscious indifference to the consequences. These awards are generally capped at $250,000, but the cap does not apply to product liability cases or to defendants who acted with specific intent to harm or while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
The value of a brain injury case can range from tens of thousands to millions of dollars, depending on the severity of the injury, the strength of the evidence and the insurance available. Contact us to discuss what your case may be worth.
To recover compensation in Georgia, we must prove four things:
Brain injuries are often invisible to an adjuster, so the proof has to make them visible. We build each case from medical records and imaging, testimony from neurologists and neuropsychologists, accident reports, witness statements, and employment records that show what you earned before the injury.
| Evidence type | What it proves | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Medical imaging (CT, MRI, DTI) | The injury exists and how severe it is | Hospitals, diagnostic centers |
| Neuropsychological testing | Cognitive deficits, even when scans look normal | Neuropsychologists |
| Accident scene photos | The dangerous condition or crash dynamics | Investigators, witnesses |
| Employment records | Lost wages and lost earning capacity | Employers, tax documents |
| Life care plan | The lifetime cost of care | Certified life care planners |
Modified comparative negligence: Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33, your compensation is reduced by your share of fault. If you are found 50% or more at fault, you recover nothing, which is why insurers often try to shift blame onto the injured person.
Insurance minimums: Georgia requires only $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident in liability coverage. Those limits rarely cover a serious brain injury, so we look for every other policy that may apply, including your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and any commercial or umbrella policies.
Under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file a brain injury lawsuit in Georgia. Courts dismiss cases filed after that date, even by one day, and you lose the right to compensation.
If settlement negotiations fail, we file suit before that deadline in the right court. Most Augusta brain injury cases are filed in Augusta-Richmond County Superior Court (735 James Brown Boulevard) or Columbia County Superior Court (640 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans). We handle every filing and keep you informed at each step.
A few situations change the clock:
Not every personal injury firm is equipped for a brain injury case. Before you sign with an Augusta brain injury law firm, ask four questions.
A firm that answers these questions directly, with names and numbers, is one you can evaluate.
Our attorneys represent victims in all types of brain injury cases throughout Augusta and the Central Savannah River Area:
Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, workplace accidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, nursing home abuse, defective product injuries, and child brain injuries.
We work with medical experts to project how injuries will affect your future medical needs, career prospects, and lifetime care requirements.
If you or someone you love suffered a brain injury in Augusta or anywhere in the Central Savannah River Area, time is critical. Evidence disappears, witnesses' memories fade, and Georgia's statute of limitations continues running.
Our brain injury attorneys will handle every aspect of your legal claim while you focus on recovery. We'll investigate your accident, gather evidence, consult with medical experts, negotiate with insurance companies, and fight for maximum compensation.
Your consultation is completely free with no obligation to hire us. If we take your case, you pay nothing unless we win.
Call Augusta personal injury lawyer now or contact us online. We're available 24/7 because brain injuries don't wait for business hours.
338 Telfair St. Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 722-3500
Brain injury case values vary dramatically based on injury severity, treatment costs, and long-term impact. Mild concussions with full recovery may settle for $50,000-$150,000, while severe TBIs requiring lifetime care can exceed several million dollars. Factors include medical expenses, lost wages, degree of disability, age, liability strength, and insurance coverage. Contact an attorney before accepting early settlement offers.
We use medical imaging (CT scans and MRIs), neurological exams, neuropsychological testing, treatment records, and expert testimony from neurologists who explain your injury mechanism and prognosis. Even when imaging appears normal, neuropsychological testing often reveals measurable cognitive deficits.
Georgia's statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. This deadline is strict—courts dismiss cases filed even one day late. Some exceptions apply for minors, injuries discovered later, and government claims. Contact us immediately to protect your rights.
Ask four questions: whether the firm's attorneys have tried brain injury cases to a jury, which neurologists, neuropsychologists and life-care planners it works with, what its contingency fee and case-cost terms are in writing, and which attorney will personally handle your case. A firm that answers with names and numbers is one you can evaluate.
Did you sustain an injury at work or develop an occupational illness? If so, hiring an experienced Augusta Brain Injury Lawyer can be essential for your fight for benefits.
(888) 771-1110The personal injury lawyers at Hawk Law Group represent accident victims throughout the Central Savannah River Area, including Augusta, Avera, Belvedere, Blythe, Crawfordville, Davisboro, Evans, Gibson, Grovetown, Harlem, Hephzibah, Jackson, Lincolnton, Louisville, Martinez, Millen, New Ellenton, North Augusta, Sandersville, Sparta, Stapleton, Thomson, Warrenton, Waynesboro, and all surrounding communities in Aiken, Edgefield, and Richmond Counties.
Hawk Law Group is a personal injury law firm serving clients in Augusta, GA, and surrounding areas. With over 71 years of combined experience, we have recovered hundreds of millions on behalf of injury victims. Contact us for help today.
