Call Hawk Law Group now to discuss your brain injury case in Augusta and learn how we can help.
A brain injury can affect far more than your physical health. Problems with memory, concentration, mood, communication, or independence can change someone’s ability to work and function day to day, sometimes 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 the compensation available to you.
Hawk Law Group’s trial attorneys have more than 71 years of combined experience representing seriously injured people throughout the CSRA, with deep roots here in the Augusta area.
Many brain injury victims don't realize they need legal help until it's too late. Insurance adjusters will contact you quickly after an accident—not to help you, but to minimize what they pay. They may offer a quick settlement that sounds reasonable but won't cover your long-term medical needs.
You should hire a brain injury lawyer if:
Early legal intervention protects your rights. Once you accept a settlement, you can't go back and ask for more money when complications develop months or years later. Our team steps in to handle negotiations while you focus on recovery.
Contact our attorneys today for a free consultation.
A traumatic brain injury occurs when an external force damages the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), TBIs contribute to approximately 30% of all injury-related deaths in the United States.
Mild TBI (concussion): Brief or no loss of consciousness. Symptoms include headaches, confusion, dizziness, and memory problems. Most recover within weeks to months, but some experience persistent symptoms.
Moderate TBI: Loss of consciousness lasting minutes to hours. Persistent headaches, vomiting, seizures, and cognitive difficulties. Recovery often requires months of rehabilitation.
Severe TBI: Extended unconsciousness or coma. These injuries cause significant physical, cognitive, and behavioral changes requiring lifelong medical care. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, severe TBIs can reduce life expectancy.
Common symptoms include persistent headaches, nausea, dizziness, memory loss, confusion, mood swings, depression, and personality changes. Some symptoms appear immediately while others develop days or weeks after injury.
Research from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke shows brain injury survivors face increased risks of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), post-traumatic epilepsy, and permanent disability. These long-term consequences can cost hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars.
Building a strong brain injury case requires medical knowledge, investigative resources, and aggressive negotiation skills. Our legal team provides comprehensive representation from your initial consultation through trial if necessary.
We review your medical records, accident reports, and insurance policies to determine the full value of your claim. Our investigators collect crucial evidence including accident scene photos, surveillance footage, witness statements, and expert accident reconstruction analysis.
We collaborate with neurologists, neuropsychologists, and rehabilitation specialists who can explain your injuries to insurance companies and juries. These experts document your current condition and project future medical needs.
Our reputation as trial attorneys strengthens settlement negotiations. Insurance companies know we won't accept lowball offers and will take cases to court if necessary. We handle all communications with insurers so you're not pressured into damaging statements.
If settlement negotiations fail, we take your case to court. Our attorneys have tried hundreds of cases throughout Richmond County and surrounding areas, presenting compelling evidence and expert testimony to juries.
You pay nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis—our fees come from your settlement or verdict. If we don't win your case, you owe us nothing.
Georgia law allows brain injury victims to pursue several types of damages:
Economic damages: Medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, future lost earning capacity, property damage, and household services you can no longer perform.
Non-economic damages: Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement and disability, and loss of consortium for spouses.
Punitive damages: Georgia allows punitive damages in cases involving willful misconduct, malice, fraud, or reckless indifference to human life.
The total compensation in a brain injury case can range from tens of thousands to millions of dollars depending on severity and circumstances. Contact us to discuss the specific value of your case.
To recover compensation, we must prove four legal elements: the at-fault party owed you a duty of care, they breached that duty through negligent actions, the breach directly caused your brain injury, and you suffered actual harm and losses.
We build strong cases using medical records and imaging, expert testimony from neurologists and neuropsychologists, accident reports, witness statements, and employment records documenting your work history and income.
| Evidence Type | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medical imaging | Proves injury existence and severity | Hospitals, diagnostic centers |
| Neuropsychological testing | Documents cognitive deficits | Specialized psychologists |
| Accident scene photos | Shows dangerous conditions | Investigators, witnesses |
| Employment records | Proves lost wages and capacity | Employers, tax documents |
| Life care plan | Projects lifetime costs | Certified life care planners |
Statute of limitations: Under Georgia Code § 9-3-33, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline means losing your right to compensation forever.
Modified comparative negligence: Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule under Georgia Code § 51-12-33. If you're partially at fault, your compensation reduces by your percentage of fault. If you're 50% or more at fault, you recover nothing.
Insurance considerations: Georgia requires minimum liability coverage of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident. These limits are often insufficient for serious brain injuries.
If settlement negotiations fail, we'll file your lawsuit in the appropriate Georgia 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). Throughout the process, we handle all court filings and legal procedures while keeping you informed.
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.
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.
