Serious injuries demand serious representation. At Overbird Law, we fight relentlessly to ensure you receive the full compensation you deserve.
Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys
When you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, the physical pain is just the beginning. Medical bills pile up, you can't work, and insurance companies pressure you to accept a lowball settlement. You need an advocate who will fight back.
At Overbird Law, Attorney Jonathan Overman personally handles every personal injury case. We investigate thoroughly, build strong cases, and negotiate aggressively. If the insurance company won't pay what your case is worth, we take them to court.
Our contingency fee arrangement means you pay nothing upfront and nothing unless we win. We advance all costs and expenses. Your only job is to focus on getting better — we handle everything else. When an accident takes a life rather than causing injury, the same principles apply through a wrongful death claim.
Find out what your case is worth. No fees unless we win.
Types of Cases We Handle
Rear-end collisions, head-on crashes, T-bone accidents, and multi-vehicle pileups. We investigate every detail to build the strongest possible case.
Commercial truck, 18-wheeler, and tractor-trailer accidents often cause catastrophic injuries. We hold trucking companies and their insurers accountable.
Motorcyclists face unique risks on the road. We fight the bias against riders and pursue full compensation for your injuries.
Property owners have a duty to maintain safe premises. We hold negligent property owners responsible for injuries caused by hazardous conditions.
When healthcare providers fail in their duty of care, the consequences can be devastating. We pursue claims against doctors, hospitals, and medical facilities.
Georgia law holds dog owners responsible for attacks. We help victims recover compensation for injuries, scarring, emotional trauma, and medical treatment.
From your first call to your final settlement, here's what to expect.
We review your case, explain your options, and determine the best strategy — all at no cost to you.
We gather medical records, accident reports, witness statements, and expert opinions to build an airtight case.
We demand full compensation from the insurance company. We don't accept lowball offers.
If the other side won't pay what your case is worth, we take them to court and fight for a jury verdict.
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Common Questions
Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33), you have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Claims against government entities may have shorter deadlines. Missing this deadline permanently bars your claim, so contact Overbird Law as soon as possible for a free case evaluation.
At Overbird Law, personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis -- you pay nothing upfront and owe no attorney fees unless we win your case. The standard contingency fee is typically 33% of the recovery. All case costs are advanced by the firm and repaid only from your settlement or verdict.
Georgia personal injury victims may recover economic damages (medical expenses, lost wages, future medical costs, property damage) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life). In cases involving egregious misconduct, punitive damages may also be available under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1.
Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33) that reduces your compensation by your percentage of fault. If you are 20% at fault, your recovery is reduced by 20%. If you are 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover any compensation. This makes establishing clear liability essential to maximizing your recovery.
No. Insurance companies are motivated to settle claims quickly and cheaply. First offers are almost always significantly below the true value of your claim. Once you accept and sign a release, you cannot go back for more -- even if your injuries worsen. Contact Overbird Law for a free case evaluation before accepting any settlement offer.
Most personal injury cases settle before trial — typically 90–95% nationwide. Cases go to trial when the insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation, when liability is genuinely disputed, or when policy limits are inadequate and the at-fault party has personal assets. Preparing every case as if it will be tried is what produces strong settlement leverage. Overbird Law prepares each file for the courtroom from day one.
Simple soft-tissue claims often resolve in 4–9 months once medical treatment ends. Cases involving surgery or permanent injury typically take 12–24 months because the medical picture must stabilize before damages can be valued. Cases filed in suit can take 18–36 months. Settling too early — before the full scope of your injury is known — is the most expensive mistake an injured person can make.
Yes — especially if injuries seem minor. Adrenaline and shock mask symptoms for days or weeks, and the line between a $5,000 case and a $50,000 case is often a single MRI finding that does not show up in early ER visits. A free consultation costs nothing and protects you against the most common claim-killing mistakes: gaps in treatment, recorded statements, and accepting an early lowball offer.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation case review.
