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Never a Fee Unless We Win
There are never any out-of-pocket costs to hire us, and you will NEVER pay any fees until we win your case.
Never a Fee Unless We Win
There are never any out-of-pocket costs to hire us, and you will NEVER pay any fees until we win your case.
Athens Personal Injury Attorney
With a determined focus on helping families, our first priority is making sure that everything possible is being done for your case. Christopher Simon Attorney at Law will listen to you and take care of all the legal details while you focus on recovering from your injuries as quickly as possible.
We listen to your concerns and make sure you know all of the options before you make a decision on your case.
Trusted Athens Personal Injury Attorneys with 21 Years of Experience
We have been litigating cases in the Athens-Clarke County area for 21 years. With three Athens personal injury attorneys, we can provide the best lawyer for your case and the personal level of service that intelligent clients deserve.
When you call the firm, you speak with the lawyers and discuss the merits of your case immediately, not with a “case manager” or an assistant.
Don’t just take our word for it though; read our actual client testimonials.
Most Georgians don’t want to go to the Courts to solve their problems but they recognize that with significant injury and wrongful death cases, going alone is unwise. The process is even harder when you face the reality that there are a lot of slimy injury lawyers out there who are just in it for themselves.
The solution is a no-cost, free consultation where you and the attorneys will discuss the pros and cons of solving your problem together. Take the free meeting and use your own judgment to decide if we are a good fit.
The more you know you understand your rights, the more we can help you. We listen to your concerns and make sure you know all of the options before you make a decision on your case.
Common Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Athens
Our experienced Athens personal injury attorneys handle a wide range of cases, including:
- Car Accidents: Representing victims of rear-end collisions, DUIs, and distracted driving incidents on roads like Highway 78 and Loop 10.
- Slip and Fall Injuries: Helping clients injured in Athens businesses or properties due to unsafe conditions.
- Wrongful Death: Advocating for families who have lost loved ones in catastrophic accidents in Athens-Clarke County.
- Truck Accidents: Litigating complex cases involving tractor-trailer collisions on Georgia highways.
Our firm has secured significant settlements, such as a $9 million recovery for a car accident victim and a $1.2 million in a wrongful death case. View more case results.
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Cases in Athens
What does a personal injury attorney in Athens do?
An Athens personal injury attorney represents victims of accidents or negligence, helping them secure compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. They handle all legal aspects, from negotiating with insurance companies to litigating in court.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Athens, GA?
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of the injury. Contact our Athens injury lawyers for a free consultation to discuss your case timeline.
How much does it cost to hire an Athens personal injury lawyer?
Our Athens personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.
Our Background
Christopher Simon has practiced law for 21 years and spent 9 years defending large insurance companies including USAA, Safeco, Liberty Mutual, Cotton States, Farmers, and defending tractor-trailer companies in catastrophic collisions and wrongful death cases.
Harrison Spires has been practicing law since 2009 and attended UGA for undergrad and Mercer for Law School. He spent 7 years litigating complex insurance claims tractor-trailer collisions for one of the premier insurance defense firms in Georgia prior to joining the firm.
Tyler Bridgers has been practicing law for 9 years and is a graduate of Vanderbilt and Emory Law School.
Mr. Simon is the author of the Georgia Guide to Handling Car Accident Claims. Mr. Simon was chosen as a Super Lawyer by Law and Politics Magazine every year since he was eligible. He has been selected as one of the Top 100 lawyers in Georgia by other lawyers in the Super Lawyers survey for the last three years. Originally practicing out of the Atlanta Office, the firm has grown and evolved to serve the entire state of Georgia.
The firm is selective and will not accept every case that comes to the firm but this allows the firm to give personal attention to each client. Each client gets his cell phone and the initial client meeting is always in person.
Our Philosophy
Not every injury should end up in a lawsuit, but if there is a serious medical issue or the loss of life, you need an injury lawyer that is experienced enough to correctly evaluate the case and honest enough to tell you the hard truths. With over 35 years of collective experience, we are skilled at predicting how things will play out in the coming months. Two of us worked for insurance companies and we have a good sense of how they operate and what they are looking for.
We never forget that you are the client and your questions and concerns need to be addressed.
Why Choose Our Athens Personal Injury Attorneys?
Choosing the right personal injury attorney in Athens, GA, can make all the difference. Our firm is deeply rooted in the Athens-Clarke County community, with a proven track record of success in local courts, including the Athens-Clarke County Superior Court. We understand the unique challenges of pursuing justice in Athens, from navigating local regulations to dealing with insurance adjusters who undervalue claims.
Our attorneys are members of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and have been recognized by peers for their expertise. We offer personalized service, ensuring you work directly with an experienced attorney, not a paralegal. Read client reviews to see why Athens residents trust us.
Our Background
Christopher Simon has practiced law for 21 years and spent 9 years defending large insurance companies including USAA, Safeco, Liberty Mutual, Cotton States, Farmers, and defending tractor-trailer companies in catastrophic collisions and wrongful death cases.
Harrison Spires has been practicing law since 2009 and attended UGA for undergrad and Mercer for Law School. He spent 7 years litigating complex insurance claims tractor-trailer collisions for one of the premier insurance defense firms in Georgia prior to joining the firm.
Tyler Bridgers has been practicing law for 9 years and is a graduate of Vanderbilt and Emory Law School.
Mr. Simon is the author of the Georgia Guide to Handling Car Accident Claims. Mr. Simon was chosen as a Super Lawyer by Law and Politics Magazine every year since he was eligible. He has been selected as one of the Top 100 lawyers in Georgia by other lawyers in the Super Lawyers survey for the last three years. Originally practicing out of the Atlanta Office, the firm has grown and evolved to serve the entire state of Georgia.
The firm is selective and will not accept every case that comes to the firm but this allows the firm to give personal attention to each client. Each client gets his cell phone and the initial client meeting is always in person.
Our Philosophy
Not every injury should end up in a lawsuit, but if there is a serious medical issue or the loss of life, you need an injury lawyer that is experienced enough to correctly evaluate the case and honest enough to tell you the hard truths. With over 35 years of collective experience, we are skilled at predicting how things will play out in the coming months. Two of us worked for insurance companies and we have a good sense of how they operate and what they are looking for.
We never forget that you are the client and your questions and concerns need to be addressed.
Why Choose Our Athens Personal Injury Attorneys?
Choosing the right personal injury attorney in Athens, GA, can make all the difference. Our firm is deeply rooted in the Athens-Clarke County community, with a proven track record of success in local courts, including the Athens-Clarke County Superior Court. We understand the unique challenges of pursuing justice in Athens, from navigating local regulations to dealing with insurance adjusters who undervalue claims.
Our attorneys are members of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and have been recognized by peers for their expertise. We offer personalized service, ensuring you work directly with an experienced attorney, not a paralegal. Read client reviews to see why Athens residents trust us.
Chris and his team were professional, courteous and efficient, and responded quickly (and patiently) to my every question and concern. My case was resolved fairly and with minimal stress on my end, the importance of which cannot be overstated, especially when dealing with the pain and frustration of a car accident. I highly recommend the Simon law firm.
I originally contacted the Simon Law firm based on the great reviews I read when searching for a lawyer to handle my case after a car accident. Let me just say that I am happy I found this firm and can attest to the fact that my experience with both Tyler and Laynie have been nothing short than amazing.
When I met Harrison Spires, I got the impression that he was hungry and that he wanted my case... I trusted him and he handled the case diligently and followed up regularly keeping me updated making the process smooth. When the case was settled, I was very pleased with Simon Law Firm’s result.
Chris was quick to respond, came to the house for our first meeting, and it didn’t take long for me to feel that I could truly trust him. Chris is extremely knowledgeable, confident, and timely. I am very pleased with my overall experience and results with Chris, and highly recommend him and his services.
Attorney Simon is probably in the top 3 attorneys in his field in the Atlanta, GA location. If you want an honest, down-to-earth attorney whose main concern is your well-being, Attorney Simon is the best. His whole team is very professional and thorough. I would love to give him 10 stars in all of the categories, but the system would not allow it.
Mr. Simon has excellent client service and will treat you with respect. He and his staff are always available to help and answer questions you have about the process. I would highly recommend his services, you will not be disappointed!
Athens Personal Injury Lawyers
Personal Injury Cases in Northeast Georgia
Auto Accidents
The billboards off of 85 are planted thick with corny auto accident lawyer ads and, sadly, most of them are fools. They encourage their clients to go to the doctor to run up unnecessary medical bills which has the effect of cheapening real cases where people actually need compensation. Attorneys traditionally have charged 33% if the case settles before a lawsuit and 40% if the case is filed with the courts. Now we hear that many of the TV lawyers are trying to rip people off with 35 and 40% pre-suit rates! This is not how the industry should work.
Medical costs are so high that it is normal for a client to look at their bills and wonder if they will get anything after the lawyers and the doctors take their cut. In the vast majority of our cases, our clients do really well in their settlements, but sometimes the facts just don't line up well and that is why we created a fairness guarantee. We cannot always correctly predict how a case will work out in the end so we promise that even if the case ends up settling for a modest sum. we will never take more in fees than our client gets.
Drunk Driving Crashes
Drunk driving is a common cause of high impact, injury crashes and because these cases involved intoxication evidence and may warrant an investigation into what bars were involved, we always suggest you use a lawyer. Georgia also allows punitive damages when the driver is drunk so the cases tend to have a higher value than a normal car accident case.
We do an in-depth investigation of where the driver was coming from to make sure we are not missing any opportunities for the client to pursue a dram shop case in addition to the car accident case. By aggressively pursuing these cases we believe we are an additional deterrent to drunk driving and that is why we also support M.A.D.D. in Georgia and take the civil prosecution of drunk drivers very seriously.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Wrongful death cases are very complex due to three critical factors; liability (how do you prove who is responsible), damages (how do you effectively paint a picture of a valuable life for the jury), and insurance coverage. Many wrongful death cases would have substantial value in a perfect world but there just is not enough insurance available. We help the client to analyze all three factors to determine the best path forward.
Tractor-Trailer and Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Commercial vehicles can be governed by State and Federal regulations and average personal injury attorneys have no idea what they are doing with these cases. Because the regulations require a variety of records be preserved, one of the key early issues is getting out the spoliation letters to make sure evidence is not destroyed. Many trucking companies simply ignore maintenance and drug testing requirements and hire unsafe drivers. That is why it is so important to hire a lawyer who is going to litigate the case and dig into the details. These cases are worth far more than average personal injury cases because so much foul play is uncovered once we get into the records.
Legal Memberships & Awards
Recent Case Results
For two clients badly hurt in a tractor-trailer accident.
TRUCKING ACCIDENT
On dash camera t-bone collision taking the life of a car sales lady in the prime of her life.
For a client badly injured in a tractor-trailer accident.
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$350,000 for a pedestrian with rotator cuff surgery and meniscal surgery to the knee involving Cotton State Insurance.