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Construction is dangerous. There is no way around this fact. Construction workers are injured at more than twice the rate that many other workers in other industries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Construction workers know the dangers of the job, and so do their employers. As such, employees and employers usually follow all state and federal laws when it comes to workplace safety.

  • Slip and Fall
  • Trip and Fall
  • Falling Object

Premises liability cases, also known as slip and fall cases, happen when a person is injured because of a dangerously unsafe condition on someone else’s property. Property owners have a duty to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition for those lawfully on the property. Premises liability law includes so-called “slip and fall” cases, but there are also many other ways a person can get injured because of a defect on the premises, including a trip and fall, being struck by a falling object, assaults that occur because of negligent security, and more.

  • Georgia Governmantal Liability
  • Cobb County
  • Fulton County
  • Atlanta Municipal Liability

Municipal injury claims refer to personal injury or wrongful death claims made against the state of Georgia or any of its respective cities or counties. The government could be the proper defendant in a personal injury when a government employer or government agency is responsible for the injury. The most common examples include a vehicular collision with a government vehicle driven by a negligent government employee or a slip and fall on government property.

  • Legal Briefing
  • Case Auditing
  • Courtroom Work

Sawyer Injury Law offers its services as a litigation consultant to lawyers who have not developed sufficient experience or expertise in trial yet find themselves embroiled in litigation or who are stressed with a large caseload and could use an extra set of skilled eyes to consult on their case. Atlanta personal injury attorney Norman Sawyer has provided consultancy services in the past and is pleased to continue to provide these services to lawyers who need them. Below are some of the areas where Sawyer Injury Law can be of particular service.

  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Burn Injuries
  • Amputation Injuries

All traffic collisions are bad, but some are much, much worse than others. The most serious type of traffic collision is called a catastrophic accident, which leaves the victim with debilitating and life-threatening injuries and pain. If you were involved in such a collision, you have the opportunity to sue the at-fault party for substantial compensation, which usually means maxing out that party’s insurance policy, and potentially going beyond their policy limits.

  • Fatal Automobile Accidents
  • Fatal Semi-truck Crashes
  • Fatal Motorcycle Wrecks

At Sawyer Injury Law, we have worked with individuals who have suffered the most severe and catastrophic injuries in vehicular collisions, construction accidents and other tragic incidents, but worst of all is a fatal crash or fall that takes the life of a loved one. Family members left behind are often devastated by the fact that they lost a beloved member of the family merely because some driver wasn’t driving carefully or attentively, or because a property owner failed to clean up a spill or fix a dangerous hazard before somebody got hurt.

Dedicated & Successful Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer

Sawyer Injury Law is an Atlanta law firm exclusively devoted to practicing plaintiff’s personal injury law in the Atlanta metro area. Our comprehensive injury practice is dedicated to helping injury victims get medical care and compensation after they’ve been injured by the negligence of another driver or property owner.

At Sawyer Injury Law, we are committed to performing the highest quality of work and have a record of successful results that proves our competence and commitment to our clients. Lead attorney Norm Sawyer brings a depth and breadth of courtroom experience that includes serving as a law clerk for two county judges, plus trial work and appellate work representing both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury cases throughout Metro Atlanta and nationwide. It’s unusual to find a personal injury lawyer with as much jury trial experience; this level of experience enhances the firm’s ability to achieve excellent results whether negotiating an insurance settlement or achieving a favorable jury verdict in court.

A Commitment to Client Care and Success

With over two decades of experience litigating injury claims from both sides of the case, Norman Sawyer has worked these cases from every angle and has a deep understanding of how to approach the issues in every case. Sawyer Injury Law was formed to take this capability out of the Big Firm environment and create a law office where clients can feel welcome and at home. Here at Sawyer Injury Law, we take the time to sit down with you and talk with you not just about the facts of your case but about your wants and needs as well. We believe that providing good customer service to clients throughout their case is as important as getting good results in the end. We know that you are going through a difficult time in your life, and our job as lawyer and counselor is to make that time better and see to your needs. Sawyer Injury Law is here to help with any negligence claim in the Atlanta metro area.

If you’ve been injured because of another party’s negligence, Georgia law allows you to recover compensation from the at-fault party for the harm they’ve done to you. Unfortunately, getting this compensation isn’t as simple as filling out a claim form with the insurance company. Instead, the burden falls on you to prove every element of a negligence claim, including:

  • The other party owed a duty of care to you
  • The party breached (violated) that duty
  • Their negligence caused you to suffer an injury
  • The extent of the damages inflicted on you

While you are building a case that proves these elements, the other side will be building their own case that says they weren’t at fault, that your own negligence is to blame, or that you weren’t really seriously injured by their actions. These allegations, if allowed to go unchallenged, can defeat your claim or greatly reduce the amount the other party owes you.

Getting into an automobile collision, suffering a slip and fall, or otherwise getting injured is a scary experience, and the days, weeks and months that follow can be painful, difficult and disruptive to you and your family at home as well as your ability to earn a living. Sawyer Injury Law is here for you with the knowledge, skills, experience and dedication to advise you, represent you, and get a successful result that meets your needs and reflects the value of your claim. Call Sawyer Injury Law for help with a personal injury matter in Metro Atlanta.

What can I recover in a personal injury claim?

Financial compensation in a personal injury case is known as money damages. Damages for the most part are meant to be compensatory – as near as possible, they should compensate the victim or make up for the fact they were injured by another’s negligence or carelessness. Compensatory damages can be both “economic” and “non-economic.” Economic damages, for example, cover costs such as:

  • Hospital stays
  • Doctor visits
  • Medications
  • Physical therapy
  • Other present and future medical expenses
  • Lost wages for time missed from work after the accident
  • A disability that prevents working at the same earning capacity as before the accident

So-called non-economic damages, on the other hand, include compensation for harm such as:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Emotional distress
  • Scarring or disfigurement
  • Loss in quality of life
  • Loss of enjoyment in life

Georgia law also allows for certain non-compensatory damages called punitive damages. The purposes of punitive damages are to punish a defendant for especially bad behavior that goes beyond ordinary negligence and to serve as an example to hopefully deter others from engaging in similar bad conduct. Punitive damages in Georgia are limited to cases where the defendant engaged in willful misconduct, malice, fraud, wantonness, oppression, or showed a conscious indifference to the consequences of the party’s actions.

Punitive damages have to be proven by “clear and convincing evidence,” which is a tougher standard to meet than the “preponderance of the evidence” standard that applies to proving other aspects of a negligence case. The amount of punitive damages depends on the harm caused, the resources of the defendant, and the severity of the conduct, but they are often double or triple the amount of the actual or compensatory damages. Georgia law limits punitive damage awards to $250,000, except in cases of intentional harm or if alcohol or drugs were involved.

Dedication, experience and a record of success in Atlanta personal injury claims

Sawyer Injury Law works to document, prove and recover the maximum compensation available according to the facts of the case and the applicable law. Attorney Norman Sawyer has over two decades of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in Georgia 0, with an emphasis on vehicular collisions, premises liability, and municipal claims. Attorney Sawyer also possesses a high level of jury trial experience, meaning that not only is he willing and able to take your case to court when necessary, but the insurance companies are much more likely to settle out of court rather than face a jury opposite someone like Mr. Sawyer with a well-established record of success at trial. With Sawyer Injury Law on your side, you’ll be in an excellent position to get significant compensation for the harm done to you by another’s negligent behavior.

Get the Help You Need After a Serious Personal Injury in Atlanta

For help with an automobile collision, workplace accident, premises liability injury, or a catastrophic injury or wrongful death claim in Metro Atlanta, call Sawyer Injury Law at 404-777-7890 for a complimentary consultation about your case.

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What Our Clients Are Saying About Us

Meeting the needs of our clients from day one to the end of the case is our top priority at Sawyer Injury Law. A great result is crucial, but so is listening to our clients, letting them know what to expect, and making sure that their medical and other needs are being taken care of while their case is pending.

See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with attorney Norman Sawyer. You’ll find that not only are they pleased with the results we obtain, but they are gratified by the way they are treated by our office. Clients appreciate how friendly and easy it is to work with Norm, emphasizing how much he stays in communication and updates them on their case, remaining accessible whenever they need him. They value his expertise and ability to handle any challenge that arises, and they are grateful to have found an attorney who truly cares about them as a person.

"My final settlement was more than I anticipated"

Norm was great to work with. He stayed in ongoing communication with me throughout the whole process, providing updates before I even had the chance to ask. Norm was very...

— Anonymous
"Greatly exceeded my expectations"

My experience with a recent injury claim was seamless. Norman Sawyer handled my claim and the outcome greatly exceeded my expectations. I was in a small accident but the impact...

— Anonymous
"Finally someone cared about my wellbeing and fought for me"

Norm took over my case and I was very pleased with how he communicated with me and kept me informed of my case. Norm is very thorough with calls, paperwork,...

— Anonymous
"I received a settlement that I was pleased with"

I was in a car accident and was struck by an 18 wheeler forcing itself into my lane. Because the truck driver did not receive a citation most lawyers felt...

— De'Onte G.
About Norm Sawyer

Norman (Norm) has over 17 years of experience representing clients in personal injury matters, both as a defense and plaintiff’s attorney. During his time as a defense attorney, he amassed a great deal of jury trial experience, much more than the average plaintiff’s personal injury lawyer. Norm brings expertise in litigation and trial strategy to his practice at Sawyer Injury Law, along with proficiency in complex negotiations and settlement agreements in personal injury and mass tort litigation, with a focus on motor vehicle collisions and unsafe premises.

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