Dade County Personal Injury Attorneys

Located in Chattanooga, Dennis & Winningham Law has won millions of dollars for injured people across Tennessee and Georgia. We believe that every client deserves honest, compassionate legal counsel tailored to their unique needs. If you have recently suffered an injury in Dade County, Georgia, you deserve fair compensation from the responsible party. When you work with the Dade County personal injury attorneys at Dennis & Winningham Law we will help you get just that.

In almost all personal injury claims, insurance companies will offer you significantly less than what you deserve. It’s tempting to accept the first offer, especially if you are in a great deal of pain and unable to return to work. But if you’ve already taken a devalued settlement from the insurance company and your medical bills start to pile up, there’s little legal recourse to ask for more. That’s why it’s crucial to involve a Dade County injury attorney before you even file a claim.

With over 75 years of combined experience, the team at Dennis & Winningham Law will negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf, working tirelessly to secure a more substantial settlement than likely without skilled legal representation. If the adjuster doesn’t offer fair compensation, we can bring a lawsuit against the company. In other words, we will do the legwork so that you can focus on healing.

Case Illustration of an Injury Claim in Dade County, GA

Joshua Graham works at Trenton Pressing on Industrial Boulevard in Trenton, Georgia, the county seat of Dade County. On his way to work on a Monday morning, Joshua makes a left-hand turn off of Highway 11 and when his car is struck by an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle had failed to obey the red stop light. Joshua exchanges information with the at-fault driver and continues to work, believing himself to be uninjured. By lunchtime, however, Joshua is experiencing serious back pain and an excruciating headache. His supervisor sends him to the nearest urgent care, where Joshua finds out that he has sustained some pulled muscles in his back, as well as a concussion. Joshua decides to consult a Dade County, GA personal injury lawyer from Dennis & Winningham Law to ensure that he receives a fair settlement that fully covers all of his damages. Joshua sets up an appointment to speak to a skilled Dennis & Winningham Law attorney, feeling a sense of relief when he realizes he can now focus on healing from his injuries.

The Dennis & Winningham Law Difference

You won’t find other attorneys like us in Dade County. At Dennis & Winningham Law, most of our cases settle within four months, possibly making us the fastest in the area without sacrificing value.

As our client, you control your case. We aim to help you make informed legal decisions about your case. To do this, we advise you on all the factors that impact your unique situation and give examples of jury verdicts from similar cases. But in the end, you decide whether to take a settlement or go to trial. If you want to tell your story, we will help you tell it.

Our intake process for new personal injury clients in a nutshell:

• One of our legal assistants takes your call and listens to your story. He/she then relates your problem to one of our lawyers, who determines whether you have a case.
• If you have a case, we schedule an initial interview within 12 to 24 hours of your call.
• The initial interview usually lasts about 60 to 90 minutes. One of our Dade County lawyers will explain:
  • why it’s crucial to get consistent medical treatment and physical therapy for your injury;
  • why you do not want to use Georgia medical payment car insurance if you have it;
  • why you do want to use health insurance if you have it;
  • the importance of staying closely in touch with us;
  • how the settlement and settlement memo processes work;and
  • how quickly you can expect to receive payment.
• Within 24 hours, we send a notice letter to the involved insurance companies. If they have not started reviewing the claim, we demand that they do so.
• We’ll be in touch at least four times in the first two weeks of our relationship. We want to make sure that your claim is going well, and follow up on your medical treatment progress.

Dade County Personal Injury Practice Areas

Accidents usually happen in the blink of any eye, but their consequences can span months, years, or even a lifetime. If you are the victim of any type of personal injury accident caused by another’s negligence or bad judgment, you deserve justice. The best way to obtain that justice is by speaking to a knowledgeable Dade County, GA personal injury lawyer from Dennis & Winningham Law.

Our Dade County personal injury attorneys handle all types of personal injury cases, but the most common include:

• Car accidents are the most common source of personal injury claims. According to gahighwaysafety.org, there were 1,797 fatal car accidents in Georgia in 2021, which translates to 149 fatalities per every 100 million vehicle miles driven. As the number of vehicles on Georgia roadways increases, the number of accidents is likely to increase as well.
• Motorcycle Accidents tend to result in much more severe injuries to the motorcyclist than to those in the vehicle, simply because the motorcyclist has little to no protection. Victims of motorcycle accidents may face years—or even a lifetime—of pain and ongoing medical procedures following a Dade County motorcycle accident.
• Truck Accidents often leave those in the smaller passenger vehicles with severe, even permanently disabling injuries. The sheer size disparity between a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle creates a crash environment that can leave victims with catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
• Boating Accidents – Between the years 2012 and 2021, there were 43,552 boating accidents across the United States (5,837 of those included fatalities). Of these boating accidents, 1,005 occurred in the state of Georgia. Boating accidents can leave victims with serious injuries. If the injuries were caused by another person’s negligence, then a personal injury claim could be warranted.
• Premises Liability accidents mean that the accident occurred on another person’s property as the result of negligence. Premises liability claims arise after a property owner failed to correct a known hazard. Dog bites are one type of premises liability claim, in addition to environmental hazards and toxins, inadequate maintenance or security, etc.
• Slip and Fall Injuries most often occur in public places like grocery stores, parking lots, sidewalks, restaurants, bars, restrooms, stairways, hotels, and more. If a slip and fall accident was the result of negligence, you have the right to hold the property owner accountable for your damages.
• Brain Injuries can result from automobile accidents (particularly semi-truck and motorcycle accidents), or can be caused by a boating accident, a slip and fall accident, or another type of premises liability accident. Severe brain injuries can result in a lifetime of medical interventions, and can even cause significant changes in the victim’s personality.
• Bicycle Accidents like motorcycle accidents, often cause severe or catastrophic injuries to the bicyclist. Often, a bicyclist has virtually no protection—other than possibly a helmet—and can collide with other vehicles, hard pavement, or other objects as he or she is thrown from their bicycle.
• Nursing Home Abuse is heartbreaking and horrifying to family members and victims alike. You expect that your elderly loved one will be treated with kindness, care, and respect. If that turns out not to be true, you do have options for seeking justice.
• Burn Injuries are among the most painful injuries resulting from auto accidents, workplace injuries, and hazardous conditions on the properties of others. They can cause emotional suffering in addition to physical pain. Burn injuries can be difficult to treat and can result in months—or even years—of recovery.
• Wrongful Death occurs when the negligent actions of another result in a death. Each state determines who can file a wrongful death claim—in the state of Georgia, that includes surviving spouses, children, and parents of the decedent.
• Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage claims result when the negligent actions of one driver result in an accident and injuries to others. If that driver is uninsured or underinsured, the plaintiff may be forced to file a claim against their own insurance company.

Motor vehicle and car wreck accidents are among the most common causes of accidental injury, and neck and back injuries are frequent in these accidents. Injuries to the neck and back often require more time to heal, which means more medical treatment, more pain and suffering, and more time out of work. In these cases, it’s always in your best interest to hire a Dade County personal injury attorneys without delay.

Local Resources for Accident Victims

If you have been involved in a Dade County accident caused by the negligence of another, you need to speak to an experienced Dade County, GA personal injury lawyer as quickly as possible. Following your accident, some potential resources you could benefit from include:

Hospitals:

CHI Memorial Hospital

100 Gross Crescent

Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

(706) 858-2000

Hamilton Medical Center

1200 Memorial Drive

Dalton, GA 30720

(706) 272-6000

Police Department:

Trenton Police Department

12882 North Main Street

Trenton, GA 30752

(706) 657-4167

Fire Department:

Trenton Fire Department

57 South Industrial Boulevard

Trenton, GA 30752

(706) 657-4167

Urgent Care:

Primary Healthcare Centers

13570 North Main Street

Trenton, GA 30752

How Do I Know If I Have a Valid Personal Injury Case?

The best way to know whether you have a strong personal injury case is to speak to a highly experienced Dade County, GA personal injury lawyer from Dennis & Winningham Law. Our attorneys can sift through the details of your accident and determine whether there is enough evidence to prove that the other person was at fault. Our attorneys will never tell you that your case is strong unless it really is. We can give you a good idea of how much your claim is worth and how long it could reasonably take to secure a settlement on your behalf.

Why Choose Dennis & Winningham Law

In Dade County and the surrounding area, the legal team at Dennis & Winningham Law treats clients like people, not numbers. Our goal will always be to provide highly personalized service to each and every client. We seek to ensure our clients receive the medical treatments they need and a full settlement that covers all of their damages.

• We accept contingency fees. You won’t pay unless we win your case.
• We’re connected. About 50 percent of our clients do not have health insurance. To help them, we tap an extensive network of qualified medical providers and make referrals so that they get the best care for their injury. Most clients usually get an appointment within 24-48 hours of their initial interview with us.
• We’re fact-based. We’ll only refer you to real doctors—no chiropractors under any circumstances. Above all, we want to see your health improve.
• We work directly with our clients. At some large law firms or personal injury mills, you may never speak to your representing attorney. We want to build trust with our clients and truly understand their situation to best help them. There’s no more effective way to do this than to meet early and often with our clients.

How to Choose the Best Dade County, GA Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Needs

Following an accident with injuries, you may feel as though choosing the right Dade County, GA personal injury lawyer is a monumental task. At Dennis & Winningham Law, we are fully aware that you have plenty of choices. We also believe strongly that, once you have spoken to a knowledgeable Dennis & Winningham Law attorney, your choice will be clear. When you choose Dennis & Winningham Law, you will work directly with your attorney—you will never be “handed off” to a paralegal or another staff member.

When working with Tricia Dennis and Lupton Winningham, you will benefit significantly from their more than 75 combined years of personal injury experience. We have an extremely focused caseload and the flexibility to comprehensively tailor a strategy that will result in a full and fair settlement. Our extensive resources allow our firm to thoroughly investigate your case, hire expert witnesses as needed, and take your case to trial when necessary. Our reputation is stellar, and we have a long track record of successful outcomes for our clients. With more than 4,000 satisfied clients to the team’s credit, many of our new clients come to us from referrals.

Contact Your Dade County Personal Injury Attorneys Today

If you are the victim of a car accident or other personal injury in Dade County, the skilled legal team at Dennis & Winningham Law can help. Our GA lawyers will treat your case with the knowledge, dedication, and compassion needed to get you the compensation, and peace of mind, you deserve. Call (423) 892-5533 for a free and confidential strategy session about your case.