Union City Personal Injury Lawyer
Helping Injured People in Fast-Growing Union City
Union City is in the southern part of Fulton County, about ten miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The city reports more than 27,000 residents and describes itself as the fastest-growing city in Georgia, with new parks, greenway trails, and housing under way.
When someone else’s carelessness causes an injury here, a Union City personal injury lawyer at Hoffspiegel Law can help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, and the effect the injury has on your life. We are based at 2900 Chamblee Tucker Road in Atlanta and do not have an office in Union City, but we represent injured people throughout Fulton County and metro Atlanta.
I-85, Roosevelt Highway, and Union City’s New Destinations
Interstate 85 is Union City’s main link to Atlanta and the airport. Exit 64 is the interchange with State Route 138, which is signed for Union City and Jonesboro.
U.S. Route 29, also known in this part of south Fulton as Roosevelt Highway, runs through Union City along with State Route 14 on its way between Fairburn and College Park. It is a surface-level corridor where through traffic meets local businesses, side streets, and pedestrians.
As new neighborhoods and parks open, more families walk, bike, and drive to places such as the Eagles Nest Sports Complex and The Gathering Place community center. Drivers who are not paying attention near these destinations put children and other pedestrians at risk.
Types of Union City Injury Cases We Take
Car Accidents and Insurance Limits
Many Union City claims start with a crash near the I-85 interchange or along Roosevelt Highway. Georgia is an at-fault state, so the driver who caused the crash, and that driver’s liability insurer, are responsible for the harm. The minimum liability coverage a Georgia driver must carry is $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash for injuries, plus $25,000 for property damage, and those limits can run out quickly after a serious injury. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage on your own policy (O.C.G.A. § 33-7-11) can help fill the gap, and checking every available policy is one of the first things we do. Read more on our Fulton County car accident page and our car accident practice page.
Truck Crashes Along I-85
Commercial trucks use I-85 and the local roads that connect to it, sharing lanes with commuters and local drivers. Truck crash cases often turn on whether the carrier followed federal safety rules, including hours-of-service and maintenance requirements (49 C.F.R. Parts 395 and 396). See our Fulton County truck accident page and our truck accident practice page.
Motorcycle Riders at Merges and Intersections
Motorcyclists can be hard for inattentive drivers to see, especially at intersections and when traffic is merging. A rider hurt by a careless driver can bring a claim like any other motorist. Learn about our motorcycle accident cases.
Pedestrians and Cyclists Near Parks and Trails
New greenway trails and parks mean more people on foot and on bikes crossing local streets. Drivers must yield where the law requires it and stay alert. We handle pedestrian accident and bicycle accident claims.
Hit-and-Run Crashes and Uninsured Motorist Coverage
When a driver flees after a crash, your own uninsured motorist coverage may help pay for your losses (O.C.G.A. § 33-7-11). Reporting the crash promptly is important. See our hit-and-run accident page.
Falls at Stores, Gas Stations, and Apartments
Stores, restaurants, gas stations, and apartment complexes must keep their property reasonably safe for visitors. Spills, broken pavement, and poor lighting are common causes of falls. Read about slip and fall and premises liability claims.
Loose Dogs and Bite Injuries
A dog that gets loose in a neighborhood or apartment community can cause serious bite injuries in seconds. We help bite victims hold the responsible owner accountable. See our dog bite page.
Wrongful Death Claims for Union City Families
Georgia law allows certain family members to bring a wrongful death claim when a loved one is killed by someone else’s negligence. We guide families through that claim with care. Learn about wrongful death cases.
Where a Union City Lawsuit Goes
A Union City injury case filed in Fulton County goes to either the Superior Court of Fulton County, at the Lewis R. Slaton Courthouse on Pryor Street in downtown Atlanta, or the State Court of Fulton County at 185 Central Avenue SW, which hears civil cases including personal injury and wrongful death claims. Venue rules determine where a case may be filed, and some cases belong in another county based on where the defendants are located.
Claims Involving Union City, Fulton County, or the State
If a city vehicle, a city employee, or a dangerous condition the city is responsible for caused your injury, written ante litem notice must be given to Union City within six months (O.C.G.A. § 36-33-5). For Fulton County, the deadline is 12 months (O.C.G.A. § 36-11-1). Claims against the State of Georgia, such as those involving a state-maintained road, also require notice within 12 months (O.C.G.A. § 50-21-26).
Union City Injury Claims and Georgia’s Time Limits
In most cases, Georgia law gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). Exceptions can apply. The ante litem deadlines for government claims are separate and expire much sooner.
Georgia also applies modified comparative negligence (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33). If you share some fault, your damages are reduced by that percentage, and you cannot recover if your share is 50% or more. Insurers often look for ways to argue that the injured person was partly to blame.
Steps to Take After an Injury in Union City
- Get medical attention. Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta is a Level I trauma center on the Georgia Department of Public Health’s list.
- Get the crash report. The Union City Police Department’s records department is at 5060 Union Street. Reports cost $5, and records hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Photograph the scene, the vehicles, and your injuries.
- Collect contact information from witnesses.
- Notify your insurer, including about uninsured motorist coverage if the other driver fled or has no insurance.
- Keep medical bills, records, and proof of lost wages.
What Union City Clients Can Expect From Our Firm
Our attorneys are recognized by Super Lawyers, and we prepare each case for trial from day one. You will have direct access to your attorney throughout the case. We offer a free consultation and work on a contingency fee, which means no attorney’s fee unless we recover.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Union City Police Department’s records department is at 5060 Union Street. Reports cost $5, and records hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A case filed in Fulton County goes to the Superior Court of Fulton County or the State Court of Fulton County, both in downtown Atlanta. Venue rules can place some cases in another county based on where the defendants are located.
Georgia drivers must carry at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash in injury liability coverage, which can run out quickly. Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (O.C.G.A. § 33-7-11) can help fill the gap, including after a hit-and-run.
Written ante litem notice must be given to Union City within six months (O.C.G.A. § 36-33-5). Fulton County and State of Georgia claims require notice within 12 months.
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If you were injured in Union City, call Hoffspiegel Law at (404) 760-8600 or contact us online. We also serve nearby Fairburn, College Park, Douglasville, and the rest of our service area.
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