Alan Hamilton
I am a personal injury lawyer at Shiver Hamilton in Atlanta, Georgia. I graduated with a degree in Accounting from Auburn University, and received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. My practice areas range from catastrophic injuries, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, as well as car accidents. If you or your loved one has been involved in any of these types of incidents, it is best that you speak to an attorney to guide you through the legal process to gain the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering. The attorneys at Shiver Hamilton, and myself practice throughout Georgia, including Fulton County and Gwinnett County. My office is located at One Securities Centre, 3490 Piedmont Rd NE Suite 640, Atlanta, GA 30305. Our office phone number is (404) 593-0020. support@shiverhamilton.com
Gwinnett County Personal Injury Lawyer. Accidents happen every day—and unfortunately, they can sometimes be devastating and change a person’s life forever.
In addition to high medical bills and rehabilitative costs, severe personal accidents can leave the victim with debilitating injuries that take months to heal, or may not ever heal completely. Personal injury law is designed to try to help people in accidents when their injuries are someone else’s fault. When another person causes an accident, the injured person may file a lawsuit to claim compensation for their damages. This compensation can include the cost of medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more. There is a lot involved in a civil lawsuit. Personal Injury Liability Every personal injury case revolves around liability, or who was at fault for the accident. Meanwhile, the defendant may argue they were not at fault for the accident and might even try to prove that the plaintiff was at least partially at fault for the accident.
Alan Hamilton. Atlanta Apartment Complex Negligence Lawsuits. When you pay rent for an apartment in an Atlanta complex, you expect to receive certain basic necessities in exchange for your payment.
You expect to have a safe place to live with standard security measures in place and routine maintenance to keep the premises free from dangerous conditions. Landlords are required by law to keep their property in repair and to exercise ordinary care to sustain the safety of the property. If one fails to live up to these obligations and someone gets hurt, then you can join the many tenants who have filed Atlanta apartment complex negligence lawsuits against their property’s manager or owner and pursue compensation for economic, physical and emotional harm suffered. Reach out to an experienced premises liability attorney to get started on your claim. Shiver Hamilton Logo. Fulton County Personal Injury Lawyer. When someone gets into an accident that is someone else’s fault, the best-case scenario is that their injuries are very minor.
When the injuries are more serious, though, they can leave the accident victim with high medical bills, an inability to work to pay those bills, and an inability to enjoy the activities they love. In order to recoup compensation for financial costs such as medical bills and lost income, you have the option to file a lawsuit if someone else caused the accident. Other damages such as pain and suffering and punitive damages may also be available. In order to get the full amount of compensation to which you may be entitled, you should speak with a compassionate attorney. A Fulton County personal injury lawyer brings experience and dedication to every case.
Personal Injury Laws in Fulton County Like all states, personal injury cases in Georgia rely on the concept of negligence. Atlanta Premises Liability Lawyer. Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer. If you suffered an injury in a car accident, you may have questions about your legal rights and whether you are entitled to compensation to cover the expenses resulting from the accident.
Whether you were as a passenger, pedestrian or driver of another vehicle, an automobile accident may cause long-term consequences. There may be medical bills, time away from work, and costs related to long-lasting injuries. If the negligent actions of another caused the accident, you may be able to obtain compensation for these costs. But it is important to understand your legal rights before making any statements that could compromise your claim.
Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Lawyers. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, there are almost 200,000 motorcycles in the state of Georgia.
While driving a motorcycle can be a freeing, fun experience – when there are inexperienced or inattentive drivers, it can be a dangerous or even deadly experience. According to the same report, there were 138 motorcycle fatalities in the state in 2015. When these injuries occur, many victims of motorcycle accidents understandably want to hold the reckless driver responsible. Atlanta Truck Accident Lawyer. Tractor trailers can weigh 20-30 times more than a car and take as much as two football fields distance to come to a complete stop.
Trucks are powerful, dangerous vehicles, yet they commonly share the Atlanta roads with automobiles, bicycles, and pedestrians. When a truck is in an accident, the results can be devastating. Moreover, the process of seeking recovery for injuries suffered in a truck accident is usually much more complicated than in the case of a car accident. Trucks are usually part of commercial enterprises, so the list of potentially liable parties could be complex and difficult to ascertain. In addition, trucks are often involved in interstate commerce, so federal transportation laws may enter the equation.
Our Team. Alan’s practice and experience covers a wide range of catastrophic injury cases, including trucking, tractor-trailer and other commercial motor vehicle crashes, motorcycle and other automobile cases, negligent security premises liability, product liability, log truck cases, dram shop (alcohol) liability, road defect cases, workplace injuries, fire and explosion injury cases, premises liability, and wrongful death.
He has tried numerous cases to verdict and successfully represented clients in appellate courts in Georgia and other states. Alan is involved in numerous legal and civic organizations. He has served on numerous non-profit boards, including Skyland Trail Advisory Board and Third Lens Ministries. Alan is Education Chair of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and a member of the GTLA Executive Committee. Alan has also served the past several years on the Georgia State Bar Task Force/Committee on E-Discovery.