Practice Areas
- Car Accidents
- Serious Accidents & Catastrophic Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Nerve Damage
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Collisions & Bicycle Accidents
- Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Worker's Compensation
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Negligence & Elder Care Abuse
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Car Accidents
- Rollover Car Accident on Highway 34 in Coweta County | West Georgia Accident Attorney
- Minor Child Involved in Hit and Run Auto Accident | Hiram, Georgia Accident Attorney
- In September Work Begins on I-85 HOV Lane | Interstate 85 | Douglasville Accident Attorney
- Law Enforcement Begins Ticketing Drivers Texting While Driving | Douglasville Injury Lawyer
- Number of Uninsured Georgia Drivers is Growing | Auto Accident Attorney | Personal Injury Lawyer
Serious Accidents & Catastrophic Injuries
- Single-Vehicle Accident on I-285 | Douglasville Car Accident Attorney
- Infant Attacked by Pit Bull in Clayton County | Atlanta Dog Bite Attorney
- Owner of Pit Bulls Charged in the Attack | Douglasville Dog Bite Lawyer
- Douglasville Resident Attacked by Three Pit Bulls | Douglasville Injury Lawyer
- Head On Collision Results In Serious Calcaneal Fracture| Douglasville Accident Attorney
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Nerve Damage
- Lawrenceville Man Healing From Brain Damage After I-85 Limo Crash Last March
- Symptoms of Brain Injuries
- Important Information on Brain Injuries.
Spinal Cord Injuries
- Facet Syndrome: A Hidden Spine Injury Often Caused by Car Accidents
- What is a Claim for Whiplash Worth?
- Broken Neck (Cervical Fracture) Information
- Neck and Back Injuries: Herniated Disc
- Spinal Cord Injuries.
Truck Accidents
- Garbage Truck Accident in Coweta County
- Two Injured in a Truck Accident on Interstate 20 | Atlanta Accident Attorney
- Tractor Trailer Accident Causes Delay on I-285 | Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney
- Overturned Semi Closes I-20 | Georgia Accident Attorney
- Georgia’s Senate Passes Bill Requiring Seat Belts in Pickup Trucks | Atlanta Truck Accident Attorney
Motorcycle Accidents
- Carrollton High School Coach Dies Following A Motorcycle Accident | Douglasville Accident Lawyer
- Trailer Comes Loose and Kills Motorcyclist | Douglasville Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
- Fatal Hit and Run Motorcycle Accident on Interstate 20 | Douglasville Accident Lawyer
- Tom Cruise Injured in Motorcycle Accident
- Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Stockbridge, Georgia | Douglasville Fatal Accident Lawyer
Pedestrian Collisions & Bicycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Hit by a MARTA Van in Atlanta, Georgia | Douglasville Attorney
- Two Bicycle Accidents in Carroll County in the Month of July
- Driver Charged in Pedestrian Accident in Marietta, Georgia
- Bicycle Hit and Run Accident in Carrollton
- Emory Student Injured in Hit and Run Pedestrian Accident
Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents
- 2010 Labor Day Weekend Auto Accidents in Georgia | Douglasville Accident Attorney
- Single Car Accident Kills One Passenger And Critically Wounds Another | Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney
- Deer Causes Fatal Car Accident | Fatal Car Accident | Douglasville Accident Attorney
- Victim of Hit and Run Accident Passes Away from Injuries | Douglasville Accident Attorn
- Record Low for Memorial Day Accidents in Georgia | Douglasville Car Accident Attorney
Drunk Driving Accidents
- Labor Day 2010 Weekend is Hear | Douglasville Accident Lawyer
- An Intern at the Governor’s Office was Involved in a DUI Auto Accident
- Drunk Driver Travels Wrong Way on I-85 Resulting in Fatal Car Accident
- DUI Car Accident on Interstate 20 in Douglas County
- Drunk Drivers Targeted in Douglas County | Douglasville Personal Injury Attorney
Worker's Compensation
- Haralson County Deputy Involved in Pedestrian Accident | On the Job Injury | Douglasville Workers’ Compensation Attorney
- Polk County Deputy Injured in Head On Collision | Head On Collision | Atlanta Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Attorney
- Georgia Power Workers Involved in Accident
- Employee Killed in Work - Related Accident, Another Injured | Work Related Fatality | Douglasville Workers’ Compensation Attorney
- Workers Injured and One Killed When Bridge Collapsed Now Files Suit | Atlanta Workers' Compensation Attorney
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Negligence & Elder Care Abuse
- Nearly Ninety Percent of Georgia Nursing Homes in Violation of Federal Standards
- Warning Signs of Elder Care Abuse In Nursing Homes
General
- Serious Car Accident on I-75 | Douglas County Accident Lawyer
- James Murphy Coauthors a New Best-selling Book "Power Principles for Success" Available on Amazon.com
- 2011 State Bar President
- Fourth of July Parade | Personal Injury Lawyer | Workers’ Compensation Attorney
- Insurance Pays on Client’s Stolen Vehicle | Douglasville Attorney
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Car Accidents
- James Murphy is featured in USA Today as One of America’s PremierExperts
- Atlanta Car Accident Attorney, James Murphy, Featured On "The Next Big Thing" Radio Show
- Most Common Injuries Sustained In Auto Accidents | Atlanta Auto Accident Attorney
Serious Accidents & Catastrophic Injuries
- Head On Collision Results In Serious Calcaneal Fracture | Douglasville Accident Attorney
- Douglasville Personal Injury Attorney
- Ford Owes $40 Million After DeKalb County Jury Hears Case of Paraplegic | Atlanta Catastrophic Injury Attorney
- Gwinnett County Head-On Collision Injures 5, Some of Them Teenagers and in Critical Condition
- 5-Year-Old Girl in Critical Condition After Accident
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Nerve Damage
- Lawrenceville Man Healing From Brain Damage After I-85 Limo Crash Last March
- Symptoms of Brain Injury
- Brain Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries
- Facet Syndrome: A Hidden Spine Injury Often Caused by Car Accidents
- What is a Claim for Whiplash Worth?
- Broken Neck (Cervical Fracture) Information
- Neck and Back Injuries: Herniated Disc
- Spinal Cord Injuries
Truck Accidents
- Tractor Trailer Accident in Coweta County, Georgia
- Logging Truck Accident on Interstate 20 Interchange | Truck Accident Attorney
- Tractor Trailer Truck Accident Stalls Traffic
- New Seatbelt Law Passed by Georgia Senate for Adults in Pickup Trucks
- Woman Goes Into Labor in Stalled Traffic After Gainesville Truck Accident
Motorcycle Accidents
- Motorcycle Accident Claims | Hiram, Georgia Motorcycle Accident Attorney
- Motorcycle Accident Kills Teen in Gadsden, Alabama
- Motorcycle Accident Kills Man and Seriously Injuries His Wife
- Atlanta Motorcycle Accident on I-75 Kills One
- Douglasville Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of Sheriff's Deputy
Pedestrian Collisions & Bicycle Accidents
- Greenstick Fractures in Children | Douglasville Injury Lawyer
- Pedestrian Accidents | Pedrestrian Accident Attorneys in Atlanta, Georgia
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Pedestrian Injured on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs | Atlanta Head Injury Lawyer
- Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Atlanta, GA
Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents
- 2010 Labor Day Weekend Auto Accidents | Lithia Springs Injury Lawyer
- Fatal Auto Accident Involving Two Minor Children in Georgia | Georgia Fatal Auto Accident Lawyer
- Fatal Auto Accidents and Grieving the Loss of a Loved One
- Georgia Man Killed in Baldwin County Car Wreck | Metro Atlanta Attorney for Fatal Accidents
- Friends and Family Mourn Wrongful Death of 6-Year-Old at Funeral | Atlanta Accident Attorney
Drunk Driving Accidents
- Speeding, Bad Weather, and DUI: Main Causes of Auto Collisions
- Three Air Lifted to Atlanta Hospitals Following Car Accident Caused by Drunk Driver | Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer
- Driver Charged With DUI After Taking Prescription Drugs and Crashing into Building
- Drunk Driver Charged for I-20 Wrong Way Accident That Injured Two
- Powder Springs Woman Charged for Serving Alcohol to Minor Killed in Car Accident
Worker's Compensation
- Chest Pain Turns Out To Be Torn Rotator Cuff Atlanta Area Workers’ Compensation Attorney
- When to Settle a Workers' Compensation Claim
- Common Questions When Hurt On The Job
- What is Workers’ Compensation Insurance, and Why is It Important?
- Work-Related Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Negligence & Elder Care Abuse
- Nearly Ninety Percent of Georgia Nursing Homes in Violation of Federal Standards
- Warning Signs of Nursing Home Negligence and Elder Abuse
Douglasville Area Chiropractors
General
- September 2010 Newsletter
- August 2010 Newsletter
- June and July 2010 Newsletter
- James Murphy, Featured in USA Today as One of America’s PremierExpert
- May 2010 Newsletter
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some initial questions many clients have when they first contact James Murphy. The questions below may address many initial concerns you may have. If you don't find the answers here, you should contact us for answers to questions specific to your case. The consultation is free.
Worker's Compensation
- Q: How much is my workers’ compensation claim worth?
A:There are many variables that are taken into consideration when figuring a fair settlement amount on a claim. Therefore, without specific information regarding your claim no one can definitively and honestly answer that question for you. Some information that may be needed in order to properly evaluate your claim may be:
What is your date of injury?
How much money were you earning at the time of injury?
How many hours a week did you work at the time of the injury?
What amount if any have you been drawing in workers’ comp benefits?
Has your Authorized Treating Physician given you an impairment rating?
Have you had a functional capacity exam also know as an FCE?
Have you been returned to work or are you still out of work?
Additional information may also be important in order to properly evaluate your claim. Murphy and Associates handles workers’ compensation claims in the state of Georgia. For a free consultation regarding your workers’ compensation claim call (770) 577-3020.
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FAQs
Car Accidents
Should I speak with the insurance company adjuster about my injuries after my car accident?
Should I speak with the insurance company adjuster after my car accident?
How can I get my medical bills paid while I wait for my settlement in Georgia?
Pedestrian Collisions & Bicycle Accidents
What if I am a pedestrian and I am struck by a car?
Can a pedestrian accident victim make a claim when crossing the street without a crosswalk?
Worker's Compensation
How much is my workers’ compensation claim worth?
How Much Do I Have to Pay a Lawyer to Help Me with My Worker's Compensation Claim?
My Employer Refuses to Allow Me to Report My Injury.
Medical Malpractice
Do I have a medical malpractice case?
General
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Case Results
Car Accidents
Awarded: $325,000
Fractured Ankle in Car Accident
Awarded: $270,000.00
Awarded: $175,000.00
Serious Accidents & Catastrophic Injuries
Awarded: $200,000
Awarded: $175,000.00
Highway 5 Accident: Douglasville Head-On Collision
Awarded: $100,000.00
Spinal Cord Injuries
Awarded: $150,000.00
Truck Accidents
Injured Shoulder from Truck Accident
Awarded: $145,000.00
Awarded: $65,000.00
Awarded: $50,000.00
Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents
Awarded: $670,000.00
Worker's Compensation
Crushed Foot/ Leg from Accident at Work
Awarded: $170,000.00
Awarded: $75,000.00
Awarded: $50,000.00