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Pursuing a Personal Injury Case Against Uber & Lyft After a Rideshare Car Crash

October 21, 2024

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the way we travel, offering convenience and accessibility at the click of a button. However, with the rise...

first 48 hours of a case intake on the phone

What Happens in the First 48 Hours After Signing with Our Personal Injury Law Firm

October 18, 2024

So, you’ve just signed with Brooks Injury Law. We know what you’re probably thinking – Now what? What should I be doing? Who do I...

How Can You Get Information from a Trucking Company in a Crash Case?

October 10, 2024

In trucking cases, a 30(b)(6) deposition is a great way to get information from the corporation or company regarding the driver, his/her training (or many...

When Bad Results Don’t Equal Malpractice

October 9, 2024

When we think of surgery, we often associate it with the hope for healing and recovery. However, the reality is that surgical outcomes can sometimes fall short of expectations, leaving patients and their families frustrated and confused.

$150,000 Settlement After a Head-On Collision with a Drunk Driver

September 18, 2024

At Brooks Injury Law, we understand how one person’s careless actions can change lives in an instant. One of our recent clients experienced this firsthand...

Brooks Injury Law Secures $450,000 Settlement for Clients in T-Bone Accident with a Firetruck

August 14, 2024

At Brooks Injury Law, we’re dedicated to standing up for those who have been injured due to the negligence of others. In one of our...

Gas station with negligent security case

Negligent Security Cases: How We Can Help You Seek Justice

August 6, 2024

Imagine stopping at a gas station late at night, only to become the victim of a violent crime. Incidents like shootings at gas stations are...

Brooks Injury Law Wins $1.64 Million Verdict for Client with Surgical Back Injury

June 25, 2024

Brooks Injury Law obtained a $1.64 million verdict on June 12, 2024 after a three-day trial in the State Court of Bibb County. Brooks Injury...

What Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know: Unveiling the Secrets Behind the Scenes

June 18, 2024

When it comes to dealing with insurance companies, there’s often more going on behind the scenes than meets the eye. While these companies are essential...

Psychology and Personal Injury: What’s the connection?

May 22, 2024

When seeking legal assistance for a personal injury, it’s important to consider various factors in selecting the right firm for you. While things like mental...

Top Tips for a Successful Consultation with a Law Firm Intake Specialist

May 22, 2024

Thinking about reaching out to a personal injury law firm after a traumatic incident? We know that first call can be overwhelming! But a little...

What is Uninsured Motorist (“UM”) Coverage?

May 13, 2024

Uninsured Motorist Coverage (“UM”) is a type of optional auto coverage which you can add on to your state-required liability insurance policy. Whereas the state-required...

What is a Daubert Motion?

May 13, 2024

Picture this: You’re in a courtroom, the stage is set, and the attorneys are doing their best salsa with legal jargon. Suddenly, someone shouts “Daubert...

How Much Is My Case Worth? Key Factors Influencing the Value of Your Personal Injury Case

May 2, 2024

Have you been injured due to someone else’s negligence? Are you wondering how much your personal injury case might be worth? Determining the value of...

$1.3 Million Settlement for a Sledgehammer Accident

April 26, 2024

At Brooks Injury Law, we pride ourselves on standing up for individuals who have suffered harm due to someone else’s negligence. One such case involved...

Successfully Representing a Spanish-Speaking Client

April 23, 2024

In our line of work as personal injury attorneys, each case we handle presents unique challenges and opportunities to serve our clients diligently. Recently, we...

How to Access a Police Report

April 22, 2024

In the aftermath of a car accident, obtaining a police report can be crucial, especially if you’re considering pursuing a personal injury case. This official...

$1.4 Million Settlement for Client Injured in Chain-Reaction Collision on I-85

March 28, 2024

At Brooks Injury Law, we achieved a significant victory for our client, who was involved in a severe chain-reaction collision on Interstate 85. Our client’s...

Things Your Nail Salon Should Be Doing

March 12, 2024

Nobody expects to lose a limb after going to a nail salon. One of our clients suffered a severe toe infection after getting a pedicure in unsanitary conditions. The...

Should You Get a Second Medical Opinion?

March 7, 2024

Why are second opinions important? Let’s dive into it! Put yourself in the shoes of someone who has a medical issue. For example, you’ve had...

$900,000

February 28, 2024

Wrongful death of an unborn child due to negligent pre-natal care by OB

$3 Million Settlement Secured for Client Who Lost Limb Due to Medical Negligence

February 16, 2024

At Brooks Injury Law, we understand the profound impact medical negligence can have on an individual’s life. One of our recent cases involved a client...

$475,000

January 29, 2024

Client hit head-on, needed shoulder and hip surgery as a result of the collision.

$500,000

January 29, 2024

Wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of parents whose son was struck and killed by an off duty county employee

Record-Breaking $5 Million Settlement for Wrongful Death in Prison

October 28, 2023

At Brooks Injury Law, we believe in fighting for justice, even in the most challenging and heart-wrenching cases. One such case involved our client, whose...

Brooks Injury Law Secures $1 Million Settlement for Couple Injured by Drowsy Truck Driver

August 15, 2023

At Brooks Injury Law, we are dedicated to fighting for justice for our clients. Recently, we successfully won a $1 million, policy-limits settlement for a...

$180,000

July 30, 2023

Client struck by Defendant, who ran a red light, resulting in serious neck injuries.

$250,000

July 30, 2023

Client fell down steps at her apartment complex and badly injured her knee which required surgery.

$350,000

July 30, 2023

Client rearended at a stop light, resulting in torn ligaments in ankle. After Allstate wouldn’t offer even 1/2 of our client’s medical bills, we tried...

$375,000

July 29, 2023

Client struck in intersection, resulting in back injuries

Broken leg and severe upper-body scarring stemming from motor vehicle collision.

$650,000

July 28, 2023

Broken leg and severe upper-body scarring stemming from motor vehicle collision.

Brooks Injury Law Achieves $1.6 Million Settlement for Family of Mechanic Killed in Workplace Accident

May 17, 2023

At Brooks Injury Law, our mission is to fight tirelessly for justice on behalf of our clients and their families. We recently secured a $1.6...

Wrongful Death Case Settles For $26M, Fueling Concerns About Violence at Georgia Apartment Complexes

April 13, 2023

As seen in the April 12, 2023 edition of the Fulton County Daily Report… A settlement has finally been reached in the yearslong battle over a...

$3.5 Million Settlement for Father Gunned Down at Bank

December 1, 2022

Understanding Premise Liability and Negligent Security at Banks At Brooks Injury Law, we are deeply committed to seeking justice for those who have been wronged....

$1 Million Settlement for Client with Severe Chemical Burns from Nail Salon

November 30, 2022

At Brooks Injury Law, we are dedicated to advocating for justice on behalf of our clients. We secured a $1 million settlement for a client...

What To Do After a Car Accident

September 26, 2022

No one plans on being in a car accident. They come as a shock, whether caused by your error or another motorist. After a major...

$100,000

July 30, 2022

Policy-limits settlement with liability carrier in a car wreck case. Settlement was reached in pre-litigation.

$105,000

July 30, 2022

Suit filed in Cobb county for shoulder-surgery stemming from car accident.

$125,000

July 30, 2022

Bike rider hit by car resulting in surgery.

$125,000

July 30, 2022

Car accident resulted in pre-suit policy limits from both liability and Uninsured Motorist carriers.

$130,000

July 30, 2022

Motor vehicle collision resulting in pre-litigation policy limits settlements with both the liability and UM carrier.

$140,000

July 30, 2022

Broken arm stemming from dog attack resulting in pre-suit settlement.

$150,000

July 30, 2022

Slip and Fall case referred to Brooks Injury Law to file suit in Fulton County.

$145,000

July 30, 2022

Rear-end collision resulting in neck pain, back pain, and injections. We obtained a partial result pre-suit and then filed suit to achieve an even better...

$150,000

July 30, 2022

Client violently rear-ended on GA 316, needed rehab for back injuries. We recovered almost 4x her medical bills.

$161,000

July 30, 2022

Client injured in a car accident and required extensive medical treatment and injections.

$170,000

July 30, 2022

Negligent security case involving a client fall while fleeing from a bank robbery in progress. Same bank had been robbed 2 weeks prior, still no...

Natanya Brooks with clients after successful verdict

$192,000

July 30, 2022

Jury verdict in disputed liability car wreck in Cobb county. Natanya was brought in specifically for trial by fellow personal injury firm in Atlanta, GA...

$198,000

July 30, 2022

Clients came to Brooks Injury Law with a previous offer of $3000 on their recent car wreck. Brooks Injury Law took the case and settled...

$200,000

July 30, 2022

Client sustained multiple herniated discs when struck by Defendant who, while driving a commercial vehicle with too heavy a load, ran a red light.

$250,000

July 30, 2022

Client sustained multiple falls and injuries at an assisted living facility.

$272,000

July 30, 2022

Rear-end car wreck resulting in a concussion and bulging discs. Case settled with liability carrier in pre-litigation.

$300,000

July 30, 2022

Slip-and-fall at a bowling alley resulting in shoulder surgery. Case was settled after suit was filed.

$495,000

July 29, 2022

Client was a passenger in a bad wreck, resulting in abdominal surgery and severe back pain.

$500,000

July 29, 2022

Client injured at work when foot sliced by an improperly parked forklift, settled at mediation

$554,000

July 29, 2022

Motor vehicle collision resulting in a broken leg and facial lacerations. Settlements reached with liability and UM carriers in both pre-litigation and litigation.

$630,000

July 28, 2022

Client killed in crosswalk. After insurance company did not accept our policy limits demand, we recovered more than 26x the policy limit.

car with crushed side after car accident

$50,000

July 31, 2021

Policy Limits car wreck settlement

$50,000

July 31, 2021

Settlement for Liability and Uninsured Motorist Policy Limits in car crash

$50,000

July 31, 2021

Policy Limits settlement resulting from car wreck

$72,000

July 31, 2021

Car wreck case resulting in pre-trial settlement with liability carrier.

$74,240

July 31, 2021

Hit-and-run collision. Pre-litigation settlement with Uninsured Motorist carrier

$75,000

July 31, 2021

Car wreck case resulting in a liability and policy limits settlement

$75,000

July 31, 2021

Litigated slip-and-fall case that settled pre-trial.

$75,000

July 31, 2021

Rear-end collision resulting in liability settlement in litigation.

$80,000

July 30, 2021

Client injured in a car accident. We were able to obtain policy limits from three different insurance companies without having to file a lawsuit.

$85,000

July 30, 2021

Car wreck case sent to Brooks Injury Law to file suit in Cobb County resulting in settlement prior to trial.

$90,000

July 30, 2021

Rear-end collision with an 18-wheeler. Settlement with the trucking company was reached in litigation.

$100,000

July 30, 2021

Client rearended on I-85 by Defendant who was speeding. Client had a herniated disc and required injections.

$100,000

July 30, 2021

Animal attack resulting in a renter’s insurance policy limits settlement without litigation.

$100,000

July 30, 2021

2nd degree burns caused by cosmetic procedure. Settlement awarded in final judgement.

$100,000

July 30, 2021

Animal attack that caused trauma and scarring on a minor. Policy-limits settlement reached in pre-litigation.

$100,000

July 30, 2021

Client injured in a car accident, requiring injections.

$100,000

July 30, 2021

Pre-litigation policy limits settlement with the liability carrier for a motor vehicle collision involving a run-away trailer.

$108,000

July 30, 2021

Client needed injections after 3 car wreck

$115,000

July 30, 2021

Toddler grabbed by teacher at her daycare, caught on video. Toddler fortunate to escape serious injury, settled case at mediation.

$125,000

July 30, 2021

Tractor trailer failed to maintain lane and initiated a 3 car wreck, resulting in neck and back injuries to our client.

client has scars after slip and fall accident

$142,500

July 30, 2021

Client slipped and fell at a restaurant, injuring her knee and requiring surgery.

$200,000

July 30, 2021

Client struck by Defendant who failed to yield while turning left, resulting in knee surgery and a policy limits settlement.

$215,000

July 30, 2021

Our client, a police officer, was responding to a burglary when another vehicle failed to yield. His car flipped over, and he required knee surgery...

$250,000

July 30, 2021

Obtained policy limits settlement when Defendant failed to yield while turning left, resulting in hip surgery for client.

$275,000

July 30, 2021

Head on collision with Defendant drunk driver. Client injured and fiancee killed, resulting in a policy limits settlement

$300,000

July 30, 2021

Pre-litigation policy limits settlement for a fall in North Georgia that required surgery.

$300,000

July 30, 2021

Policy limits settlement for DoorDash driver who was injured and needed shoulder surgery as a result of a customer’s step breaking off on his way...

$350,000

July 30, 2021

Client hit head on in an intersection, resulting in back pain and shoulder surgery

$400,000

July 29, 2021

Client injured her shoulder and neck, requiring shoulder surgery, in a gym when struck by a falling object.

$528,000

July 29, 2021

Client tboned at intersection, resulting in shoulder surgery.

Justice Served: Brooks Injury Law Wins $1.6 Million Settlement for Client in Negligence Case

February 26, 2021

At Brooks Injury Law, we are dedicated to fighting for the rights and well-being of our clients, no matter how complex their cases may be....

$125,000

July 30, 2020

Motor vehicle collision resulting in pre-litigation policy limits settlements with both the liability and UM carrier.

$150,000

July 30, 2020

Rear-end collision resulting in liability settlement in litigation.

$150,000

July 30, 2020

Animal attack on a young child. Settlement was reached with the homeowner’s insurance carrier after suit was filed.

$150,000

July 30, 2020

Defendant failed to yield, striking client’s vehicle and fracturing her hand. Client required surgery to repair.

$150,000

July 30, 2020

Amputation after a car crash resulted in pre-suit policy limits settlement from both liability carrier and Uninsured Motorist carrier.

$152,000

July 30, 2020

Car wreck resulting in a concussion. Settlement reached with the liability and UM carrier.

$162,000

July 30, 2020

Trucking accident that resulted in a TBI. Settlement was reached in pre-litigation with the trucking liability carrier.

$195,000

July 30, 2020

Motor vehicle collision with a tractor-trailer. Case was settled without filing a lawsuit.

$212,000

July 30, 2020

Client rear-ended by a commercial pickup truck, resulting in bulging discs and a TBI.

$299,000

July 30, 2020

Wrongful death lawsuit resulting from high-speed police chase. Natanya was brought in specifically for mediation. Case was successfully settled before trial.

$300,000

July 30, 2020

Young child scarred after being attacked by a neighbor’s dog

$300,000

July 30, 2020

Children were injured in a fire. The insurance company initially denied responsibility, but after we brought multiple experts to the scene, the insurance company paid...

$350,000

July 30, 2020

Client’s foot was badly injured in a work-related incident.

$500,000

July 29, 2020

Policy limits settlement for client who was rearended and required neck surgery as a result.

$600,000

July 29, 2020

Incident resulting in multiple surgeries. Case was referred to Brooks Injury Law and settled after suit was filed.

$6 Million Settlement for Client Paralyzed by Stray Bullet: The Importance of Premises Security

November 10, 2019

At Brooks Injury Law, we are committed to fighting for justice for our clients. Recently, we secured a $6 million settlement for a client who...

$145,000

July 30, 2019

Limbs from dead tree fell on client, resulting in severe laceration and concussion. Defendant knew tree had been dead and did not remove it from...

$199,500

July 30, 2019

Client slipped and fell while working in restaurant kitchen on loose drain cover and required knee surgery.

$300,000

July 30, 2019

Pre-litigation policy limits settlement with both the liability and UM carrier in a rear-end motor vehicle collision.

$600,000

July 29, 2019

Client rearended by commercial pickup truck, resulting in neck surgery.

$2 Million Settlement for Workplace Injury Due to Negligent Safety Practices

June 28, 2019

At Brooks Injury Law, we are committed to fighting for the rights of individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. One...

What is Liability Insurance?

October 30, 2018

An automobile insurance policy provides liability coverage, which protects you when you cause a car accident. Georgia requires that you have at least $25,000.00/$50,000.00 in...

How To Handle a Rideshare Accident

October 30, 2018

Uber and Lyft have replaced the conventional taxi as the rideshare transportation of choice. Both are convenient and fairly inexpensive. With this new form of...

Bicycle Safety Tips For Motorists

October 15, 2018

Biking is a form of mass transportation in the metro Atlanta area. Similar to pedestrians, bicyclists are very vulnerable on the road. If a bicyclist...

woman putting baby in carseat in the car

Car Seat Safety Tips

September 30, 2018

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car crashes are a leading cause of death in children ages 1-13. Car seats can help keep...

Teen Driving Tips For Parents

September 24, 2018

Teenagers long for the day they get their driver’s license. It is a step towards freedom, but with that freedom brings a lot of worry...

The Power of a Seat Belt

September 24, 2018

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2016 seat belts saved the lives of nearly 15,000 people. Wearing a seat belt can make...

School Bus Laws In Georgia

September 16, 2018

“Operation Stop Arm” was created to bring attention to the importance of school bus laws and addressed the specifics of when you are required to...

emergency vehicles on roadway during accident

Ways To Avoid Accidents During Your Commute

September 7, 2018

Traffic during your morning commute is one of the most aggravating ways to start your day. Everyone is trying to get to work on time...

All About the Georgia Hands-Free Law

September 7, 2018

In May 2018, Governor Nathan Deal signed the Hands-Free Georgia Act that officially took effect on July 1, 2018. Texting while driving has been illegal...

Reasons You Need An Attorney For A Truck Accident

September 7, 2018

Trucking accidents are some of the most catastrophic accidents that take place on our Georgia roadways. Large semi-trucks and tractor trailers are hauling cargo across...

Welcome To Brooks Injury Law – We Are So Glad You’re Here!

August 21, 2018

WHO ARE WE? Brooks Injury Law is a personal injury law firm based in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, but proudly serving the entire state. Natanya Brooks...

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