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Fayetteville, GA Personal Injury Lawyers at the Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines

Getting hurt in an accident can turn your life upside down while the bills pile up and the insurance company keeps calling. The Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines represents injured people in Fayetteville and across Fayette County, in English and Spanish. Matthew Hines is a trial attorney who prepares each case to win in front of a jury, not just to settle for an insurer’s first offer.

Our Fayetteville office also handles workers’ compensation and criminal defense, so one local team can help whether you were injured, hurt on the job, or charged with a crime.

Call our Fayetteville office at (678) 310-2800 for a free consultation, in English or Spanish.

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Our Fayetteville Personal Injury Lawyers

The firm represents Fayetteville clients who were hurt because someone else was careless, from car and truck wrecks to slip-and-fall injuries, dog bites, and serious or catastrophic harm. The firm does not handle medical malpractice cases. Everything below applies whether you speak English or Spanish, because both are handled in-house.

The goal from the first day is straightforward: build the case so an insurer has a real reason to pay, and be ready to take it to a jury if it will not.

What personal injury cases do we handle in Fayetteville?

Our Fayetteville personal injury lawyers handle claims where another person or company caused the injury. Car accidents are the most common, but the office takes a wide range of injury matters.

  • Car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, and rideshare collisions
  • Slip-and-fall and other premises liability claims
  • Dog bites
  • Spinal cord, burn, amputation, and traumatic brain injuries
  • Wrongful death

For a fuller look at how these claims work, visit our Georgia personal injury page.

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How do our Fayetteville car accident lawyers handle the insurance company?

The firm deals with the insurance company so you do not have to. That means gathering the police report and medical records, documenting your losses, and pushing back when an adjuster offers less than the claim is worth. If the insurer will not agree to a fair amount, Matthew Hines is prepared to file suit and try the case.

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How long do you have to file an injury claim in Georgia?

In Georgia, you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. Miss that deadline, and the court can throw the case out no matter how strong it is. Talking with an attorney early gives the office time to gather evidence before it disappears.

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How does fault affect a Georgia injury claim?

Georgia uses a modified comparative negligence rule under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33. You can still recover as long as you are less than 50 percent at fault, but your recovery is reduced by your share of the blame. Insurers often try to pin extra fault on you to pay less, which is one reason it helps to have a trial attorney building your side of the story.

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What is a Fayetteville injury claim worth?

The value of an injury claim depends on how badly you were hurt and how the injury has changed your life. Georgia law lets injured people pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, future care, and pain and suffering. No lawyer can promise a figure up front, but a careful review of your records and losses gives a realistic picture. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

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What should you expect after you hire our Fayetteville injury team?

You should expect to focus on healing while the firm handles the legal work. We investigate what happened, deal with the insurance company, and prepare the case as if it is going to trial. Matthew Hines tries cases through to verdict, so insurers know the firm is ready to go the distance. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Workers’ Compensation in Fayetteville

If you were hurt on the job in the Fayetteville area, workers’ compensation may cover your medical care and part of your lost wages, no matter who was at fault. A Fayetteville workers’ comp lawyer at the firm can step in if a claim is delayed, denied, or cut short.

Georgia gives injured workers a short window to act. You generally must report the injury to your employer within 30 days and file a claim within one year under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-82.

A workers’ compensation case often involves:

  • Reporting the injury and filing the correct forms on time
  • Getting medical care approved and paid for
  • Recovering a portion of lost wages while you cannot work
  • Pushing back when benefits are denied or stopped

What benefits does Georgia workers’ compensation pay?

Georgia workers’ compensation generally pays for authorized medical treatment, a portion of lost wages while you cannot work, and benefits for lasting impairment. It does not pay for pain and suffering the way an injury lawsuit can. If someone other than your employer caused the injury, you may also have a separate claim, and the firm can review both.

Learn more on our Georgia workers’ compensation page.

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“Thank you all for the help during the time of uncertainty , very attentive and very professional group of individuals especially Julian who is a very great part of the team. Took time out of his day to reach out to you either through email or phone call. Your questions will be answered. Thank you all for the great help. 🙏🏽”

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“They are a team of very responsible, kind and dedicated professionals, they were always aware of all the details of the case and keeping us informed about each step we should take, I recommend them 100% Thanks so much, Great job”

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“They are an excellent team, they always attended to all my concerns, defending my rights and representing me throughout the process.  they always made me feel calm and trusting of them.  I highly recommend them.  They met all my expectations.”

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“Helped me so much during my accident. I recommend this firm to everyone I know and meet they’re just that amazing and I love that their team is bilingual!!”

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Criminal Defense in Fayetteville

The firm defends people facing criminal charges in Fayetteville and throughout Fayette County, and criminal defense is one of its most established areas of work. An arrest does not decide the outcome, and having a trial attorney review the case early can shape what happens next. The firm does not handle record expungements.

Charges the Fayetteville office defends include:

  • DUI
  • Drug felonies
  • Assault, including simple assault, aggravated assault, battery, and family violence
  • Sex crimes, handled with discretion and care

What happens after an arrest in Fayette County?

After an arrest, the case usually moves through the Fayette County courts on a set schedule of hearings, and early decisions can affect the outcome. Having a lawyer review the charges and the evidence early helps protect your rights from the start. The firm handles both misdemeanor and felony charges and explains each step in plain language.

You can read more on our Georgia criminal defense page.

Serving Fayette County and the Surrounding Area

The firm’s office sits in Fayetteville, the county seat, and represents clients across Fayette County and nearby communities. Injury and criminal cases here are typically heard at the Fayette County Justice Center on One Center Drive, part of the Griffin Judicial Circuit, while workplace-injury claims move through the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation.

The office recently moved to Fayetteville from nearby Clayton County, so clients in the Jonesboro area continue to work with the same local team.

The Fayetteville office regularly helps clients in:

  • Fayetteville, Peachtree City, and Tyrone in Fayette County
  • Neighboring Clayton County communities, including Jonesboro and Riverdale
  • Surrounding metro Atlanta areas south of the city

See every location and service area on our Georgia office locations page.

Why Fayetteville Clients Choose the Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines

Fayette County families have several firms to choose from. A few things set this one apart:

  • A trial attorney at the head of the firm. Matthew Hines tries cases through to verdict, so insurers and prosecutors know the firm is prepared to litigate rather than accept a quick, low offer.
  • Spanish spoken at every step. For Fayette County families whose first language is Spanish, the firm offers real representation in Spanish, not a translated form or a call-back from a service.
  • One local office for three kinds of trouble. Injury, workplace, and criminal matters are handled under one roof, so you are not sent hunting for a different firm if your situation involves more than one.
  • Local courtroom experience. The firm’s attorneys appear in Fayette County and nearby courts and know the judges, procedures, and pace of the courthouses where these cases are decided.

Fayetteville Personal Injury Questions Answered by Our Attorneys

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Do I need a lawyer for a car accident in Fayetteville?

Not every crash requires a lawyer, but it helps to talk to one before you accept an offer or give a recorded statement. A Fayetteville car accident lawyer can tell you what a claim may be worth and handle the insurance company for you. The first consultation is free.

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How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Fayetteville?

The first consultation is free, and injury cases are handled on a contingency basis. That means the firm is paid from the money recovered in the case, so there is no upfront legal fee. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee.

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Will my injury case go to trial?

Most injury cases settle before trial, but preparing every case as if it will be tried tends to produce stronger offers. Matthew Hines is a trial attorney who is willing to take a case to verdict when an insurer will not offer a fair amount. Whether your case settles or goes to court, the firm handles the courtroom work.

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Can I get help in Spanish at the Fayetteville office?

Yes. Most of the firm’s clients speak Spanish, and the Fayetteville team handles cases in Spanish from the first call through any court appearance. You are not routed to an outside translation line.

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What kinds of cases does the Fayetteville office handle?

The Fayetteville office handles personal injury, workers’ compensation, and criminal defense matters. It does not take medical malpractice cases or record expungements. If you are unsure whether your situation fits, a free consultation is the quickest way to find out.

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Where is the firm's Fayetteville office?

The office is located in Fayetteville, the seat of Fayette County, and serves clients across the county and nearby communities. The county’s main courthouse, the Fayette County Justice Center, sits on One Center Drive in Fayetteville. A free consultation is the easiest way to get started.

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How soon should I call after an accident or arrest?

Sooner is usually better. Injury claims carry a two-year deadline in Georgia, workers’ compensation claims generally must be filed within one year, and criminal cases move on the court’s schedule from the moment of arrest. Calling early gives the firm time to protect your options before a deadline passes.

Ready to Talk It Through?

The hardest part is often the first call, especially when you are worried about medical bills, a court date, or being understood. That call is free, and it comes with no pressure to hire anyone.

Reach the Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines in Fayetteville at (678) 310-2800, or send a message through our contact page, and talk with someone who will handle your case in the language you know best.

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