If you were injured in Kennesaw or Cobb County, Hasner Law can help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses.
Our Kennesaw personal injury lawyers handle car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, slip and falls, workplace injuries, and wrongful death claims from our office at 4255 Wade Green Rd NW, Suite 520.
Georgia injury claims are time-sensitive. Most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years, and workers’ compensation cases have separate notice and filing deadlines.
Speaking with a local attorney early can help protect evidence and keep your claim on track.
Whether your injury happened on I-75, Barrett Parkway, or near US-41, call Hasner Law at (678) 888-4878 for a free consultation.
You owe no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. Results depend on the facts of each case.
How Does Hasner Law Serve Injured People in Kennesaw and Cobb County?
Hasner Law opened the Kennesaw office to give Cobb County clients direct, local access to the same legal team that has represented injured people across Georgia since 2008.
Our attorneys bring more than 100 years of combined experience in personal injury and workers’ compensation law, and every case at our Kennesaw location receives the same preparation as cases handled through our Atlanta headquarters.
Attorneys Who Handle Kennesaw Cases
Managing Partner Stephen Hasner, who co-founded the Georgia Injured Workers’ Advocates (GIWA) and chairs the Workplace Injury Network Political Action Committee (WIN-PAC), oversees case strategy across all offices.
Senior Attorney Pearce Taylor, who spent years on the defense side representing insurers and employers, now uses that insider knowledge on behalf of injured clients.
Senior Attorney Judy Blackwell practiced personal injury and workers’ compensation law in Georgia since 1984 and spent six years as an Administrative Law Judge with the State Board of Workers’ Compensation.
Local Office, Local Court
Our Kennesaw office on Wade Green Road is open for in-person consultations. We file personal injury lawsuits in Cobb County Superior Court and handle workers’ compensation cases through the State Board of Workers’ Compensation.
Clients in Kennesaw, Marietta, Acworth, and surrounding communities meet with their attorney locally instead of commuting into Atlanta.
We take every personal injury and workers’ compensation case on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
What Types of Injury Cases Does a Kennesaw Personal Injury Lawyer Handle?
A Kennesaw personal injury lawyer at Hasner Law handles claims arising from accidents and injuries caused by another party’s negligence throughout Cobb County.
The type of accident determines which Georgia laws apply, which parties may be liable, and what categories of compensation you may pursue.
The table below shows the injury types our Kennesaw office handles most often and the key legal issues each one involves.
| Case Type | Common Causes in Cobb County | Key Legal Considerations |
| Car accidents | Rear-end crashes on I-75, intersection collisions along Cobb Parkway, hit-and-runs on Barrett Parkway | Georgia’s modified comparative negligence rule; two-year statute of limitations; uninsured motorist coverage |
| Truck accidents | 18-wheeler collisions on I-75 and I-285; commercial vehicle crashes on US-41 | FMCSA regulations; multiple liable parties; electronic logging device evidence |
| Motorcycle accidents | Lane-change collisions and left-turn crashes on high-traffic Cobb County roads | Anti-rider bias from insurers; Georgia helmet law under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-315 |
| Slip and fall | Wet floors in retail stores; cracked sidewalks; parking lot defects at shopping centers | Property owner notice requirement under Georgia premises liability law |
| Workers’ compensation | Construction injuries, warehouse accidents, repetitive stress injuries | No-fault system; potential third-party claims against non-employer parties |
| Wrongful death | Fatal car crashes, workplace fatalities, medical negligence | Specific rules on who may file; separate statute of limitations |
Each case type follows its own procedural path, and the evidence needed to prove liability varies significantly. An experienced Cobb County personal injury attorney reviews the specific facts of your situation and identifies which claims apply.
How Does Georgia’s Comparative Negligence Rule Affect a Kennesaw Injury Claim?
Georgia’s modified comparative negligence rule under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33 bars you from recovering any compensation if your share of fault reaches 50% or more. If your fault stays below that threshold, your total recovery is reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
Insurance adjusters in Cobb County personal injury cases use this rule aggressively. Their goal is to assign you as much fault as possible to shrink or eliminate what they owe. Common tactics include:
- Requesting a recorded statement early, before you understand how your words may be used against you
- Pulling your full medical history to argue that your injuries existed before the accident
- Pointing to minor details like your speed, footwear, or phone use at the time of the incident
- Offering a fast settlement before you know the full extent of your injuries or treatment needs
Each of these tactics is designed to inflate your fault percentage or reduce the value of your claim. Having an attorney handle all insurer communication from the start prevents you from giving the adjuster ammunition to use later.
What Is the Deadline to File a Personal Injury Claim in Cobb County?
Georgia law gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. Missing that deadline eliminates your right to pursue your claim in court, regardless of how strong your evidence is.
Workers’ Compensation Deadlines
Workers’ compensation claims in Georgia follow a separate timeline. You generally must report a workplace injury to your employer within 30 days. You then have one year from the date of injury to file a formal claim with the State Board of Workers’ Compensation under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-82. Deadlines may differ if your employer has already provided medical treatment or weekly income benefits.
Government Claims in Cobb County
If your injury occurred on property owned by the City of Kennesaw, Cobb County, or another government entity, you must file an ante litem notice before pursuing a lawsuit.
Ante litem notice is a formal written demand sent to the government body within a specified timeframe. Missing that deadline may permanently bar your claim even if you file the lawsuit within the standard two-year window.
Evidence also degrades over time. Surveillance footage gets overwritten, witnesses forget details, and medical gaps weaken the connection between the accident and your injuries.
Contacting a Kennesaw personal injury lawyer early protects both your deadline and your evidence. Call (678) 888-4878.
What Compensation May Be Available After a Kennesaw Personal Injury?
Compensation in a Georgia personal injury case depends on the severity of your injuries, how the accident has affected your ability to work, and the strength of the evidence linking the other party’s negligence to the harm you suffered.
A Cobb County personal injury claim may include the following categories of damages:
- Past and future medical expenses, from emergency care and surgery through physical therapy, prescriptions, and follow-up treatment tied to the accident
- Lost wages from time away from work during recovery, plus reduced earning capacity if the injury limits your ability to return to the same type of work
- Pain, physical discomfort, emotional distress, anxiety, and the broader effect on your quality of life and daily routine
- Property damage to your vehicle, personal belongings, or other items affected by the accident
- Loss of consortium, which compensates a spouse for the impact the injury has on the marital relationship
Georgia law may also permit punitive damages under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1 when the at-fault party acted with willful misconduct or conscious disregard for the safety of others.
These additional damages go beyond compensating your losses and serve to penalize extreme conduct.
No two injury claims produce the same result. A Kennesaw injury lawyer at Hasner Law reviews every bill, pay stub, and medical record to build a demand that reflects the specific facts and documented losses in your case.
Results depend on the facts of each case.
Ask Hasner Law
Do I really need a lawyer for a personal injury case in Kennesaw, or is it simple enough to handle on my own?
Insurance adjusters handle injury claims for a living. They know how to use recorded statements, medical releases, and quick settlement offers to minimize what they pay.
A Kennesaw personal injury lawyer at Hasner Law manages all communication with the insurer and builds a claim based on your full medical documentation and financial losses, not just the initial bills.
How long does a personal injury case in Cobb County take?
Every case follows its own timeline. Straightforward claims with clear liability and documented injuries may settle within a few months. Cases involving disputed fault, severe injuries, or multiple parties often take a year or longer if litigation is necessary.
Your attorney at Hasner Law provides regular updates and never pressures you to accept a settlement that falls short.
What if I was partly at fault for the accident?
Georgia’s comparative negligence rule allows you to recover compensation as long as your share of fault stays below 50%. Your award is reduced by your fault percentage.
Insurance companies aggressively try to push that number higher, which is why detailed evidence collection and legal representation matter from the start.
FAQs for Kennesaw Personal Injury Lawyer
How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer in Kennesaw?
Hasner Law handles every personal injury case on a contingency fee basis. You pay no upfront fees and owe nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Your initial consultation at our Wade Green Road office is free and carries no obligation. Results depend on the facts of each case.
Does Hasner Law handle workers’ comp cases at the Kennesaw office?
Yes. Our Kennesaw office handles both personal injury and workers’ compensation cases.
If your workplace injury also involves a negligent third party like a contractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner, we pursue both claims at the same time to maximize your available recovery.
What if my accident happened in Marietta but I live in Kennesaw?
Where the accident happened, not where you live, determines which court has jurisdiction. A crash in Marietta may be filed in Cobb County Superior Court, which is the same court system that covers Kennesaw.
Your attorney at Hasner Law files in the correct court and handles all jurisdictional requirements on your behalf.
What types of evidence help a personal injury case in Cobb County?
The most valuable evidence in a Cobb County personal injury case includes photographs of the accident scene and your injuries, medical records from your first visit through ongoing treatment, witness contact information, the police or incident report, and documentation of lost wages.
Preserving this evidence early strengthens your claim and makes it harder for the insurance company to dispute your losses.
What if the insurance company already made me an offer?
Speaking with an attorney before accepting any settlement offer is a good idea. Early offers from insurance companies frequently arrive before you understand the full extent of your injuries or your future medical needs.
Once you accept and sign a release, you give up the right to pursue additional compensation. Your attorney at Hasner Law evaluates the offer against your documented losses and projected future costs before recommending a decision.
Speak with a Kennesaw Personal Injury Lawyer on Wade Green Road
In Georgia, you usually have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. But waiting can hurt your case. Video footage may be erased. Witnesses may forget what they saw. Gaps in medical care can also make your claim harder to prove.
Hasner Law’s Kennesaw office is at 4255 Wade Green Road NW, Suite 520. We help injured people in Kennesaw, Cobb County, and nearby areas without the need to drive into Atlanta.
Our team brings over 100 years of combined experience and has recovered over $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for injury victims.
Call (678) 888-4878 for a free consultation. We can review your case and explain your legal options. You owe no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Results depend on the facts of each case. This content is general information and is not legal advice.
