Personal Injury Lawyer in Georgia
Personalized Representation for Serious Injury Cases
Serious injuries can change every part of your life. Medical bills begin to accumulate. Insurance companies start asking questions. You may be unable to work while trying to recover from your injuries.
During this time, choosing the right lawyer matters.
Attorney Jacob D. Rhein represents individuals who have suffered serious injuries throughout Atlanta and across Georgia. Rhein focuses on providing personalized representation for clients who need a lawyer that will take their case seriously and fight for the best possible outcome.
Unlike high-volume firms that rely heavily on case managers and large support staffs, Rhein Law provides direct attorney representation. When you hire Rhein Law LLC, you work directly with attorney Jacob Rhein throughout the case.
Types of Personal Injury Cases Rhein Handles
Rhein Law LLC represents clients in a wide range of serious injury matters, including:
- Car accidents
- 18-wheeler and commercial truck accidents
- Slip and fall accidents (premises liability)
- Wrongful death claims
- Back and spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Broken bones and orthopedic injuries
- Dental and facial injuries
- Assault and intentional injury cases
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
Many of these cases involve significant medical expenses, long-term disability, or permanent life changes. Rhein Law works to obtain compensation that reflects the full impact of the injury on the client’s life.
What Makes Rhein Law Different
People who have been seriously injured deserve to have complete confidence in their attorney.
Unfortunately, many injured clients in Georgia feel abandoned by their lawyers after signing a contingency fee agreement. At some firms, clients rarely speak with a lawyer and instead communicate primarily with case managers or staff members.
At Rhein Law LLC, that approach is different.
Clients work directly with Attorney Jacob Rhein, not with a rotating team of case managers. Rhein personally handles the legal strategy, negotiations, and litigation decisions that affect the outcome of your case.
This one-on-one representation allows Rhein to develop a deeper understanding of each client’s situation and to pursue the strongest possible result.
Taking Over Cases When Other Lawyers Fail
A significant part of Rhein Law’s practice involves taking over personal injury cases that were mishandled by other attorneys.
Many clients seek Rhein’s help after experiencing serious problems with their previous lawyer, such as:
- Being unable to reach their attorney
- Learning their case was settled without their permission
- Discovering their lawyer abandoned the case
- Facing an unfair attorney lien filed by prior counsel
- Realizing important deadlines were missed or mishandled
In these situations, Rhein may be able to step in, continue the underlying injury case, and in appropriate circumstances pursue legal malpractice claims against the former lawyer.
Rhein has achieved favorable outcomes for clients whose cases had been seriously damaged by prior counsel. More information about these results can be found in the firm’s Results section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer in Georgia
Should I ask my lawyer whether they carry malpractice insurance?
Yes.
In Georgia, lawyers are not required to carry professional liability insurance, and they are not required to disclose whether they have insurance unless the client asks.
Before hiring or continuing with a lawyer, you should ask whether the attorney has current malpractice insurance coverage.
In many situations, the lawyers who refuse to carry insurance are the same lawyers who:
- operate unstable or poorly managed practices
- have previously faced malpractice claims
- do not take professional risk management seriously
If a lawyer refuses to provide proof of insurance, you may want to consider changing lawyers immediately.
Can my lawyer settle my personal injury case without my permission?
The Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct require a lawyer to obtain the client’s “special authority” and informed consent before settling a claim.
However, Georgia courts have recognized that attorneys of record may sometimes appear to have “apparent authority” to settle a case. This means that, in certain situations, a settlement negotiated by the lawyer may still be enforced even if the client later objects.
This situation is known as an unauthorized settlement, and it is one of the most common types of legal malpractice cases handled by Rhein Law.
If your lawyer settled your injury case without your consent, it is important to speak with a legal malpractice attorney as soon as possible. In some cases, Rhein has successfully set aside unauthorized settlements and obtained significantly better results for clients. In other cases, he has pursued malpractice claims to recover the difference between the improper settlement and the true value of the injury claim.
Recent Case Results
$1 Million Judgment in Slip-and-Fall Legal Malpractice Case
Rhein represented a man whose slip-and-fall injury case had been dismissed because of the negligence and dishonesty of a former lawyer. The defendant lawyer initially answered the complaint and filed a counterclaim for alleged unpaid fees. When Rhein scheduled the lawyer’s deposition, however, the attorney failed to appear and abandoned the defense.
Rhein filed a motion for sanctions. After multiple hearings, the court entered a judgment exceeding $1 million, including $100,000 in punitive damages.
$500,000 Legal Malpractice Settlement
Rhein represented a woman who was seriously injured in a high-speed collision involving a government vehicle. Her previous lawyer made a critical legal error before filing suit, which resulted in the case being lost.
Rhein pursued a legal malpractice claim and obtained a $500,000 policy limits settlement for the injured client.
Speak With a Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or a family member has been seriously injured in Georgia and need a lawyer who will personally handle your case, Rhein Law LLC can help.
Attorney Jacob D. Rhein represents injury victims throughout Atlanta and across Georgia and is available to discuss your situation.
To request a consultation, call (888) 222-4701 or complete the firm’s contact form.