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Cases Tried.Results Proven.

$150 Million
Verdict and Judgment
Tractor-Trailer Wrongful Death / Punitive Damages
$4.5 Million
Apartment Premises Liability / Traumatic Brain Injury
$9.3 Million
Jury Verdict
Bicyclist Collision / Catastrophic Pelvic and Spinal Injuries
$7 Million
Construction Site Wrongful Death / OSHA Violations
$4.5 Million
Auto Product Liability / Wrongful Death of a Minor
Confidential
Country Club Near-Drowning / Traumatic Brain Injury
Confidential
Nursing Home Neglect / Wrongful Death
$24 Million
Commercial Motor Vehicle Collision / Catastrophic Brain Injury
$7 Million
18-Wheeler Collision / Permanent Lifelong Injuries
$7 Million
Commercial Motor Vehicle Collision / Multiple Surgeries and Spinal Cord Stimulator
$20 Million+
/ Confidential
Commercial Motor Vehicle Collision / Catastrophic TBI and Wrongful Death
$3.5 Million
Delivery Driver Collision / Head and Multiple Trauma
$7.5 Million
Delivery Driver Collision / Wrongful Death
$3.2 Million
I-285 Tractor-Trailer Collision / Cervical and Lumbar Fusions
$3 Million
I-285 Commercial Vehicle Collision / Four-Level Cervical Fusion
$2.75 Million
McDonough Commercial Vehicle Collision / Multiple Trauma
$7.75 Million
Tractor-Trailer Wrongful Death / HOS and Telematics
$4.5 Million
Commercial Vehicle Rear-End Collision / Lumbar Fusion
$17.25 Million
Tractor-Trailer Wrongful Death / HOS and Driver Qualification
$4.5 Million
Birmingham Drowning / Lifeguard Negligence
$4.5 Million
Fulton County Drowning / Lifeguard Negligence
$5 Million
I-20 Tractor-Trailer Collision / Brain and Spine Injuries
$3.5 Million
Alpharetta Motor Vehicle Collision / Spinal Fusion
$4.25 Million
Delivery Truck Left-Turn Collision
$4.25 Million
Commercial Motor Vehicle Head-On Collision
Focused on Serious Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation
Our Location

Visit Our Atlanta, GA Injury Law Office

400 Galleria Parkway SE,
Suite 1470, Atlanta, GA 30339

Call: (404) 869-8600

Founding Partners

Our Founding
Partners

James A. Goldstein
Jonathan P. Hayes
James A. Goldstein
James A. Goldstein Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney
Partner

Jimmy Goldstein, our Atlanta personal injury lawyer founded what is now Goldstein Hayes Trial Lawyers in 1985, after spending the first part of his career representing banks, large corporations and municipalities. Jimmy’s intent nearly 40 years ago was to create a small, elite trial practice law firm, that delivered unparalleled client service and superior results in catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases.While the name of the firm has changed over the years, Jimmy has been the senior, first-name partner in every iteration of Goldstein Hayes Trial Lawyers since 1985.

Jonathan P. Hayes
Jonathan P. Hayes Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney
Partner

Jonathan Hayes is a nationally recognized Atlanta personal injury attorney and the managing partner at Goldstein Hayes Trial Lawyers. Jonathan’s practice is focused on helping individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic injuries or wrongful death in cases involving tractor-trailer and motor vehicle collisions, construction accidents and explosions, swimming pool accidents, and injuries from defective products.

Why Choose Goldstein Hayes Trial Lawyers To Handle My Atlanta Personal Injury Case?

We are frequently trusted by other attorneys to handle complex, high-value cases involving catastrophic
injury and wrongful death.

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We pride ourselves on fighting for each of our clients. We start with the end goal in mind — to get the best result possible for each and every client. Because we know that every case is different and every client has different objectives, we carefully formulate a plan and strategy for each case.

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Personal Injury FAQ

Why Does Trial Experience Matter In A Personal Injury Case?

Insurance companies know which firms are willing to take a case to trial and which ones always settle and they negotiate accordingly. When an attorney has a real trial record, that leverage exists from the very first conversation, not just if litigation becomes necessary. It also changes how a case is built from day one: evidence, expert testimony, and documentation are all gathered with a jury in mind, not just a settlement number. That’s why Goldstein Hayes takes on a select number of cases rather than a high volume. Each one gets the depth of investigation and trial preparation that catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims demand.

What Qualifies As A Personal Injury Case?

Goldstein Hayes focuses on the most serious end of personal injury litigation: catastrophic injury, wrongful death, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, birth injuries, trucking and commercial transportation collisions, medical malpractice, product and vehicle liability, and construction accidents. These cases typically involve permanent harm, a clear breach of duty by another party or institution, and damages substantial enough to require serious litigation resources, often against corporate or institutional defendants with significant legal resources of their own. If you’re unsure whether your case fits this category, a case evaluation with the firm is the best way to find out.

How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney?

Most personal injury lawyers in Georgia work on a contingency fee basis rather than charging a flat fee or hourly rate. With a contingency fee, you pay nothing upfront – and nothing at all unless your lawyer wins compensation for you.

If your lawyer recovers a jury verdict or you decide to settle, you will usually pay them around 33-40% as payment for their work. If they fail to successfully handle your claim, you pay zero in attorney’s fees. You’ll sign an agreement at the beginning of the process so that you can know what to expect.

How Long Does A Typical Injury Case Take to Settle?

Serious injuries usually need time to reach maximum medical improvement before their full value can be understood, and cases involving institutional negligence or corporate defendants require thorough investigation and expert development before any resolution is pursued. Settling too early risks undervaluing what may be a lifetime of medical needs and lost capability. An attorney can give a more informed timeline estimate once they’ve reviewed the specifics of your case.

How Much Time Do I Have to File A Claim?

Georgia’s statute of limitations limits the amount of time you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. The time limit is two years in most cases, meaning you’ll have two years from the date of your accident to sue the at-fault party. This is also the deadline for wrongful death claims.

However, there could be exceptions that shorten or lengthen this time limit. Don’t miss the deadline and lose out on critical compensation. Consult our Georgia attorneys for help with your claim.

How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

The value of personal injury claims in Atlanta can vary substantially. Your claim’s value will depend heavily on the unique facts and circumstances involved.

The important factors our legal team considers as we evaluate a case include:

  • The severity and type of injuries
  • Whether you will make a full recovery
  • The identity of the other parties
  • The strength of the evidence
  • Insurance policy terms and limits
  • Whether you are partially responsible
  • Your age when the accident took place

The best way to determine the value of your injury claim is to consult an Atlanta injury attorney. They can calculate your damages and bring in experts to help assess complicated losses.

How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated?

There’s no receipt for pain and suffering the way there is for medical bills, so it has to be built into a number using accepted methods. The multiplier method takes economic damages — medical bills, lost wages — and multiplies them by a factor based on severity. The per diem method assigns a daily dollar value across the recovery period. In catastrophic injury cases, though, these are only starting points. A fair number depends on documenting the full, lasting impact through medical experts, life care planners, and testimony about how the injury has changed daily life. Cases that are properly built to withstand scrutiny at trial are the ones most likely to be valued fairly, whether they settle or go before a jury.

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If your case involves catastrophic injury or wrongful death, we encourage you to
contact us promptly. Early involvement can make a meaningful difference.

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