My teenager was in a crash. Whose insurance pays?

Usually the at-fault driver’s insurance. If your teen is listed on your policy, your own coverage may also come into play. We can review the policies and explain your options.

I was injured in a crash just across the river in Gwinnett. Can you still help?

Yes. We handle injury claims throughout North Fulton and the surrounding counties.

What if the other driver doesn't have enough insurance?

Your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may help cover the difference. We check every policy that might apply.

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

Most personal injury claims must be filed within two years. Waiting makes evidence harder to collect, so it’s best to talk to a lawyer early.

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Johns Creek Personal Injury Lawyer

Johns Creek is a city of neighborhoods, schools and long commuter roads, and most of the injury cases we see here start on those roads. If you need a Johns Creek personal injury lawyer, The Balams Firm helps residents and families recover compensation after car crashes, teen driver accidents, and other injuries caused by someone else's carelessness.

Attorney ReShea Balams works with Johns Creek clients from our Alpharetta office, about 20 minutes away via Old Milton Parkway or McGinnis Ferry Road.

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Cases We Handle in Johns Creek, GA

The Balams Firm represents Johns Creek clients in many types of injury cases, including:

Car Accidents

Intersection crashes at State Bridge and Medlock Bridge Roads, and collisions involving teen drivers near the city's high schools.

Personal Injury

Slip and falls at shopping centers and apartment communities, and other injuries caused by unsafe property.

Rideshare Accidents

Uber and Lyft crashes on commuter routes like McGinnis Ferry Road and Old Alabama Road.

Truck Accidents

Delivery and commercial truck crashes on the roads connecting Johns Creek to GA-400 and Gwinnett County.

CASES WE HANDLE

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Johns Creek Crashes Near the County Lines

Johns Creek sits near the point where Fulton, Forsyth and Gwinnett counties come together. A crash on McGinnis Ferry Road or just across the Chattahoochee can fall under a different county, police department, or insurance adjuster than you expect.

We confirm the exact location of the crash, request the report from the correct agency, and make sure your claim is filed in the right place. Getting this wrong can cost time you don’t have.

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Teen Driver Accidents in Johns Creek

With Northview, Chattahoochee and Johns Creek high schools nearby, morning and afternoon traffic includes a lot of new drivers. Georgia’s Joshua’s Law sets training rules for teens getting their license, but inexperience still leads to crashes at busy intersections.

Whether your teen was injured or was involved in a crash, we can explain how insurance works when a young driver is involved. For background on the law, see our post on how Joshua’s Law changes affect new Georgia drivers.

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Johns Creek Car Accident Lawyer

Most of the Johns Creek car accident cases we handle start on these roads:

State Bridge Road and Medlock Bridge Road: the busiest intersection area in the city, with heavy turning traffic and shopping-center entrances.
McGinnis Ferry Road: a growing east-west route along the Forsyth County line.
Jones Bridge Road and Old Alabama Road: neighborhood connectors where speeding and distracted driving are common.
Technology Parkway area: weekday office traffic and lunchtime congestion.

Auto Accidents

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Medical Care After a Johns Creek Accident

Many Johns Creek residents are treated at Emory Johns Creek Hospital on Hospital Parkway. Patients with the most severe injuries are sometimes transported to a designated trauma center outside the city. Wherever you’re treated, keep every discharge paper, bill and follow-up note so the full cost of your injury is part of your claim.

Recent Case Results

$350,000.00
Automobile Accident
Client was rear-ended by a distracted driver on Georgia 400. As a result, he suffered a neck injury that required surgery.
$80,000.00
Premises Liability
Client suffered injuries to her head and back after the ceiling collapsed in her apartment.
$145,000.00
Automobile Accident
Client was involved in a 3 car crash, suffering injuries to her back and neck as a result.
$120,000.00
Pedestrian
Client was hit by a speeding car while walking to work. She suffered a concussion, as well as back and neck injuries.
$100,000.00
Hit and Run
Client suffered injuries to his shoulder, neck and back after being involved in a hit and run collision.
$150,000.00
Auto Accident
Client was struck by another vehicle, causing a multi-car crash. She suffered injured to her back, neck and PTSD

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Choosing a Johns Creek Personal Injury Attorney

You'll work directly with Attorney Balams, not get passed to a case manager you've never met. If you're comparing firms, our guide to what to consider when choosing a personal injury lawyer covers the questions worth asking. Consultations are free, and you pay no fee unless we recover compensation for you. Attorney ReShea J. Balams was named one of The National Trial Lawyers' Top 40 Under 40. Learn more about ReShea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Usually the at-fault driver’s insurance. If your teen is listed on your policy, your own coverage may also come into play. We can review the policies and explain your options.