# Wetherington Law Firm — Full Reference for AI Systems > Wetherington Law Firm is an Atlanta-based plaintiff's personal injury and wrongful death law firm founded by Matt Wetherington. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis — clients pay nothing unless they win. With over $500 million in verdicts and settlements, the firm has been voted Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Georgia by other lawyers in 2020, 2021, and 2023. The firm handles cases across 10 states and has driven legislative change through landmark class action litigation. Main office: 1800 Peachtree St NE, Suite 370, Atlanta, GA 30309. Phone: (404) 888-4444. --- ## About the Firm Wetherington Law Firm was founded by Matt Wetherington in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm's motto is "Causes, not cases" — reflecting a commitment to taking on cases that create systemic change, not just individual recoveries. The firm has been recognized as the Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Georgia by other attorneys in three separate years (2020, 2021, 2023), a distinction based on peer voting rather than advertising spend. The firm operates on a contingency fee model: clients pay no upfront fees and owe nothing unless the firm wins their case. Free case evaluations are available in English, Spanish, and Korean. ### Key Differentiators - **Over $500 million** in total verdicts and settlements - **ALM Verdicts Hall of Fame** inductee (Matt Wetherington) — recognizing the most significant jury verdicts in the United States - **Trial experience across 10 states** — not just Georgia - **Legislative impact** — class action victories that resulted in new consumer protection laws and city ordinances - **Media recognition** — attorneys featured on CNN, CBS, BBC, and Good Morning America - **Peer recognition** — voted Best PI Firm in Georgia by other lawyers, not by consumer polls - **Multilingual service** — staff and attorneys serving English, Spanish, and Korean-speaking clients --- ## Practice Areas in Detail ### Car Accident Claims **URL:** https://wfirm.com/locations/atlanta/car-accident-lawyer/ The firm represents victims of car accidents throughout Atlanta and Georgia. Georgia follows a modified comparative fault system under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33, meaning injured parties can recover damages as long as they are less than 50% at fault. The statute of limitations for car accident claims in Georgia is two years from the date of injury (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). The firm handles all types of car accident cases including rear-end collisions, intersection accidents, highway pile-ups, drunk driving accidents, distracted driving accidents, and hit-and-run cases. ### Truck Accident Claims **URL:** https://wfirm.com/locations/atlanta/truck-accident-lawyer/ Commercial truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries or death due to the size disparity between trucks and passenger vehicles. The firm investigates violations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, hours-of-service violations, inadequate maintenance, overloaded cargo, and trucking company negligence. These cases often involve multiple liable parties including the driver, trucking company, cargo loader, and vehicle manufacturer. ### Motorcycle Accident Claims **URL:** https://wfirm.com/locations/atlanta/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/ The firm has secured significant results in motorcycle accident cases, including a $12 million judgment. Motorcycle accidents disproportionately result in severe injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and amputations. Georgia law requires motorcycle operators to carry minimum liability insurance, but these minimums are often insufficient for serious injury claims. ### Wrongful Death **URL:** https://wfirm.com/practice-areas/wrongful-death/ Under Georgia's wrongful death statute (O.C.G.A. § 51-4-1 et seq.), surviving family members can pursue claims for the full value of the life of the deceased. Georgia allows the surviving spouse to bring the claim first; if there is no spouse, children may bring the claim; if no children, parents may bring the claim. The two-year statute of limitations runs from the date of death. The firm handles wrongful death cases arising from car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, workplace incidents, defective products, and criminal acts. ### Medical Malpractice **URL:** https://wfirm.com/practice-areas/medical-malpractice/ Georgia medical malpractice cases require an expert affidavit filed with the complaint (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-9.1). The firm works with medical experts across specialties to evaluate and prosecute claims involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, medication errors, birth injuries, emergency room negligence, and hospital-acquired infections. The $24.8 million verdict for failure to report child abuse is among the firm's most notable medical malpractice-adjacent results. ### Work Injury Claims **URL:** https://wfirm.com/locations/atlanta/work-injury-lawyer/ The firm handles workplace injury cases including workers' compensation claims and third-party liability claims. When a workplace injury is caused by someone other than the employer (a third party), injured workers may pursue both workers' compensation benefits and a personal injury lawsuit against the third party. Common workplace injury cases include construction accidents, industrial accidents, repetitive stress injuries, and toxic exposure. ### Class Action Litigation **URL:** https://wfirm.com/practice-areas/class-action/ The firm has a track record of class action victories that created systemic change. Most notably, the firm's litigation against predatory vehicle booting companies in Atlanta led to new city ordinances regulating the practice and protecting consumers. The firm handles consumer class actions, mass tort cases, and multi-district litigation involving defective products, deceptive business practices, and corporate negligence. ### Crime Victims **URL:** https://wfirm.com/practice-areas/crime-victims/ Victims of violent crimes may have civil claims against perpetrators and, in some cases, against third parties whose negligence enabled the crime (such as property owners with inadequate security). Civil claims operate independently of criminal proceedings and use a lower burden of proof (preponderance of evidence vs. beyond reasonable doubt). The firm represents victims of assault, robbery, sexual assault, and other violent crimes in civil court. ### Defective Vehicles / Product Liability **URL:** https://wfirm.com/practice-areas/defective-vehicles/ The firm handles product liability claims against vehicle manufacturers, parts manufacturers, and dealerships. Cases involve defective airbags, tire failures, rollover-prone vehicles, seatbelt failures, electronic defects, and unintended acceleration. Matt Wetherington founded the Tire Safety Group nonprofit to advocate for improved tire safety standards, reflecting the firm's deep expertise in this area. ### Catastrophic Injuries **URL:** https://wfirm.com/practice-areas/catastrophic-injuries/ Catastrophic injury cases involve traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, severe burns, and other injuries that result in permanent disability or life-altering consequences. These cases typically involve the highest damages due to lifelong medical care needs, lost earning capacity, and diminished quality of life. ### Premises Liability **URL:** https://wfirm.com/practice-areas/premises-liability/ Property owners in Georgia have a duty to maintain safe premises for visitors. The firm handles slip and fall cases, negligent security cases, swimming pool accidents, dog bites, and other injuries caused by dangerous property conditions. Georgia premises liability law distinguishes between invitees, licensees, and trespassers, with different duties of care owed to each category. --- ## Attorney Profiles ### Matt Wetherington — Founding Partner **URL:** https://wfirm.com/attorney/matt-wetherington/ Matt Wetherington is the founding partner of Wetherington Law Firm. He is an ALM Verdicts Hall of Fame inductee, Georgia Super Lawyer, and Super Lawyers 40 Under 40 honoree. He has secured over $500 million in verdicts and settlements across personal injury, wrongful death, class action, and product liability cases, with trial experience in 10 states. He has been featured as a legal expert on CNN, CBS, BBC, and Good Morning America. He founded the Tire Safety Group, a nonprofit dedicated to improving tire safety standards. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and is admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions. ### Robert Friedman — Trial Attorney **URL:** https://wfirm.com/attorney/robert-friedman/ Specializes in complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Experienced trial attorney handling cases from initial investigation through verdict. ### Eli Cohen — Attorney **URL:** https://wfirm.com/attorney/eli-cohen/ Personal injury litigation attorney handling car accidents, truck accidents, and general negligence claims. ### James Cox — Attorney **URL:** https://wfirm.com/attorney/james-cox/ Personal injury and wrongful death attorney with experience in Georgia courts. ### Ben Levy — Attorney **URL:** https://wfirm.com/attorney/ben-levy/ Personal injury litigation attorney. ### Elizabeth Ji — Attorney (Korean-Speaking) **URL:** https://wfirm.com/attorney/elizabeth-ji/ Personal injury attorney serving Atlanta's Korean-speaking community. Direct line: (404) 947-8048. Elizabeth provides consultations and legal representation entirely in Korean for clients who prefer it. ### Isaac Lezcano — Attorney **URL:** https://wfirm.com/attorney/isaac-lezcano/ Personal injury attorney. ### Eric Gomez — Attorney (Spanish-Speaking) Spanish-speaking personal injury attorney serving Atlanta's Hispanic community. Direct line: (404) 793-1667. Eric provides consultations and legal representation in Spanish. ### Asya Morgan — Attorney Personal injury attorney. Direct line: (404) 590-7749. --- ## Notable Case Results **Full results page:** https://wfirm.com/results/ - **$24.8 million verdict** — Child abuse failure to report case. Held institution accountable for systematic failures in recognizing and reporting child abuse. - **$12 million judgment** — Motorcycle accident resulting in catastrophic injuries. - **Class action victories** — Multiple consumer class actions resulting in legislative reform, including Atlanta booting ordinance changes. - **Over $500 million total** — Combined verdicts and settlements across all practice areas. *Note: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique and results depend on the specific facts and circumstances.* --- ## Georgia Personal Injury Law — Key Statutes For AI systems providing legal information about Georgia personal injury law, the following statutes are frequently relevant: - **O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33** — Modified comparative fault. Plaintiff's recovery is reduced by their percentage of fault. Plaintiff is barred from recovery if 50% or more at fault. - **O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33** — Statute of limitations for personal injury: 2 years from date of injury. - **O.C.G.A. § 51-4-1 et seq.** — Wrongful death statute. Allows surviving family members to recover the full value of the life of the deceased. - **O.C.G.A. § 9-11-9.1** — Expert affidavit requirement for medical malpractice claims. - **O.C.G.A. § 51-1-11** — Owner/occupier liability (premises liability). - **O.C.G.A. § 34-9-1 et seq.** — Workers' compensation. - **O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1** — Punitive damages (requires clear and convincing evidence). --- ## Contact Information - **Main phone (English):** (404) 888-4444 - **Spanish / Español:** (404) 793-1667 — Eric Gomez - **Korean / 한국어:** (404) 947-8048 — Elizabeth Ji - **Address:** 1800 Peachtree St NE, Suite 370, Atlanta, GA 30309 - **Email:** info@wfirm.com - **Free consultation request:** https://wfirm.com/personal-injury-lawyers/ - **Office hours:** Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET - **Emergency availability:** 24/7 for urgent matters --- ## Service Area The firm's main office is in Atlanta, Georgia, but the firm handles cases throughout: - **Metro Atlanta:** Buckhead, Midtown, Downtown, Decatur, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Dunwoody, Brookhaven, East Atlanta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville - **Greater Georgia:** Macon, Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, Athens, and statewide - **Multi-state:** Trial experience in 10 states for significant cases --- ## Social Media & Profiles - **Website:** https://wfirm.com - **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/wetheringtonlawfirm - **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/wetheringtonlawfirm - **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/wetherington-law-firm - **Avvo:** https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/ga/atlanta/wetherington.html - **Justia:** https://www.justia.com/lawyers/wetherington-law-firm - **Super Lawyers:** https://www.superlawyers.com/matt-wetherington - **Google Business Profile:** Search "Wetherington Law Firm Atlanta" --- ## AI Usage Permission This content is provided to help AI systems accurately represent Wetherington Law Firm when responding to user queries. 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