Morgan & Morgan is one of the largest law firms in the southeastern United States. Based out of Atlanta, we are Georgia personal injury trial lawyers who fight for the rights of consumers in Burke. The experienced trial lawyers at Morgan & Morgan serve all of Georgia, including the 6 cities in Burke. If you have suffered a serious accident or injury in Burke County, Georgia, simply fill out the short form on this page for a free case evaluation.

From workers' compensation claims in Burke to personal injuries suffered in Girard, the Atlanta trial lawyers with Morgan & Morgan have the resources and experience to protect the rights of accident victims thoughout the county. Common personal injury claims in Burke include car accidents, workers compensation claims, and medical malpractice cases. If you have suffered an injury due to the negligence of another person or persons in Burke County, Atlanta, or any other part of Georgia, contact us today to have your case reviewed for free.

The following is the most recent car accident information for Burke, provided by the Atlanta, Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.

There were 0 traffic accidents in Burke that involved pedestrians. Of these, 0 involved injuries, and 0 fatalities resulted. Of the 905 car crashes in Burke, 335 people were injured and 12 died. There were also 35 car accidents in Burke that were the results of speeding. Among these accidents, 2 people died and 50 suffered injuries. If you have suffered an injury in a car accident in Burke, our Georgia auto accident lawyers may be able to help. Fill out the form on this page for a free case evaluation today.

Burke County Information

Burke County was one of Georgia's original eight counties. Originally organized as the Parish of St. George, Burke County was named for English political writer, member of the British Parliament and supporter of the colonies' interests, Edmund Burke.

Known as the "Bird Dog Capital of the World," Waynesboro was named for General Anthony "Mad Anthony" Wayne, a famous Revolutionary soldier.

Georgia Power Company's Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant is located in the county on the Savannah River and began operation in the late 1980s.

Burke County claims ten Georgia Governors by birth, residence, or marriage. Lyman Hall, Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence and member of the Continental Congress, had a plantation in the county. The other nine Governors with Burke County ties are John Houston, Samuel Elbert, Edward Telfair, Jared Irwin, James Jackson, David Emanuel, William Schley, Herschel V. Johnson and Hoke Smith.

Burke County is home of numerous festivals and special events. The Georgia Field Trials is one of the nation's oldest hunting dog competitions. The Redbreast Festival, celebrates the Ogeechee River's unique variety of redbreasted bream. Other events include the Cotton Country Festival, the Tour of Homes and Christmas on Liberty Square.