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 Columbia. The experienced trial lawyers at Morgan & Morgan serve all of Georgia, including the 6 cities in Columbia. If you have suffered a serious accident or injury in Columbia County, Georgia, simply fill out the short form on this page for a free case evaluation.

From workers' compensation claims in Columbia to personal injuries suffered in Appling, 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia, provided by the Atlanta, Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.

There were 7 traffic accidents in Columbia that involved pedestrians. Of these, 6 involved injuries, and 1 fatalities resulted. Of the 3709 car crashes in Columbia, 1442 people were injured and 17 died. There were also 253 car accidents in Columbia that were the results of speeding. Among these accidents, 8 people died and 159 suffered injuries. If you have suffered an injury in a car accident in Columbia, our Georgia auto accident lawyers may be able to help. Fill out the form on this page for a free case evaluation today.

Columbia County Information

Columbia County, the 12th county formed in Georgia, was created in 1790. Originally part of Richmond County, Columbia County was named for Christopher Columbus.

Although Appling is the county seat and was chartered in 1816, the city was one of 187 inactive municipalities which lost their charters in 1995 as a result of a 1993 Act of the General Assembly. There is some controversy over whether or not Appling ever was incorporated.

With 1,200 miles of shoreline, Clarks Hill Lake is the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi and is partially located in Columbia County. The lake, which is also known as Thurmond Lake, was created in 1946 when the Army Corps of Engineers built the Clarks Hill Dam on the Savannah River.

The Augusta Canal Heritage Area, which is partially in Columbia County, has been recently designated a historical waterway by the U.S. Congress and designated as a Regionally Important Resource (RIR).

Columbia County's high schools consistently rank among the top high schools in the state and the nation.