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 Dougherty. The experienced trial lawyers at Morgan & Morgan serve all of Georgia, including the 10 cities in Dougherty. If you have suffered a serious accident or injury in Dougherty County, Georgia, simply fill out the short form on this page for a free case evaluation.

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

There were 34 traffic accidents in Dougherty that involved pedestrians. Of these, 28 involved injuries, and 3 fatalities resulted. Of the 3720 car crashes in Dougherty, 1769 people were injured and 10 died. There were also 115 car accidents in Dougherty that were the results of speeding. Among these accidents, 3 people died and 66 suffered injuries. If you have suffered an injury in a car accident in Dougherty, our Georgia auto accident lawyers may be able to help. Fill out the form on this page for a free case evaluation today.

Dougherty County Information

In 1853, Dougherty County was created out of Baker County by the Georgia Legislature. It was named for Judge Charles Dougherty of Athens. Portions of Worth County were transferred to Dougherty County in 1854 and 1856. Many of the original buildings remain and some have been restored and are in use today. Quail plantations are famous in the area and date back to the founding of Albany. Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River and many cypress swamps.

Dougherty County has come to the forefront with many of its endeavors such as new mental and physical health facilities; up-to-date landfill operations; a state of the art jail facility, a five story Government Center for County administrative departments, a three story Central Square Office Building, two parking decks and a Riverfront Resource Center.