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 Franklin. The experienced trial lawyers at Morgan & Morgan serve all of Georgia, including the 5 cities in Franklin. If you have suffered a serious accident or injury in Franklin County, Georgia, simply fill out the short form on this page for a free case evaluation.

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

There were 2 traffic accidents in Franklin that involved pedestrians. Of these, 1 involved injuries, and 1 fatalities resulted. Of the 769 car crashes in Franklin, 375 people were injured and 11 died. There were also 50 car accidents in Franklin that were the results of speeding. Among these accidents, 0 people died and 42 suffered injuries. If you have suffered an injury in a car accident in Franklin, our Georgia auto accident lawyers may be able to help. Fill out the form on this page for a free case evaluation today.

Franklin County Information

Franklin County was created in 1784 and originally encompassed all of what would become Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Oconee, and Stephens counties, and parts of Gwinnett, Hall, Hart, and Madison counties, as well as three counties in South Carolina. Georgia's 9th county was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin.

Carnesville, the county seat, was named for Judge Thomas Peter Carnes, a lawyer and Congressman of the Revolutionary War era.

Places of historic note in the county include Cromers Mill Covered Bridge, built in 1906, and the Lavonia Carnegie Library, established in 1911 with a grant from Andrew Carnegie. Lavonia is the smallest city in the U.S. with an original Carnegie Library Building.

Lake Hartwell, Georgia's largest Army Corp of Engineers lake east of the Mississippi was formed by the impoundment of the Savannah River at Hartwell Dam. The lake's 55,950 acres have 962 miles of shoreline.

Franklin County leads the state in poultry production and the Franklin County Livestock Market is the state's largest.

Two state parks are in Franklin County. The 406-acre Victoria Bryant State Park, near Royston, features a nine hole golf course, as well as facilities for camping, swimming and hiking. Tugaloo State Park, on a 393-acre peninsula on Lake Hartwell, offers outdoor enthusiasts excellent opportunities for fishing and camping.

Annual events in Franklin County include the Lavonia Fall Festival in September, and the Royston Autumn Festival and the Harvest Festival at Tugaloo State Park in October.

Other events include the Jr.-Sr. Catfish Rodeo in April, Pioneer Skills Day in November, Heritage Day in May and the Easter Egg Hunt.