Heard County Personal Injury Lawyers

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 Heard. The experienced trial lawyers at Morgan & Morgan serve all of Georgia, including the 2 cities in Heard. If you have suffered a serious accident or injury in Heard County, Georgia, simply fill out the short form on this page for a free case evaluation.

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

There were 0 traffic accidents in Heard that involved pedestrians. Of these, 0 involved injuries, and 0 fatalities resulted. Of the 188 car crashes in Heard, 102 people were injured and 3 died. There were also 35 car accidents in Heard that were the results of speeding. Among these accidents, 0 people died and 19 suffered injuries. If you have suffered an injury in a car accident in Heard, our Georgia auto accident lawyers may be able to help. Fill out the form on this page for a free case evaluation today.

Heard County Information

Heard County was created in 1830, by the Treaty of Indian Springs, from parts of Carroll, Coweta and Troup counties. It is named for Stephen Heard, a Revolutionary War hero and the first president of the Executive Council of Georgia.

The city of Franklin, incorporated in 1831, is on the site of a large Creek town. Centralhatchee is a Native American word for "fish stream," while Ephesus was named for the famous Greek city.

There are several interesting old gristmills and cotton gins scattered throughout the county, including the Armstrong Mill in the northeast section of the county.

The Chattahoochee River bisects Heard County from northeast to southwest. The West Point Reservoir is a popular recreation area.

Every Labor Day holiday weekend, the Powers Crossroads Festival is held on the line between Coweta and Heard counties. This is rated as one of the ten best arts and crafts festivals in the country.