Macon 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 Macon. The experienced trial lawyers at Morgan & Morgan serve all of Georgia, including the 4 cities in Macon. If you have suffered a serious accident or injury in Macon County, Georgia, simply fill out the short form on this page for a free case evaluation.

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

There were 6 traffic accidents in Macon that involved pedestrians. Of these, 5 involved injuries, and 1 fatalities resulted. Of the 634 car crashes in Macon, 372 people were injured and 4 died. There were also 64 car accidents in Macon that were the results of speeding. Among these accidents, 0 people died and 33 suffered injuries. If you have suffered an injury in a car accident in Macon, our Georgia auto accident lawyers may be able to help. Fill out the form on this page for a free case evaluation today.

Macon County Information

Macon County is named in honor of General Nathaniel Macon, a North Carolina statesman and president pro tempore of the U.S. Senate. Macon County was carved from Houston and Marion counties in 1837.

Andersonville National Cemetery and Park is in the southwest tip of Macon County. Approximately 45,000 Union soldiers were imprisoned here during the Civil War, with 13,000 perishing from hunger and disease.

The city of Montezuma was named for the Aztec leader by soldiers returning from the Mexican War.

There is a large Mennonite colony in Macon County near Montezuma.

The Colonel Fish's House is said to be haunted by the ghost of Colonel George Fish after he was found murdered here in the late 1800s. This house was originally located in Oglethorpe and then moved to Americus. The ghost followed the house to its new location.

Sam Henry Rumph of Macon County developed the Elberta Peach, the variety responsible for establishing Georgia as the peach state. John Donald Wade, famous Georgia author, also hails from the county.

Some of the local annual festivals include the Camellia Festival in February, Crepe Myrtle Festival in July, Beaver Creek Festival in the Fall and the Oglethorpe Fall Festival in November.