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

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

There were 3 traffic accidents in Oconee that involved pedestrians. Of these, 2 involved injuries, and 0 fatalities resulted. Of the 879 car crashes in Oconee, 342 people were injured and 5 died. There were also 72 car accidents in Oconee that were the results of speeding. Among these accidents, 2 people died and 60 suffered injuries. If you have suffered an injury in a car accident in Oconee, our Georgia auto accident lawyers may be able to help. Fill out the form on this page for a free case evaluation today.

Oconee County Information

Oconee County, the 135th county formed in Georgia, was created in 1875. Originally part of Clarke County, Oconee County takes its name from the Oconee River.

The Eagle Tavern State Historical Site is located in the county. Originally built as Fort Edward in 1789, the building had become a tavern by 1801. Some other interesting sites in the county are Happy Valley Pottery and the William Daniell House.

The cotton monoculture prior to the 1930s badly damaged the soils of Oconee County. Today, only about 19% of the land is identified as prime farm land. About 56% of the land is forest.

Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, kept her summer home in Oconee County. She was elected to represent Montana before many states even allowed women to vote. Rankin was a pacifist and was the only representative to vote against the U.S.'s entry into war against Japan.

Some of the special events in Oconee County include the Annual Oconee Fall Festival and the Christmas Parade.