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

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

There were 2 traffic accidents in Putnam that involved pedestrians. Of these, 2 involved injuries, and 0 fatalities resulted. Of the 718 car crashes in Putnam, 237 people were injured and 5 died. There were also 26 car accidents in Putnam that were the results of speeding. Among these accidents, 0 people died and 12 suffered injuries. If you have suffered an injury in a car accident in Putnam, our Georgia auto accident lawyers may be able to help. Fill out the form on this page for a free case evaluation today.

Putnam County Information

Putnam County was created in 1807 from a portion of Baldwin County. Georgia's 33rd county was named to honor General Israel Putnam of Connecticut one of the Patriot commanders at Breeds Hill, in the engagement misnamed the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Eatonton is home to the Uncle Remus Museum, as well as a Brer Rabbit Statue standing on the courthouse square.

Rock Eagle State 4-H Club Center and the Oconee National Forest are located in the county. Rock Eagle is an eagle-shaped mound of white quartz boulders created by the early Indians. Portions of Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair are in the county, providing an impetus for growth and development.

Joel Chandler Harris, author of The Uncle Remus Tales , was born and grew up in Putnam County. Contemporary writer, Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple , is also from Putnam County.

The two main special events in Putnam County are the Dairy Festival and the Christmas Celebration. The Dairy Festival is held every June to celebrate the importance of the dairy industry to Putnam County. The county claims the title of "Dairy Capital of Georgia," although there are several other contenders to that title.