Thomas 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 Thomas. The experienced trial lawyers at Morgan & Morgan serve all of Georgia, including the 9 cities in Thomas. If you have suffered a serious accident or injury in Thomas County, Georgia, simply fill out the short form on this page for a free case evaluation.

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

There were 7 traffic accidents in Thomas that involved pedestrians. Of these, 6 involved injuries, and 0 fatalities resulted. Of the 1342 car crashes in Thomas, 599 people were injured and 8 died. There were also 49 car accidents in Thomas that were the results of speeding. Among these accidents, 0 people died and 52 suffered injuries. If you have suffered an injury in a car accident in Thomas, our Georgia auto accident lawyers may be able to help. Fill out the form on this page for a free case evaluation today.

Thomas County Information

Thomas County was created in 1825 from portions of Decatur and Irwin counties. Georgia's 63rd county, and its county seat, Thomasville, were named for a hero of the War of 1812, General Jett Thomas. In addition to his military career, General Thomas built the first university building in Athens.

Ochlocknee is named for the river flowing through Thomas County. Pavo, Latin for Peacock, was named after the first postmaster in the area.

Thomasville was a popular, turn-of-the-century, winter resort for wealthy northern families. Non-residents still maintain many large estates and hunting preserves. Many of these estates are listed on the National Register of Historic Places including the Susina Plantation Inn, the Lapham-Patterson House, Thomasville Cultural Center, Pebble Hill Plantation and Melhana Plantation. The Lapham-Patterson House is a large, Victorian house, that was built by a survivor of the great fire of Chicago. He designed the house with 45 doors, 26 of which were exterior. Every room had its own fire extinguisher.

Limestone sinks are common in this section which was once part of the ocean floor. A great limestone aquifer in subterranean south Georgia offers a nearly limitless fresh water supply.

Thomasville is home to a "Big Oak," which has a limb spread of about 175 feet. Also, the McKinley Memorial Tree planted in 1896 as a salute to candidate William McKinley, who became the 25th President of the United States, is located in Thomasville.

Bailey White, a National Public Radio essayist and author of Mama Makes Up Her Mind, is from Thomas County.

Thomasville is known for its annual Rose Festival and is nicknamed "The City of Roses". The historic Roses Weekend begins the first weekend in April. The annual Rose Parade and many other activities are held during the month.

The Victorian Christmas Activities are held the first weekend in December in downtown Thomasville. The Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival is held in November.