Walton 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 Walton. The experienced trial lawyers at Morgan & Morgan serve all of Georgia, including the 6 cities in Walton. If you have suffered a serious accident or injury in Walton County, Georgia, simply fill out the short form on this page for a free case evaluation.

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

There were 8 traffic accidents in Walton that involved pedestrians. Of these, 8 involved injuries, and 0 fatalities resulted. Of the 1999 car crashes in Walton, 1024 people were injured and 14 died. There were also 121 car accidents in Walton that were the results of speeding. Among these accidents, 6 people died and 75 suffered injuries. If you have suffered an injury in a car accident in Walton, our Georgia auto accident lawyers may be able to help. Fill out the form on this page for a free case evaluation today.

Walton County Information

Walton County was created by the Lottery Act of 1818, and was organized in 1819. Georgia's 46th county was named for George Walton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, who also served as governor of Georgia and as a U.S. Senator.

Some of the communities in Walton County have very interesting names. Between was named by a postmaster because it was halfway between Monroe and Loganville, and Social Circle was possibly named for the first group of settlers who considered themselves a social circle and often passed around a "jug" of spirits.

Walton County has an unusually rich assemblage of historic sites and structures. Near Monroe is Jacks Creek, the site of the massacre by whites of a large encampment of Creek Indians in 1787. Some other historical sites worth visiting are the Brodnax House and Thompson's Mill.

The Walton County courthouse, built in 1883, is an outstanding example of the architectural style known as Second Empire, and has been totally restored.

There are several famous citizens of Walton County, including seven other Georgia governors: James Boynton, Howell Cobb, Alfred Colquitt, Wilson Lumpkin, Henry McDaniel, Richard Russell, Jr., and Clifford Walker. Also from Walton County was Moira B. Michael, known as the "Poppy Lady." She developed the symbol of the red Flanders Field Poppy as a memorial emblem for the veterans of wars.

Monroe hosts the annual Crepe Myrtle Festival. Loganville and Social Circle also host festivals such as the popular Tour of Homes.