Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Marietta, GA

Were you permanently injured in a violent attack in Marietta, GA?

At Deitch + Rogers, we bring trial-tested representation and thorough preparation to every catastrophic injury matter in Marietta, GA.

If you were shot, stabbed, or beaten on someone else’s property in Marietta, the records that explain why the attack happened are held by the property owner. Our Marietta, GA catastrophic injury lawyer acts in the first weeks to secure those records before they are erased or discarded.

Our catastrophic injury practice at Deitch + Rogers began more than 40 years ago. We file civil claims against the owners, landlords, and businesses whose poor security contributed to a crime. Request a free consultation, and we will explain which records should be preserved in your case.

Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Marietta, GA

A catastrophic injury lawyer handles claims for injuries that permanently limit how a person works, moves, or thinks. In our practice, those injuries are caused by violent crime on property that was not reasonably secured. The claim is brought against the owner or operator of that property, and it depends on proof of what the owner knew before the attack. That proof is time-sensitive, because owners replace video and repair hazards after an attack.

Marietta police recorded 121 aggravated assaults in 2024 and 863 from 2019 through 2024, according to city crime data. Aggravated assaults involve weapons or severe force, and they are a common source of permanent injuries. Each of those assaults happened at an address with an owner. A catastrophic injury attorney asks whether earlier crimes at that address had already warned the owner of the danger.

Types of Catastrophic Injury Cases We Handle in Marietta, GA

The injury determines the medical proof a case requires, and the location of the attack determines who is liable. Our catastrophic injury attorneys handle claims involving the following injuries when they result from crime or inadequate security.

  • Traumatic brain injuries. A gunshot wound to the head or a severe beating can cause lasting changes in memory, speech, and behavior. We obtain imaging, neuropsychological testing, and statements from people who knew the client before the attack. Early hospital records can understate a brain injury, so follow-up testing matters.
  • Spinal cord injuries and paralysis. A bullet or a blade that damages the spinal cord can leave a victim partly or fully paralyzed. These cases require proof of permanent loss of function and of the care the client now needs each day. We document the equipment and daily assistance the injury requires.
  • Gunshot wounds. A person who is shot in public at an apartment complex, a store, or a parking lot often needs several surgeries. Our lawyers examine the lighting, access controls, and crime history of the place where the shooting occurred.
  • Stab wounds. Knife attacks cause nerve damage, organ injuries, and permanent scarring. The legal options after stabbing injuries include a claim against a business that ignored earlier violence on its premises.
  • Amputations and permanent nerve damage. Some gunshot and assault injuries end in the loss of a limb or the loss of use of a hand or leg. The claim accounts for prosthetic devices and the effect on the client’s ability to work.
  • Internal organ injuries. Beatings and gunshot wounds damage the liver, lungs, and intestines. Some clients need repeated operations and long-term medication. Surgical records and the opinions of treating surgeons establish that the damage is permanent.
  • Child care injuries. A child who is abused or left unsupervised at a daycare center can suffer a brain injury or another permanent condition. We review the center’s staffing records and its inspection history.
  • Wrongful death. Some victims die from their injuries days or months after the attack. The family can then bring a claim for the death in addition to the claim for the victim’s medical care and suffering.

Why Choose Deitch + Rogers as My Catastrophic Injury Lawyer in Marietta, GA?

What Our Catastrophic Injury Results Show

Our clients have been awarded more than $200 million in total. The results below came from cases that involved serious physical injury:

  • Our largest brain injury result is $35 million, recovered in a premises liability case.
  • A commercial property shooting case ended with $10 million for our client.
  • A client injured in a violent assault recovered $1.5 million.
  • A shooting injury claim based on premises liability brought $549,500.

In each case, the outcome depended on evidence of what the owner knew before the crime.

You pay nothing to start a case with a catastrophic injury attorney at our firm. Our contingent fee is taken from the recovery at the end of the case. The money we advance for records, depositions, and outside consultants is repaid from the same recovery. A free consultation carries no obligation to hire us.

Attorneys Behind Georgia’s Highest Premises Liability Verdicts

Andrew Rogers secured Georgia’s highest premises liability verdict in four different years: 2013, 2014, 2018, and 2019. He is a 1988 graduate of the Georgia State University law school, and he was a charter member when the National Crime Victim Bar Association was formed. Gilbert Deitch completed his J.D. at the University of Tennessee in 1970. Crime Victims’ Litigation Quarterly and TRIAL Magazine have published his writing on premises liability. He is admitted to practice in Georgia and Tennessee. Our attorneys bring that record to every client who needs a premises liability lawyer in Marietta, GA.

What Is Important to Understand About a Catastrophic Injury Case?

What Are Important Aspects of a Catastrophic Injury Case?

The most important aspect of a catastrophic injury case is evidence that exists for only a short time. A Marietta catastrophic injury attorney works to secure these items early:

  • Security camera footage is recorded over on a set schedule, so a written preservation demand is sent first.
  • Records of police calls to the property show how many crimes were reported there before the attack.
  • Maintenance and work-order records show how long a broken gate, lock, or light went unrepaired.
  • Tenants and employees who witnessed the attack move away, so we take their statements early.
  • The scene itself changes when the owner makes repairs, so we photograph and measure it promptly.

Owners are not required to volunteer these records. A catastrophic injury attorney must request them in writing and, after suit is filed, obtain them through the court’s discovery process.

What Is the Catastrophic Injury Case Timeline?

A personal injury lawsuit in Georgia must be filed within a two-year filing period. The work that decides the case begins much earlier than the filing date.

  • Preservation demands and a scene inspection take place in the first weeks.
  • Medical treatment continues while we collect police, property, and insurance records.
  • The lawsuit is filed in the Cobb County State Court or in the Cobb County Superior Court.
  • Medical and vocational witnesses are identified once the client’s long-term condition is known.
  • Depositions of owners, managers, and security personnel are taken during discovery.
  • The parties attend mediation, and the case goes to trial if no settlement is reached.

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Catastrophic Injury Cases

A property owner is liable when it failed to use ordinary care to keep its premises safe and the lack of care made the attack possible. The evidence described above is how that failure is proven. Insurers for property owners evaluate a claim by the strength of this evidence, and proof of earlier crimes and ignored repairs raises the value of the case. The person who committed the crime is liable as well.

Compensation covers economic and non-economic losses. A catastrophic injury attorney in Marietta, GA presents these losses through medical records and testimony. Economic losses include hospital and rehabilitation bills, future medical care, and income the client can no longer earn. Non-economic losses include physical pain, mental suffering, and the loss of abilities the client had before the injury. Damages also cover therapy and counseling after an assault. A jury can add punitive damages when an owner knew about a serious danger and consciously chose to ignore it.

What Should You Bring to Your Catastrophic Injury Consultation?

A catastrophic injury lawyer in Marietta can begin with very little information. These items help us act quickly:

  • The address where the attack happened tells us whose records to request.
  • The police report number lets us obtain the incident report.
  • Photographs or video taken by you or by a witness preserve the condition of the scene.
  • Hospital paperwork identifies the injuries and the treating doctors.
  • The names of people who saw the attack or spoke with property staff afterward are helpful.

The consultation is free. If we do not believe the evidence supports a claim, we will tell you at our first meeting.

Reach Out to Deitch + Rogers to Schedule a Consultation

Early contact allows our catastrophic injury lawyers to send preservation demands while the records still exist. We are paid only if the case produces a recovery. Contact us to book a free consultation and tell us about the attack and the property where it happened. Our phones are answered day and night, and we will find a convenient time to meet.