$53.9M+ Recovered in Personal Injury Settlements Since 2012
Gwinnett County is one of the largest and busiest counties in Georgia — and one of the most dangerous when it comes to traffic accidents. In 2022, Gwinnett recorded 26,522 crashes, placing it among the counties with the highest serious traffic injury rates in the entire state. From SR-316 to Peachtree Parkway, Buford Drive to Highway 78, the roads here carry hundreds of thousands of daily commuters, commercial truck drivers, and residents — and the accident rate keeps climbing.
If you were hurt in a Gwinnett County accident, you need a lawyer who knows this county inside and out. At Coker Accident Lawyers, attorney R. Michael Coker has spent 15 years representing Gwinnett County accident victims, recovering more than $53.9 million for clients along the way.
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Personal injury cases in Gwinnett County are not handled the same way they are in Fulton, DeKalb, or Cobb counties. The Gwinnett County court system — anchored by the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center in downtown Lawrenceville — has its own judges, defense attorneys, calendars, and procedural rhythms. A lawyer who appears here regularly has advantages that out-of-county firms simply cannot match.
A Gwinnett County personal injury lawyer who handles these cases every day knows the patterns, the insurance defense tactics, and the local court procedures that determine your case's outcome.
Coker Accident Lawyers — Lawrenceville
90 Langley Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
No appointment required
(678) 935-6000
Coker Accident Lawyers — Mulberry
2550 Hamilton Mill Rd, Ste 110, Buford, GA 30519
By Appointment Only
(678) 935-9538
If you are found 50% or more at fault for the accident, you cannot recover any damages under Georgia law. Insurance adjusters push hard to put you above that 50% line.
Generally, you have only 2 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia, but the deadline might be shortened if the case involves a government entity or employee. Missing the deadline could mean losing your right to compensation permanently.
The driver who caused the accident is responsible for damages, but proving fault and the full extent of your losses requires legal experience and evidence preservation that starts immediately after the accident.
Coker Accident Lawyers regularly represents clients in Gwinnett County and surrounding areas, bringing 15 years of personal injury experience to every case.
Coker Accident Lawyers has recovered more than $53.9 million for accident victims across Georgia, including Gwinnett County and Barrow County.
Recent recoveries by practice area:
Coker Accident Lawyers represents Gwinnett County accident victims across the full range of personal injury matters.
If you have been hurt in any type of accident in Gwinnett County, Georgia law entitles you to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages caused by another party's negligence. Personal injury cases across Gwinnett County cover a broad range — car accidents on SR-316 and I-85, slip and falls at shopping centers, dog bites in residential neighborhoods, medical errors at local hospitals, and more. With 15 years of experience and more than $53.9 million recovered for clients across all 16 Gwinnett cities, Coker Accident Lawyers handles every type of personal injury matter in the Gwinnett County court system.
Learn more about our personal injury representation ›Car accidents are the most common personal injury case in Gwinnett County. With 26,522 crashes recorded in 2022 alone, the volume is staggering — and the severity is climbing. From rear-end collisions on SR-316 to T-bone crashes at Buford Drive intersections to multi-vehicle pileups on I-85, we handle every type of car accident case.
Learn more about our car accident representation ›Gwinnett County sits on the I-85 and SR-316 commercial corridors connecting Atlanta to northeast Georgia and the Carolinas. Heavy commercial truck traffic produces some of the most severe accidents in the state. Truck cases are uniquely complex — federal regulations (FMCSA), multiple liable parties, and trucking company defense teams that arrive at the scene within hours. We move fast to preserve black box data, driver logs, and maintenance records.
Learn more about our truck accident representation ›Gwinnett County motorcyclists face an unfair bias when their cases are evaluated. Insurance adjusters often assume the biker was at fault, even when the evidence shows otherwise. We push back with accident reconstruction, witness testimony, and a deep understanding of Georgia helmet and comparative negligence rules.
Learn more about our motorcycle accident representation ›Pedestrian accidents are concentrated along the most dangerous corridors in Gwinnett — particularly Buford Highway, Pleasant Hill Road, and Highway 78. These accidents often involve severe injuries and long recoveries. Victims have the right to pursue full compensation from the negligent driver.
Learn more about our pedestrian accident representation ›When a Gwinnett County family loses someone in a preventable accident, Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2) allows the surviving spouse, children, or parents to file a wrongful death claim. The damages available include the full value of the life of the deceased — both economic and intangible.
Learn more about our wrongful death representation ›Gwinnett County's retail centers, restaurants, apartment complexes, and shopping malls all owe a legal duty to maintain safe conditions. Georgia premises liability law places the burden on the injured person to prove the property owner knew or should have known about the hazardous condition. Fast evidence preservation is critical.
Learn more about our slip and fall representation ›If you were struck by a drunk or impaired driver anywhere in Gwinnett County, you may be entitled to both compensatory and punitive damages under Georgia law. Georgia courts take DUI cases seriously, and your personal injury claim is entirely separate from the criminal charges the impaired driver faces. Whether the accident occurred on I-85, SR-316, Highway 78, or a local road, an experienced attorney ensures you pursue every dollar of compensation available.
Learn more about our DUI accident representation ›Georgia's dog bite statute (O.C.G.A. § 51-2-7) holds dog owners liable when they knew or should have known their dog was dangerous, or when the animal was not properly restrained. Dog bite injuries across Gwinnett County's residential communities range from puncture wounds to severe lacerations and infection. Victims can recover compensation for medical treatment, scarring, and emotional distress.
Learn more about our dog bite representation ›Medical malpractice cases in Gwinnett County involve healthcare provider negligence — surgical errors, misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and medication mistakes at facilities including Northside Hospital Gwinnett, Northside Hospital Duluth, and Eastside Medical Center. Georgia law requires an expert affidavit before a malpractice lawsuit can be filed, and the medical evidence is complex. We work with qualified medical experts to build cases that hold negligent providers accountable.
Learn more about our medical malpractice representation ›When an apartment complex in Gwinnett County fails to provide adequate security — missing locks, broken gates, poor lighting, or no security patrols — and a resident or visitor is shot, the property owner may be liable under Georgia premises liability law. These negligent security claims are separate from any criminal case against the shooter. We pursue compensation from property owners who failed to protect the people living on their premises.
Learn more about our apartment shooting victim representation ›Across all 17 cities, a handful of corridors consistently produce the most serious accidents:
Connects Lawrenceville to Athens and bisects Gwinnett County. High speeds, limited access, heavy commercial traffic, and the deadliest intersection in Gwinnett (SR-316 and Buford Drive) all sit on this corridor. GDOT reconstruction projects are underway to improve safety.
The seven-mile stretch through Snellville has been ranked among the most dangerous roads in Georgia — even featured on national news. More than 70,000 vehicles travel this corridor every day.
The intersection of Pleasant Hill and Satellite Boulevard alone accounts for hundreds of accidents per year — one of the highest-volume crash sites in the entire county.
Notorious for pedestrian danger throughout metro Atlanta. Long stretches without safe crossings produce some of the highest pedestrian accident rates in Georgia.
The main corridor through western Gwinnett. Heavy commute traffic and frequent merges produce regular rear-end and angle collisions.
The interstate connecting Atlanta to northeast Georgia carries heavy commercial truck traffic. Multi-vehicle accidents from sudden braking and lane-change conflicts are common.
If you are involved in an accident anywhere in Gwinnett County, take these steps to protect your health and your legal rights:
Whether it is Lawrenceville Police, Duluth Police, Gwinnett County Police, or Georgia State Patrol, the responding agency will produce the official report your case will rely on.
Northside Hospital Gwinnett (Lawrenceville) and Northside Hospital Duluth are the largest hospitals with full emergency departments. Do not wait — some injuries take days to show symptoms.
Photographs of vehicles, the scene, road conditions, traffic signals, and your injuries. Collect witness contact information.
The insurance company will call within hours. Politely decline until you have a lawyer.
Contact a Gwinnett County personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to preserve evidence and protect your right to full compensation.
In 15 years handling Georgia accident cases, I have watched insurance companies use the same tactics against Gwinnett County residents:
Designed to close your file before you understand the full cost of your injuries. These initial offers rarely cover future medical treatment, lost earning capacity, or pain and suffering.
Friendly-sounding questions designed to capture any statement that can be twisted and used against you later.
Arguing you waited too long to seek treatment, that your treatment was excessive, or that your injuries were pre-existing and not caused by the accident.
Stalling tactics designed to pressure you into accepting less than your case is worth because you need money now.
A personal injury attorney handles the insurer directly, removes the pressure, and protects your case from every angle.
If you or someone you love was hurt in a Gwinnett County accident — anywhere from Lawrenceville to Duluth, Buford to Snellville, or any of the 17 cities we serve — time matters. Evidence disappears, witnesses move on, and the insurance company is already building its defense.
R. Michael Coker and Coker Accident Lawyers are ready to fight for you. The consultation is completely free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
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R. Michael Coker built this firm in Gwinnett and Barrow County to give northeast Georgia residents the kind of personal representation that high-volume firms cannot provide.
Coker Accident Lawyers represents accident victims throughout Gwinnett County. We have dedicated location pages for each major city we serve:
We also serve cities in Barrow County:
90 Langley Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
No appointment required
(678) 935-6000
2550 Hamilton Mill Road, Suite 110, Buford, GA 30519
By Appointment Only
(678) 935-9538
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