The Hicks Law Firm, LLC

Why dog bite cases? To those unfamiliar with these cases, it may sound odd for a lawyer to focus on these cases. However, I have represented dog bite victims left with horrible scars, broken bones, and a pile of medical bills. A vicious dog bite can also leave its victim with psychological problems. These can be very serious personal injury cases. For these reasons, I focus on these cases and have really enjoyed the chances I have had to help a dog bite victim make a recovery.... Unfortunately, for dog bite victims, Georgia law favors dog owners. The fact that the bite itself happened does not automatically mean the dog owner is liable. Dog bite victims have to prove the dog owner was either in violation of a local leash law when the bite occurred, or that the owner had prior notice that the dog had a propensity to bite. It’s a misnomer to say, as insurance companies and their lawyers often will, that this means every dog gets one bite. A victim does not have to prove the dog had bitten before, but the victim does have to show the owner had reason to know (or should have known) that the dog was a risk. A lawyer who has experience with dog bite cases can help a dog bite victim prove the case. I have had the chance to both successfully defend these cases and advocate for the victim. Now, my practice is focused solely on representing injury victims. Are you or a loved one the victim of a dog bite? Give me a call now. There is no charge for the initial consultation.

Practicing Law in a Small Town One of the primary benefits of practicing law in a small town is that I get to work closely with the people I am helping. Client contact is the rule, not the exception. It’s a great joy for me to practice law in the same town where I live, with an office in the heart of Historic Downtown Toccoa. Where are the small town lawyers?... The number of lawyers practicing in Georgia is growing every year. In fact, last year the number of lawyers in our state jumped up 21% to 33,000 last year.* But here’s the crazy part: it’s reported that over 80% of lawyers practicing in the state of Georgia are working in the Atlanta area! **The corporate America urban setting may be a higher-paying gig, but it’s rare that those lawyers get to actually rub shoulders with the clients they are serving. For the most part, they are reviewing documents and pushing paper across the desk, but not helping real people solve real legal issues. Rural counties in Georgia often lack a single practicing lawyer, forcing residents to travel 50 miles or more to find good legal assistance. That’s why I am proud to serve the community of Stephens County. There’s no need for Toccoa residents to look for good legal help in the big city. Come downtown and visit my office. I’d love to meet you and tell you more about my practice. I hope to have the opportunity to serve you if you find yourself in need! The Hicks Law Firm serves the Toccoa-Stephens County area, specializing in auto-related injuries, medical malpractice, dog bites, and premises liability cases. *From the 2018 article, Georgia Attorney Population Percent **From the 2013 article, Rural Georgia Struggles to get Lawyers

Thx Main Street Toccoa for welcoming The Hicks Law Firm to downtown Toccoa! It’s a great place to work. I highly recommend it!!

Do I need an Atlanta lawyer (Part 2)? First off, thanks to all those who read my blog, liked my page on Facebook, or shared or read my posts. Also, Merry Christmas to you and all of your families! Now to our topic. Since I started doing plaintiff’s work (representing those injured by the negligence of others) in 2011, I have been hired several times to take over cases from an Atlanta TV law firm. These TV ads are effective, and many people here in northeast Georgia will make ...the drive to Atlanta to hire one of these lawyers. While there are definitely some good lawyers at these firms, the truth is that many of these firms take a huge volume of cases, nearly all who walk through the door. The downside of this is that your case can fall through the cracks, your calls don’t get returned, and progress on your case can be very slow. For these reasons, clients get frustrated and start looking for another lawyer which is where I have stepped in before. While I have been able to help several of these clients, I have had to turn down others because the problems in their case were too problematic to overcome. With all that said, the simplest way to avoid this problem is to consider my firm for your personal injury case. I intentionally keep a lower volume of cases. This allows me to focus on your case better, return your calls, and make the progress that’s needed. Also, if needed, I will certainly file suit and prosecute your case in court.

Do you live in Toccoa and think you need a lawyer in Atlanta? That's likely not the case! https://www.thehickslawfirmllc.com/toccoa-or-atlanta-lawyer/