What Happens if Someone Hits You and They Don’t Have Insurance?
May 15, 2025
You never think it’ll happen–until it does. Did you know 1 in 8 drivers in Georgia do not have car insurance? Yes, it is hard
The injury lawyers at the Brodie Law Group understand how injuries suffered in an accident can alter your life and impact your family. Personal injuries are serious and should be treated that way. We treat every case seriously to ensure you get the fair compensation you deserve for your injuries, pain and trauma after an accident caused by the negligence of someone else.
The Brodie Law Group has litigated cases throughout the state of Georgia and knows how to get the results you deserve. We are here to help. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Macon to discuss your legal options today.
An experienced trial attorney working on your side benefits your case from the beginning. It shows insurance companies that you can’t be pushed around and won’t accept just any offer of settlement. Insurance companies are big businesses first – no matter the injuries. What this means is the less they pay out for claims, the more profit they make.
We level the playing field.
At the Brodie Law Group we place an emphasis on litigation and know how to try a case. Every case is prepared for trial and our opponents know this. We don’t settle just to settle. We work to get you the fair compensation you deserve.
Our attorneys in Macon each bring unique courtroom experience in a variety of areas of law, not just personal injury.
This matters.
This gives us the wide-ranging experience that other personal injury law firms lack. That’s why we can take on – and win – even the most challenging cases.
We’re known and respected trial attorneys for a reason. Contact us to find out how this can help you if you’ve been hurt in an accident. Every injury consultation is free.
The Brodie Law Group concentrates our practice on representing accident and injury victims throughout middle Georgia and surrounding areas. Our personal injury law firm has three fully staffed offices located in the following cities:
Can’t make it to us? Don’t worry. We can come to you – home, work and hospital visits can be arranged.
At the Brodie Law Group we take our personal injury cases on a contingency basis. What this means is that you don’t owe us anything unless we get you a settlement or a favorable verdict at trial. We cover the upfront costs common to every personal injury case. We assume the costs of litigation. We only get paid if we win.
This means we work to win.
Contact our law firm in Macon to find out how our personal injury lawyers can help you today.
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Any personal injury can be a serious matter that can drastically affect your health, your job, your family, and your future. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in Georgia because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer by your side. From guiding you through the complex legal process, to negotiating with insurance adjusters, a personal injury lawyer at the Brodie Law Group is with you every step of the way.
The Brodie Law Group handles injury cases involving:
We’re here to support and fight for individuals dealing with the aftermath of brain injuries. Brain injuries, often resulting from accidents or unforeseen events, can have profound and lasting effects on an individual’s life, affecting cognitive abilities, emotional well-being, and overall functionality. We advocate for our clients, helping them recover what they are owed like medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and other damages. With a commitment to justice and compassion, we’re your ally throughout, while working to get you both financial compensation and a sense of justice and closure.
Let us fight to get justice for victims of bicycle accidents. Our legal team is dedicated to providing support and advocacy for individuals who have suffered injuries in such incidents. Bicycle accidents can result in severe physical and emotional trauma, often leading to extensive medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and lost wages. We’re committed to investigating the circumstances surrounding each bicycle accident, leveraging our expertise to establish liability and seek fair compensation for our clients. With a compassionate approach, we’re a powerful ally for anyone who has suffered from a bicycle accident, offering the legal expertise needed to rebuild your life and secure a brighter future.
We’re your advocate for justice after falling victim to medical malpractice. Recognizing the devastating impact that negligent medical care can have on individuals and their families, our legal team is dedicated to holding healthcare professionals accountable for their actions. Medical malpractice cases are complex, often involving intricate medical details and legal nuances. Whether it’s a misdiagnosis, surgical error, medication mistake, or any other form of medical negligence, our attorneys are committed to pursuing justice and fair compensation for our clients. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll that medical malpractice can take, and our goal is to provide support, guidance, and aggressive representation to those who have suffered due to substandard medical care.
We understand the unique challenges faced by motorcycle riders on the road. Our legal team is here to provide comprehensive support and relentless advocacy for those who have sustained injuries from a motorcycle accident. Severe injuries, like fractures, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries lead to extensive medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and emotional distress. Our experienced attorneys specialize in navigating the intricacies of motorcycle accident cases, thoroughly investigating the circumstances to establish liability and seek fair compensation for our clients. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll that motorcycle accidents can take, and our commitment is to deliver compassionate and effective legal representation.
We stand proudly as an advocate for anyone who has experienced the repercussions of negligent security, recognizing the profound impact it can have on personal safety. When inadequate security measures contribute to incidents such as assaults, robberies, or other criminal activities on a property, victims may endure physical harm, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. We’ll fight to hold property owners, managers, and security personnel accountable for lapses in security that lead to harm. We meticulously investigate each case, leveraging our expertise to establish negligence and seek rightful compensation for our clients. Whether it’s a poorly lit parking lot, malfunctioning security systems, or insufficient personnel, our attorneys are committed to ensuring that victims receive the justice they deserve.
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, navigating the aftermath can be overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with medical bills, lost wages, or the emotional toll of the incident, we’re here to help you understand your rights and guide you through the process of seeking compensation. From gathering evidence to negotiating with insurance companies or representing you in court if necessary, we’re your advocates fighting for your best interests and helping you receive the compensation you deserve. Don’t deal with the pain and frustration on your own. Let us fight for you.
Being involved in a pedestrian accident often leads to life-altering consequences for the pedestrian. Understanding the vulnerability of pedestrians on busy streets and crosswalks, our legal team is committed to providing unwavering support and advocacy for those who have suffered injuries due to negligent drivers. Pedestrian accidents can result in severe physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial strain. Our experienced attorneys specialize in investigating the circumstances surrounding each case and using their expertise to establish liability and recover fair compensation for our clients. Whether it involves a distracted driver, failure to yield, or other forms of negligence, our commitment is to ensure that victims receive the justice they deserve.
Whether it’s a slip and fall, inadequate maintenance, or hazardous conditions on someone else’s property, our legal team specializes in navigating the complexities of premises liability cases. Property owners have a responsibility to maintain safe conditions for visitors, and when they fail to do so, accidents and injuries can occur. Our experienced attorneys understand the intricacies of premises liability law and work tirelessly to hold property owners accountable for negligence. From commercial establishments to private residences, our commitment is to ensure that those who have suffered due to unsafe premises receive the justice and compensation they deserve. We stand as an ally for victims of premises liability, providing compassionate and effective legal representation to help them on the path to recovery.
Trucking accidents often result in severe injuries, substantial medical expenses, and emotional trauma, given the sheer size and weight of the commercial trucks involved. Our attorneys specialize in investigating the circumstances surrounding each case, leveraging their expertise to establish liability and pursue fair compensation for our clients. Whether it’s driver fatigue, inadequate maintenance, or regulatory violations, our team is dedicated to holding trucking companies accountable for their actions. With a deep understanding of federal and state regulations governing the trucking industry, we will do everything possible to get victims the compensation they deserve. Let us fight for you, so you can rebuild your life after the devastating impact of a trucking accident.
Don’t go through the complex aftermath of a workplace accident on your own. With a commitment to workplace safety and employee rights, our legal team specializes in providing comprehensive support and advocacy for those who have suffered injuries on the job. Workplace accidents can lead to severe physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial strain. Whether it involves construction site mishaps, industrial accidents, or other workplace injuries, our team is dedicated to holding employers accountable for maintaining a safe work environment. We understand the intricacies of workers’ compensation laws and work tirelessly to ensure that injured workers receive the benefits and justice they deserve.
Losing a loved one is never easy, but if negligence is involved, it can seem so much worse. We’re here to extend compassionate legal support to those grappling with the profound loss resulting from wrongful death. Understanding the emotional and financial devastation that follows such tragedies, our legal team is dedicated to providing unwavering advocacy for families seeking justice. Wrongful death cases involve a range of circumstances, from accidents and medical malpractice to product liability and negligence. We recognize that no amount of compensation can replace the loss of a loved one, but our goal is to alleviate the financial burdens associated with funeral costs, medical expenses, and lost income. We stand with you and your family while navigating the legal complexities to make sure you receive the compassion, support, and justice needed during this difficult time.
A slip and fall refers to a type of personal injury incident where an individual slips, trips, or falls on another person’s property due to hazardous or unsafe conditions. These conditions can include wet or slippery floors, uneven surfaces, poorly maintained walkways, icy sidewalks, or other dangers that the property owner or occupier failed to address. Slip and fall accidents commonly occur in public places such as supermarkets, malls, restaurants, or private properties. Our team is here to help you assess the circumstances surrounding your accident, gather evidence to establish liability, and negotiate with the responsible party’s insurance company on your behalf. Whether you’ve suffered minor injuries or more severe consequences, our attorneys will work tirelessly to make sure you receive fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
While you concentrate on getting well, we diligently recover the compensation you need for your medical expenses and property damage costs and help to get your life back on track. You should not be burdened by expenses incurred because of an accident you did not cause – let the experienced injury lawyers at the Brodie Law Group relieve your burdens and help you recover the compensation for your expenses.
Here is how our Macon, Georgia law firm can help with your personal injury claim:
Our personal injury attorneys in Macon take great satisfaction in helping injured victims obtain full compensation for their past and future medical expenses, lost income, emotional distress, and pain and suffering.
Contact the Brodie Law Group today for a case evaluation to find out how we can help you after your accident.
You should not be financially responsible if someone else caused your accident through their own negligence or recklessness. You may have increasing medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. Filing a personal injury claim provides a way to recover these expenses and damages from the at-fault party and their insurance company.
Victims of personal injury are usually entitled to economic and non-economic damages to compensate them for losses are an accident.
Economic damages cover a personal injury victim’s financial losses related to their injuries such as:
Non-economic accidents cover personal, non-financial losses:
Punitive damages may be awarded in rare personal injury cases. Punitive damages are not compensatory damages. They are designed to punish and penalize an at-fault party for their willful misconduct or gross negligence.
The Brodie Law Group handles its personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you don’t pay us anything unless we win or settle your case. When we are successful, we will take an agreed upon percentage of the total settlement or verdict for our attorneys fees – typically between 33% – 40%.
According to the Georgia Department of Health, 12,346 people went to an Emergency Room in Macon-Bibb County with accidental injuries in 2021. Of this total amount, 2,450 people went to the ER due to a car accident and 3,110 people went to the ER due to a slip and fall.
According to the National Safety Council, there were 5,517 deaths in Georgia in 2020 due to preventable or accidental injuries. The top 3 injury related causes of death are as follows:
Additionally, in 2021 there were 187 work-related deaths in Georgia.
The personal injury attorneys at the Brodie Law Group have witnessed the heartache that results from serious injuries and wrongful deaths. With compassion and resolve, we have achieved justice for families devastated by injuries from car accidents, trucking accidents, unsafe work conditions and more.
Consulting an attorney immediately following an injury is essential to the preservation of crucial evidence and witness testimony.
In addition, Georgia law places time limits on filing personal injury claims. To ensure timely investigation of your claim, call the Brodie Law Group at (478) 239-2780 to speak with a personal injury attorney today. We also regularly travel throughout Georgia representing our personal injury clients.
