Marietta Injury Advocates provides personal injury legal services, vehicle accident legal services, workers' compensation legal services, and medical legal services to the state of Georgia.
Great service and highly recommended, thank you Bill and thank you Sue.
SG
S G
Oct 2, 2025
5.0
Bill & Sue are wonderful to work with and really care about their clients! They stand up against the insurance companies who are trying to drag things out and pay as little as possible to people who are genuinely hurt in an accident. Thanks so much
SG
Sasha Schäfler Godsey
Jul 22, 2025
5.0
Excellent work by the Gentry team (specifically Andrea and Bill) with assisting on getting a maximum payout on a worker's comp settlement. Highly recommend as they are efficient and knowledgeable.
CW
Charie Wells
Oct 11, 2023
5.0
The staff was very helpful. Amanda answered all of my questions and was very informative and kind .
SL
Susan Lavery
Oct 11, 2023
5.0
I’ve known Amanda for over 20 years and have seen her dedication firsthand. I would highly recommend this firm to any of my friends.
Frequently Asked Questions About Marietta Injury Advocates
What is the first thing I do in case of an accident?
Seek immediate medical attention, then contact your legal representative.
What should I do if I'm injured at work?
Obtain medical care promptly, then reach out to your attorney for guidance.
If I fall and injure myself in a public space, what do I do?
First, seek medical treatment for your injuries. Following that, consult with your attorney to discuss your legal options.
What does “contingency fee” mean?
Most personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyers are paid on a contingency fee basis. This means the attorney’s fee is a percentage of the settlement or recovery obtained in your case. The fee is only paid if your case is successful—if there is no settlement or recovery, there is no attorney’s fee. In short, no recovery, no fee. The contingency fee refers to the percentage of the total settlement that the lawyer receives.
What is my car accident case worth?
The value of a car accident claim depends on many factors, including:
The severity of your injuries
The total amount of your medical expenses
Whether you have fully recovered or will suffer permanent injuries (and how serious those injuries are)
The amount of insurance coverage available
Hiring an experienced attorney is one of the most important steps you can take to maximize the value of your claim. An experienced lawyer knows how to gather the necessary evidence, present your case effectively to the insurance company (or a jury, if needed), and position your claim in the most compelling way possible.
What types of damages can I recover?
When another driver causes an accident, they are legally responsible for compensating you for:
Medical expenses resulting from the accident
Lost wages or income caused by the accident
Pain, suffering, and inconvenience resulting from the accident
If you were married at the time of the accident, the at-fault driver may also be responsible for your spouse’s loss of consortium. This includes the ways your spouse’s life was affected by the injuries you suffered.
What if the other driver does not have insurance?
Georgia law requires all vehicle owners to carry a minimum of $25,000 in liability insurance to cover injuries caused to others. However, some drivers fail to carry insurance, and in other cases, the minimum coverage may not be enough to fully compensate you for serious injuries.
For this reason, it is extremely important to carry uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage through your own insurance policy. This coverage can help pay for your damages if you are injured by a driver who has no insurance or insufficient insurance to cover your losses.
Who pays my medical bills while the case is pending?
In most car accident cases, you are responsible for paying your medical bills while your claim is ongoing. If you have health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or another third-party payer, you may use that coverage for your treatment.
Be aware that once your personal injury case settles, you may be legally required to reimburse the party that paid your medical expenses. In some situations where no insurance is available, doctors or healthcare providers may agree to treat you on a lien basis, meaning they are paid from any settlement you receive at the conclusion of your case.