Car Accident Lawyers in Cumming, GA

Local Representation To Win Your Case

Robert Bourne

Founding Partner

Elliot Bourne

Partner

When you’re injured in North Atlanta Metro, including Cumming and sourounding areas, having attorneys who know the local court system, judges, and insurance adjusters makes all the difference. At Bourne Law, we’ve been representing Cumming residents since 1990, giving us unparalleled knowledge of the local legal landscape.

• To get started, call 770-886-3030 for a free consultation.
• Our firm works on a contingency basis and never charges you unless we win a recovery.
• We understand the unique challenges faced by injury victims in our community.

Bourne Law is different. We are selective about the cases we take. Some billboard lawyers never meet with their clients in person. The number one complaint we hear from potential clients who come to us after being disappointed with other firms is that they felt like just another case number. Many large firms may promise quick settlements or flashy advertisements, but they don’t return their client’s phone calls.

Our philosophy is different. We pride ourselves on building personal relationships with each client. We take the time to listen to your story, understand your concerns, and keep you informed every step of the way.

Boutique Practice, Exceptional Results

Since opening our doors in 1990, our firm has focused exclusively on injury cases.

• Unlike some large TV and Billboard firms that handle everything from divorces to corporate law, our focus on injury cases allows us to develop unmatched expertise.
• As a boutique, injury-focused law practice, we take on fewer cases than larger firms, ensuring that each client receives personalized attention.
• We know every detail of your case, return your calls promptly, and keep you informed throughout the process.

This dedication to personalized service has resulted in millions of dollars recovered for residents of Forsyth and surrounding counties.

Our firm focuses on serious car accidents involving catastrophic injuries, surgical injuries, drunk drivers, and injured minors. Our knowledge of personal injury law, combined with our deep understanding of how insurance companies operate, allows us to maximize the value of your claim. We’ve successfully represented hundreds of Cumming residents, securing compensation that truly reflects the full impact of their injuries.

A Family Run Practice: Focused on Making Our Roadways Safer

Our mission is to make our local roadways safer and hold negligent drivers accountable. Notably, fatal crashes in Forsyth have increased in recent years – from 13 in 2019 and 2020 up to 24 fatal crashes in 2022. This upward shift in fatalities aligns with statewide trends of rising roadway deaths in the post-pandemic period.

Distracted driving – especially mobile phone use behind the wheel – is a leading contributor to crashes in Georgia. Statewide data show that over half of all crashes involve driver distraction. A 2023 roadside observational survey found nearly 1 in 5 drivers (19.6%) in Georgia was observed engaging in some form of distraction (e.g. talking or texting on a phone, eating, etc.) at any given time. In other words, at least 20% of drivers are distracted during typical daytime travel in Georgia. When drivers, companies, or insurance carriers have to pay big settlements or verdicts, it sends a message: distracted or reckless driving has real consequences.

When you work with Bourne Law, you’re not just another case number - you’re part of our extended family. We take the time to understand how your injuries have affected your life, your family, and your future. This personal approach allows us to tell your story effectively to insurance companies, judges, and juries.

What Our Clients Say

4.9 on Google Reviews

Christopher Sloan

Local Guide • 84 reviews • 34 photos

6 weeks ago

Elliott and Robert are incredibly fantastic and knowledgeable attorneys who genuinely care about their clients. They stick with you through the whole case regardless of its length, are directly truthf... Read more

kristen gentile

4 reviews • 0 photos

8 weeks ago

If you're in need of guidance or help with your legal needs you found the right law firm. Elliott Bourne is amazing! He took the time to review my case and pointed me exactly in the direction I needed... Read more

Phillip Hudgins

Local Guide • 11 reviews • 0 photos

22 weeks ago

I was blessed in so many ways when I ran across Bourne law. If you want help and you are stuck. Give these guys a chance to help you. I'm just an ordinary guy that was injured on the job due to bilate... Read more

Matt Allgood

1 review • 0 photos

Aug 7, 2023

In July 2019, a work accident caused a compression fracture of one of my vertebrae which essentially ended my ability to do my current job. After months of struggling, I chose to retain Elliot Bourne ... Read more

Sheria Carter

3 reviews • 0 photos

May 2, 2019

This is a story about how the company I worked for over 30 years really did not care about me....and it was an insurance company! I will spare all the details, but Robert Bourne took time to listen to... Read more

Drew Nurnberg

1 review • 0 photos

Feb 12, 2017

Robert saved me from what i belived was a butcher of a doctor who i belived to be in my formal employers insurance "companys pocket". Without his knowledge and experince i would not have had in my opi... Read more

Laurie Petraska

8 reviews • 1 photo

Apr 20, 2023

I was in a car accident and was injured. Elliot was very knowledgeable and helpful in guiding us through our lawsuit. His assistant Angela, listened to me rant, (was always professional) walked me thr... Read more

Brandee M

6 reviews • 0 photos

Aug 4, 2021

I was in a terrible car accident back in 2018. In pain, out of work, out of luck. Robert Bourne and his team were awesome. They kept me informed and answered any questions I had promptly and addressed... Read more

james reese

1 review • 0 photos

Jan 16, 2021

When others lawyers/law firms left me for dead and wouldn't take my case. This family based practice took on my difficult case & won! Totally grateful for the professionalism experienced. A++ THANKS! ... Read more

jennifer "JJ" monacelli

1 review • 0 photos

Apr 6, 2018

Robert Bourne was a Beacon of Hope to me at a time when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed nigh on impossible. It was a true blessing that I had found R... Read more

Time Limits in Personal Injury Cases

2 year time limit to file most injury claims

In Georgia, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally two years from the date the injury occurs or the claim “accrues.”

Lawsuits Against Govenment Entities - 6 Moths to One Year

In Georgia, you cannot simply wait two years to sue a city, county, or state government – you must first provide written notice of your claim to the government within a set time frame, or your claim can be barred.

Learn More About Time Limits

Guide to Georgia Car Accidents

If you’re reading this after a crash in Cumming or anywhere in the North Atlanta metro, you’re probably trying to figure out a lot of things at once — how hurt you are, what to do about the other driver’s insurance, whether you need a lawyer, and what your case might actually be worth. We’ve written extensively on all of it. Start here, and follow the links for the deep dives.

Right After the Crash

The first 72 hours matter more than most people realize. If you haven’t already, read about what type of doctor to see after a car accident and what to say (and not say) at that first appointment — your medical records become the backbone of any claim. If you’re trying to decide between urgent care and the ER, we’ve broken that decision down. Separately, preserve the facts of the crash itself: the evidence that wins a car accident case, and whether you actually need a police report to file a claim in Georgia.

Who Was at Fault?

Georgia is an at-fault auto insurance state — the driver who caused the crash, and their insurance company, is on the hook for the damage. But who was at fault is rarely as simple as it looks. We’ve written a primer on how fault is actually determined and a deeper piece on how event-data-recorder (“black box”) data is increasingly used to resolve disputed cases.

Dealing With the Insurance Company

The adjuster is not on your side. They are trained to resolve your claim for as little as possible, and the industry has built an entire playbook to make that happen. Read our guides to uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage and how Georgia’s policy limits actually work, then our breakdown of common insurance-company dirty tricks and how insurers use software like Colossus to devalue legitimate claims. When it’s time to demand what you’re owed, here’s how an auto-negligence demand letter works.

Common Crashes, Common Injuries

Every crash is different, but the patterns are predictable. We’ve written about the mechanics and typical injuries in rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, T-bone intersection crashes, and minor-impact low-speed crashes (which insurers love to dismiss). On the injury side: why a headache after a crash can matter even if you didn’t hit your head, what whiplash actually looks like on an MRI, whether soft-tissue damage can be permanent, and what to expect with broken bones from a Georgia car accident.

What Is Your Case Worth?

There is no single formula. Case value depends on the seriousness of your injuries, the clarity of liability, the insurance available, and how well your story is told. Start with our overview of what a personal injury case is worth and the deeper piece on the law of damages in a Georgia car accident case. Specific categories of damages have their own guides: lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. And if your car was totaled, we’ve covered that side of the claim too.

When to Hire a Lawyer

Most people wait too long. We’ve written plainly about whether it’s worth hiring an attorney for a Georgia car accident, when it’s too late to hire a lawyer, and Georgia’s two-year statute of limitations. The short version: the sooner a lawyer gets involved, the more options you have. Call us at 770-886-3030 for a free, no-pressure consultation.