Scholle Law

Key points about the Decatur-focused practice:

• The firm is a Georgia personal injury law firm with decades of experience (founded in 1995).
• The Decatur team represents local clients injured in and around Decatur, including on major roadways such as I-285, I-20, Ponce de Leon Avenue, College Avenue, and other area streets and neighborhoods.
• The firm's mission is to help clients get needed medical care, deal with insurance companies, and pursue the full financial value of what they have lost after an accident.
• Scholle Law handles the legal process so clients can focus on recovery, including paperwork, communication with insurers, negotiations, and court appearances when needed.
• The firm prepares cases for trial from the beginning, which is emphasized as part of its approach to dealing with insurance companies.

Types of matters commonly handled for Decatur clients

For clients in Decatur and the surrounding area, Scholle Law regularly handles personal injury matters including:

• Car accidents (including rear-end, head-on, T-bone, hit-and-run, drunk driving, and distracted driving crashes)
• Commercial truck and delivery vehicle accidents
• Motorcycle accidents and injuries to riders
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
• Dog bites and animal attacks
• Slip and fall and other premises liability incidents (such as unsafe stairs, handrails, parking lots, or negligent security)
• Catastrophic injury cases, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, amputations, and other life-altering harm
• Wrongful death cases arising from fatal accidents and dangerous conditions

Scholle Law emphasizes compassionate, client-focused service and positions itself as a local, trusted option for injured people in Decatur who need guidance after a serious accident.

Contingency-based representation

For Decatur personal injury matters, Scholle Law represents clients on a contingency fee basis:

• Clients do not pay upfront attorney's fees.
• The firm states that clients do not owe attorney's fees unless the firm recovers money in their case.

Specific fee percentages or amounts are not published here and should be confirmed directly with the firm during a consultation.

How to contact the firm

Based on the firm's published materials:

• Phone: The firm lists a contact number for free consultations: (866) 592-1296.

Callers can use this number to reach the firm and request a consultation about a potential personal injury case.

• Online contact form: The firm provides an online form on its website where visitors can enter their contact information and a brief description of their case to request a callback.

Specific email addresses or direct text numbers are not detailed in the public content available here; callers should be directed to the main phone line or to use the website form.

Consultations and availability

• Scholle Law offers free, no-risk case evaluations in personal injury matters.
• The firm emphasizes that clients do not pay attorney's fees unless the firm recovers compensation in their case, so there is no upfront charge for legal services.
• Office locations include service to Decatur and the surrounding DeKalb County area, as well as other parts of Georgia. Exact office addresses and additional phone numbers are not fully listed in the content available here and should be confirmed directly with the firm or via its website.

Anyone seeking to schedule or confirm an appointment, check office hours, or get directions should be referred to contact the firm directly by phone or through the online form so staff can provide the most accurate, up-to-date information.

Names Georgia, Decatur, and Cape Girardeau as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

Free consultations

• The firm offers free initial consultations in personal injury matters.
• Prospective clients can contact the firm to have their case reviewed and to receive guidance about next steps without an upfront charge.

Contingency fee representation

• Scholle Law works on a contingency fee basis in personal injury cases.
• The firm states that clients do not pay any upfront attorney's fees.
• The attorney's fee is described as a percentage of the settlement or verdict obtained in the case.
• The firm states that if no compensation is recovered, the client does not owe attorney's fees (often described as a "no-win, no-fee" or "you won't owe us a dime if we don't win" arrangement).

The exact contingency percentage or any tiered fee arrangements are not specified in the publicly available materials and should be confirmed directly with the firm during the intake or engagement process.

Case expenses

• Scholle Law indicates that it typically advances most case-related expenses while a case is in progress (for example, court filing fees, costs of obtaining medical records, and certain expert or investigation expenses).
• The details of how these costs are handled at the end of a case, and under what circumstances they may be repaid from a recovery, are not fully detailed in the public content and should be clarified directly with the firm.

Ability to hire the firm when facing financial strain

• Scholle Law emphasizes that its contingency model is designed so that people who are facing medical bills or time away from work can still obtain experienced legal representation.

Any caller asking about exact fee percentages, cost allocations, or engagement terms should be directed to speak with the firm directly, since those details are governed by the specific engagement agreement and are not set out in full in the public materials.

Steps to take after an accident

If you are hurt in a crash, fall, dog bite, or other incident:

1. Get medical care as soon as possible. Some injuries appear hours or days later. Early evaluation protects your health and documents your injuries.
2. Ensure an official report is created. This may be a police report (for motor vehicle or criminal incidents) or an incident report (for a fall or other property-related event).
3. Preserve evidence. Take photos of vehicles, the scene, visible injuries, and anything else that helps show what happened.
4. Be careful with early insurance communications. Statements to insurance adjusters made without legal guidance can be used to reduce or deny a claim.
5. Speak with a personal injury attorney. Scholle Law encourages injured people to contact the firm for a free consultation to better understand their rights and options.

How a typical personal injury case with Scholle Law works

Scholle Law describes its general process in three stages:

1. Free consultation

• The firm reviews the circumstances of the accident and the injuries involved.
• Clients receive an initial assessment of the strength of the case and guidance about next steps.

2. Case investigation and building the claim

• Once hired, the firm gathers records and evidence, including medical documentation, accident reports, witness information, and other supporting materials.
• The team handles communications with insurance companies and works to build the strongest possible claim for settlement or trial.

3. Pursuing compensation

• Scholle Law negotiates with insurers and, when needed, litigates cases in court.
• The goal described is to secure the maximum compensation available for the client's injuries and losses.

Throughout this process, the firm emphasizes regular communication with clients and handling the legal details so clients can focus on recovery.

Time limits (statutes of limitation)

• Scholle Law notes that in most Georgia personal injury cases, there is a two-year statute of limitations from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.
• The firm also emphasizes that important evidence can be lost or harder to obtain if a case is delayed, and encourages injured people to contact an attorney as soon as possible.

Exact deadlines can vary depending on the type of case and the parties involved. Callers with specific questions about time limits should be directed to contact the firm so an attorney can evaluate the applicable deadlines based on the facts of their situation.

Motor vehicle and roadway cases

• Car accidents – including rear-end, head-on, T-bone, intersection collisions, and crashes caused by speeding, running red lights or stop signs, or failing to yield.
• Truck accidents – crashes involving 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, commercial trucks, and delivery vehicles. These cases may involve commercial insurance policies, trucking company negligence, and violations of federal safety regulations.
• Motorcycle accidents – collisions where motorcyclists are hit by turning vehicles, sideswiped in traffic, or struck by inattentive or distracted drivers. The firm notes the unique challenges riders face, including bias from insurers and others.
• Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) accidents – injuries to passengers, drivers, or others involving rideshare vehicles, which may involve multiple insurance policies and complex liability questions.
• Pedestrian accidents – incidents where people on foot are hit by vehicles, including along roadways or at crossings.
• Bicycle accidents – crashes in which cyclists are struck by vehicles or otherwise injured due to driver negligence.
• Boating accidents – including collisions and incidents on lakes that result in serious injuries.

Premises liability and dangerous property cases

• Slip and fall accidents – such as grocery store or retail falls, unsafe walkways, and icy or poorly maintained surfaces.
• Unsafe stairs, handrails, and loading docks – including falls linked to building code violations or inadequate maintenance.
• Negligent security – assaults or injuries connected to inadequate security or unsafe conditions on a property.
• Fires and unsafe rental properties – including severe burn injuries from residential fires.

Dog bites and animal attacks

Scholle Law represents adults and children who have been bitten or attacked by dogs, including incidents in parks, apartment complexes, residential areas, and other locations. Published examples include cases involving serious bites and long-term scarring.

Catastrophic injury cases

The firm handles serious, life-changing injury matters, such as:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Severe burns and disfigurement
• Amputations
• Orthopedic injuries leading to loss of mobility or independence

These cases often involve long-term medical care, rehabilitation, home modifications, and significant lost earning capacity.

Wrongful death cases

Scholle Law represents surviving family members and estates in wrongful death matters, including:

• Fatal car and truck accidents
• Motorcycle crashes
• Pedestrian accidents
• Deadly incidents involving dangerous property conditions or other negligence

The firm seeks damages such as funeral and burial expenses, medical costs related to the final injury, lost income and financial support, and losses related to companionship, care, and guidance.

Insurance and bad faith-related matters

Scholle Law also handles certain insurance-related disputes, such as:

• Life insurance claim denials
• Claims involving alleged bad faith by insurers in failing to pay available policy limits

The firm's published case results include significant recoveries in these types of insurance disputes.

Selected significant results by category

Medical malpractice and serious personal injury

• $14,000,000 medical malpractice verdict – verdict against anesthesiology providers and their employers after a patient lost her sight due to negligent chemical management in an operating room.
• $400,000 product liability settlement/verdict – serious eye injury caused by a paintball gun accident.
• Multiple other personal injury results, including six-figure recoveries for injuries such as rotational fractures, assaults, and serious dog bites.

Car accident cases

• $5,500,000 car accident settlement – traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures from a T-bone crash.
• Numerous additional car crash results in the six-figure range involving neck, back, knee, hip, and other orthopedic injuries, including cases requiring surgery.
• Policy limits settlements in many cases, including drunk driving collisions and crashes involving distracted or texting drivers.

Truck accident cases

• Significant truck accident outcomes, including:
• $8,550,000 verdict for a truck crash victim who suffered a spinal cord injury.
• Six-figure and higher settlements where clients sustained serious neck, back, and other injuries, some requiring surgery.

Wrongful death matters

• $4,300,000 wrongful death verdict – against a bar for over-serving a patron; the victim was struck by multiple vehicles on Interstate 285.
• $2,025,000 wrongful death settlement – for the family of a woman killed in a collision with a commercial driver.
• $2,000,000+ wrongful death settlement – for a family after a devastating crash involving a teenage driver and a late spouse.
• Additional wrongful death settlements in cases including auto accidents, alleged failures to provide medical care, and other circumstances.

Premises liability and other injury cases

• Six-figure settlements for falls linked to unsafe or non–code-compliant conditions (such as loading docks, icy pavement, or defective egress ladders).
• Substantial recoveries for burn injuries, injuries from dangerous property conditions, and other premises liability matters.

Insurance and bad faith

• Significant recoveries in cases involving life insurance claim denials and alleged bad faith by insurers, including results in the mid- to high six-figure range.

Important notes

• These results are examples of past cases only and are specific to the facts, injuries, insurance coverage, and legal issues in each matter.
• Scholle Law does not state that any particular result can be achieved in a new case.
• The firm uses these results to demonstrate experience handling complex and high-value personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, and insurance cases.

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