"Hugh is a down to earth guy. I met Hugh over 20 years. I consider him a great friend and a wonderful attorney."
Calvin Parks
CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER SERVING ALBANY, LEESBURG & SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
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What clients say about calling Hugh
Calvin Parks
"At Hugh Morris, Attorney at Law, they are truly professional and genuinely caring. They listen attentively to all my needs and concerns, always offering their unwavering support every step of the way."
Takashia King
"Highly recommend Mr. Morris and his staff-very thorough, competent , and professional."
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Albany & Southwest Georgia
Local representation from an Albany office
Insurance Background
Hugh worked in insurance before becoming a lawyer
Personal Service
You're not just a case number; we keep you informed every step
Selected Result
$2.7 Million - Reckless semi-truck / tractor-trailer collision*
*Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts and applicable law.
You Are Not a Case Number Here
We treat our clients the way we would want our own family treated after a serious accident.
Our firm was built on personal service, communication, and helping injured people through some of the most difficult times in their lives.
We take the time to listen, answer questions, and keep clients informed.
We have experience & results in these practice areas:
This is one of the hardest weeks of your life, and you don't have to carry it alone. You do not need to know the legal name for your case. Tell us how the wreck happened, what you noticed, and how it has affected you or your family.
Car Crashes
You were rear-ended, hit in an intersection, injured by a hit-and-run driver, or involved in another collision that was not your fault.
Semi-Truck & Tractor-Trailer Accidents
A semi, tractor-trailer, delivery truck, or another commercial vehicle was involved. The driver, carrier, insurer, or another company may hold important evidence.
Distracted-Driving Wrecks
You saw a phone, noticed no braking, watched the vehicle drift, or had another reason to believe the driver was not watching the road. Those details may deserve a closer look.
Motorcycle Wreck
You were hit while riding and want the facts, not assumptions about motorcyclists, to determine what happened.
REAL RESULTS
Experience with serious car, truck, catastrophic-injury, and wrongful-death matters
Hugh Morris prepares each case with the care, investigation, and persistence it deserves, because every number below represents a family we treated like our own, so injured people and families can pursue the compensation they need to move forward.
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$2.7 Million
Wrongful Death
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$2.5 Million
Near-Fatal Drowning
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$1.25 Million
Head-On Collision
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$1.5 Million
Distracted-Driver Collision
LOOKING BEYOND THE CRASH REPORT
Was the other driver looking at a phone or simply not looking at the road?
Distracted drivers do not always admit what they were doing. A police report may record the collision, statements, citations, and visible damage without explaining why a driver failed to brake, drifted from a lane, or never reacted to stopped traffic.
You are not expected to arrive at the first conversation with phone records or a finished case file. Distraction can be difficult for law enforcement to identify during an initial crash investigation, and distracted-driving incidents may be underreported.
Depending on the wreck, we may look for:
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Photographs of the vehicles, road, traffic controls, and surrounding area
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Dashcam, traffic camera, doorbell, or nearby business video
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Witness accounts and statements made at the scene
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911 calls, dispatch recordings, and available law-enforcement records
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Vehicle information and event-data-recorder information, when relevant
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Phone-related records that may lawfully be obtained through the proper legal process
Vehicle event data can sometimes show pre-crash dynamics and driver inputs such as speed, braking, or accelerator use. The information available depends on the vehicle and the crash. Some evidence may be overwritten, misplaced, or become more difficult to locate. Memories also change. That is why an early review can matter even when no one yet knows whether a phone was involved.
Georgia Hands-free Law
Georgia law prohibits drivers from physically holding or supporting a wireless telecommunications device while operating a vehicle. It also prohibits writing, sending, or reading text-based communications and restricts watching, recording, or broadcasting video while driving.
A driver does not have to be texting to be distracted. Navigation systems, food, reaching for an object, passengers, entertainment controls, and other activities can also take attention away from the road.
Possible Warning Signs
No braking before impact, lane drifting, delayed reactions, failure to notice stopped traffic, looking down, a visible phone, witness observations, or inconsistent statements may raise questions.
LOCAL ROOTS. INSURANCE EXPERIENCE. PERSONAL CONTACT.
Why Hugh?
Hugh Morris is a Leesburg native who has practiced law in Georgia since 1999. Before becoming a lawyer, he earned a degree in risk management and insurance from the University of Georgia and worked in insurance.
That background gives him a practical view of how an insurance company examines a claim, the facts it looks for, the records it reviews, and the questions it may raise about fault, injuries, treatment, and coverage.
"I started this law firm because I enjoy helping people."
Hugh did not build the firm to operate like a claim-processing factory. He built it around personal contact. Hugh personally contacts new clients to begin the claim, and the team keeps people informed instead of leaving them wondering what is happening or who is handling their case. We treat our clients the way we would want our own family treated after a serious accident through some of the most difficult times in their lives.
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Leesburg native
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UGA Risk Management & Insurance graduate
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Practicing law since 1999
OUR PROCESS
Your starting point after a serious wreck
You do not need the police report, every medical record, or a legal theory before you call. Start with what you know. If we can help and you decide to hire us, the work generally begins this way.
Explain where and when the wreck occurred, what you remember, who was involved, what injuries you are dealing with, and whether an insurance company has contacted you. Bring what you have, and we can explain what else may be useful.
Photos of wreck and vehicle damage can can help us begin understanding what happened.
If you have photos of the crash, damage, or scene, or a report number, send them to us at (229) 420-4104
What clients remember about working with Hugh
Hear directly from clients about their experience working with Hugh Morris Law, from the first phone call through the resolution of their case.
"I chose Hugh Morris from a radio commercial. I am glad I did. I was a top priority from day one. Kathryn who oversaw my case was amazing she was always available and answered my questions. She showed care and concern for my wellbeing and fight to get me what I deserve. If I’m ever in the position again I will definitely call Hugh Morris. I recommend them to everyone."
"Hugh is a down to earth guy. I met Hugh over 20 years. I consider him a great friend and a wonderful attorney."
"Hugh Morris entire staff is very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, patient, VERY informative on keeping me updated on the process. I LOVE them… The entire staff takes you with so much respect and care. I highly recommend using Hugh Morris for any/ all of your auto accident needs. You won’t be disappointed."
"Mr. Hugh represented my wife, grandkids and I after an automobile accident. His assistants were proactive and very informative. We were kept in the loop and they fought for the very best settlement for us. I will definitely let Mr. Hugh and his assistants represent us again if needed."
"At Hugh Morris, Attorney at Law, they are truly professional and genuinely caring. They listen attentively to all my needs and concerns, always offering their unwavering support every step of the way."
"Good Practice. Very knowledgeable, professional. I was kept informed by the Staff. Hugh actually called me and had a 45 minute conversation over the phone that I thought was unique. I recommend to anyone that has a need for a lawyer."
"I had a great experience working with this injury attorney. From the beginning, Kathryn and Hugh was professional, responsive, and very clear about the process. I always felt informed and supported with the way she handled my case with care and expertise. The outcome exceeded my expectations, and I’m very grateful for her hard work. I would highly recommend Hugh Morris to anyone needing a personal injury attorney."
"My lawyer showed a deep understanding of my personal situation and demonstrated empathy throughout the legal process. This helped me a great deal to get through this difficult time. The BEST PLACE TO GO. Thank yall so much"
"Highly recommend Mr. Morris and his staff-very thorough, competent , and professional."
"Hugh and his team are great! They help take the stress and worry out of dealing with the aftermath of an accident so you can focus on healing and getting back to normal. Would definitely recommend to anyone!"
SERVICE AREAS
Serving Albany And
Southwest Georgia
Our office is in Albany, and we represent injured people and families throughout Southwest Georgia, including Dougherty, Lee, Worth, Terrell, Baker, Calhoun, Mitchell, Decatur, Early, Miller, Seminole, Grady, Thomas, Colquitt, Tift, and Sumter Counties. We regularly handle cases in Albany, Leesburg, Tifton, Camilla, Sylvester, Moultrie, Americus, Bainbridge, Thomasville, and nearby communities.
If you were hurt anywhere in Georgia because of someone else’s negligence, contact Hugh Morris Law to discuss your situation.
Our Office
500 N. Jackson Street
Albany, GA 31701
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Georgia Accident & Injury FAQs
Get medical care first. If you can, take photos of the vehicles, the scene, and any visible injuries, and collect names, insurance, and witness information.
Avoid giving a recorded statement to an insurance company before you talk with a lawyer. Call or text our Albany office and we will help you take the next step.
The report is an important starting point, but it may not answer why the other driver failed to react.
Tell us what you saw or heard, including lane drifting, no braking, looking down, a visible phone, witness comments, or statements made at the scene. NHTSA has noted that distraction can be difficult for law enforcement to detect during crash investigations.
Those details do not prove phone use, but they may point to evidence worth preserving.
Yes. Phone records, vehicle data, witness accounts, and what you noticed at the scene can all help show whether a driver was looking at a phone instead of the road.
We look for that evidence early, before carriers overwrite records or devices are lost.
You can report the crash, but you do not have to give a recorded statement or sign documents before you understand your claim.
The other driver's insurer works for them. Talk with us first so you do not say something that hurts your case.
There is no fee to call, text, or submit the form and talk with us about what happened.
If we take your case, we typically work on a contingency fee, which we will explain in plain language before you decide.
Your message goes to our Albany office. Someone from the firm will review what you sent and reach out to talk through the wreck, what you noticed, and how we may be able to help.
Still have questions?
Call or text the office at (229) 420-4104
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Tell us what happened, and we will explain the next step.
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