Business Details
15 Years
experience
Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers for Catastrophic Cases
Apolinsky & Associates is a preeminent personal injury law firm with over 35 years of experience serving clients in Georgia and Alabama. Founded by Stephen D. Apolinsky, a Top 100 Trial Attorney recognized by Georgia Trend Magazine, we specialize in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases resulting from accidents, negligent security, and premises liability. Our firm combines personalized legal representation with a proven track record of securing over $85 million in verdicts and settlements.We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring clients pay nothing unless we recover compensation. Our team collaborates with industry experts to build robust cases, prioritizing client well-being and long-term outcomes. With offices in Decatur and Atlanta, we provide compassionate support while aggressively advocating for victims' rights. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in client testimonials praising our trial-ready approach and ethical standards.
Services
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Premises Liability
Negligent Security
Catastrophic Injuries
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of experience in personal injury litigation
- AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell for legal excellence
- Over $85 million recovered for clients
- Contingency fee basis - no payment unless we win
- Recognized as Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Georgia
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
What people say
Exceed expectations
Masterful job in court
Compassionate support
Successful outcomes
Work for best interest
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through no fault of their own in accidents, workplace incidents, and public spaces. Our attorneys prove negligence to recover compensation for medical bills, lost income, and emotional trauma. With decades of trial experience, we handle complex cases involving catastrophic injuries requiring long-term care.
Wrongful Death
Our firm supports families seeking justice for loved ones lost to negligence or criminal acts. We prove liability against property owners, drivers, and institutions to recover funeral costs, lost income, and emotional damages. We handle estate administration and asset distribution for surviving family members.
Car Accidents
We handle all motor vehicle collision cases including distracted driving, drunk driving, and multi-vehicle crashes. Our team proves fault through accident reconstruction and expert testimony to recover vehicle repair costs, medical expenses, and pain and suffering from insurers.
Premises Liability
We hold property owners accountable for injuries from unsafe conditions like slip-and-falls, inadequate security, and building collapses. Our attorneys prove negligence through building code violations and security failures to recover compensation for medical treatment and lost wages.
Truck Accidents
Our firm investigates collisions with 18-wheelers, delivery trucks, and commercial vehicles. We prove liability against drivers and trucking companies for hours-of-service violations, improper loading, and equipment failures to recover damages for catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.
People
Stephen D. Apolinsky
Founder
With 35+ years of trial experience, Stephen is a Top 100 Trial Attorney recognized by Georgia Trend Magazine. He has secured over $85 million in verdicts and settlements for injury victims and families.
Jude Graham
Trial Attorney
Jude brings extensive courtroom experience to complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. He focuses on maximizing client compensation through aggressive litigation and strategic settlement negotiations.
Questions
What compensation can injury victims recover?
Victims may recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and wrongful death damages.
How is negligence proven in Georgia accidents?
Negligence requires proving duty of care, breach, causation, and compensable damages through evidence.
What is the statute of limitations for injury claims?
Georgia requires personal injury lawsuits to be filed within two years of the accident date.
Do you handle truck accident cases?
Yes, we represent victims of 18-wheelers, commercial trucks, and fatigued driver accidents.
What if an insurance company denies my claim?
Our attorneys challenge unfair denials and pursue maximum compensation through litigation if needed.
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