Canton Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, and Other Cases We Handle in Georgia

Beyond motor vehicle accidents, Hasty Pope, LLP represents injured people and grieving families in a wide range of cases from our offices in Canton and Gainesville.

• Wrongful Death: Our wrongful death lawyers represent families who have lost a loved one because of someone else's negligence. Our results include a $2,000,000 recovery for a family in a wrongful death case (additional details remain confidential), along with the wrongful death results listed above.
• Workers’ Compensation: Our workers' compensation lawyers help workers hurt on the job. Tom Pope III focuses part of his trial practice on workers' compensation.
• Medical Malpractice and Misdiagnosis: Our medical malpractice lawyers and misdiagnosis lawyers handle cases involving medical negligence, including misdiagnosis. We recovered $2,800,000 for a woman who suffered permanent injury to her mouth and teeth from dental work performed below the standard of care by a dentist employed by a large corporate dental chain.
• Slip and Fall, Premises Liability, and Negligent Security: Our slip and fall lawyers, premises liability lawyers, and negligent security lawyers handle injuries that happen on someone else's property.
• Brain Injury, Catastrophic Injury, and Burn Injury: Our traumatic brain injury lawyers, catastrophic injury lawyers, and burn injury lawyers represent clients with serious injuries, including brain injuries and burns.
• Construction Accidents: Our construction accident lawyers handle injuries on construction sites.
• Defective Products: Our defective product lawyers handle injuries caused by unsafe or malfunctioning products.
• Qui tam and Whistleblower Protection: Our qui tam attorneys and whistleblower protection attorneys provide legal help for people who come forward with information about wrongdoing.

Not sure which category your case falls into? Contact us, and we will tell you how we can help. Spanish-language information is available on our Español page.

Meet Your Canton, Georgia Trial Team

Hasty Pope, LLP is a family firm, and the attorneys you will work with bring courtroom, judicial, and insurance-defense experience to every case.

Jonathan A. Pope, Partner

Jonathan A. Pope focuses his trial practice on wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, and automobile and semi-truck collisions. He earned his law degree from Georgia State University after studying pre-law at The Citadel, where he first argued a case as a defense lawyer in the school's honor court. Jonathan Pope has tried more than 40 jury trials and has helped clients secure lifetime medical care and settlements that ease financial burdens.

His recognitions include the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2013), Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers (2012), Rising Stars (2006, 2009, and 2010), Super Lawyers (2019 and 2020), and Georgia Trend's Legal Elite (2009, 2013, and 2015).

Tom Pope III, Partner

Tom Pope III earned his law degree from Mercer University and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1998. Before law school, he worked in Washington, D.C., for U.S. Congressman Ed Jenkins and in the Georgia Lieutenant Governor's Office, and later clerked at the Georgia Supreme Court. After several years at Atlanta insurance defense firms, he found his calling defending the rights of injured plaintiffs. Tom has been an owner and founding partner of Hasty Pope, LLP since 2003. He focuses on personal injury and workers' compensation cases and has been recognized by his peers on the Georgia Super Lawyers list.

Marion T. Pope, Jr., Of Counsel

Judge Marion T. Pope, Jr. served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1963 to 1965 and was appointed Superior Court Judge of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit in 1967. In 1981, Governor George D. Busbee appointed him to the Court of Appeals of Georgia, where he served as Chief Judge from 1993 to 1994 before retiring in December 2002 after more than 20 years on that court. He now focuses on complex civil and appellate litigation, as well as personal injury cases. He was appointed special master in the Fen-Phen diet drug class action in Fulton County State Court, which he presided over until its conclusion in 2006.

William G. Hasty, Jr., Of Counsel

Known to many in Canton as "Billy," William G. Hasty, Jr. has practiced law in Georgia since 1974 and is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He earned his law degree from Mercer University. As a civil litigator, he has obtained some of the highest jury verdicts in the United States in pesticide exposure cases, tried the three-year L-Tryptophan litigation, and won what was then the highest jury verdict recorded in Georgia in a chemical exposure case.

Our attorneys are supported by an experienced team that includes Firm Administrator Elizabeth Pyles, Senior Paralegal Kacie Primato, and Litigation Paralegal Tamara Jackson. Meet the full team.

Rooted in Canton and Cherokee County

Hasty Pope, LLP supports local businesses, schools, and charities that help our community. William G. Hasty, Jr., a Vietnam veteran, credits his father with teaching him to give his time and financial support back to the community, and his record reflects it:

• Pro bono counsel for the Cherokee Training Center, which serves residents with developmental disabilities, for more than 30 years
• Canton City Attorney and attorney for the Cherokee County Development Authority for more than 20 years
• Chairman of the board of trustees at Reinhardt University in Waleska, Georgia
• Chairman of the Cherokee County Hospital Authority board
• Chairman and president of the board of the Cherokee County Board of Education Foundation
• Member of the board of directors for Northside Hospital Atlanta
• Leader of the Riverside Cemetery Association

Learn more about our community work, our firm, and the 2023 First Responders Event.

Why Injured Georgians Choose Hasty Pope, LLP

• More than $100 million recovered. Our attorneys have taken hundreds of cases to trial and recovered more than $100 million for clients.
• A family firm since 1953. We have helped injured people across North Georgia fight for fair recovery for more than seven decades, and our attorneys bring more than 150 years of combined experience.
• Real trial experience. Jonathan A. Pope has tried more than 40 jury cases, and William G. Hasty, Jr. has tried a chemical exposure case against big law firms from New York and California.
• Insight from the bench. Judge Marion T. Pope, Jr. served as Chief Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals and now practices with us.
• Thorough investigation and personal guidance. We invest the time to investigate each case and to help clients navigate a legal system that can feel harsh.
• A strategy built around you. We develop a tailored legal strategy for every client and advocate for you from the time of your accident to your final verdict or settlement.
• Cases big and small, rural and urban. We handle cases in small rural communities and large cities throughout Georgia and the southeastern United States.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hasty Pope, LLP

Where is Hasty Pope, LLP located?

Hasty Pope, LLP has two offices: 151 W Main Street, Suite 304, Canton, GA 30114, and 529 Green Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. We serve clients in Cherokee County, Hall County, and throughout Georgia and the Southeast.

What types of cases does Hasty Pope, LLP handle?

We handle car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, slip-and-fall and premises liability, traumatic brain injuries, defective products, construction accidents, and workers' compensation claims. We also handle qui tam lawsuits and whistleblower protection matters.

Does Hasty Pope, LLP offer a free consultation?

Yes. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation. Call (770) 741-1951 or contact us online.

How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Georgia?

In Georgia, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a car accident claim, with some very limited exceptions. Because evidence can be lost and memories fade, it is best to speak with a car accident lawyer as soon as you can.

What should I do after a car accident in Canton, GA?

Get medical attention, exchange information with the other driver, document the scene and your injuries, notify your insurance company, and contact a car accident attorney. Our step-by-step guide explains each step.

Do I need a lawyer after a car accident?

Georgia does not require you to hire a lawyer to bring a claim. But if your claim is denied, disputed, or devalued, or if fault is shared, a lawyer can investigate the crash, negotiate with the insurance company, and represent you in court.

How much has Hasty Pope, LLP recovered for its clients?

Our attorneys have recovered more than $100 million for clients, including $10,000,000 for a motorcycle accident victim, $10,000,000 for a client injured in a motor vehicle collision, and $9,000,000 for the family of a 20-year-old killed in a Cherokee County crash. Every case is unique, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Who are the attorneys at Hasty Pope, LLP?

Our partners are Jonathan A. Pope and Tom Pope III. Judge Marion T. Pope, Jr., a former Chief Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals, and William G. Hasty, Jr., who has practiced in Georgia since 1974, are of counsel. Meet our trial team.

Talk to a Canton and Gainesville Personal Injury Lawyer Today

A serious injury can upend your health, your income, and your family's routine. For Jonathan A. Pope, the work comes down to results that truly change people's lives. "The legal system can be harsh," he says. "We have compassion, and we know people need guidance through this." Tom Pope III left insurance defense to stand up for injured plaintiffs, and he has done that work as a founding partner of Hasty Pope, LLP since 2003.

When you call Hasty Pope, LLP, here is what you can expect:

• A free, no-obligation consultation to talk through what happened
• A team that investigates your case and builds a legal strategy around your circumstances
• Clear updates and guidance through the legal process
• Advocacy from the time of your accident to your final verdict or settlement
• A firm that is not satisfied until you have received the compensation you deserve

We have been fighting for injury victims since 1953. Let us put that experience to work for you and your family.

Call (770) 741-1951 or request your free consultation online.