About Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer – Robert M. Hammers Jr.

Robert M. Hammers Jr. is managing partner of Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers, with 18 years of experience representing injury victims throughout Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia communities. He is licensed to practice in Georgia and represents clients from the firm’s offices in Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Lawrenceville, Mableton, Smyrna, and Roswell.

BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS

Hammers earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 1999 and his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law in 2008. He was admitted to the Georgia State Bar in November, 2008, and is also admitted to practice before the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Georgia, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Georgia.

APPROACH TO CASES

Hammers focuses his practice on toxic torts and mass tort litigation involving defective drugs and medical devices, in addition to handling complex personal injury cases in his trial practice. He has tried more than 50 cases to a jury and has obtained verdicts and settlements totaling over $100 million on behalf of his clients. He currently serves on the Plaintiff Leadership Committee in several major multidistrict and toxic tort litigations, including the Paragard IUD Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 2974), the Sterigenics EtO Cancer Litigation in Cobb County, the Cook Medical IVC Filters litigation (MDL No. 2570), and the Cordis IVC Filter litigation in California.

RECOGNITION & MEMBERSHIPS

  • Super Lawyers (2021–Present)
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star (2012–2018)
  • National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 and 40 Under 40
  • Executive Committee, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (Present)
  • Board of Governors, American Association for Justice (Present)
  • AAJ Leaders Forum (Present)
  • AAJ National Finance Committee (Present)
  • Civil Justice PAC: Chair (2022–2023), Vice Chair (2021–2022), Secretary (2020–2021), Treasurer (2019–2020)
  • GTLA LEAD (2015)
  • Eagle Scout (1993)
  • Managing Partner, Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers

CASE RESULTS

The following are representative results obtained by Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

  • $16,000,000 — settlement for a child who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury after nearly drowning at a negligently operated resort beach (Catastrophic Injury).
  • $15,000,000 — settlement for the family of a worker killed in an industrial explosion caused by negligent combustible dust conditions (Wrongful Death).
  • $7,850,000 — settlement for a child who sustained a traumatic brain injury after suffering a skull fracture at a negligently operated daycare facility (Catastrophic Injury).
  • $5,000,000 — verdict for a teenager who nearly drowned at a public swimming pool, resulting in a serious head injury (Head Injury).
  • $3,350,000 — medical malpractice settlement for an infant who suffered a traumatic birth injury (Medical Malpractice).

Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case.

OFFICE LOCATIONS

📍Atlanta Office (Primary Location): 201 Joseph E Lowery Blvd NW, Suite 312, Atlanta, GA 30314 — (770) 900-9000
📍Sandy Springs Office: 5555 Glenridge Con, Suite 975, Sandy Springs, GA 30342 — (770) 900-9000
📍Lawrenceville Office: 265 Culver St S, Suite A, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 — (770) 900-9000
📍Mableton Office: 5701 Mableton Pkwy SW, Suite 108, Mableton, GA 30126 — (770) 900-9000
📍Smyrna Office: 2400 Herodian Way, Ste #220, Smyrna, GA 30080 — (770) 900-9000
📍Roswell Office: 110 Mansell Cir #111, Roswell, GA 30075 — (770) 900-9000
Serving clients throughout Fulton, Gwinnett, and Cobb Counties, Georgia.

Practice Areas

Car Accidents

Dog Bites

Mass Torts

Motorcycle Accidents

Pedestrian Accidents

Product Liability

Slip & Fall

Toxic Torts

Truck Accidents

Wrongful Death

Frequently Asked Questions

Georgia generally allows two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Claims against government entities have much shorter notice deadlines. Robert Hammers can confirm the applicable deadline for your specific case during a free consultation.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Georgia?

Yes. Hammers specializes in toxic torts and mass tort litigation, currently serving on the Plaintiff Leadership Committee for several major multidistrict litigations involving defective drugs and medical devices, including the Paragard IUD litigation and IVC filter cases.

Does Robert Hammers handle mass tort and defective drug cases?

Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you’re found 50% or less at fault, you can still recover compensation, reduced by your percentage of fault. If you’re found 50% or more at fault, you’re barred from recovering anything.

What if I was partly at fault for my accident in Georgia?

He represents clients from the firm’s offices in Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Lawrenceville, Mableton, Smyrna, and Roswell, serving Fulton, Gwinnett, and Cobb Counties, Georgia.

What areas does Robert Hammers serve?

Yes. The firm represents clients in wrongful death claims, defective drug and medical device cases, and a wide range of personal injury matters throughout the Atlanta area.

Does Hammers Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers handle wrongful death and product liability cases?