1976-2026 • Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence
For 50 years, Hilley & Frieder, P.C., has helped injured people and their families across Georgia. Now, the firm is marking that milestone by giving back to a community closely connected to its work. Decades of helping injured Georgians Hilley & Frieder has...
In a collision between a pedestrian and a motor vehicle, the potential for serious and even fatal injuries is extremely high for the pedestrian. Broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries are just the beginning of what a victim could be facing after being hit by a car. It is important that you take the necessary steps to…
On November 22, 2020, a driver ran a red light in Atlanta, Georgia, and slammed into a car, killing a 25-year-old, and injuring several others. The driver had taken a combination of drugs and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.12 – way above the legal limit of 0.08. On December 13, 2020, a driver caused a four-car crash that…
If you are a loved one is injured in the workplace, you probably have questions. Will your savings and benefits be enough to support you? Will you be able to afford medical care? How long will benefits last? Workers compensation in Georgia will generally be paid for up to 400 weeks after your injury, but the benefits you receive will depend on…
Thank you for choosing Hilley & Frieder to represent you. We understand that prior to the fear and anxiety associated with coronavirus, COVID-19, you and your family were already struggling with the angst and aftermath associated with being the victim of...
As a young architect hired by a prestigious firm, you were anxious to visit the site of your first job, the remodeling of a historic inn. Even though you went onsite wearing a hard hat, you sustained an eye injury caused by a ricochet effect from falling debris. In addition to filing for workers’ compensation benefits, can you file a…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which holds a lot of meaning for our firm. As medical malpractice attorneys, we have seen firsthand the devastating impact of breast cancer without a prompt diagnosis. We regularly fight in court for people who have lost time, resources, and even their lives in the battle against breast cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is…
As patients, we rely on medical professionals to accurately assess what’s wrong. We expect a timely and accurate diagnosis — and rightly so. The correct diagnosis is the foundation of an effective treatment plan. Medical professionals and institutions are supposed to be equipped with the right training, expertise and tools to get to the root of the problem. Misdiagnosis, it…
We are proud to announce that partner Mia I. Frieder has been featured in this month’s issue of Trial magazine. The August 2019 issue contains an article called, “An Obligation to Vet,” in which Ms. Frieder explores the legal responsibility of hospitals that hire negligent providers. In the article, Ms. Frieder tells the story of adult children who lost their…
If a motorist hits a pedestrian, the walker or jogger will usually incur the most severe injuries, and it is not unusual for the victim to die. If driver negligence results in the pedestrian fatality, the surviving family members may recover the full value of life of the person who died. What we know Data gathered by the Centers for Disease Control…