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Chattanooga Personal Injury Lawyers
Serving Clients in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama
Trucking and car accidents can take a dramatic toll on your life. Our Chattanooga personal injury trial lawyers are here to help you get the compensation you deserve. Our mission is to provide aggressive, effective, and ethical representation to accident victims in cases involving trucking, school buses, and other commercial vehicles. Featuring one of Tennessee’s top-rated plaintiff personal injury attorneys, Patrick Cruise, The Hamilton Firm has recovered over $100 million in settlements and verdicts for clients and their families. We have nearly a century of collective legal experience and are prepared to take on highly complex and catastrophic claims in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. Our firm emphasizes personal attention and service, meaning you will work directly with one of our attorneys, and we will always fight to maximize the compensation you recover.
If you or someone you love recently suffered injuries in a truck or commercial vehicle accident, schedule a free case evaluation by calling (423) 634-0871 or contacting us online today. You will pay nothing upfront or owe our firm any legal fees unless we win or obtain a favorable settlement.
Hear From Our Clients
"Absolutely excellent attorneys." - They were able to help me, a 60-year-old client who had never been injured, navigate all my questions and anxiety with insurance to a stress-free solution.
"Tenacity of a Bulldog" - Patrick is the embodiment of everything you want in an attorney. He is very responsive to the needs of his clients & fights for you with the tenacity of a bulldog.
"Such Genuine Kindness" - Patrick recently helped co-counsel my case. I was impressed with the thoroughness he took in finding out all details that he could that helped settle my case favorably.
he knowledge they have about the cases that they work on combined with superior client service is above and beyond most firms.
He navigated settlement and all discussions in an amazing manner. I do not have words to express my appreciation for this attorney.
The Hamilton Firm LLC is amazing, showing genuine kindness and tough advocacy. They were thorough in finding details to help settle my case favorably, and treated us with compassion. I will always think highly...
The Hamilton Firm LLC is amazing, compassionate with clients and tough with opposing counsel. They recently co-counseled my case and were thorough in finding details to settle favorably. I'm very touched by the...
My experience with The Hamilton Firm LLC could not have been better. They were very empathic and understanding, always keeping me updated. Even after relocating 3000 miles away, everything went smoothly. Five...
I would recommend Annette Kelley to any friend who are looking for counsel related to accident incidents. Mrs.Kelley was hired by us to deal with a 5 car crash incident on I-70 near Chattanooga. She and her...
Patrick is the embodiment of everything you want in an attorney. He is very responsive to the needs of his clients & fights for you with the tenacity of a bulldog
Beyond everything thank you! Thank you for taking the chance representing me. Thank you for believing me and the evidence available. Thank you for your knowledge and expertise. Thank you for being a caring...
Working with Attorney Annette Kelley was a real pleasure. She is persistent and took a solution-oriented approach to my circumstance. I appreciate her unwavering commitment and recommend her services for your...
Patrick recently helped co-counsel my case. I was impressed with the thoroughness he took in finding out all details that he could that helped settle my case favorably.
The team at The Hamilton Firm LLC is exceptional to work with. Their knowledge about cases combined with superior client service is above and beyond most firms.
I was kept up to date with the progress always. I relocated during my case and it all went smoothly even 3000 miles away. Five stars all the way for Patrick and his staff!
The Hamilton Firm LLC is amazing and compassionate with clients while being tough with opposing counsel. They were thorough in finding details to help settle my case favorably and treated us with genuine...
Annette Kelley of the Hamilton Firm not only worked hard to get the most for my case, she also cared about me as a person. Annette and her team are focused on what is best for the client and they will not stop...
They were able to help me, a 60-year-old client who had never been injured, navigate all my questions and anxiety with insurance to a stress-free solution.

What Are the Benefits of Hiring an Attorney for Your Case?
When you suffer injuries in a truck or commercial vehicle accident, you need to act quickly to preserve critical evidence. You should assume the potential defendants in your case are already working to protect themselves: Trucking companies often have rapid response teams that head to the scene of a collision while the injury victims are being evaluated in the emergency room at the nearest trauma center. Those teams often include defense lawyers and investigators who collect evidence, take photos, interview witnesses, and download data from the truck’s black box. Responsible parties in other types of cases involving catastrophic injuries also tend to devote significant resources to escaping accountability whenever possible.
You need someone on your side who can fight to protect your interests. When you work with our team of seasoned attorneys, you level the playing field and benefit from our experience, skills, and resources. We will be there to answer your questions and provide tailored guidance throughout each stage of the legal process, and we will help you ensure you do not miss any crucial deadlines for taking legal action. Our personal injury lawyers are also trial-tested and understand how to combat the tactics used by defendants in these complex, high-stakes cases. Consequently, hiring an attorney can dramatically increase the odds of you securing a favorable settlement or verdict.
If your injuries prevent you from coming to our office, one of our Chattanooga trial lawyers will personally visit you at your home or at the hospital where you are being treated. Contact us online or call (423) 634-0871 to schedule a consultation today.
The Hamilton Firm Blog
📢 The Hamilton Firm Expands—Now Providing Mediation Services 📢 Effective December 1, 2025 With the addition of William (“Bill”) Rieder to our team, we now offer mediation services throughout the State of...
Patrick A. Cruise Named Super Lawyer Again! From all of us at The Hamilton Firm LLC, we want to extend congratulations to Attorney Patrick Cruise for his selection as a Mid-South Super Lawyer...
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Why Choose the Hamilton Firm LLC?
Our boutique firm treats you like family, providing one-on-one care and attention tailored to your unique needs.
We fight for every dollar you deserve. While you focus on healing, we’re dedicated to securing the maximum recovery for you.
Our board-certified trucking attorneys bring top-tier expertise to complex cases, achieving superior results for our clients.
Get started with a no-cost case evaluation to learn your options—because we’re here for you around the clock.
You pay nothing until we secure a successful outcome. Your recovery is our top priority, and we’re committed to seeing it through.
We stand up to insurance companies and are ready to take your case to court—whatever it takes to get what you deserve.

What to Expect When Working with The Hamilton Firm
Your safety, satisfaction, and recovery are our top priorities, and you can trust that we will do whatever it takes to obtain an optimal outcome on your behalf. You will work closely with one of our attorneys, who will always be available to provide case updates, walk you through your rights and options, and address any concerns you may have. We act fast while taking a meticulous, detail-oriented approach to investigating truck accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, and accidents involving catastrophic injuries. In addition to gathering and preserving records, data, and evidence, we also conduct interviews with witnesses, police officers, and emergency response personnel as necessary. In many cases, an accident reconstruction expert needs to be retained early in the process to inspect vehicles and interpret the data. Our team knows that accidents on the road can involve more than just driver error or negligence, which is why we examine all aspects of the collision, including the condition of the roads and whether the vehicles involved were properly inspected and maintained for safety. We will determine who owns the offending vehicle, who the driver works for, who is the shipper, and other important factors that may reveal who is at fault. You can rest assured we will identify all liable parties in order to maximize your recovery.





