The festive season is upon us, and while many are busy celebrating with friends and family, it’s important to highlight a concerning trend: a rise in drunk driving accidents. The combination of the holiday spirit, increased parties and gatherings often leads to a spike in alcohol consumption, which in turn raises the risks on our…
If you’ve been hurt in an accident — maybe a collision on Riverwatch Parkway, a fall at a store in Evans, or an on-the-job injury in Augusta — you might be wondering what really happens after you call a lawyer. At Burnside Law Firm LLP, we know that the legal process can feel intimidating at…
When an unexpected accident turns your life upside down — a crash on Washington Road, a fall in an Augusta business, or an injury on a job site in Evans — recovery isn’t just about medical treatment. It’s about rebuilding your life, your finances, and your sense of normalcy. Georgia law recognizes that injuries cause…
After an accident, the question of who was at fault often determines everything — from your ability to recover damages to how much compensation you ultimately receive. But in Georgia, fault isn’t based on assumption or emotion — it’s based on evidence. At Burnside Law Firm LLP, with offices in Augusta and Athens, our attorneys…
When someone is seriously injured in an accident, facts alone aren’t always enough to win a case. Juries need to understand why an accident happened, how it caused harm, and what that harm means for the person’s future. That’s where expert witnesses play a vital role. At Burnside Law Firm LLP, with offices in Augusta…
After an accident, most people understand they can pursue compensation for medical bills and lost wages. But one of the most complex and important parts of a personal injury case in Georgia involves pain and suffering — the non-economic damages that reflect the physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life that follow…
It’s a scenario many Georgians face: a low-speed fender bender, a slip on a wet floor, or a minor fall at work. You walk away sore but assume you’ll feel better in a few days — so you skip seeing a doctor and don’t bother calling an attorney. Weeks later, the pain hasn’t gone away.…
Filing a personal injury lawsuit can be one of the most important decisions you make after an accident. Unfortunately, small missteps — from missing deadlines to trusting the wrong advice — can weaken even a strong case. At Burnside Law Firm LLP, with offices in Augusta and Athens, our attorneys have guided injury victims across…
When you’ve been injured in an accident, determining who was at fault is one of the most important factors in your case. But what happens if both parties share some of the blame? Under Georgia’s comparative fault law, the amount of compensation you can receive may be reduced if you are found partially responsible for…
In a city as dynamic as Augusta, Georgia, accidents can happen anywhere — a busy stretch of I-20, a construction site near Riverwatch Parkway, or even a routine visit to the doctor. What many don’t realize is that most of these incidents share one thing in common: they could have been prevented. At Burnside Law…
Thomas R. Burnside III is a personal injury lawyer who focuses his law practice on the representation of individuals who have suffered injury as a result of automobile collisions, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, work related accidents or other causes. With over 20 years of experience in personal injury law at both the trial and appellate court levels, Attorney Burnside has represented people with brain and head trauma...
Meet Thomas Burnside
Garon Muller is a trial lawyer who focuses his law practice on the representation of individuals who have been seriously injured or damaged through the negligence or recklessness of others, including automobile collisions, workplace injuries, premises injuries, or defective products. Before beginning his practice in the representation of injured individuals, Mr. Muller served the community as an Assistant District Attorney...
Meet Garon Muller
Robert MacGregor is an experienced trial attorney licensed to practice law in Georgia and South Carolina. At the Burnside Law Firm, Robert devotes his practice to protecting the rights of individuals who have been injured because of someone else’s carelessness, negligence, or recklessness and represents those who have been injured in automobile collisions or tractor-trailer accidents; because of a slip and fall; and in other general negligence actions.
Meet Robert MacGregor
Ashton is a trial lawyer in Augusta, GA who focuses his law practice on the representation of individuals who have suffered serious injuries or damages due to the negligent or reckless conduct of others, including automobile wrecks, job-related accidents, unsafe premises, or defective
products. Before beginning his practice, Ashton obtained his J.D., at Emory University School of Law, where he gained valuable courtroom experience as an intern assisting the District Attorney for DeKalb
County. After his time at Emory, Ashton received experience as a trial attorney at a respected personal injury firm in Atlanta before moving to Augusta. Over the course of his career, Ashton has assisted deserving clients in recovering millions of dollars in injury cases throughout Georgia.
