Personal Injury
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Valdosta, Georgia
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Who WeAre.
Jody D. Peterman, LLC
Valdosta, Georgia law firm
Trial-ready representation for serious matters.
Jody D. Peterman, LLC represents clients across Georgia in personal injury and criminal defense matters.
The firm is based at 304 North Ashley Street in Valdosta and was established in 2014.
Personal Injury
Representation for people seriously injured because of another party's negligence.
Car Accidents
Guidance after Georgia car crashes, including evidence, fault, and next steps.
Truck Accidents
Representation after Georgia truck collisions involving drivers, carriers, and complex evidence.
Medical Malpractice
Guidance for Georgia medical-negligence claims and applicable filing deadlines.
Criminal Defense
Defense representation for clients facing serious felony charges in Georgia.
Office
Valdosta, Georgia
304 North Ashley Street · (229) 588-2608
Practice Areas
Jody D. Peterman, LLC represents clients across Georgia in personal injury and criminal defense matters.
Personal Injury: 40 services
Personal Injury
Bicycle Accidents
Personal Injury
Birth Injuries
Personal Injury
Boating and Jet Ski Accidents
Personal Injury
Bus Accidents
Personal Injury
Burn Injuries
Personal Injury
Car Accidents
Personal Injury
Construction Site Injuries
Personal Injury
Catastrophic Injury
Personal Injury
Dangerous or Defective Drugs
Personal Injury
Daycare and School Injuries
Personal Injury
Dog Bites and Animal Attacks
Personal Injury
Elevator and Escalator Accidents
Personal Injury
Food Poisoning
Personal Injury
Hotel and Resort Injuries
Personal Injury
Medication and Pharmacy Errors
Personal Injury
Motorcycle Accidents
Personal Injury
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Personal Injury
Rideshare Accidents (Uber/Lyft)
Personal Injury
Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis
Personal Injury
Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Toxic Exposure and Chemical Injuries
Personal Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Personal Injury
Workplace Accidents
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Personal Injury
Truck Accidents
Personal Injury
Train or Subway Accidents
Personal Injury
Swimming Pool and Drowning Accidents
Personal Injury
Sports and Recreational Injuries
Personal Injury
Slip and Fall
Personal Injury
Product Liability
Personal Injury
Pedestrian Accidents
Personal Injury
Negligent Security
Personal Injury
Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury
Hospital and Nursing Negligence
Personal Injury
Farm and Agricultural Injuries
Personal Injury
E-Scooter Accidents
Personal Injury
Defective Medical Devices
Case Results
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$1.20M
Vehicle collision
Personal Injury
$1.14M
Wrongful Death / Society
Personal Injury
$975K
Product liability claim
Personal Injury
$860K
Premises injury
Personal Injury
$740K
Catastrophic injury claim
Personal Injury
$615K
Commercial lease dispute
Business / Commercial Litigation
$425K
Contract dispute
Business / Commercial Litigation
$310K
Partnership dispute
Business / Commercial Litigation
$185K
Contract enforcement matter
Business / Commercial Litigation
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Meet the Founder
Jody Peterman
Founding Partner
Founding Partner
Jody D. Peterman, LLCBiography
Jody Peterman is the founding partner of Jody D. Peterman, LLC, a Valdosta law firm serving clients across Georgia in personal injury and criminal defense matters.
- Practice
- Personal injury + criminal defense
- Service
- Statewide Georgia
Testimonials
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Great lawyer professional, responsive, and truly cares. Highly recommend!
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Trusted. Recognized. Respected.
A selection of honors published in the firm’s complete awards collection.
Recognition
Top 10 Attorney — Criminal Defense
Recognition
America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys
Recognition
10 Best Attorneys — Client Satisfaction
Recognition
Haute Lawyer — Top Lawyer
FAQ
Answers ToQuestions.
Clear answers to common questions about contacting Jody D. Peterman, LLC, fees, confidentiality, service across Georgia, and what happens next.
Free Case ConsultationFees depend on the matter. The fee structure is explained before representation begins and must be confirmed in writing.
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Weight and height differences make truck accidents riskier
Truck accidents are more dangerous than standard car crashes. This is because the chances of catastrophic injuries and fatalities are higher in truck crashes. A significant percentage of fatal crashes reported yearly in Georgia involve a truck. The weight and height differences between a truck and a standard passenger vehicle heavily contribute to the increased
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Recovering future income when a loved one dies suddenly
Successful wrongful death lawsuits can provide grieving families with a degree of closure. People may find it easier to move on after a tragedy when the courts have affirmed that a specific person or business is responsible for their loss. Additionally, wrongful death lawsuits can help diminish the lasting economic impact of a tragedy. Families
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Negotiating a semi-truck crash insurance claim
Those affected by collisions often take for granted that they can quickly and easily obtain compensation from the insurance company covering the party at fault for the crash. When a collision occurs due to the mistakes or negligence of a commercial driver, the situation becomes drastically different. People often need support handling large insurance claims
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