William Pate
Atlanta, Georgia
William Pate- Personal Injury, Truck Wreck and Car Accident Lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia
William Pate is a dedicated attorney at the Witherite Law Group, with a strong background in personal injury law. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 2011 and earned his J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law in 2015. William's early career as a defense attorney, culminating in a partnership at a leading transportation defense firm in Atlanta, has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both sides of personal injury cases.
He is a member of the Georgia Bar Association, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, and Atlanta Bar Association. His career shift to representing injured victims showcases his commitment to seeking justice and making a positive impact.
William values his personal life as much as his professional life, enjoying time with his family, playing tennis and golf, and being an enthusiastic Georgia football fan. His well-rounded approach to life reflects his dedication to both his clients and his passions.
Top Settlements and Verdicts
This case involved disputed liability, stemming from a rear-end collision on South Cobb Drive in Cobb County, Georgia. Our client sustained severe and permanent injuries, including to her head, neck, left knee, right hand, and sacroiliac joints. Surgery and future medical care were necessary for her neck, left knee, and right sacroiliac joint injuries. Additionally, she experienced lost wages due to the accident. Despite the challenges of disputed liability and damages, our legal team diligently pursued the case in litigation to secure compensation for our client’s injuries and damages.
Our client was traveling east on SR 316 in Lane #1 while stopped for traffic when the defendant failed to control their speed and rear-ended our client’s car. Our investigation revealed difficulties obtaining the defendant driver’s complete motor vehicle record, which ultimately showed a history of numerous and serious driving violations, including several driving under the influence convictions.
Our client was traveling west on I-16 in lane 2 when traffic required them to slow significantly. The defendant, traveling behind our client, failed to control their speed and rear-ended our client’s vehicle. The force of the collision caused our client’s vehicle to impact Claimant 1, who then collided with Claimant 2.
Our client was traveling on I-285, preparing to exit onto I-20E, when heavy traffic caused most vehicles to come to a stop. As our client slowed down to stop with traffic, they were rear-ended by a dump truck. Our client suffered injuries including a swollen neck, back, tailbone, left shoulder, left knee, and headaches.