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John Wesley Sherrod

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  • Douglasville, GA
  • Licensed for 33 years
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John Wesley Sherrod
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About John

Legal team dedicated to wrongful death, seriously injured, and car accident victims over 33 years.

John is a native of Marietta, Georgia. He graduated cum laude from The University of Georgia in 1984 and the top of his class from The Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University in 1987. He is a founding partner in our firm and has a long history of successful settlements and trial verdicts with serious injury and wrongful death cases including: car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, nursing home neglect, defective products, and dog bites. He has also served as lead counsel in thousands of worker's compensation cases representing the injured worker.

 

John has handled numerous cases that have resulted in recoveries in excess of a million dollars. His two million dollar Fulton County verdict in 2011 is said to be a record for a knee injury case.

 

John began his practice with an insurance defense firm where he gained invaluable experience and insight into the manner in which large corporations and insurance companies defend serious personal injury suits and worker's compensation cases. He left the defense bar in 1990 and since that time has limited his civil practice solely to the representation of individuals with claims against corporations, insurance companies and employers.

 

He is a speaker at trial lawyers' functions, and is a member of numerous professional organizations including The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, Civil Justice PAC, and the Douglas County Bar Association. 

 

In 2018, John made CVN's Top 10 Plaintiff's Verdicts of 2018 list and was invited to join the Trial Lawyers Million Dollar Verdict Club due to the $12,500,000.00 verdict he received when a major motorcycle manufacturer failed to warn about a brake defect resulting in a crash causing permanent spine injuries.

 

In 2019, John received the prestigious Georgia Super Lawyer award!

 

 

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Practice areas

OtherCar accidentMotorcycle accidentWorkers compensationPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 20%

    You never expect to get into an auto accident when driving to work or taking your child to school. However, these are exactly the times when people get into auto accidents. If you get into an auto accident and suffer an injury, it could seriously affect your life. Instead of shouldering the burden of your injuries yourself, consider holding the individual responsible for your injury to account. The Douglasville law firm of Sherrod & Bernard, P.C. will gladly represent your interests.

    34 years

  2. Workers compensation: 20%

    You are a valuable member of your employer's team, and you work hard to ensure that your company succeeds. You deserve to work in a relatively safe environment, and if you suffer an injury on the job, you should receive compensation. If you've recently been injured while performing your normal job duties, let the team at Sherrod & Bernard, P.C. help you obtain workers' compensation.

    34 years

  3. Motorcycle accident: 20%

    As any motorcyclist will tell you, riding a motorcycle is a lot of fun. However, it's also considerably more dangerous than driving a typical passenger vehicle. Motorcyclists are not protected by seatbelts, airbags, windshields, and steel roofs, and even relatively small accidents can cause severe injuries. Sherrod & Bernard, P.C. of Douglasville can help ensure that you receive fair compensation after a painful motorcycle accident.

    34 years

  4. Car accident: 20%

    You never expect to get into an auto accident when driving to work or taking your child to school. However, these are exactly the times when people get into auto accidents. If you get into an auto accident and suffer an injury, it could seriously affect your life. Instead of shouldering the burden of your injuries yourself, consider holding the individual responsible for your injury to account. The Douglasville law firm of Sherrod & Bernard, P.C. will gladly represent your interests.

    34 years

  1. Wrongful death: 20%

    Have you lost a loved one due to the negligence of others? At Sherrod & Bernard, our Douglasville personal injury lawyers are here to help you get through this difficult time and secure the compensation you deserve for your loss. Let us help you recover from your loss and recover the justice your loved one deserves!

    34 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Sherrod & Bernard, P.C.

8470 Price Avenue
Douglasville, GA, 30134

Website
www.sherrodandbernard.com 

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    GAActive Member in Good Standing 198704/18/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers0
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Client Champion AwardMartindale-Hubbell2019
    Super LawyerSuperLawyers2019
    Douglas County Chamber's 2013 Small Business of Excellence AwardDouglas County Chamber of Commerce2013
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Founding PartnerSherrod & Bernard1992 - Present
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Atlanta Lawyers ClubMember2012 - Present
    Southern Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2008 - Present
    West Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2008 - Present
    Civil Justice PACMember2005 - Present
    Douglas County Chamber of CommerceMember1992 - Present
    Douglas County Bar AssociationMember1992 - Present
    Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember1990 - Present
    State Bar of GeorgiaN/A1987 - Present
    Superior and State Courts of GeorgiaN/A1987 - Present
    Supreme Court of GeorgiaN/A1987 - Present
    The Georgia Court of AppealsN/A1987 - Present
    The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitN/A1987 - Present
    United States District Court Northern District of GeorgiaN/A1987 - Present
    American Bar AssociationMember1987 - Present
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Sherrod & Bernard (April)Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter2014
    Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (March)Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter2013
    Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (June)Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter2013
    Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (September)Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter2013
    Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (December)Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter2013
    Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (December)Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter2012
    Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (May)Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter2012
    Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (August)Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter2012
    Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (February)Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter2011
    Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (June)Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter2011
    Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (September)Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter2011
    Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (December)Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter2011
    Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (Spring)Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter2010
    Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (Summer)Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter2010
    Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (Christmas)Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter2010
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Mercer University - Walter F. George School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1987
    University of GeorgiaBA - Bachelor of Arts1984
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    2012 Southern Trial Lawyers Association Mardi Gras ConferenceMaking Groceries: Proven Trial Tips2011
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Severe knee injury resulting from construction firm's decision to create unsafe work place.$2,000,000.00
    Tractor trailer dropped improperly attached metal ramp onto interstate resulting in a fatal car crash.$1,000,000.00
    Client was injured while a passenger in a vehicle pulling a moving trailer.$532,500.00
    Crane operator caused wrongful death by dropping plywood onto construction worker.Confidential Amount
    Client had a workers' compensation claim when his hand was partially amputated while operating an electric jointer saw.$300,000.00
    Client fell from ladder while installing a security system.$198,000.00
    Client had a workers' compensation claim where she injured her neck and shoulder in a lifting incident.$125,000.00
    Wrongful DeathConfidential
    Client injured on the job when she fell resulting in a hip fracture.$110,000.00
    Jury Verdict (Hall vs. Vratsinas Construction Company)Confidential
    Client's leg was severed when careless wrecker driver backed onto road causing horrible crash.$541,420.00
    Client sustained a permanent spinal cord injury.$475,000.00
    Restaurant employee spilled hot soup onto face and torso of young child resulting in third degree burns.$400,000.00
    Client slipped on an assembly line job injuring her knee and low back requiring multiple surgeries.$360,000.00
    Client was struck head on by beer truck when driver lost control while traveling too fast resulting in spine injury.$300,000.00

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    John fought hard in my favor to help me win a 2 million dollar award.

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    I have been a client of Sherrod and Bernard since 2005. John Sherrod has represented me on a worker's compensation injury and a personal injury case. John went above and beyond the call of duty in both of my cases. He is accessible, diligent, and most importantly compassionate. John fought hard in my favor to help me win a 2 million dollar award.

    I recommend John Sherrod and his wonderful staff.

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    I was in a bad car wreck. The other driver's insurance company blamed me and refused to pay for my medical bills and other losses. A friend suggested talking to John Sherrod. John took my case and worked on it for 3 years even meeting with my doctors. He and his staff never quit. Just before court, the insurance company had a change of heart. It agreed to pay for the harm it's driver caused me and my family. I recommend John and his wonderful staff

    Took the case to Court and made a substantial recovery.

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    While shopping at a department store, I slipped on a liquid that had spilled out onto the floor. The fall resulted in me breaking my leg. The store took the position that it was my fault and I should be more careful. Fortunately, I hired John Sherrod of Sherrod & Bernard who took the case to court and made a substantial recovery. Sherrod & Bernard also helped me with my medical bills and liens filed by my group health insurance carrier and put more money in my pocket. I am very grateful for John, Susan and everyone at Sherrod & Bernard. I highly recommend this law firm!

    John and his staff did a good job

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    When I was injured in a fall, John Sherrod handled my personal injury claim. John not only settled my claim but, he was also able to get medical payment benefits and get a Medicaid lien waived. John and his staff did a good job and I appreciate the work they did on my claim.

    Very Professional

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    I highly recommend Sherrod & Bernard. They handled my personal injury claim in a timely, professional manner. I am most grateful to John Sherrod and Sherrod & Bernard.

    I am very happy

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    I am very happy with the way John Sherrod and his staff handled my personal injury claim. I feel they worked diligently on my claim. I will hire them in the future if I ever need assistance from an attorney.

    Good Job

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    I am so glad I used Sherrod & Bernard to help me with my car accident in Douglas County. John Sherrod and his staff not only helped me with settling my personal injury claim but, they also helped with my outstanding hospital lien.

    Devastating

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    John Sherrod and the law firm of Sherrod and Bernard handled all legal issues involving my daughter’s wrongful death. Although this was the most devastating thing that has ever occurred to me in my life, I want to commend John and his staff for their dedication, professionalism and hard work. John continues to represent me, my family and I highly recommend him.

    Fall In The Mall

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    While a patron at a nearby mall, I was exiting an elevator and tripped on a stack of floor mats causing me to fall, injuring my left knee. My son referred me to John Sherrod to help me receive compensation for my medical expenses and pain and suffering. John Sherrod and the legal team at Sherrod & Bernard got me a great settlement. I am very pleased with the outcome of my case.

    Most grateful

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    I highly recommend Sherrod & Bernard. John Sherrod and his staff handled my personal injury case in a professional and timely manner. I am most grateful to Sherrod & Bernard.
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    Michael Hubbard, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 29, 2015
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    I don't believe I have ever met an attorney more versed and knowledgeable in the field of personal injury law. John works hard and obtains consistently high results for his clients. I don't hesitate to send my friends and family to him for any personal injury needs.

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