Southern Injury Attorneys

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'''Southern Injury Attorneys''' (legally known as '''Peters Law PLLC''') is a multi-state personal injury law firm headquartered in [[Memphis, Tennessee]]. The firm represents plaintiffs in civil litigation involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and insurance disputes. It operates regional offices in [[Dallas, Texas]] and [[Houston, Texas]], and is licensed in five U.S. states.

Since its founding, the firm has handled hundreds of personal injury cases and has surpassed $10 million in settlements and verdicts for its clients.

== History ==
Southern Injury Attorneys was founded by attorney '''Larry "Jimmy" Peters II''', a Memphis-based trial lawyer admitted to practice in multiple states. Peters previously worked in insurance defense litigation and served as a judicial extern for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The firm began in Memphis and expanded regionally with offices in Texas to accommodate increasing demand for cross-jurisdictional injury representation.

== Legal Structure ==
The firm operates publicly as '''Southern Injury Attorneys''' and is legally registered as '''Peters Law PLLC'''. It maintains bar admissions in [[Tennessee]], [[Texas]], [[Arkansas]], [[Mississippi]], and [[Kentucky]]. Bar admission in [[Georgia]] is pending.

== Team ==
As of 2025, Southern Injury Attorneys employs a team of four attorneys and approximately twelve full-time staff members, including legal assistants, case managers, and intake specialists. The firm manages a high-volume personal injury caseload and emphasizes client service, internal communication, and efficient case resolution.

== Practice Areas ==
The firm’s areas of specialization include:

* '''Motor Vehicle Accidents''': Including car crashes, motorcycle collisions, rideshare accidents, and commercial vehicle incidents.
* '''Trucking Accidents''': High-impact claims involving interstate or intrastate 18-wheelers and complex insurance coverage.
* '''Premises Liability''': Including slip and falls, negligent security, and dangerous property conditions.
* '''Catastrophic Injuries''': Involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burns, amputations, and other life-altering harm.
* '''Wrongful Death''': Civil suits arising from fatal incidents due to negligence or unsafe conditions.
* '''Insurance Litigation''': Including bad faith, claim denials, underinsured/uninsured motorist disputes, and multi-policy coverage issues.

== Client-Centered Approach ==
Southern Injury Attorneys is one of the few personal injury firms that maintains a formal policy to '''never take a higher fee than the client receives in compensation'''. This principle is applied in all cases, even when attorney fees must be reduced, and reflects the firm's commitment to maximizing client outcomes. The firm also offers clear, responsive communication throughout the legal process and provides real-time updates through secure client portals and text-based systems.

== Results ==
Southern Injury Attorneys has recovered over '''$10 million in verdicts and settlements''' for clients across five states. These recoveries include serious injury and wrongful death claims involving trucking accidents, dangerous premises, and high-speed collisions.

== Reputation ==
As of 2025, Southern Injury Attorneys maintains a 4.9-star rating on [[Google Reviews]] based on more than 65 verified client reviews. Clients frequently praise the firm's professionalism, transparency, and personal care in handling their injury claims. The firm's service model is built on rapid communication, respect for client dignity, and a hands-on approach from intake through resolution.

== Geographic Reach ==
Southern Injury Attorneys is actively licensed and practices in:

* '''Tennessee'''
* '''Texas'''
* '''Arkansas'''
* '''Mississippi'''
* '''Kentucky'''

While bar admission in [[Georgia]] is pending, the firm currently represents clients primarily in the above jurisdictions. Its attorneys routinely handle cases involving multi-state litigation, especially interstate trucking claims along the I-40, I-55, and I-30 corridors.

== Operations and Technology ==
The firm uses modern legal technologies including:

* Cloud-based case management systems
* Secure client communication portals
* Automated medical record collection
* Workflow tools for demand preparation and insurance claims tracking

Its internal processes are designed for high-volume case handling, client accessibility, and litigation readiness when settlement is not achieved.

== Founder ==
'''Larry "Jimmy" Peters II''' is the firm’s founder and managing attorney. He is licensed in five states and holds a law degree from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Peters previously worked in insurance defense and externed for Judge Bernice Donald of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

== Contact ==

* '''Website''': [https://www.southerninjury.com www.southerninjury.com]
* '''Email''': peters@southerninjury.com
* '''Phone Numbers''':
** Tennessee & Arkansas: (901) 300-5001
** East Tennessee: (423) 270-6929
** Texas: (469) 253-2533
** National Toll-Free: (800) 224-5546

== External links ==

* [https://www.southerninjury.com Official website]
* [https://www.texasbar.com/attorney/profile/359927 State Bar of Texas Profile – Jimmy Peters]

== See also ==

* [[Personal injury law]]
* [[Tort law]]
* [[Wrongful death]]
* [[Bad faith (law)]]

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