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For injured Georgians and for the accused, Morrison & Hughes prepares every case as if it will be tried, and the outcomes show it. Here is a sample of the verdicts, settlements, and criminal defense results we have earned for our clients.

$300M+Recovered for Clients
$20MRecord Truck Verdict
$9.7MRecord GA Work-Injury Settlement Offer
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Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation Results

A selection of results we have secured for injured people and workers across Georgia, from record trucking judgments to catastrophic-injury and workplace claims.

$20 Million
Trucking Collision

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A record $20 million judgment for a client devastated by a trucking collision.

$10+ Million
Defective Product

A defective commercial electrical device exploded and set our client on fire, leaving him badly injured.

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Work accidents involving life-changing injuries can take years to resolve. One morning in May, a defective commercial electrical device exploded, setting our client on fire and leaving him badly injured. We pursued full compensation for his injuries and won the case for more than $10 million.

$9.7 Million
Workers' Compensation

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The biggest documented settlement offer in Georgia workers' compensation history for a single injured worker.

$4.5 Million
Traumatic Brain Injury

A short fall from a ladder left our client with shattered teeth and a traumatic brain injury.

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Serious injuries can happen even in relatively safe jobs. Our client did not fall far from a ladder, but he landed on his head and face, shattering his teeth and suffering a traumatic brain injury. We secured a $4.5 million result on his behalf.

$3.5 Million
Truck Accident

A retired man and his wife were struck by a semi-truck driver who failed to yield, causing severe neck trauma that required complex spine surgery.

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Our client, a retired family man, was traveling on a local highway with his wife when a semi-truck driver failed to yield and struck their vehicle. The impact caused severe trauma to his neck, requiring complex spine surgery. We won the case for $3.5 million.

$3 Million
Car Accident

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A single mother of five suffered catastrophic leg injuries when a driver ran a red light.

$3 Million
Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury caused by the negligent operation of heavy machinery, resolved with a multi-million-dollar result for the client's family.

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Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of the negligent operation of heavy machinery. We pursued the claim on behalf of the client and the entire family and secured a multi-million-dollar result.

$2.9 Million
Catastrophic Injury

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A catastrophic work accident, resolved by attorneys with deep experience in serious injury claims.

$2.1 Million
Multi-Car Accident

Our client was the first vehicle struck in a four-car chain-reaction collision; after three surgeries, we secured a $2.1 million recovery.

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Our client was the first vehicle struck in a four-car chain-reaction collision. The impact pushed his car into the vehicle ahead of him, triggering a multi-vehicle pile-up. Despite clear liability, the at-fault driver's insurance company initially refused to offer policy limits. Our client suffered serious injuries to his neck and both knees, requiring three surgeries and multiple injection procedures, and missed significant time from work. Through persistent negotiation and thorough documentation of his medical treatment and long-term prognosis, we secured a $2.1 million recovery.

$1.8 Million
Tractor-Trailer Accident

Our client was hit by a tractor-trailer with her two small children in the vehicle; the court agreed she deserved a seven-figure recovery.

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When our client was hit by a tractor-trailer with her two small children in the vehicle, our team immediately helped the family obtain medical attention and legal support. The court agreed that our client deserved a seven-figure recovery.

$1.5 Million
Pedestrian Hit By Tractor-Trailer

An elderly woman was struck by an 18-wheeler while lawfully using a crosswalk; we secured $1.5 million after the trucking company denied all accountability.

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Our client, an elderly woman, was lawfully crossing the street in a crosswalk when she was struck by an 18-wheeler. The collision knocked her to the ground, causing severe injuries to her left leg, knee, and back. She required emergency knee surgery and was unable to walk for six months during her recovery. Despite her vulnerability and the life-altering impact of the crash, the trucking company denied all accountability. We pursued the claim aggressively and secured a $1.5 million settlement to provide for her care.

$1.2 Million
Rear-End Accident

Our client was rear-ended by a commercial moving vehicle whose company denied the driver was its employee; we proved the movers were at fault.

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Our client was rear-ended by a commercial moving vehicle. Although the moving company initially claimed the driver was not its employee, Morrison & Hughes proved that the movers were at fault and secured a $1.2 million settlement.

$623,000
Workers' Compensation

A career truck driver suffered severe back and neck injuries while securing cargo; after three spinal fusions, Attorney Paul Jenkins declined multiple inadequate offers.

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Our client, a career truck driver, was injured while completing a routine task of securing cargo. The accident caused severe back and neck injuries, multiple disc herniations, and years of chronic pain that ended his career. After extensive treatment and three spinal fusion surgeries, with no ability to return to work, he turned to Attorney Paul Jenkins. Paul secured years of full medical coverage, weekly income benefits, and Social Security Disability, and declined multiple inadequate settlement offers until the insurance company increased its offer.

$600,000
Go-Kart Accident

After a go-kart's brakes failed, our client was placed back in the same kart; a second brake failure left her with a broken neck.

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Our client suffered a serious neck injury while renting a go-kart. After experiencing brake failure during her first race and alerting staff, she was unknowingly placed back in the same go-kart for a second race. The brakes locked again, and she crashed into a wall and broke her neck. She spent more than two weeks in the ICU, required cervical fusion surgery, and has permanent loss of movement in her neck. Unable to continue working, she was forced to close her business and retire early. After a previous attorney withdrew from the case, we took it on and secured a $600,000 settlement for her pain, lost income, and life-changing injuries.

$575,000
Car Accident

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The at-fault party denied causing the crash; our accident reconstruction team proved our client was the innocent party.

$500,000
Workplace Injury

Our client was hit from behind by a student driver during school bus duty and offered only $200 a week; we secured a $500,000 combined settlement.

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While assisting with school bus duty, our client was hit from behind by a student driver in the school parking lot. The impact spun her 180 degrees and caused severe injuries to the entire right side of her body, with secondary injuries later developing on the left side. Although video footage clearly showed the incident, she was initially offered only $200 a week in workers' compensation and endured months of delays in care and therapy. Her restrictions prevented her from returning to her job, and both the school system and the at-fault driver refused to accept responsibility. With mounting medical bills, she was forced to sell her home and move into a rental that cost three times as much. Through persistent advocacy, we secured a $500,000 combined settlement to restore her financial stability and provide for her long-term care.

$475,000
Fall Injury

A hidden hole covered by pine straw at a pet-friendly hotel caused our client a severe ankle fracture.

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Our client was walking her dog at a pet-friendly hotel when she stepped into a hidden hole covered by pine straw, causing her to fall and suffer a severe ankle fracture. She required surgery involving plates and screws, followed by inpatient rehabilitation and ongoing pain management. The injury left her unable to walk for months, reliant on a cane, and unable to drive, and it limited her ability to care for her husband, who was undergoing cancer treatment. We secured a $475,000 settlement for her medical costs, loss of mobility, and diminished quality of life.

$400,000
Construction Workplace Injury

A day laborer suffered a crushed right foot while running cable underground; after three surgeries, we recovered $400,000.

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Our client, a day laborer on a residential construction project, suffered a crushed right foot in a machine accident while running cable underground. He underwent three surgeries, including a revision procedure, to repair the damage. Morrison & Hughes recovered $400,000 to cover his medical bills, lost income, and the lasting impact of his injuries.

$275,000
Auto Accident with Rideshare Driver

A father and son were T-boned by a rideshare driver who ran a red light; the son, a promising minor league baseball player, suffered lasting injuries.

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A father and son were driving to a job site when a rideshare driver ran a red light and T-boned their vehicle. Both suffered significant injuries that affected their health, their family business, and their future. The son, a promising minor league baseball player, suffered a brain injury, wrist damage, and long-term nerve damage that impaired his ability to throw a ball. His father sustained dental injuries requiring full reconstruction, as well as serious neck and back trauma. Despite initial resistance, we recovered $275,000 for their medical care and financial losses.

$215,000
Back Injury at Work

A car dealership service manager suffered a serious lower back injury and then faced retaliation; we secured a $215,000 settlement.

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Our client, a service manager at a car dealership, suffered a serious lower back injury while moving a heavy toolbox during a cleanup effort. She immediately experienced sharp pain radiating down her right leg and was later diagnosed with a crushed nerve. Despite surgery and multiple treatments, including injections, her pain persisted and limited her ability to work. Restricted to working from home, she then faced retaliation: the dealership attempted to alter her pay, isolate her from daily operations, and push her out of her role. We secured a $215,000 settlement to support her medical recovery and protect her from further financial harm.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; case results referenced reflect specific circumstances and should not be interpreted as predictions in any other matter.

Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense Results

In criminal court the stakes aren't measured in dollars. They're measured in years. Each result below shows what our client was facing against the outcome we secured.

"Was Facing" reflects the maximum sentencing exposure of the charges our client faced; outcomes are the actual results of the case.

Was Facing12 Life Sentences
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OutcomeReduced to 10 Years

Rape & Aggravated Sodomy

Our client was facing 12 life sentences on rape and aggravated sodomy charges, and the State's plea offer was life. Through a detailed review of a complicated case file, we identified fatal flaws in the State's investigative procedures and challenged the forensic evidence, the photo-lineup identification, and the reliability of the witness statements. Our client pled to reduced charges of false imprisonment and sodomy and received a total sentence of 10 years to serve, followed by probation.

Charges: Rape (x4), aggravated sodomy (x4). Pled to reduced charges of false imprisonment and sodomy: 10 years to serve, followed by probation.

Was Facing5 Life Sentences + 52 Years
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OutcomeAll Charges Dismissed

Rape & Aggravated Sexual Battery

Our client was falsely accused of rape, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, and false imprisonment. The accuser claimed she had been drugged, restrained, and raped on multiple occasions. Had the allegations been proven, our client faced the possibility of more than three life sentences in prison. Over the course of two years, we conducted an exhaustive investigation, worked closely with prosecutors, and presented evidence that contradicted the accuser's account. The State ultimately dismissed all charges, citing the issues we raised: conflicting dates, memory lapses, contradictory statements, and witness credibility concerns.

Charges: Rape (x3), aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, false imprisonment, aggravated assault (x2), battery (x2).

Was Facing60 Years
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OutcomeNot Guilty — All Counts

Aggravated Battery

Our client faced felony charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault, and cruelty to children in the first degree, carrying a possible sentence of 60 years in prison. Prosecutors alleged she had intentionally poured boiling oil on her young cousin, a claim the evidence did not support. At trial, we demonstrated that the incident was a tragic accident, not a criminal act. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty on all counts, clearing our client's name.

Charges: Aggravated battery, aggravated assault, cruelty to children in the first degree.

Was Facing45 Years
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OutcomeAll Charges Dismissed

Meth Trafficking & Intent to Distribute

Our client was charged with trafficking methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute. Police had used a confidential informant to conduct surveillance and arrange a controlled buy between the informant and our client. We filed motions to compel the State to reveal the informant's identity, which led to the dismissal of all charges.

Charges: Trafficking methamphetamine; possession with intent to distribute.

Was Facing41 Years
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OutcomeAll Charges Dismissed

Officer Involved Battery

Our client was charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, felony obstruction, and other offenses after officers claimed he resisted arrest and caused an injury. In fact, he was walking through a neighborhood when officers approached him. Body camera footage showed that he remained calm and simply asked why he was being detained. Officers escalated the encounter and caused a group fall that injured an officer, then wrongly blamed our client. Through court hearings and direct negotiation, we secured the dismissal of all charges.

Charges: Aggravated battery, felony obstruction (x3), interference with government property, loitering.

Was Facing13 Years
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OutcomeAll Charges Dismissed

Firearm & Drug Possession

Our client was arrested for possession of a Schedule 1 controlled substance and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, based on a bag allegedly found in the woods containing his ID, drugs, and a gun. Officers claimed the bag belonged to our client. After carefully reviewing and organizing fragmented body camera footage, we proved that officers had planted our client's ID in the bag after it was found, directly contradicting their reports. The prosecution then dismissed all charges.

Charges: Possession of a Schedule 1 controlled substance, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Was Facing10 Years
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OutcomeAll Charges Dismissed

Drug Possession - Hotel Case

Our client was arrested at a hotel after staff called police over a check-in misunderstanding. Officers detained him for loitering even though he had a valid reason to be there, and a bag of methamphetamine later found in a separate area was wrongly attributed to him. Our investigation showed that the drugs were discovered in an area our client had no access to and that he was lawfully present at the hotel. Based on these facts and our advocacy, all charges were dismissed.

Charges: Possession of a Schedule 1 controlled substance, possession of drug-related objects, loitering.

Was FacingAggravated Assault
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OutcomeNot Guilty at Trial

Shoplifting & Aggravated Assault

Our client admitted to shoplifting and was willing to plead guilty to that charge, but not to the far more serious charge of aggravated assault. At trial, we showed that he was not the aggressor but had been attacked and was defending himself. He had been held in a chokehold in a parking lot for several minutes before a bystander called 911; police then arrived and arrested him. The jury found our client not guilty of aggravated assault.

Charges: Aggravated assault; shoplifting.

Was Facing8+ Years on Probation
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OutcomeProbation Terminated Early

Early Termination of Probation

Our client had been on felony probation for more than 8 years, and had several years left. We coached our client through how to prove his rehabilitation and character in court, and successfully petitioned the court to terminate probation early, over the objections of the State and Probation Officers.

Charges: Petition for early termination of probation.

Was FacingFelony Fraud Charges
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OutcomeDismissed the Same Day

Fraud - Family Property Transfer

A father was charged with fraud after helping protect his son's assets. Before undergoing a high-risk medical procedure the family feared he was unlikely to survive, the son transferred his house into his father's name. The son survived, and the house was transferred back to him. The State viewed the transfers as suspicious and pressed charges. After our attorney learned the circumstances in court and met with our client, the case was dismissed that same day.

Charges: Fraud.

Was FacingDrug & License Charges
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OutcomeAll Charges Dismissed

Drug Possession - Roadblock Case

Our client was stopped at a police roadblock and charged with drug possession and driving on a suspended license after officers claimed they found Schedule 1 substances and marijuana in the car. We established that the license suspension had not been properly executed and therefore was never legally in effect. We also challenged the legality of the roadblock and the basis for the vehicle search. Prosecutors then dismissed the case in its entirety.

Charges: Drug possession (Schedule 1 substances and marijuana), driving on a suspended license.

Was FacingFelony Conviction + Jail
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OutcomeCase Closed

First Offender Probation Violation

Our client faced a felony probation violation based on multiple technical violations, including nonpayment of fines and failure to report, after having fled the state while on probation for seven years. Violations like these, particularly after such a long absence, often result in significant jail time and an adjudication of guilt under the First Offender Act, meaning our client would have become a convicted felon. By carefully reviewing the dates and case disposition, presenting mitigating evidence, negotiating with prosecutors, and emphasizing our client's personal progress, we secured an agreement to close the case. His first-offender status was preserved, no adjudication of guilt will be entered, and he was released from any further court supervision.

Charges: Violation of felony probation: nonpayment of fines, failure to report.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; case results referenced reflect specific circumstances and should not be interpreted as predictions in any other matter.

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