Atlanta Personal Injury Attorneys

We Don't Back Down.

If you've been injured, you don't have to fight this battle alone.

Morrison & Hughes is a trial-tested Georgia law firm built on one principle: when insurance companies and corporate defendants think they can outlast you, we make sure they don't. Personal injury, workers' compensation, and criminal defense. On personal injury and workers' compensation cases, no fee unless we recover.

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Injury cases: no fee unless we win

6 office locations

Hablamos Español

$0M+

Recovered for Clients

Across personal injury & workers' comp claims

Case Success Rate

Settled or won at trial

Years Combined Trial Experience

Founding partners + senior team

Office Locations

Six offices across Georgia

Atlanta Personal Injury Attorneys

Results-Driven Advocacy for Injured Georgians.

From a fender-bender on I-285 to a catastrophic workplace injury in a poultry plant, what happens next is the difference between getting your life back and being buried by the people responsible. Insurance companies are built to deny, delay, and lowball. Our job is to make that strategy fail.

Morrison & Hughes represents clients in personal injury, workers' compensation, criminal defense, Social Security disability, and unpaid overtime cases throughout the Atlanta metro and the rest of Georgia. We investigate, document, and prepare every case as though it will be tried before a jury — because that's how you maximize what a client recovers.

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How We Can Help You

Cases We Handle

Decades of trial experience across the cases that matter most to working Georgians and their families.

Personal Injury

Car Accidents

Truck Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

Slip & Falls

Catastrophic Injuries & Amputations

Wrongful Death

Dog Bites

Workers' Compensation

Criminal Defense

Social Security Disability

Unpaid Overtime

DUI

Drug Possession

Violent Crimes

Battery & Aggravated Assault

Gun & Weapon Offenses

Homicide

Burglary & Property Damage

Serious Driving Offenses

Theft

Forgery & Fraud

Sexual Offenses

Probation Violations

Meet The Team

We Don't Back Down

Trial-tested advocates committed to one thing: getting the right result for the people who walk through our doors.

Tristan B. Morrison

Founding Partner

Trial-tested advocate for the injured with 20+ years experience and an AV Preeminent rating.

Leon Hilliard Hughes

Founding Partner

Two decades fighting for accident victims and their families across Georgia.

Paul L. Jenkins

Partner

Senior partner with deep experience in personal injury and workers' compensation litigation.

Robert Burke

Partner

Personal injury and workers' compensation litigator with extensive trial experience.

Kait Hayden

Criminal Defense Partner

Aggressive criminal defense advocate with deep familiarity in Georgia courtrooms.

Nick Ponzio

Attorney

Personal injury and workers' compensation attorney focused on maximum client recovery.

John Early

Attorney

Trial advocate handling complex personal injury and litigation matters statewide.

Paralegals & Support Team

Nationally Recognized

For Our Skill & Expertise

By the Numbers

Why Representation Matters in Georgia

The data behind the decision to call us. Statistics from federal and state agencies that shape how we approach every personal injury and workers' comp case.

Georgia Traffic Fatalities by Year

All motor-vehicle deaths in GA, 2018–2022

Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) annual traffic safety facts.

U.S. Workplace Fatalities — Top Industries

2022 fatal occupational injuries (private sector)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (2022).

Personal Injury Cases — How They Resolve

National claim outcomes

Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics — Tort Trials and Verdicts in State Courts.

Vehicle Fatality Rate — by Mode

Deaths per 100M vehicle miles traveled (2023)

Source: NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts 2023 — motorcyclist 31.39 vs. car occupant 1.13 vs. light truck 0.96.

What Sets Us Apart

The Morrison & Hughes Difference

Aggressive negotiation. Willingness to litigate. Technology that wins in front of juries. Personalized attention from start to finish.

Trial-Tested Advocates

Founding partners with 20+ years each. We don't just settle — when an offer is wrong, we try the case.

Direct Attorney Access

Your case is handled by experienced lawyers, not delegated to support staff. You always know where things stand.

Defense-Side Insight

Our team includes former defense attorneys. We know exactly how the other side will value, fight, and try to bury your claim.

Technological Edge

Drones, virtual reality, 3D crash reconstruction, and demand-analysis software most firms don't have access to.

Real Outcomes for Real People

Our Settlements & Verdicts

Past results don't guarantee future outcomes — but they show what's possible when an injured client has the right team behind them.

$20M

Trucking Collision

Judgment in a catastrophic commercial-vehicle case.

$10M+

Workers' Compensation

Among the largest documented workers' comp offers in Georgia history.

$9.7M

Defective Product

Commercial electrical device explosion causing severe burns.

$4.5M

Traumatic Brain Injury

On-the-job fall resulting in permanent cognitive impairment.

$3.5M

Truck Accident

Semi-truck striking passenger vehicle; severe neck and spinal injuries.

$3M

Brain Injury

Negligent operation of heavy machinery on a job site.

$3M

Car Accident

Single mother of five with severe leg injuries requiring multiple surgeries.

$2.9M

Catastrophic Work Accident

Workplace incident resulting in lifetime medical care.

$2M

Wrongful Death

Family compensated after fatal motor-vehicle collision.

$1.8M

Tractor-Trailer Verdict

Trial verdict in commercial trucking case with disputed liability.

$1.5M

Drunk-Driver Crash

DUI-impaired driver struck client, causing serious injuries.

$1.2M

Rear-End Collision

Cervical and lumbar injuries requiring surgical intervention.

$1M+

Pedestrian Injury

Pedestrian struck in marked crosswalk; multiple fractures.

$900K

Premises Liability

Inadequate-security claim against commercial property owner.

$750K

Slip & Fall

Hazardous condition on retail premises; orthopedic injuries.

$575K

Auto Accident

Multi-vehicle collision with disputed comparative-fault claim.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What compensation can I recover for a personal injury in Georgia?

Georgia injury victims may recover economic damages (medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, future medical care, lost earning capacity), non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of consortium, diminished quality of life), and — in cases involving drunk driving, gross negligence, or other egregious conduct — punitive damages. We document every category with the right experts behind every number.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Georgia?

Generally two years from the date of the injury under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, and two years from the date of death for a wrongful death claim. Property damage has four years. Claims against government entities require a written ante litem notice — six months for cities, twelve months for the state — and missing those windows can end your case before it begins.

How do I know if I have a case?

A negligence case generally requires four elements: (1) the defendant owed you a duty of care, (2) the defendant breached that duty, (3) the breach caused your injuries, and (4) you suffered actual damages. Every case is different — that's why our initial consultation is free and confidential.

What should I do if I've been injured by someone else's negligence?

Four steps: (1) Get medical attention immediately — adrenaline masks brain and internal injuries. (2) Document everything — photos, witness contacts, and a personal log of pain levels and symptoms. (3) Don't talk to the at-fault driver's insurer until you've spoken with a lawyer. (4) Call us. The earlier we're involved, the more evidence we can preserve.

What if the accident was fatal?

Georgia's Wrongful Death Act allows surviving family members — first the spouse, then children, then parents — to recover the "full value of the life" of the person who died. That includes both economic loss (lost earnings, retirement benefits, services to the family) and the value of the relationships and life experience the deceased was entitled to. We help families through this process with compassion and rigor.

How much does it cost to hire Morrison & Hughes?

Personal injury, workers' compensation, and Social Security disability cases are handled on a contingency fee — you pay no attorney's fees unless we recover for you. The initial consultation is always free and confidential. There is no risk in calling.

Do you offer virtual or home appointments?

Yes. For clients with mobility limitations from their injuries, we conduct home visits and video consultations. We also have Spanish-speaking staff at every office — so language is never a barrier to representation.

Stay In The Know

Clarity Starts Here. Explore Our Insights.

Educational reading from the people fighting for Georgia clients every day. Wrongful death, motorcycle safety, workers' comp strategy, and the hard questions injured families ask.

Wrongful Death

What Evidence Is Needed to Prove Wrongful Death in Georgia?

Crash reports, expert reconstruction, medical records, electronic data — the proof Georgia courts require to establish liability and damages.

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Wrongful Death

Who Pays in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Georgia?

Insurance carriers, employers, government entities, and joint tortfeasors — who actually writes the check, and how recovery works.

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Motorcycle

Even the Best Riders Can't Dodge Negligence: What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Georgia

Step-by-step guide for the minutes, hours, and days after a Georgia motorcycle crash — from scene safety to the police report to insurance.

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Workers' Comp

How to Maximize Your GA Workers' Comp Settlement

The difference between a lowball offer and a settlement that actually reflects your future medical needs and lost earning capacity.

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Personal Injury

Trial or Settlement: What It Really Takes to Win a Personal Injury Case

Why the threat of trial is what produces the best settlements — and what "trial readiness" actually looks like in our case prep.

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Blog Archive

Visit the Full Morrison & Hughes Blog

Every article we publish — wrongful death, motorcycle, workers' comp, criminal defense, and case-result deep dives.

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Where We Serve

Areas We Serve

From six office locations, we serve clients throughout Metro Atlanta, the Greater Atlanta area, and the entire State of Georgia. We meet clients where they are — including home visits when injuries make travel impossible.