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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
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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

On a sunny morning in May, a defective commercial electrical device exploded and set our client on fire.

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Work accident claims, the type involving truly life-changing injuries, can last for years. No one told our client, on a sunny morning in May, that his life was about to change. But when a defective commercial electrical device exploded, he was set on fire and badly injured. We fought for the compensation he deserved and won the case for over 10 million dollars.

$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

It didn't take a big fall from a ladder to change this client's life — he landed on his head and face, causing a traumatic brain injury.

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On the job, major injuries can happen even in fairly safe jobs. It did not take a big fall from a ladder to change this client's life entirely. He landed on his head and face, shattering his teeth, and causing a traumatic brain injury.

$3.5 Million
Truck Accident

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

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A retired family man was traveling on a local highway with his wife when his vehicle was violently struck by a semi-truck driver who failed to yield. The impact caused severe trauma to our client's neck, requiring complex spine surgery. We fought to get him the compensation he deserved and 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 — multi-million-dollar results for the whole family.

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When our client suffered a traumatic brain injury due to the negligent operation of heavy machinery, the M&H team went to work! We did not back down and provided support for the entire family by securing multi-million dollar results.

$2.9 Million
Catastrophic Injury

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A catastrophic work accident, handled by attorneys who are absolute injury experts.

$2.1 Million
Multi-Car Accident

The first vehicle struck in a four-car chain-reaction collision; after three surgeries, 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 caused his car to slam into the one in front 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. He missed significant work due to the extent of his injuries. Through persistent negotiation and thorough documentation of medical treatment and long-term impact, we secured a $2.1 million recovery to help him move forward.

$1.8 Million
Tractor-Trailer Accident

Hit by a tractor-trailer with her two small children in the vehicle — the court agreed she deserved seven figures.

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When our client was hit by a tractor-trailer, with her two small children in the vehicle, the M&H team immediately went to work getting them medical attention and legal support. The court agreed that our client deserved seven figures.

$1.5 Million
Pedestrian Hit By Tractor-Trailer

An elderly woman struck by an 18-wheeler while lawfully crossing in a crosswalk — $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 surgery on her knee and was unable to walk for six months during recovery. Despite her vulnerability and the life-altering impact of the crash, the trucking company denied all accountability. We fought aggressively on her behalf and secured a $1.5 million settlement to ensure she had the care and support she needed.

$1.2 Million
Rear-End Accident

Rear-ended by a commercial moving vehicle whose company claimed the driver wasn't their employee — we proved the movers were at fault.

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Our client recovered $1.2 million dollars in settlement after being rear-ended by a commercial moving vehicle. Although the company originally claimed the truck driver was not their employee, Morrison & Hughes proved that the movers were at fault.

$623,000
Workers' Compensation

A career truck driver suffered severe back and neck injuries securing cargo; after three spinal fusions, Attorney Paul Jenkins refused every lowball offer.

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One moment changed everything for a career truck driver who spent his life on the road doing the work he loved. While completing a routine task of securing cargo, a workplace accident resulted in severe back and neck injuries, multiple disc herniations, and years of chronic pain that ended his career for good. After extensive treatment, three spinal fusion surgeries, and no ability to return to work, he turned to Attorney Paul Jenkins. Paul secured years of full medical coverage, weekly income benefits, Social Security Disability and refused multiple lowball settlement offers. When the insurance company finally realized we would not back down, the insurer finally stepped up.

$600,000
Go-Kart Accident

Brake failure on a go-kart — twice — left our client with a broken neck; we stepped in after a previous attorney withdrew.

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Our client suffered a devastating neck injury while renting a go-kart. After experiencing brake failure during her first race and alerting staff, she was unknowingly placed back into the same go-kart for a second race. Again, the brakes locked, causing her to crash into a wall and suffer a broken neck. She required cervical fusion surgery after more than two weeks in the ICU and has since experienced permanent loss of movement in her neck. Unable to continue working, she was forced to close her business and retire early. Despite initial setbacks and a previous attorney withdrawing from the case, we stepped in and secured a $600,000 settlement to compensate for her pain, lost income, and life-changing injuries.

$575,000
Car Accident

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The at-fault party claimed it didn't cause the crash — our accident reconstruction team proved our client was the innocent party.

$500,000
Workplace Injury

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 developing on the left side. Despite video footage clearly showing the incident, she was initially offered only $200 a week in workers' compensation and forced to endure months of delays in care and therapy. Unable to return to her job due to restrictions, both the school system and at-fault driver refused to take accountability. With mounting medical bills, she was forced to sell her home and move into a rental three times more expensive. Through aggressive advocacy and persistence, we secured a $500,000 combined settlement to help her regain financial stability and access the long-term care she needs.

$475,000
Fall Injury

A hidden hole covered by pine straw at a pet-friendly hotel caused 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. It also impacted her ability to care for her husband, who was undergoing cancer treatment. We secured a $475,000 settlement to compensate 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 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 while running cable underground after a machine accident. He underwent three surgeries, including a revision procedure, to repair the damage. Morrison & Hughes fought hard to recover $400,000 — helping cover his medical bills, lost income, and the lasting impact of his injuries. Justice for workers. Relief for families. Results that matter.

$275,000
Auto Accident with Rideshare Driver

A father and son were violently T-boned by a rideshare driver who ran a red light — the son a promising minor league baseball player.

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A father and son were driving to a job site when they were violently T-boned by a rideshare driver who ran a red light. Both father and son suffered significant injuries in the crash, which had a devastating impact on their health, family business, and future. The son, a promising minor league baseball player, suffered brain injury, wrist damage, and long-term nerve damage that impacted 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 fought for their case and recovered $275,000 to help with their medical care and financial losses.

$215,000
Back Injury at Work

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

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While assisting her team during a cleanup effort, our client, a dedicated service manager at a car dealership, suffered a serious lower back injury while moving a heavy toolbox. She immediately experienced sharp pain shooting down her right leg and was later diagnosed with a crushed nerve. Despite undergoing surgery and multiple treatments, including injections, her pain persisted and limited her ability to work. Restricted to working from home, she soon faced retaliation from her employer. The dealership attempted to alter her pay, isolate her from daily operations, and push her out of her role. We fought to ensure she received fair compensation, ultimately securing 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 for rape and aggravated sodomy charges, and the State was offering life as a plea deal. Through an extremely detailed review of a complicated case file, we unraveled the State's investigation, revealing fatal flaws in the investigation procedure. We were able to challenge 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, for a total sentence of 10 years to serve, followed by probation (40 years of probation).

Charges: Charged: rape (x4), aggravated sodomy (x4). Pled to reduced charges of false imprisonment and sodomy — 10 years to serve, followed by 40 years of probation.

Was Facing5 Life Sentences + 52 Years
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OutcomeAll Charges Dismissed

Rape and Aggravated Sexual Battery

Our client was falsely accused of a series of violent sexual offenses, including Rape, Aggravated Sodomy, Aggravated Sexual Battery, and false imprisonment. The accuser claimed she was drugged, restrained, and assaulted over multiple occasions. These allegations, if true, would have carried life-altering consequences, including the possibility of more than three life sentences in prison. Over the course of two years, we conducted an exhaustive investigation, working closely with prosecutors and presenting evidence that contradicted her account. Ultimately, the State 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 — Jury Acquittal

Our client faced serious felony charges carrying a possible sentence of 60 years in prison including Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, and Cruelty to Children in the First Degree after being accused of intentionally burning a child with hot oil. Prosecutors alleged she intentionally poured boiling oil on her young cousin, a claim that was not supported by the evidence. At trial, we demonstrated that the incident was a tragic accident, not a criminal act. After a hard-fought jury trial, the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty on all counts, clearing our client's name and restoring her freedom.

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 used a confidential informant to conduct surveillance and orchestrate a controlled buy between the informant and our client. We filed motions to compel the State to reveal the identity of the confidential informant, which led to the dismissal of all charges.

Charges: Trafficking methamphetamine; possession with intent to distribute.

Was Facing41 Years
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OutcomeCharges Dropped

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 injury. In truth, he was walking through a neighborhood when officers approached him. Body camera footage revealed our client remained calm and simply asked why he was being detained. After officers escalated the situation and caused a group fall that led to an officer's injury, they wrongly blamed our client. We fought for justice through court hearings and direct negotiation, ultimately securing a complete 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 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, but the facts told a different story. After carefully reviewing and organizing fragmented bodycam footage, we proved that officers planted our client's ID into the bag after it was found, directly contradicting their reports. This critical finding led the prosecution to dismiss all charges against our client.

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

Police arrested our client at a hotel after staff called authorities over a check-in misunderstanding. Officers detained him for 'loitering,' despite the fact he had a valid reason to be there. A bag of methamphetamine found later in a separate area was wrongfully attributed to him. Through investigation, we demonstrated that the drugs were discovered in a place our client had no access to and that he was lawfully present at the hotel. These facts, coupled with our legal advocacy, resulted in the complete dismissal of all charges.

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

Was FacingFelony Assault Charge
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OutcomeNot Guilty of Assault

Shoplifting & Aggravated Assault — Jury Trial

Our client admitted to the shoplifting and was willing to enter a plea to that charge, but not to the much more serious charge of aggravated assault. At a jury trial, we demonstrated that our client was not the aggressor, but was in fact the one who was attacked in the incident and was trying to defend himself. Our client had been held in a chokehold in a parking lot for several minutes before a bystander called 911 and police arrived and arrested him. Our client was found not guilty of the aggravated assault. (He was convicted of the shoplifting.)

Charges: Aggravated assault (acquitted at trial); shoplifting (convicted).

Was Facing8+ Years on Probation
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OutcomeProbation Terminated Early

Early Termination of Probation

Our client had been on probation for child pornography for more than 8 years. We successfully petitioned the court to terminate probation early, over the objections of the State and Probation Officers.

Charges: Petition for early termination of probation (underlying offense: child pornography).

Was FacingFelony Fraud Charges
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OutcomeDismissed the Same Day

Fraud — Family Property Transfer

A father was facing fraud charges after trying to protect his son's assets. His son had transferred his house into his father's name before undergoing a risky medical procedure they feared he was unlikely to survive; he did survive, and they transferred the house back to the son's name. The State pressed charges, believing the transfers to be suspicious. After learning of the circumstances in court, our attorney met with our client, and 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. Officers claimed they found Schedule 1 substances and marijuana in the car, and that his license was invalid. We uncovered that the license suspension had not been properly executed, meaning it was never legally in effect. We also challenged the roadblock's legality and the basis for the vehicle search. These efforts led prosecutors to dismiss the case entirely.

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 was facing a violation of felony probation based on multiple technical violations, including nonpayment of fines and failure to report. Additionally, he had fled the state from probation for 7 years. These types of violations, especially after being missing for so long, often result in significant jail time, as well as 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 successfully negotiated that the case be closed and preserved our client's first-offender status, meaning there will be no adjudication of guilt entered, and he was freed 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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