Case Results
Car Accident Cases
$9,450,000 – Auto Accident in DeKalb County. A man was making deliveries for work with his child in the backseat when they were involved in a car accident. The wreck left his 14 month old child quadriplegic and dependent on a ventilator. Because the man was on duty, his employer was held responsible and compensation went to the upbringing of his child.
$4,000,000 Verdict – Motorcycle Accident in Cobb County. A 43 year old man's motorcycle collided with an intoxicated woman's car when she pulled out in front of him. He died as a result of the accident, so the jury awarded compensation to his widow and daughter.
$350,000 – Car Accident on Lawrenceville Suwanee Road. While attempting to make a left turn, a vehicle failed to yield and turned in front of our 48 year old client causing an accident in which her van overturned and skidded on the roadway. Our client incurred thousands of dollars of medical expenses from debilitating injuries as a result of the accident. Our attorneys were able to win appropriate compensation for her injuries.
$315,000 – Car Accident on Roswell Road in Cobb County, Georgia. While stopped at the intersection of Robinson Road, a 50 year old woman was struck by another vehicle. That driver was speeding and failed to stop, colliding with the rear of our client's car. She suffered severe and permanent injures.
$135,000 – Auto Accident on Mabry Road in Marietta, Georgia. A son and his mother were involved in a car accident when another driver pulled out in front of them as they were making a turn. The woman began experienced immediate back and neck pain, while her son sustained multiple fractures in his arm. Mr. Jones' firm was able to recover compensation for both the mother and her son.
$100,000 – Automobile Wreck on Interstate 575. While traveling on I-575, a 47 year old man was struck by another vehicle that had improperly changed lanes. As a result of the reckless driving, our client hit the median guard rail, spun around in the roadway, and was involved in a second collision with another vehicle. He sustained severe injuries as a result of the accident, but Mr. Jones' firm was able to recover compensation for those injuries.
Trucking Accidents
$2,000,000 – Trucking Accident in Georgia. A tractor trailer driver crossed the center line on a highway and struck and killed a woman, who was traveling in the other direction. Mr. Jones assisted in the representation of her husband and was able to secure a settlement on his behalf.
$1,000,000 – Trucking Accident on Interstate 75 in Cobb County. A tractor trailer driver stopped his rig on the Wade Green active on-ramp lane, causing a man to run into the rear of the parked tanker. The impacted caused fatal injuries to our client. Investigations found that the accident was preventable, providing a settlement following mediation.
Premises Liability Cases
$4,200,000 Verdict – Premises Liability in Riverdale, Georgia. A 32 year old mother and her son stopped at a Wal-Mart late one evening to pick up groceries. On her way back to the car, she was shot in the back by a man who was trying to steal the car with her son inside. Upon investigation, it was found that Wal-Mart failed to increase security after an increase of crimes in the company's parking lot. The jury sided with our client after a seven day trial and her story was featured in the movie "Wal-Mart – The High Cost of Low Prices" by Brave New Films.
Confidential Settlement – Premises Liability in Fulton County. A 51 year old man was brutally murdered in his Hilton Hotel room in a crime that shocked the city of Atlanta and made statewide headlines. Due to inadequate security provided by Hilton Hotels, Mr. Jones was able to gain a substantial confidential settlement for his wife.
Automobile Defect Cases
Confidential Settlements – Tire Failure/Rollover. Mr. Jones has represented the families of several individuals who were killed or injured when their General tire tread separated and their Ford Bronco II rolled over. Evidence was uncovered of the tire company's cover-up of their defective tires and was quoted by national news media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post. Significant confidential settlements were awarded to each client. In all, we have successful litigated over 20 cases involving rollovers of Ford Bronco II vehicles.
Confidential Settlement – Sport Utility Rollover in Elberton, Georgia. A mother and her three daughters were traveling in their Ford Expedition when it rolled over, seriously injuring each family member. We sued Ford and obtained settlements for each family member.
Confidential Settlement – Seatbelt/Airbag Defect in Gwinnett County. While driving a convertible Chrysler LeBaron, a man was struck by an out of control vehicle on Braselton Highway. The man lost his life because both the airbag and seatbelt failed. Mr. Jones was able to negotiate a substantial settlement for the man's family.
Confidential Settlement – Seatbelt/Airbag Defects in Atlanta, Georgia. A 39 year old woman was paralyzed after an accident in her Mazda Protégé. Due to a design defect in the restraint system, a settlement was received that would cover her expenses for life.
Other Product Liability Cases
Confidential Settlement – Product Liability. A Honeywell fire alarm installed in a family home failed to properly work and alert a seven year old boy and his father of the fire. The child eventually died of injuries and Honeywell agreed to pay a substantial compensation amount to his family.
Medical Malpractice Cases
$2,000,000 – Medical Malpractice in Bibb County, Georgia. Our client underwent a serious lumbar surgery in which the doctors mis-positioned three of the six screws that they placed into the patient's spine. This negligence left the client severely injured with permanent pain in his back. Less than a week before trial, the defendants paid Mr. Jones' client and his wife to settle the claims.
Miscellaneous Cases
$3,900,000 – Wrongful Death in East Point, Georgia. While being arrested for "conspiracy to commit a crime," our client suffered severe head trauma. He experienced confusion, disorientation, stuttering and other symptoms while in police custody, but was given no medical treatment prior to being booked and placed into general population at the jail. After being bailed out of jail, our client was taken to the emergency room and diagnosed with a subdural hematoma and massive brain damage. He later died from the failure to treat the injuries to his brain in a timely manner. Mr. Jones' firm represented his family and won compensation for his wrongful death.