North Atlanta Injury Law PC

$43.5M

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Death in a Georgia long-term care facility (skilled nursing facility) caused by substandard care and neglect. Claims included allegations of Ordinary Negligence, Negligence Per Se, Wrongful Death, and violations of the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act (O.C.G.A. § 10-1-390), Unfair or Deceptive Practices Toward the Elderly Act (O.C.G.A. § 10-1-853), the Requirements for States and Long-Term Care Facilities (42 CFR § 483), and the Georgia Bill of Rights for Residents of Long Term Care Facilities (O.C.G.A. § 31-8-100 et seq). Punitive damages were imposed and compensatory damages were trebled by operation of law. The defendant was fined and jailed for 48 hours following the trial for contempt of court. In a subsequent criminal action, the defendant was sentenced to 20 years in prison for healthcare and tax fraud. Venue: Rome, Georgia.

$10

Wrongful Death

A jury awarded $10 million to the parents of a man killed by a recreational vehicle as he walked beside the road. The pedestrian, Jacob Branen, was walking to work when he was struck by a 24-foot Winnebego. The driver of the RV was an employee of the La Mesa RV Center in Sanford, Florida and was shuttling the RV from the Daytona International Speedway back to the dealership. Although the driver claimed the pedestrian wandered into the road at the last minute, the plaintiffs’ attorneys proved that this was false. In reality, the RV struck the innocent pedestrian when the driver drifted onto the shoulder of the road. In this verdict, not only was justice served for the family that lost their son, but Jacob’s name was cleared of any fault for the incident. The negligent driver of the RV was deemed 100% responsible for the pedestrian’s wrongful death.

$7.7M

Trucking Accidents

A truck rear-ended the victim’s vehicle, resulting in severe orthopedic and psychological injuries. Allegations included Negligence, Negligence Per Se, Negligent Hiring, Supervision, Training, and Retention, and Direct Action. Venue: Lawrenceville, Georgia.

$3.5M

Motor Vehicle Negligence

A company driver struck another vehicle head-on, killing the delivery driver and resulting in severe lower extremity injuries and a traumatic brain injury to the surviving victim. Allegations included claims of Negligence, Negligence Per Se, Negligent Entrustment, and Negligent Hiring, Supervision, and Retention. Venue: Lawrenceville, Georgia.

$2.1M

Products Liability

An improperly secured front wheel and tire became disconnected from a moving vehicle, striking a pedestrian from behind, resulting in wrongful death. Allegations included Negligence, Strict Liability, Negligence Per Se, Wrongful Death, and Punitive Damages. Venue: Decatur, Georgia.

$1M

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Healthcare fraud, neglect, and abuse of a mentally disabled individual in an unlicensed personal care home. Allegations included: Ordinary Negligence, Professional Negligence, False Imprisonment, Battery, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, and Fraud. Punitive damages were also alleged, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1. Venue: Atlanta, Georgia.