Atlanta, GA
Medical malpractice Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury ... +2 more
OUTCOME: Jury Verdict: $3,401,000.00
Medical Malpractice claim arising from the death of Vincent Minor, who aspirated upon induction of anesthesia. Mr. Minor suffered catastrophic injuries to his lungs, never regained consciousness and di ... ed from his injuries.
OUTCOME: $3020,330
Medical Malpractice - wrongful death action arising from the death of 30 year old woman 3 days after giving birth to a healthy baby girl.
OUTCOME: Jury Verdict - $3,500,000.00
Michael Banks died on April 3, 2007 of respiratory failure caused by bi-lateral pneumonia. Mr. Banks had undergone neck surgery at South Atlanta Neurosurgery. Three days after surgery, he developed a ... cough and a fever. Ms. Banks called South Atlanta Neurosurgery several times on April 2. She described Michael’s symptoms and asked to speak Dr. Shahram Rezaiamiri, who had performed Mr. Banks’ surgery. The medical assistant who spoke with Pamela made no effort to get her message to Dr. Rezaiamiri until 5:30, when she sent him an email with all of his messages from the day. Michael collapsed and died in his garage the next morning.
OUTCOME: $750,000.00
Unlawful use of deadly force by a law enforcement officer. An officer shot and killed a suspect who was lying face down on the ground but resisting officer's efforts to handcuff him.
OUTCOME: $600,000.00 - Settlement
Johnson, an 18 year old with no prior criminal history, was arrested and detained for 90 days after he contacted law enforcement as a witness.
OUTCOME: $1,000,000.00 Jury Verdict
Lucas, the former police chief sued City for false arrest after Mayor had him arrested for allegedly stealing a police car.
OUTCOME: $954,000.00 verdict, affirmed on appeal (10/14/2010)
Mr. Atkins and his law partner, James Attwood, represented Mr. Brancheau in this personal injury lawsuit arising from a serious motor vehicle accident. A jury returned a verdict infavor of Mr. Branche ... au in the amount of $954,000.00. The verdict is believed to be among the largest ever obtained in Douglas County, Georgia in a personal injury matter.
OUTCOME: $475,000.00 verdict; 172,000.00 Fee Award.
Mr. Atkins represented Mark Tuggle in this high profile civil rights case against the former sheriff of Clayton County, Georgia. A jury returned a verdict in favor of Mr. Tuggle, finding that Sheriff ... Hill violated Mr. Tuggle's First and Fourth Amendment rights by arresting him without probable cause. The Court later awarded attorneys fees and expenses of litigation in the amount of $172,000.00.
OUTCOME: $268,000.00
Mr. Atkins represented Ms. Skop in this civil rights matter. Ms. Skop brought claims of false arrest and malicious prosecution against a police officer employed with teh City of Atlanta. The trial jud ... ge granted summary judgment to the officer and Mr. Atkins appealed. Mr. Atkins argued the case before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. The Court reversed the decision in a published opinion that has established important precedent in this area of civil rights law.
OUTCOME: $288,000.00 Verdict/$430,000.00 Settlement
Mr. Atkins represented Ellen Cauthen against her former employer, the Augusta/Richmond County School Board, in this race discrimination and retaliation case. The case was tried to a jury in federal co ... urt (Southern District of Georgia - Augusta Division). The jury returned a verdict in favor of Ms. Cauthen in the amount of $288,000.00. Mr. Atkins prepared a Fee Petition after trial and negotiated a post-trial settlement.