Personal Injury, Civil Rights & Whistleblower Attorneys in Atlanta, Georgia

Hornsby Law Group

1180 W Peachtree St NW
#2220
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
USA

(404) 577-1505

(404) 577-1565

www.hornsbylaw.com/

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The Hornsby Law Group is an experienced, dedicated law firm located in Atlanta, Georgia. We take on cases involving serious personal injury, civil rights violations and whistleblower litigation. The hallmark of our firm is an unrelenting commitment to our clients' cases.

Our firm was founded on one core principle: We protect the people, not the powerful. Our mission is to pursue justice and fight for the rights of ordinary people. Some law firms represent all types of legal issues. Our practice is focused. Our people are our greatest strength. We hire the best talent, giving special attention to those who come from diverse backgrounds. Because of this approach, our staff shares in its commitment to helping you attain justice.

Our goal for you is clear: legal excellence. Our track record demonstrates success in both the courtroom and at the negotiation table. We embrace the opportunity to take on cases that have social significance. We welcome the opportunity to take on cases that make a difference in people's lives.

Year this Office was Established: 2002

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Cerebral Palsy; Child Injuries; Drunk Driver Accidents; Inadequate Security; False Arrest; False Imprisonment; Invasion of Privacy; Malicious Prosecution; Police Brutality; Section 1983 Litigation; Defense Contractor Fraud; Government Fraud; Healthcare Fraud; IRS Whistleblower; Kickback Cases; Medicaid Fraud; Medicare Fraud; Qui Tam Litigation; Sarbanes Oxley Whistleblower; SEC Whistleblower; Whistleblower Litigation; Whistleblower Retaliation; EEOC Complaints; Family Medical Leave Act; Hostile Work Environment; Merit Systems Protection Board; Severance Packages.

Practice Areas Description

The Hornsby Law Group provides exceptional legal services in the following areas of practice:

- Personal Injury

The attorneys at our firm provide intelligent and effective legal representation on personal injury cases throughout Georgia including:

• Accident Claims

We have an established track record of success helping motor vehicle accident victims, including those who have:

. Auto accident and car accident claims;
. Bus accident claims;
. Motorcycle accident claims;
. Truck accident and semi tractor trailer accident claims.

• Birth Injuries

Our Atlanta birth injury lawyers will immediately find out if your child's birth injury is a good case. An investigation must be done. Medical experts must be consulted. The most common birth injuries include:

. Brain injury;
. Birth paralysis;
. Brachial plexus;
. Cerebral palsy;
. Erb's palsy.

• Brain Injuries

Serious brain injury cases can occur without a direct blow to the head, such as where the trauma is due to a whiplash. The most common causes of brain injury include:

. Slip and fall (28%);
. Auto accident (20%);
. Impact with moving or stationary objects (19%);
. Assault and battery (11%).

Our experienced Atlanta brain injury lawyers understand that even a minor accident can lead to a brain injury. In fact, over 1 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries each year that do not require hospitalization. Yet, minor brain damage can cause a lifetime of pain and disability. Involving an Atlanta brain injury attorney quickly after the trauma occurs can be important, not only in the success of your legal case, but also for the victim's long-term health.

• Cerebral Palsy

If you are worried that your child has cerebral palsy because of a medical mistake, you should not have to carry the burden alone. You should immediately speak with our Atlanta cerebral palsy attorneys. We understand what your family is going through. We know how expensive a lifetime of medical care can be. You owe it to yourself to obtain guidance from a law firm that understands the challenges ahead of you. You deserve a legal team that will fight for the justice you and your child deserve.

• Child Injuries

Our Atlanta child injury attorneys immediately determine whether you have a good child injury case. We quickly secure evidence and interview witnesses. We consult with doctors, including your child's pediatrician. We do everything that you, as a parent, would expect to make sure your child's rights are protected. We know the facts when it comes to children's injuries. We use this knowledge to help your family win. The most common types of injuries to children include:

. Auto accident (22.3%);
. Drowning and swimming pool death (16.8%);
. Burns (9.1%);
. Slips and falls (4.2%).

• Construction Accidents

Building a strong case requires working with experts. We work with our own OSHA experts to identify the cause of your accident. We retain life care and vocational experts to testify about how your injuries will affect you in the future. If equipment or tools are involved, we hire mechanical design and equipment maintenance experts to explain how unsafe products played a role in your case.

OSHA violations can play a key part of any case involving an on-the-job injury. Atlanta construction site OSHA violations commonly involve:

. Scaffolding accidents and crane accidents;
. Falls from ladders, roofs, and staging;
. Hazardous chemical and energy exposure;
. Trench collapse, wall collapse, and cave-ins.

• Defamation

If your reputation has been damaged by libel or slander, you should speak with an experienced Atlanta defamation attorney. Our Atlanta defamation attorneys provide assistance to the victims of defamation throughout the state of Georgia.

• Defective Products

The most common defective product cases we handle include:

. Defective drugs, defective pharmaceuticals, defective medical devices and recalls;
. Defective automobiles, trucks and SUV rollovers;
. Defective consumer and household products, especially those that harm children.

Our experienced Atlanta product liability lawyer team will help you move forward quickly. We will make sure you are treated fairly. Most importantly, we will help you recover the compensation you deserve.

• Dog Bites

If you or your child is bitten by a dog, you should speak with an experienced Atlanta dog bite attorney who knows how to handle dog bite cases. Our experienced Atlanta dog bite attorneys will guide you through the legal process. We will present your claim to the insurance company. We will protect your rights from start to finish and ensure that you receive the justice you deserve.

• Drunk Driver Accidents

The first thing we do is let you know if you have a good drunk driver accident case. Our Georgia drunk driver accident lawyers immediately initiate our own investigation for the purpose of protecting your rights. We interview all witnesses. We photograph the car accident scene. We obtain all investigative reports and blood alcohol tests. We secure the drunk driver's driving record. We collect the evidence you need to make sure you are fully compensated for your personal injuries, damages and pain and suffering. Being a DUI victim is physically and emotionally traumatizing. It can also be financially devastating as medical bills mount. Our Georgia drunk driver accident attorneys know how to help.

• Inadequate Security

Good inadequate security cases generally involve serious injury and evidence of a prior pattern of crime on or around the business property. Most inadequate security injuries are serious because the victim is physically attacked. However, the severity of the injury can vary widely. This depends upon whether the victim is assaulted, shot, stabbed, raped, or killed. Rape and sexual assault are the most common crimes leading to an inadequate security lawsuit. Parking lots, apartment complexes, and hotel rooms are the locations where crimes involving inadequate security most commonly take place. The average settlement for claims involving violent crime exceeds $600,000. The average jury verdict is $1.3 million.

• Medical Malpractice

Some of the most frequent medical errors and the malpractice cases we commonly handle include:

. Anesthesia mistakes;
. Delayed diagnosis;
. Medication error;
. Misdiagnoses and failure to diagnose;
. Surgical mistakes.

There are an infinite number of situations where a medical error can harm you. While doctors make mistakes every day, not every medical error makes a good medical malpractice case. Our experienced Atlanta medical malpractice attorneys will carefully evaluate your case. We will provide you the answers to the hard questions. We will make sure your rights are protected each step of the way.

• Motorcycle Accidents

We understand the dynamics of motorcycle accidents. We know exactly how to protect your rights. The truth is that motorcycle riders are frequently the safest drivers on the road. Motorcycle accidents are more often than not the fault of another driver. The failure of car drivers to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is by far the main hazard for bikers.

Statistics show that approximately 75% of all motorcycle accidents involve collisions with a passenger automobile where the car driver was at fault. In multiple vehicle accidents, the driver of the other vehicle violates the biker's right-of-way in more than two-thirds of all accidents. Motorcycle accident victims deserve an edge. The way to gain that edge is by finding a law firm that understands the people who ride motorcycles. This is exactly what our experienced Atlanta motorcycle accident lawyers do.

• Nursing Home Negligence

Our Atlanta nursing home negligence team knows how to help. The most common cases we handle and most frequent examples of possible abuse or neglect include:

. nursing home bed sores (decubitus bed sores);
. nursing home malnutrition and dehydration;
. nursing home medication errors;
. nursing home slip and fall accidents;
. nursing home wrongful death and fatal accidents.

Having an experienced Atlanta nursing home lawyer on your side is a critical step towards helping your loved one. Our reputation for legal excellence and achieving positive results has earned us a long line of loyal and satisfied clients.

• Slip & Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents happen when you least expect them. They account for more than one million injuries each year. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, you should immediately call our team of Atlanta slip and fall lawyers who know all about slip and fall accidents. Our Atlanta slip and fall attorneys know what needs to be done in your case. We will do everything the law allows to make sure your rights are protected.

• Spinal Cord Injuries

A traumatic spinal injury is typically caused by an accident, fall or violence. No matter how minor an accident, all accidents involving traumatic spinal injuries have the potential to leave you partially paralyzed or completely paralyzed. Our team of experienced Atlanta spinal cord injury attorneys understands traumatic spinal cord injuries.

• Truck Accidents

Some of the most common reasons that trucking accidents happen include:

. Faulty brakes (29%);
. Speeding by the truck driver (23%);
. Unfamiliarity with the roadway by the truck driver (22%);
. Drug use and fatigue by the truck driver (17%);
. Illegal maneuvers and aggressive driving by the truck driver (9%).

Our Atlanta semi tractor trailer accident attorneys understand the critical events that cause trucking accidents. We are experienced in evaluating, developing, and negotiating these difficult cases. Our experience in these types of accidents allows us to help you receive the maximum recovery.

• Wrongful Death

Our Atlanta wrongful death attorney team immediately starts working to help you win your case. We conduct a complete investigation. We make sure that no evidence disappears. We provide you with the security of knowing that, while you are coping, our legal team is preparing your case for success.

A wrongful death includes any death involving a fatal car accident or any other killing caused by someone else's carelessness or misconduct. The most common cases we handle include:

. Fatal auto wrecks and motorcycle accidents;
. Fatal traffic accidents involving trucks and semi tractor trailers;
. Fatal work accidents and industrial accidents;
. Fatal medical malpractice and nursing home neglect;
. Fatal crimes, including murder, manslaughter and other criminal misconduct that causes someone to be killed.

- Civil Rights

• Civil Rights Violations

Our Atlanta civil rights lawyers help people who have had their civil rights violated. These rights include:

. Your right to equal protection, including protection against unlawful employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability;
. Your right to be free from excessive force, including protection against police brutality, false arrest, and the unreasonable use of deadly force;
. Your right to due process, including protection against government depravations of life, liberty, or property;
. Your right to privacy, including protection against public disclosure of your private information that unfairly damages your reputation or destroys your career;
. Your right to freedom of speech, including protection against the government when it punishes or wrongfully terminates employees who speak out on matters of public concern.

• Constitutional Law

Constitutional law is complex. It involves challenging legal analysis. But it may be your best option when the government violates your rights. Having an experienced Atlanta constitutional lawyer on your side can make the difference between winning and losing your case. Very few law firms regularly handle constitutional claims. Even fewer are successful. If the government has violated your constitutional rights, put our experience and track record of success to work for you.

• Employment Law

We handle the following employment law matters:

. Age Discrimination;
. Disability Discrimination;
. EEOC Complaints;
. Employment Discrimination;
. Family Medical Leave Act;
. Hostile Work Environment;
. Merit Systems Protection Board;
. Overtime Compensation;
. Severance Packages;
. Sexual Harassment;
. Workplace Discrimination;
. Workplace Retaliation.

• False Arrest

When you are the victim of a wrongful arrest, your Constitutional rights have been violated. When those rights are violated, you are entitled to file a false arrest lawsuit and seek money damages. You must act quickly. It is an uphill battle to assert a constitutional claim for false arrest without the help of a skilled Atlanta false arrest lawyer. Our legal team of Atlanta false arrest attorneys is ready to help. We will protect your rights. We will guide you throughout the legal process. We will do the hard work for you.

• False Imprisonment

A false imprisonment changes your life forever. A false imprisonment is a violation of your most fundamental civil rights. In the eyes of the law, a false imprisonment is called an intentional tort. When you are the victim of an intentional tort, you are entitled to seek monetary compensation for your injuries and the violation of your rights. But that compensation won't come easily. Navigating the complicated court system without an attorney can seem impossible. An experienced Atlanta false imprisonment lawyer can help ensure you receive the compensation and justice you deserve. We have the experience to help you get justice.

• Gender Discrimination

Title VII prohibits all forms of gender discrimination when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, discharge, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, and any other term or condition of employment. The key to winning your gender discrimination case is to act quickly. If you are the victim of gender discrimination in the workplace, speak with an experienced Atlanta gender discrimination attorney today. Our Atlanta gender discrimination attorneys will help stop the discrimination. We will help stop the retaliation.

• Invasion of Privacy

When someone invades your privacy, they violate your fundamental rights of personal security and personal liberty. The Constitution offers you protection from these violations. Invasion of privacy claims are complex. They involve complicated legal questions of constitutional law and your most important civil rights. Without the help of an experienced Atlanta invasion of privacy lawyer, fighting for the protection of your rights can seem to be an impossible battle. We can help. We have the experience to take you through the legal process step by step. We will help you regain the dignity and respect you deserve.

• Malicious Prosecution

When you become the victim of a malicious prosecution, the law entitles you to seek monetary compensation. But knowing how to gain the protection of the law when the law is being used against you can seem overwhelming. An experienced Atlanta malicious prosecution lawyer can help.

• Police Brutality

If you or your loved one has been victimized by a law enforcement officer, you should immediately seek help from an Atlanta police brutality attorney. Our Atlanta police brutality attorneys provide assistance the victims of police brutality throughout the state of Georgia.

• Racial Discrimination

It is unlawful for your employer to discriminate against you because of your race, ethnicity, or color. If you are the victim of racial discrimination at work, you should immediately speak with our Atlanta racial discrimination attorneys.

• Section 1983 Litigation

A good Section 1983 case often involves a private citizen who has suffered a serious or catastrophic injury because of a government official's intentional wrongdoing. The most common Section 1983 cases we handle include:

. Excessive force claims against law enforcement officers who engage in police brutality or unreasonably use deadly force;
. False arrest claims against law enforcement officers who abuse their arrest and detention powers;
. Freedom of speech claims against public employers that punish or wrongfully terminate their employees when they speak out on a matter of public concern;
. Sexual abuse claims against government officials who use their position of authority to commit sexual assaults.

• Sexual Abuse

If you or a loved one is a victim of sexual abuse, you should immediately speak with a qualified Atlanta sexual abuse attorney. Our Atlanta sexual abuse attorneys provide assistance to the victims of sexual abuse throughout the state of Georgia. The most common cases we handle involve:

. Sexual abuse against children, including cases against teachers, coaches, foster parents, day care facilities, members of the clergy and priests who unlawfully prey on children;
. Sexual abuse by professionals, including cases against doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists who exploit their patients;
. Sexual abuse by officials with authority, including cases against the police and other government employees who use their position of authority to coerce sexual compliance;
. Sexual abuse caused by negligent security, including cases involving rape and sexual assault caused by inadequate security at parking lots, apartment complexes, and hotel rooms.

- Whistleblowers

• Defense Contractor Fraud

If you are thinking about blowing the whistle on military fraud, you should immediately speak with an experienced defense contractor fraud attorney. Our defense contractor fraud attorneys provide assistance to whistleblowers across the United States.

• False Claims Act

If you have discovered evidence of government fraud, you should always speak with an experienced False Claims Act attorney before blowing the whistle. Our False Claims Act attorneys provide assistance to whistleblowers across the United States.

• Georgia Government Whistleblower

If you are a Georgia state, county, or city government employee who is thinking about blowing the whistle on illegal or unethical government misconduct, you need an experienced Georgia whistleblower attorney on your side. Our Georgia government whistleblower attorneys provide assistance to public whistleblowers throughout the state of Georgia.

• Georgia Qui Tam

If you are thinking about blowing the whistle on government fraud, you should seek legal advice from an experienced Georgia qui tam lawyer. Our Georgia qui tam lawyers provide assistance to whistleblowers throughout the state of Georgia. The rewards for being a whistleblower are great. Qui tam whistleblowers have recovered more than $2.2 billion in whistleblower rewards.

• Government Fraud

If you are thinking about blowing the whistle on government fraud, you should immediately speak with a knowledgeable government fraud attorney. Our government fraud attorneys provide assistance to whistleblowers across the United States.

• Healthcare Fraud

If you are thinking about blowing the whistle on healthcare fraud and abuse, you should immediately speak with an experienced healthcare fraud lawyer. Our healthcare fraud lawyers provide assistance to whistleblowers across the United States.

• IRS Whistleblower

If you are thinking about being a tax fraud whistleblower, you should immediately speak with a skilled IRS whistleblower attorney. Our IRS whistleblower attorneys provide counsel to IRS whistleblowers across the United States.

• Kickback Cases

If you have information relating to healthcare or physician kickbacks, you should immediately seek legal advice from an experienced anti-kickback attorney. Our anti-kickback attorneys provide assistance to whistleblowers across the United States. The financial rewards for exposing healthcare kickbacks can be great.

• Medicaid Fraud

Medicaid provider fraud cases are among the most complex, difficult, and expensive lawsuits. They require you to follow strict rules of secrecy and adhere to detailed filing requirements. If you do not follow these rules, your case can be quickly lost. Our Medicaid fraud legal team is ready to help.

• Medicare Fraud

Understanding Medicare's complex rules and regulations is the first step toward building a successful healthcare fraud case. Working with an experienced Medicare fraud lawyer can make the difference between winning and losing your case. We investigate and prosecute Medicare fraud lawsuits across the United States for whistleblowers under the qui tam provisions of the Federal False Claims Act.

• North Georgia Qui Tam

If you are thinking about reporting government fraud in North Georgia, you should immediately speak with a knowledgeable North Georgia qui tam attorney. Our North Georgia qui tam attorneys help whistleblowers throughout Georgia and the 13-county North Georgia Mountain Region.

• Whistleblower Retaliation

If you have been the victim of whistleblower retaliation, you should immediately seek legal advice from a whistleblower retaliation attorney. Our whistleblower retaliation attorneys provide assistance to whistleblowers throughout Georgia and across the United States.

• Qui Tam Litigation

The False Claims Act (FCA) is a federal law that allows whistleblowers to file qui tam lawsuits. If you think you have a qui tam case, you should immediately contact a qui tam lawyer. Our qui tam lawyers provide assistance to whistleblowers throughout Georgia and across the United States.

• Sarbanes Oxley Whistleblower

The Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) protects employees of publicly traded companies and affiliated entities who engage in whistleblowing activities. Under federal law, Sarbanes Oxley whistleblowers have only 180 days to file a retaliation complaint with the federal government.

• SEC Whistleblower

If you are thinking about blowing the whistle on securities fraud or other financial misconduct, you should seek counsel from an SEC whistleblower attorney. Our SEC whistleblower attorneys provide assistance to whistleblowers across the United States. The financial rewards for being an SEC whistleblower are great.

• Whistleblower Litigation

The first thing our Atlanta whistleblower lawyers do is determine if you have a good case. To build the best case, our whistleblower legal team conducts a thorough investigation. We start by carefully identifying each of the specific laws, rules, and regulations that will govern the unique type of fraud you have discovered. We then immediately develop a strategy for success tailored to your case by:

. Identifying all documents, witnesses, and other critical evidence;
. Implementing a proactive plan to help protect you from retaliation;
. Retaining fraud investigation experts and forensic accountants to testify on your behalf;
. Drafting and filing your official whistleblower complaint and ensuring that you comply with all of the False Claims Act's strict filing rules and deadlines.

• Whistleblower Retaliation

If you have been the victim of whistleblower retaliation, you should immediately seek legal advice from a whistleblower retaliation attorney. Our whistleblower retaliation attorneys provide assistance to whistleblowers throughout Georgia and across the United States.