Georgia at the Forefront of Ride Sharing Innovation and Problems
While it is not ideal to be well known for traffic congestion, issues in Athens and Atlanta have led to two novel rideshare data applications. It seems that ride sharing companies are poised to take [...]
Family Members Bring Wrongful Death Action Against the Producers of Tom Cruise Movie American Made
The families of stunt pilot Alan Purwin and Carlos Berl both filed individual wrongful death lawsuits against Imagine Entertainment, Vendian Entertainment and Cross Creek Pictures, after Purwin and Berl died on the set of the [...]
Pedestrian Accidents Cause Long Term Physical and Emotional Challenges
Every year, thousands of pedestrians lose their lives when struck by vehicles on the Georgia roadways. As reported by the Centers for Disease Control, more than 5,000 pedestrians were killed nationwide in 2015. In addition, [...]
Georgia Residents Advocating for Underride Guards on Tractor Trailers
Tractor trailer trucks pose extensive dangers to the drivers and passengers around them. One of the most common and deadly types of truck accidents is one involving underride or the lodging of a vehicle underneath [...]
Design Defect Alleged in Georgia Boating Accident
In 2014, a 7-year-old was killed when the boat he was in hit a wave on a Georgia lake. The child was ejected from the boat upon impact with the wave. His family is now [...]
Food, Music and Appreciation Abounded at the Fourth Annual First Responders Appreciation Celebration Lunch
First Responders put their hearts and souls – and sometimes their lives – into keeping our communities safe. Without their hard work, commitment and sacrifice, the world would be a very different place. Each year, [...]
Georgia High School Seeks to Reduce Risk of Severe Brain Injury with New Helmets
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a serious public health issue, particularly in the case of student athletes. For years, concussions were commonly misdiagnosed or ignored, while students continued to play with brain injuries. Medical professionals [...]
Another Georgia Construction Worker Has Died on the Job
On Friday, September 15th, a construction worker was killed while working on West Peachtree Street NW in Midtown Atlanta. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that a piece of equipment may have fallen on the worker, [...]
Harris Lowry Manton LLP’s 4th Annual First Responders Appreciation Celebration is Wednesday, September 27th
First Responders help protect all of us when we need that help the most. They are the lifeblood of our communities, and the people we rely on when we are hurt, sick or in need. [...]
Eclipse Glasses Fail to Meet Safety Standards
The total solar eclipse was an exciting event that filled the news and created numerous opportunities for retailers. Some Amazon vendors “cashed in” on the excitement by selling eclipse glasses and other items advertised as [...]
