What Is a Contingency Fee?
Most personal injury lawyers, including our firm, handle personal injury and wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that we only receive compensation if there is a settlement of your accident case or there is a court decision in your favor. Court decisions can include jury verdicts and arbitration awards. In short,…
Read MoreHow Much Does It Cost to Hire a Lawyer after a Car Accident in Georgia?
Everybody believes that lawyers are expensive — don’t they? If you’re a broke car accident victim, out of work pending recovery from your injuries, can you afford a lawyer to represent you for a personal injury claim? The answer that will surprise many people is actually yes, you absolutely can if you have a strong…
Read MoreWhat Is a No-Zone Accident?
Have you ever seen that bumper sticker, often on large tractor-trailers: “If you can’t see my mirrors, I can’t see you.” You would not want to be driving next to a commercial truck if it could not see you. A no-zone accident refers to a truck accident that occurs because you entered a large truck’s…
Read MoreHow Long Does a Truck Accident Claim Take to Settle?
Most truck accident claims resolve through settlement rather than trial.In fact, settlement is often the one point of agreement between otherwise opposing parties. The more pressing question, however, is how long the settlement process will take. There is no answer to that question that applies to every case. Depending on the complexity of the case,…
Read MoreWhat to Do If an Amazon Truck Hits Your Car
An Amazon delivery truck weighs over 9,000 pounds empty and up to 24,000 pounds fully loaded. By contrast, the average automobile weighs about 4,000 pounds. Unlike boxing matches, car accidents are not restricted by weight class. A collision with an Amazon truck, even if your car is stationary, can cause considerable damage to both your…
Read MoreGarbage Truck Accidents in Atlanta, GA
The truck accident attorneys at Harris Lowry Manton LLP often deal with the aftermath of commercial truck accidents, like big rigs and tractor-trailers. However, we also see the consequences of crashes involving other commercial vehicles, like garbage trucks. Garbage trucks are a common sight on our roads and in our neighborhoods, often operating from the…
Read MoreOverloaded or Improperly Loaded Cargo Accidents
Here at Harris Lowry Manton LLP, we’ve seen firsthand just how dangerous commercial truck accidents can be. Big rigs and tractor-trailers play a big role in keeping Georgia’s economy moving, especially here in Atlanta – one of the busiest transportation hubs in the South. But when these trucks aren’t loaded properly, or worse, overloaded, they…
Read MoreHow To File A Complaint Against A Nursing Home In Georgia
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 1 in 60 adults living in senior care facilities will experience some form of abuse in any given year. While we all hope that our elders will be treated with respect, kindness, and compassion within residential and healthcare settings, the sad reality is that many facilities find…
Read MorePedestrian Injuries in Parking Lots: What Are Your Legal Options?
It is often tempting for motorists and pedestrians to let their guards down in parking lots due to the common misconception that parking lots are safer than other public and private roadways. In reality, however, parking lots are incredibly common sites of traffic accidents and directly contribute to the startlingly high incidence of pedestrian-related accidents…
Read MoreFedEx Truck & Van Accidents
FedEx trucks are a familiar sight on Georgia roads — from highways to neighborhood streets. Since the company started in 1971, it’s become a cornerstone of package delivery in the U.S., serving both individuals and businesses. Today, with FedEx delivering more than 5 million packages a day (and that number is growing), their drivers are…
Read MoreWhat to Do if You’re in a Walmart Truck Accident
Walmart is one of the largest retailers in the United States, with a longstanding reputation for its committed delivery services. Walmart boasts an extensive fleet of delivery trucks and other vehicles and has been lauded professionally for providing its drivers with generous salaries and extensive benefits. Thanks to the efforts of its professional drivers, Walmart’s…
Read MoreMother and Four Children Killed in Fiery Crash in McIntosh County
Tragedy struck on April 6 along the busy I-95 corridor in McIntosh County, Georgia. A mother and her four children were killed in a devastating crash when their Jeep Cherokee collided with another vehicle and burst into flames. The family was headed to Florida when the accident happened. At Harris Lowry Manton LLP, based in…
Read MoreAmazon Truck and Van Accidents
In 2023, Amazon reported delivering almost 6 billion packages to customers in the United States, for an average of over 16 million packages every single day. This figure marked an increase of roughly one billion packages from the year before, underscoring Americans’ growing dependence on e-commerce solutions to fulfill many of their retail needs. As…
Read MoreAre You a Victim of Nursing Home Neglect in Atlanta? Your Rights Explained
When you entrust a nursing home with the care of your loved one, you expect them to provide a safe, nurturing environment with the proper attention and medical support. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are a reality for many families in the Atlanta area. If you suspect your loved one is being neglected, it’s…
Read MoreDo You Have to Go to Court for a Truck Accident Claim in Georgia?
If you or a loved one were injured in an Atlanta or Savannah truck accident, you might be wondering if you will have to go to court to get compensated for your injuries and losses. The truth is it depends on various factors, including the insurance company’s willingness to settle fairly and the extent of…
Read MoreHow Our Atlanta Attorneys Won a $47 Million Verdict for a Client with a Spinal Injury
On a June afternoon in 2000, life changed forever for six-year-old Kelsey Sasser and her family. Kelsey was riding in the rear center seat of her mother’s 2000 Lincoln LS sedan, which featured fold-down rear seats to provide access to the trunk. Those rear seats led to a devastating tragedy when the vehicle Kelsey was…
Read MoreHow Do I Find a Good Truck Accident Lawyer in Georgia?
Truck accident claims often involve significant injuries, complex liability issues, and fierce opposition from trucking companies and insurers. Finding a lawyer who can effectively represent you is key to achieving a positive outcome. You should look for a lawyer who understands how to give you the representation you deserve. Here’s what makes a great truck…
Read MoreTrucking Accident Trends: How Georgia’s Growing Economy Affects Road Safety
Georgia’s economy is thriving. The port of Savannah has become one of the busiest in the country, with its national and international trade routes. It’s also responsible for supporting the country’s economy with job opportunities and financial growth. Major highways such as I-75, I-85, and I-285 bustle with trucks bound for the Southeast and beyond.…
Read MoreAtlanta Delivery Truck Accidents
It’s not hard to imagine the devastation a passenger car faces when struck by a delivery truck. Given the truck’s massive size and weight, its driver often escapes unharmed, but the occupants of the passenger vehicle often end up with serious injuries and costly medical bills. In some instances, delivery truck accidents can have fatal…
Read MoreWhen Can Kids Sit in the Front Seat in Georgia? And Other Questions About Kids in Cars Answered
Parents know that from the minute they want to take their newborn home from the hospital, there are requirements for how to safely restrain them in the car. The laws and best practices seem to keep evolving, and it can be difficult to know when children grow or age out of the requirements for children’s…
Read MoreCar Accidents Caused by Brake-Checking in Georgia
Brake-checking occurs when a driver purposely slows down or stops without warning – often to cause the driver behind them to rear-end their car. In most rear-end collisions, the driver in the rear will be presumed responsible for the collision, but brake-checking can be an exception. Drivers that deliberately brake-check are intentionally causing or inviting…
Read MoreWhat are Structured Settlements?
Structured settlements can be used in personal injury cases where the victim is not able to handle their financial affairs. Common examples include minors and adults with cognitive disabilities. Instead of paying the victim a single lump sum, the settlement funds are placed into an annuity by the insurance company – and then the annuity…
Read MoreTragic Explosion at Tyson Foods Kills One
A boiler at the Tyson Foods facility in Camilla, Georgia, exploded last Thursday, December 26, 2024. The blast killed one and injured several employees. The cause is now under investigation. This deadly incident at Tyson Foods exposes the risks involved in industrial work. Victims of these accidents can suffer serious injuries and even death. When…
Read MoreHow Our Atlanta Attorneys Won a $47 Million Verdict for a Client with a Spinal Injury
On a June afternoon in 2000, life changed forever for six-year-old Kelsey Sasser and her family. Kelseywas riding in the rear center seat of her mother’s 2000 Lincoln LS sedan which featured fold-down rear seats to provide access to the trunk. Those rear seats led to a devastating tragedy when the vehicle Kelsey was riding…
Read MoreEarly Morning Collision On I-285 Kills One, Injures Another
On September 2, shortly before 4:00 am, one person died, and another was injured in a two-vehicle collision on I-285 West near Ashford Dunwoody Road. According to Rough Draft Atlanta, the Dunwoody Police Department reported that officers arrived at the scene to find the driver and one passenger trapped in a white Scion. The collision…
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