Jed Manton is committed to representing individuals and business that have been harmed by the actions of others. With a solid track record, Jed has helped numerous clients who have been seriously injured or who have lost a loved one obtain justice, while holding the wrongdoer accountable.
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Amazon Continues to Evade Liability for Dangerous Products
In the ongoing liability battle that varies from state-to-state as to whether Amazon owes any duty to protect its customers, a federal judge in Illinois ruled that the retail giant won’t be held responsible for injuries caused by defective products sold on the website. This doesn’t look like it’s going to be a well settled…
Read MoreDangerous Gender Reveal Parties Can End in Injury
Anticipating the arrival of a baby is an exciting time. While some parents-to-be still opt to be surprised at the sex of the baby, others have jumped on the bandwagon of gender reveal parties. These gatherings to announce and celebrate that you’re expecting a boy or girl have grown in popularity to the point where…
Read MoreIs Your Microwave Hurting Your Child?
There have been many stories over the years about the dangers of microwaves. You’ve probably heard allegations that microwaves cause cancer or that they can interrupt a pacemaker if you stand too close to them while they’re running. Both myths have been debunked many times over, but there’s one not-so-new danger that’s very real. Microwaves…
Read MoreAll Commercial Trucks Are Not Created Equal
How many times have you driven past an accident between a smaller vehicle and a larger vehicle and thought about whether you would be better protected if you were driving something bigger? It’s a common thought when you start to look around and notice how many vehicles on the road — from pickup trucks to…
Read MoreStunt Work Can End in Injury on Movie Sets
Georgia has increasingly become a hub for television and film production. With that infusion into the state’s economy comes all the perks and downfalls of the entertainment industry. One of those downfalls is actors and production members being put at risk for getting hurt while working on set or on location. Stunt performers are an…
Read MoreA Drug Mix-up Creates Urgency in Prescription Recall
With so much information at our fingertips these days, it’s much easier to inform ourselves of anything potentially dangerous. With the frequency that medications are thrown at us for everything from a hangnail to heart trouble, it is wise to investigate the drugs that doctors prescribe. It is even more important when the medicine you…
Read MoreFlying Cargo from Truck Spills Can Cause Injuries
How many times have you been driving down the road behind a commercial truck and gotten a sudden chill up your spine just thinking about what could happen if they spilled their load? It is a reality for many vehicles traveling alongside these behemoths delivering goods and raw materials all over the country. Many of…
Read MoreAs We Lose Our Rural Hospitals, the Costs of Air Ambulances Skyrocket
In October, Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center in Cuthbert became the eighth rural hospital in Georgia to shut down in the past ten years. As rural hospitals in Georgia and across the country shutter, air ambulances have become much more important to patients in remote areas with urgent medical needs. Air ambulances reach areas ground…
Read MoreA Mother’s Tragic Warning About Boats & Carbon Monoxide
The state of Georgia and its many parks offer a variety of waterways and lakes for boating and other recreational activities. However, boating can be dangerous and cause serious accidents and injuries. Although most people don’t think about carbon monoxide poisoning as a boating risk, an Oklahoma mother is sounding the alarm after losing her…
Read MoreResearch Shows Drug-Resistant Bacteria May Spread Easily in Hospitals
A recently published study shows that a better understanding of the relationship between patients and drug-resistant bacteria is crucial to preventing the spread of infection within hospitals. With a more detailed knowledge of the extent to which certain bacteria can spread, medical facilities can take better care to protect patients from life-threatening diseases. The research,…
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