One of the nation’s top trial attorneys, Jeff Harris is an award-winning litigator who handles high-profile, complex cases across a wide variety of practice areas. He excels at securing justice for clients who have been seriously injured or killed, holding responsible parties accountable for their actions as well as their negligence.
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Vehicle Crashes Are the Leading Cause of Death for Highway Maintenance Workers
Massive construction projects are affecting traffic all around the state, and drivers are feeling the burn. With gun violence, road rage incidents and motor vehicle crashes at an all-time high, Georgia’s roads are among the deadliest in the nation. Sadly, this has consequences for more than just drivers and passengers. Pedestrian fatalities are on the…
Read MoreThe High(er) Risks of Multi-Vehicle Crashes
The majority of car crashes in the country involve only a single vehicle. When those crashes are fatal, determining the ultimate cause of the wreck can be difficult. When two vehicles are involved, the situation becomes much more complex; even with video evidence, there are now at least two versions of events and many more…
Read MoreFord Recalls 600,000+ Explorers Over Dangerous, Defective Toe Link
The Ford Motor Company has once again issued a recall for a potentially life-threatening defect. Like many other Ford recalls, this one just about made page six. When it comes to critical defects that turn a trip to the store into a life or death situation, we believe that the information should be in 72…
Read MoreFormer Metter, GA Youth Pastor Charged with Sexually Exploiting Minors
A former youth pastor from the Restoration Worship Center in Metter, GA is facing multiple counts of sexual exploitation (two counts) and sexual battery (two counts). Steve Macallin Thomas, aged 22, was arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) on November 16. The exact number of victims is unknown, but WTOC reports that “the…
Read MoreBuyer Beware: Keeping Your Family Cybersafe This Holiday Season
As 2021 draws to a close, the effects of the pandemic are still being felt in ways that no one expected. Economic inflation recently hit a level not seen since the 2008 financial collapse, driven by an unprecedented global supply chain crisis. The world is collectively holding its breath as we approach the holiday shopping…
Read MoreRoad Rage Sweeps Georgia
Most of us have experienced buying a new car with a bold color that feels new and exciting. Suddenly, your world is filled with cherry red or electric blue vehicles. There was no actual increase in the number of red cars or blue trucks on the road – you simply became more aware of the…
Read MoreFederal Commercial Truck Safety Guidelines Finally Get Updates
This past June, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee introduced a bipartisan bill to invest $78 billion in transportation infrastructure over the next five years. Among many other provisions, the bill includes sweeping changes to commercial truck safety standards – and none too soon. One of the main provisions would make automatic emergency braking systems mandatory…
Read MoreGeorgia Sees First Seasonal Case of Mass Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Year after year, we see stories about people turning on generators indoors to provide heat and power as the weather gets cooler. Some turn to their gas ovens when the power goes out, while others rely on propane heaters, grills, and other heat sources to keep warm. Unfortunately, each of these heat sources emits potentially…
Read MoreImportant Sleep Safety Reminder for Parents with Newborns
First-time parents face a steep learning curve. No matter how much prep work you did, how many classes you took, and how many times you stayed up late poring over Dr. Spock’s greatest hits, nothing quite prepares you for the enormity of your new responsibility. So much leads up to the birth day that, when…
Read MoreHow to Stay Safe on Georgia Highways
Each of us has a responsibility to observe the rules of the road. However, while you can take steps to minimize the risks of causing an accident, there are circumstances that will always be outside your ability to control. Driver errors, mechanical failures, and sudden changes can and do happen in an instant. In 2019,…
Read MoreTragic Fatal Shooting on Rust Set Still Under Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances around a fatal accident on the set of the film Rust. According to initial reports, actor Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun on set, hitting the Director of Photography, Halyna Hutchins, and injuring Director Joel Souza. Hutchins was airlifted to University of New Mexico hospital, where she was pronounced…
Read MoreProtecting Yourself From House Fires and Burn Injuries
Every year, thousands of Americans lose their valuables, their homes, and even their lives from house fires. A burning building can cause flames, smoke, the release of dangerous fumes and the possible loss of life and all of your belongings. Even a partial house or apartment fire can cause serious injuries, emotional trauma, and massive…
Read MoreTraffic Increases as the Pandemic Eases. Car Accidents Are Expected to Rise, Too
This time last year, there were numerous reports about how there were fewer auto accidents because more Americans were staying home due to the pandemic. Many people worked from home, and many Americans were ordered to stay home. In addition, those who were exposed to COVID-19 had to spend time in quarantine for 14 days.…
Read MoreHow Can Spinal Cord Stimulators Help Accident Victims?
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can cause unbearable chronic pain. In severe cases, spinal cord injuries can cause partial or full paralysis. These injuries can result from many different types of accidents, such as car crashes, slips and falls, construction accidents, and product defects. Many victims never fully recover from spinal cord injuries and experience unbearable…
Read MoreChevy and Buick Engine Defects May Lead to Serious Injuries or Deaths
General Motors (“GM”) may be facing multiple class action lawsuits related to engine defects reported in different Chevy and Buick models manufactured by GM. Consider the Consumer, a website created by journalists who are “dedicated to exposing consumer fraud, promoting consumer safety, and discouraging unfair deceptive practices,” recently reported that the following makes and models…
Read MoreMore Than 50 Million Americans Live With Chronic Pain
Personal injury claims typically involve discussions about pain. For some victims, that pain may go away with certain treatments or medications. For others, the pain becomes constant and part of a “new normal.” According to a report in the Washington Post, nearly 1 in 5 Americans (50.2 million people) live with chronic pain. What is…
Read MoreTruck Accident Forced Closure of Interstate I-16 in Georgia, Highlighting Dangers of Hopper Trucks on Roadways
A tractor-trailer with a bed similar to a dump truck slammed into a bridge that runs over a portion of Georgia’s I-16 on July 15, 2021. The accident, which occurred overnight, caused significant structural damage and forced the bridge to be demolished in order for the interstate to reopen. CBS Atlanta reported that the truck…
Read MoreBurn Injuries and Skin Grafts
Second- and third-degree burn injuries often leave serious scars and disfigurement. Severe burns can also cause functional damage and a great deal of pain. Surgical treatments may require breathing assistance, the use of a feeding tube, addressing blood flow problems, skin grafts, and plastic surgery. Other treatments – including physical therapy and psychological counseling –…
Read MoreFlorida Condo Was Being Upgraded When It Collapsed
On Thursday, June 24, a condo in Surfside, Florida suffered a “pancake” collapse – where the collapse starts at the top and continues straight through to the ground floor – killing one resident, injuring 10, and leaving 99 residents unaccounted for thus far. The pictures coming out of the Miami-Dade area are apocalyptic looking: an…
Read MoreFireworks Displays Must Be Conducted Safely to Avoid Serious Injuries
When the Founding Fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence, John Adams said, “It will be celebrated with pomp and parade, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.” With the re-opening of the country in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be fireworks celebrations across Georgia and the rest…
Read MoreRental Trucks and Trailers – Accidents Waiting to Happen
Rental truck companies (like U-Haul, Budget, Penske, or Enterprise) provide easy access to moving trucks and vans for people who are moving to a new home or apartment, or just need to move a bunch of stuff at one time. Big-box home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s provide hourly vehicle rentals to transport…
Read MoreRecall Issued for all Peloton Treadmills After CPSC Warning
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an independent federal regulatory agency created to protect the public against the risk of injury and death from unsafe consumer products, recently issued a warning regarding a model of the widely popular Peloton exercise machine after investigating reports of a child killed in an accident involving a Peloton…
Read MoreWhy Intersections Are at the Root of So Many Collisions
Intersections, where several streets or road come together, tend to be the scene of many motor vehicle accidents. Increased traffic congestion, multiple signage, distracted drivers, pedestrians and cyclists – all of these factors can add to the risk of a collision and injuries. No matter what the reason for the crash, statistics show that a…
Read MoreNew Boater Safety Law in Effect as of April 1, 2021
A boating safety law authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard officially went into effect on April 1, 2021 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation requires recreational boaters to use a kill switch, or engine cutoff switch, on vessels less than 26 feet in length. A kill switch allows the engine to…
Read MoreSupreme Court Declines to Hear Former Wrestlers’ Brain Damage Case
On April 26, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from several former professional wrestlers who alleged that World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) failed to protect them from repeated head injuries that led to brain damage. The case had previously been dismissed by a lower court on a technicality and is reportedly the final…
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