Posts by Stephen G. Lowry
Putting Patriots First: New Bill Would Allow Veterans to Sue for Medical Malpractice
The men and women who serve our country make many sacrifices. One of those sacrifices shouldn’t be receiving subpar medical care. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what many active duty and retired veterans have received over the decades when the government should have been taking care of them. That is why Louisiana Senator John Kennedy introduced a…
Read MoreBroker and Shipper Liability in Truck Accidents
A broker, or third-party logistics provider (3PL), is a company that offers logistics services around shipping operations. A 3PL may provide a single service or an entire bundle of services involving supply chain management. This means the 3PL company may not actually haul loads of cargo itself, but instead contract with motor carriers to have…
Read MoreLiability for Non-Traumatic Brain Injuries
When we hear about brain injuries, we typically think of blows to the head, as commonly happen in car accidents, assaults or other severe physical trauma. However, not all brain injuries are caused by a violent external force to the head. Many result from non-traumatic causes, like medical errors, lack of oxygen to the brain,…
Read MoreRule Proposes Protecting Licenses of Georgia Doctors Who Fail to Meet Service Requirements
The Georgia Medical Board is requesting public comment on a rule change that would protect the licenses of doctors who default on their student loans or don’t meet their service requirements. Previously, when doctors failed to pay their student loan, or didn’t meet the terms of their service, their medical licenses would be suspended. However,…
Read MoreCould Federal Paid Maternity Leave Help Protect Mothers?
When USA TODAY’s explosive expose on the dangers (and frequency) of postpartum hemorrhage and preeclampsia first broke, several states took action to address those concerns. What states have continued to neglect, however, are the number of other factors that contribute to the rise in maternal mortality rates. A 2018 analysis by Harvard Medical School obstetrics,…
Read MoreLow-Speed Collisions and Concussions
One of the most common types of car accidents here in Georgia and across the country are rear-end crashes. These can happen for just about any reason, in any weather and at any speed. However, we want to focus on low-speed collisions. Many people – and insurance companies – think that a low-speed accident means…
Read MoreLyft Announces New Safety Features in Response to Sexual Assault Allegations
Just a week after 14 women filed lawsuits alleging sexual assault by several Lyft drivers, the rideshare company announced a new “smart trip” feature that can predict when a customer needs help. This safety feature senses when a ride has unexplained delays, and pushes a notification to the rider or driver asking if they need…
Read MoreRadiology Diagnostic Errors Are More Common Than You Think
When you need to have an X-ray taken, or undergo an MRI, you will work with a radiologist. Radiology is the department which handles medical imaging. You may expect when having an X-ray or scan taken that the person looking at the image will have a clear understanding of what he or she is seeing,…
Read MoreAre Self Driving Cars a Good Idea?
Because cell phones have made us accessible 24 hours a day, it has become more difficult to disconnect from work or other obligations. On the other hand, you can now open an app from 300 miles away to see the stranger standing outside your front door, and newer refrigerators give you the ability to order…
Read MoreTime is of the Essence in Georgia Birth Injury Claims
Although most babies in Georgia and across the United States are delivered without problems, in some situations birth injuries can occur. If it happens to you and your family, you understand the emotional and financial devastation this brings. Birth injuries may cause a lifetime of medical issues that can cost thousands of dollars a month…
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