Research 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,…
Read MoreCPSC Warns Parents: Nursing Pillows Pose Suffocation Hazard to Infants
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is launching an investigation into infant deaths and nursing pillows / lounging pads, as well as issuing a warning to parents that these products are not safe for sleeping. According to the CPSC’s October news release, they have identified several deaths associated with pillow-like infant products, such as nursing…
Read MoreMore People Are Purchasing Used Cars. Buyers Should Beware.
The COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves through nearly every industry in the country, affecting them in different ways. We remember the toilet paper and cleaning supply shortages in the spring of 2020, although supply eventually caught up with demand. Another similarly affected industry is automotive and transportation manufacturers. With more people working at home and…
Read MoreThe Takata Defective Product Scandal Continues
It is likely safe to say we all remember the Takata Corporation, the company behind the largest product safety recall in history. More than two dozen people lost their lives due to Takata’s defective airbags, with hundreds more suffering serious injuries. The company declared bankruptcy in 2018, selling the majority of its assets to Joyson…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
You’ve probably heard of carbon monoxide poisoning at some point in your life. You at least know enough to understand that it’s dangerous, but do you know where it comes from or how to prevent it from harming you, your family or your pets? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 430 people…
Read MoreHow Do I Check to See if My Vehicle Has Been Recalled?
Auto manufacturers try to stay on top of notifying vehicle owners of recalls when they become necessary. Sometimes the vehicle owner might sense something is wrong with their car before the notice is even sent out. When this happens, you can check to see whether any issues have been identified before you experience a serious…
Read MoreNovember is Child Safety Month. Here’s What You Need to Know
Bringing a child into your life is the ultimate responsibility. Tending to their needs to make sure they grow into happy, healthy adults is a 24-hour-a-day task that can often feel like an impossible balancing act. Even when you’re diligently watching out for your child’s safety and wellbeing, things can happen. November is Child Safety…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Airplane Engine Failure
No one boarding a plane wants to think about the potential that they might not make it to their destination in one piece, but for an average of 498 passengers and pilots per year, it’s a reality. Depending upon the airplane, an engine failure may or may not lead to catastrophic events that end in…
Read MoreWhat Does the NP Thyroid® Recall Mean for Thyroid Patients?
When you’re prescribed a medication, you may rightfully have concerns about side effects. When you finally resolve yourself to the idea that the benefits of taking a prescription outweigh the negative side effects, learning that you’re potentially harming yourself because the medication is ineffective is a hard blow to accept. Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC makes tablets…
Read MoreSigns of Nursing Home Abuse in Georgia Facilities
It is hard to admit when you cannot take care of an elderly or disabled member of the family. With work schedules and all of the other demands of life, you realize you’re just not equipped to provide the level of care that’s needed. Once you’ve made the tough decision to seek out a nursing…
Read MoreSafety Tech Could Make Rear-End Truck Crashes a Thing of the Past
It seems like every time we turn around there’s been another serious accident involving a semi-truck and smaller vehicles. The fact that these trucks sit so much higher above cars and even SUVs and pickup trucks makes them vastly more dangerous when they slam into the back of a vehicle. Their lines of sight are…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Dangerous Roads in Georgia?
Meandering around on Georgia’s roads can be a dangerous activity no matter where you are. Getting from point A to point B can be a frustrating experience, from road congestion to construction that seemingly never ends. Traffic jams around Atlanta and Savannah are just a way of life that citizens accept as a trade-off to…
Read MoreOctober Is Fire Prevention Month – Our Safety Tips 2024
Updated: October is Fire Prevention Month, and Fire Prevention Week runs from October 6-12, 2024 The goal of both of these annual events is to increase awareness about fire safety and to emphasize the importance of having a fire preparedness plan in place. Fire Prevention Week is one of the longest-running public health observances in…
Read MoreShould You Be Concerned about Giving Birth in Georgia?
Whether you were born in a state and have lived there all your life, or you end up a resident by circumstance, you’re at the mercy of their healthcare system when it comes to basic medical care. What state you are in when you receive that care could affect how much additional risk you face.…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Mask Up for Justice!
These are unprecedented times in our country, which calls for unprecedented measures. The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA) and Georgia Defense Lawyers Association (GDLA) have established a charitable effort, called Mask Up for Justice!, to raise funds to help Georgia’s courthouses reopen safely. Harris Lowry Manton LLP attorney Andrew J. Conn has been working with…
Read MoreAtlanta’s Connector May Be a Contributing Factor to Vehicle Accidents
If you live or work in the Atlanta metro you’re very familiar with the traffic patterns. This includes those stretches of highway that make you feel like your day has come to a grinding halt because you’re stuck crawling along. This stop and go traffic can also help create the perfect storm for auto wrecks…
Read MoreCan Advanced Safety Systems Really Reduce Risks of Crash Injury?
There are so many hazards that can affect our driving these days that you feel almost like a failure for not having 360 degree peripheral vision at all times. At times even backing out of a parking space can feel like a game of chance no matter how many times you’ve looked around beforehand. Suddenly…
Read MoreBlast Injuries Are Real Risks in the Entertainment Industry
Coronavirus halted production for several months, but the film and TV industry is getting back to work. With so many sound stages and production houses located in Georgia, this means thousands of jobs coming back online, not to mention a cash infusion to the local economy. It was announced in July that 20 projects would…
Read MoreCourts Are Starting to Hold Amazon Responsible for Defective Products
For years, Amazon has found ways to escape liability for injuries its customers have sustained by products purchased online. They took careful steps to organize the company in such a way that would allow them to sidestep any responsibility for goods sold by third-parties. Their attorneys were able to put off the inevitable for a…
Read MoreAre Chrysler Minivans a Fire Hazard?
Minivans have become the universal symbol of family safety to vehicle owners everywhere. These vans are not the first choice for most drivers in the market for a new vehicle as they’re more utilitarian than fun. Those with larger families or who require a vehicle with extra space are the likely candidates you’ll see behind…
Read MoreMost Common Injuries from Rear-End Accidents
Whether you’re driving down the street, sitting at a stop light, or you’re properly parked and minding your own business, rear end accidents can lead to serious injuries. Rear end collisions are an example of energy being transferred from a moving object to another object. The speed the moving object is traveling will dictate the…
Read MoreWhy Were So Many Veterans Treated with Experimental Hydroxychloroquine?
In early July, news broke about the Southeastern Veterans’ Center in Philadelphia treating veterans with hydroxychloroquine, a controversial drug used in the treatment of COVID-19. What made this story different, however, is that the veterans being given the drug hadn’t necessarily been tested for coronavirus. The Washington Post reported that “for more than two weeks…
Read MoreFrankie Brown Named 2020 Winner of Harris Lowry Manton LLP’s Annual Civil Justice Scholarship
Harris Lowry Manton LLP is proud to announce that Frances “Frankie” Brown has been selected to receive the 2020 Civil Justice Scholarship. Ms. Brown is a 1L student at the University of Georgia School of Law. Prior to entering law school, she earned her B.A. in Sociology and Criminology from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw,…
Read MoreFatal Truck Accident on I-75 North Leaves Three Dead
A collision between a tractor-trailer and an SUV on I-75 in Marietta, Georgia has led to three tragic deaths. Though no information has been released about the cause of the incident, multiple news outlets are reporting that the tractor-trailer hit the SUV near the entrance ramp of the North Marietta Parkway. The SUV driver and…
Read MoreExposing the Trouble With Tamiflu
In the late 1990s, Tamiflu was touted as the medication that could save your life if you were infected with avian influenza. The drug flew off shelves so quickly that it became hard to get. Since then, Tamiflu has been marketed as the essential drug for managing major flu strains we deal with annually. Recently,…
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