Beware of Home Renovation Supply Warehouses
Home remodeling is a big business in the United States. When you’re spending thousands of dollars on new countertops, flooring, and appliances, you don’t want to risk colors being a shade off or missing out on a unique option you never would have found online. With the luxury of shopping for home remodeling supplies comes…
Read MoreChildhood Pool Drownings Have Increased, But You Can Flatten the Curve
Swimming pools are supposed to be places of serenity and family fun. Years ago, if you wanted to swim, you would have to visit a lake or ocean or maybe even join a local country club. Today, backyard swimming pools have become a common home amenity, particularly in Southern states where homeowners enjoy temperate weather…
Read MoreGeorgia Nurses File Lawsuit Alleging Fraud
When you work in healthcare there are certain principles that should be a given. One of them is that your job is to do what’s best for your patient. That could mean anything from ensuring he or she receives proper information to make decisions about his or her care to offering the best options for…
Read MoreResearch Shows Coronavirus May Cause Deadly Brain Disorders
With so much ever changing information swirling around us about coronavirus it can be quite overwhelming to keep up with. One day you’re told to wipe down groceries before bringing them inside your home. By the next day you learn that maybe that’s not the most critical rule to follow when it comes to keeping…
Read MoreHarris Lowry Manton LLP Associate Beth Manley Brooks Selected for Georgia Trial Lawyers Association LEAD Program
Harris Lowry Manton LLP, an award-winning, full-service trial law firm with offices in Savannah and Atlanta, recently announced that associate Beth Manley Brooks has been selected to participate in the 2020-2021 Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s (GTLA) prestigious Leadership Education and Advanced Direction (LEAD) Program. Brooks is one of 18 attorneys from across the state and…
Read MoreButts County Woman Fatally Struck by Tractor-Trailer on I-75 in Shoulder Collision
Late last night, a 39-year-old Flovilla woman exited her car on the emergency shoulder of I-75 and was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer. Amanda Faye Banks had pulled over off the interstate and parked her car after it broke down. Per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, she was hit immediately after exiting the vehicle. An investigation is…
Read MoreKnow How to Handle a Truck Backup Accident
Truck backup collisions are fairly common, but they can also cause severe damage and serious injuries. These accidents are typically at low speed because the truck is operating in reverse, however because of their size, they have the capacity to cause catastrophic injuries and property damage. These injury-inducing wrecks have a few common causes, such…
Read MoreExplosion at Atlanta Chemical Plant Leads to Massive Fire
Just after 4:00 pm, a chemical plant West Point Avenue in Atlanta caught fire. By 5:00 pm the plant was engulfed in flames, send clouds of smoke into the air, and leading the brush nearby to catch fire as well. The plant, which is owner by Alchemix, manufactures a highly flammable material called nitrocellulose. Brad…
Read MoreCan You Really Rely on Motorcycle Helmets to Protect You?
One of the basic safety commandments for even the most seasoned biker is to wear a helmet when you go out on the road. When you buy a motorcycle, buying a helmet is pretty much a given. You expect it to do what it is intended to do -protect your head in the event of…
Read MoreA Driver’s Health Can Create Serious Accident Liability
A personal health crisis can happen anywhere at any time. Some occur without warning, while others may offer a person time to call for help. The last thing you expect to experience is a sudden medical emergency while you’re driving your car. When it happens, you may not have the ability to safely bring your…
Read MoreThe Makings of a Bad Faith Insurance Claim
While we elect to carry certain types of insurance, others are required under state law. Even the optional policies aren’t always truly a choice unless you prefer the risk of losing everything you own in a lawsuit or catastrophe. As a policyholder, you have the right to assume you will get what you’re paying for…
Read MoreAre Autonomous Vehicles Safe?
Ever since Back To The Future hit the screen, we’ve been hoping and waiting for a car-turned-time-machine to show up in our driveways. While that’s clearly not happening anytime soon, each time a new technology enhanced vehicle rolls off the assembly line boasting about improved safety coupled with luxury, we fall in love. Technology and…
Read MoreCOVID-19 May Be Damaging Placentas in Pregnant Mothers
Under normal circumstances, the last days of pregnancy are scary enough for many expectant mothers. They now have to contend with a contagious virus, known to cause damage to placentas as well as lungs and other internal organs. It’s an obvious concern for their own health and their newborns who could experience difficulties in the…
Read MorePartner Yvonne S. Godfrey Named an On The Rise Attorney at Georgia Legal Awards
Harris Lowry Manton LLP is pleased to announce that partner Yvonne S. Godfrey was honored as an On the Rise attorney at the 2020 Georgia Legal Awards, presented by the Daily Report. The awards were announced online on June 24, 2020, in light of concerns regarding COVID-19. Ms. Godfrey was one of 21 Georgia attorneys…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about the Recall of ASSO and ASSOS Sonoma Wall Fan Heaters
The consumer market is full of products that are created just to make our lives easier. Even if it’s a small luxury, we still look for gadgets that improve daily living. When you go searching for one of these products marketed to you, you trust that it is safe to use. Unfortunately, that isn’t always…
Read MoreNot All Mortgage Servicers Are Looking Out for Homeowners during COVID-19
The federal government is trying to help set up protections for homeowners under the current health crisis to minimize bankruptcies and slow the potential of entering an economic depression. It was announced in March that federally-backed mortgages would be protected so that homeowners didn’t default and find themselves with poor credit hindering future homeownership. It…
Read MoreWhat Is a Wrongful Death Claim?
When you send a loved one out into the world every morning, you just take it for granted that you’ll see them come through the door again at the end of the day. You know the world is a dangerous place, but you and your family members take precautions and don’t put yourselves into risky…
Read MoreThe Best States for Healthcare – How Does Georgia Stack Up?
Healthcare is a top priority for most voters. No matter where you stand on healthcare, one thing everyone agrees on is that we want access to healthcare when we need it, and we want that medical care to be safe, professional, and error-free. MoneyRates recently published a study entitled “Best States for Healthcare 2020,” illustrating…
Read MoreHow “Blanket Immunity” Protects Businesses from Liability
At the end of April, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell geared up for what may be a contentious battle when he announced his priority for the administration’s next COVID-19 relief bill – broad protections for companies and businesses from lawsuits as they reopen from the coronavirus pandemic. Often referred to as “blanket immunity,” this call…
Read MoreCoronavirus Antibody Tests: What Are They? Should I Get One?
Antibody tests are making lots of headlines right now, especially as they become more available to the general public. As Georgia and the rest of the country begin the reopening process, many experts are looking to coronavirus antibody tests to help make decisions. Coronavirus antibody tests are already available in many metropolitan areas, including Georgia.…
Read MoreGeorgia Teen Drivers Will Have to Take Road Tests After All
Governor Brian Kemp announced on April 23 that Georgia would be suspending the road test requirement for driver’s licenses in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and attempt to handle the huge backlog of tests currently on hold during the pandemic. Teens with valid permits may skip the road test portion and upgrade…
Read MoreHospitals Aren’t Getting Away with Covering for Negligent Doctors
When you step inside the doors of a hospital, you do so with the expectation that you’ll get qualified medical care during a health crisis. You wouldn’t be there unless you needed help, and enter with the belief that hospitals and everyone they employ are there to protect you. After all, they’re in business to…
Read MoreMore Danger At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Have you ever gone out to eat and wondered if you could get hurt just sitting in a restaurant? In February, patrons of a restaurant in Concourse A at Hartsfield-Jackson International learned the answer to that question – yes. A chunk of the ceiling collapsed, sending at least one diner to the hospital. How does…
Read MoreDangers of Tractor Trailers Aren’t Always Predictable
Most of us driving down the highway or even surface streets are abundantly familiar with the risks associated with sharing the road with semi-trucks. You can predict all of the potential safety hazards that you might encounter while passing or driving behind one. None of these thoughts are particularly pleasant but if you’re aware of…
Read MoreSwitched at Death: Identification Gone Wrong
Tragedy strikes every day on the roadways and at home. All across the country, people become seriously injured, and in some cases die, as a result of vehicle collisions, fires and other catastrophes. These incidents can be so devastating that it makes identifying victims a difficult task to undertake. What happens when identification errors occur?…
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