Tragic Death of 20-Year-Old Construction Worker in Savannah Highlights Safety Issues, Options for Seeking Justice
On January 6, Daniel Blackmore, a 20-year-old construction worker in Savannah, Georgia was killed at a construction site near President Street at 100 SeaPoint Boulevard after being crushed by a piece of heavy equipment weighing about 11 tons. About a dozen members of the Savannah Fire Department, as well as a crane operator, removed Daniel…
Read MoreWhen Semi Trucks Cause Hit and Run Accidents
With so many vehicles on the roadways, collisions have just become an inconvenient part of life. Sometimes you’re fortunate to get away without a scratch except for your paint job. Others are not so simple, causing tragic injuries and death. Collisions are hard enough to deal with when you know who the at-fault driver is,…
Read MoreHeartburn Medication Recall is Causing a Lot of Headaches
Nobody enjoys taking medication. Unfortunately, a lot of people need medication either to live with a medical condition or to make life a little easier. Heartburn is one of those medical marvels that can go either direction depending upon the severity of your condition. Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux. If acid reflux gets…
Read MoreVaping Illnesses Are on the Rise
Most smokers are aware of at least one or more health dangers they face due to their nicotine addiction. When e- cigarettes entered the marketplace about a decade ago, they were promoted and accepted as a popular alternative for those desiring to quit smoking. Vaping was considered the safer, perhaps even healthier, option. The popularity…
Read MoreHarris Lowry Manton Secures $8.6 Million Verdict in “The Walking Dead” Wrongful Death Claim
Harris Lowry Manton LLP has obtained a $8.6 million verdict on behalf of Susan Bernecker, mother of late stuntman John Bernecker, who fell to his death while performing a stunt on the set of the AMC program The Walking Dead in July 2017 in Senoia, Georgia. Bernecker was only 33 and was a rising stunt…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Semi-truck Accidents
Thousands of individuals die each year in accidents involving semi-trucks. In 2017, nearly 4,700 large trucks were involved in roadway crashes that included the loss of human life, according to data compiled by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Overall, in the same year 56,422 large trucks were involved in crashes that resulted in physical…
Read MoreWhen a Cesarean Section Is Delayed: The $101 Million Verdict
A new mother waiting to give birth is already experiencing a mix of emotions. Most expectant mothers have envisioned what it will be like to hold their child for the first time, bring their child home, and even how they’ll manage sleepless nights with a newborn. Tequila Snow went to the hospital for help when…
Read MoreWhat Does “Defective Product” Really Mean?
A defective product is one that does not work the way it should. The purpose of a product liability lawsuit is to hold to account a manufacturer or distribution company for their legal responsibility for any damages caused by a defective or dangerous product. Manufacturers are obligated to make their products work the way they…
Read MoreIs Tesla’s Semi a Safer Alternative to Other Trucks?
News that Tesla was going to begin producing versions of a semi-truck was released in 2017. Production dates have been pushed back a couple of times, but if they can pull it off, will it make the roadways safer? Production of the electric truck has now been slated for late 2020, but if it hits…
Read MorePutting 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 MorePartner Jeff Harris Recognized as One of Georgia Trend’s 2019 “Legal Elite”
Harris Lowry Manton LLP is proud to announce that partner Jeff Harris has been honored as a top attorney in Georgia, having been named in Georgia Trend’s 2019 “Legal Elite” issue. Georgia Trend magazine is the only statewide publication in the Georgia market, and focuses on business, politics and economic development. For the last 17…
Read MoreMore Than a Million Vehicles Recalled in Two Days
In the course of 48 hours recalls have been issued for over one million vehicles from two of the three biggest US car makers. Fiat Chrysler has recalled Jeep and Dodge SUVs, while General Motors has recalled pickup trucks. Who initiates a car recall? The vehicle recall process is typically initiated by the auto manufacturer…
Read MoreDoes Insurance Compensate a Pedestrian Hit by a Driver?
In most cases, a car insurance policy will cover the damages when a pedestrian is hit by a car. However, there are times when the policy may not be enough to cover those damages, or when there some question as to who is responsible for the collision. Under Georgia law, drivers are required to have…
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 MoreWho Is Liable in a Moving Truck Accident?
If you have ever rented a U-Haul to move, you know how stressful it can be. The truck is bigger and boxier than your car, and the sightlines and blind spots are different. Other drivers may try to speed up to pass you, or you can find yourself stuck on a narrow road, hoping you…
Read MoreInternal Organs Commonly Damaged in Car Crashes
When a vehicle moving at highway speeds collides with another vehicle or object, the physical impact on the occupants of the vehicle can lead to serious, even permanent, injuries or death. Many of these blunt force trauma events can cause various life-threatening injuries, including damage to internal organs. The spleen Due to its position in…
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 MorePreeclampsia vs. Eclampsia – What You Need to Know
Preeclampsia and eclampsia can be life-threatening conditions affecting pregnant women and new mothers. Preeclampsia generally involves swelling, the development of high blood pressure, or high protein levels in the urine any time after the 20th week of pregnancy. Eclampsia is a severe complication of preeclampsia, leading to seizures during or after pregnancy. Both of these…
Read MoreGeorgia’s Maternal Mortality Rate for Women of Color Is a Big Problem
The number of deaths resulting from any cause related to pregnancy or its management – not including incidental or accidental causes – is referred to as the maternal mortality rate. It is measured in maternal deaths per 100,000 births. Currently, the U.S. ranks at the bottom of the list of all developed countries in maternal…
Read MoreHarris Lowry Manton LLP’s Korinne Morris Earns Elite Paralegal Credential
Harris Lowry Manton LLP is thrilled to announce that our senior paralegal, Korinne Morris, has earned another Advanced Certified Paralegal credential (“ACP”) from the National Association of Legal Assistants (“NALA”) in the area of E-discovery. Korinne is the only individual in Georgia – and one of only six professionals in the world – to hold…
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 MoreFatal Plane Crash Outside Georgia Leaves Two Dead, but No Injuries
Around 10:00 am on Wednesday, October 30th, a single-engine plane took off from DeKalb-Peachtree Airport on a flight to Salisbury, North Carolina. For reasons still unknown, the plane crashed into the Clairmont Hills Townhomes, near I-85 and Clairmont Road, outside of Atlanta. Both passengers onboard the plane have died and their families have been notified,…
Read MoreHonoring Heroes at the 6th Annual First Responder Appreciation Luncheon
On Monday, October 29, 2019, Harris Lowry Manton LLP held its 6th Annual First Responder Appreciation Luncheon in Daffin Park in Savannah, Georgia. The firm hosts this lunch every year as a way to say “thank you” to the men and women who keep our communities safe. This year, the lunch was planned to coincide…
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…
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