Preeclampsia 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 MoreFiling a Product Liability Claim: What You Should Know
Defective product and product liability actions are, unfortunately, common occurrences: think of Takata’s massive airbag recall, children’s toys with choking hazards, or the current vaping illnesses. When you or a loved one use a defective product and it causes you harm, you may be able to hold the responsible party or parties liable for your…
Read MoreHow To Help Your Personal Injury Attorney Help You
When searching for a personal injury lawyer, one of the most important things is fit. You want to ensure that you and your attorney are on the same page when it comes to approaching your case, as well as how you work together. The bottom line is that you want a great lawyer, and your…
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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