How Labor and Delivery Negligence Can Lead to Newborn Spinal Injuries
The day your child is born is supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life, but an act of medical malpractice during labor and/or delivery can change everything. If your baby is handled wrong, an incorrect instrument is used, or the instrument is used improperly, the damage could be catastrophic. Newborn bodies…
Read MoreWhat Are the Dangers of In-Home Elevators?
The conveniences that technology can provide are becoming easier to access from our very own homes. For those of us with conditions that keep us from using the stairs, having the ease of access of a lift or home elevator can be life-changing. Such technology allows such people access to their own homes without much…
Read MoreWill New Rules for Trucking Companies Make Georgia’s Roads Safer?
Commercial trucks are necessary for our day-to-day lives. They deliver important goods across the country with drivers working long hours. When those drivers find themselves involved in an accident caused by poor working conditions or improperly maintained vehicles, things can get complicated. No one involved in that accident deserves to be there, and it is…
Read MoreCatastrophic Injuries on Georgia’s Construction Sites
Construction sites are one of the most dangerous places to work in Georgia and across the United States. It’s not surprising that so many injuries occur as heavy machinery, complex vehicles, and other hazards like nail guns, large equipment, and elevated work areas are plentiful on most worksites. Unfortunately in places like this, the injuries…
Read MoreNew Federal “No Surprises Act” Effectively Ends Medical Balance Billing
If you have ever been to the hospital, you know what it is like to get the bill after your visit. Whether you went for a sprained ankle or a life-saving surgery, the hospital charged you for your visit. You might be interested to know that a new federal law aims to keep out-of-pockets costs…
Read MoreHarris Lowry Manton LLP Partners Named to 2022 Georgia Super Lawyers
Harris Lowry Manton LLP is proud to announce that five partners have been recognized by Georgia Super Lawyers in 2022. Firm founders Jeff Harris and Steve Lowry were once again named to the Top 100 list, and two partners were recognized by Rising Stars. The list of attorneys is available online and will be published…
Read MoreHow Car and Truck Accidents Can Lead to Spinal Cord Injuries in Georgia
Auto accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence in Georgia. Even more unfortunate are the types of serious injuries you can suffer in these crashes. One of the more severe types of injuries is a spinal cord injury (SCI). Prevalent in both car and truck accidents, you can experience an SCI not only in a catastrophic…
Read MoreWhat Are the Causes of Infant Brain Injuries?
The brain is a fragile organ, but no one is more fragile or susceptible to brain damage than infants. Their skulls are soft, malleable, and easily injured should something damage the head. The causes for head injuries are many, and can have an array of outcomes for the child. An injury may cause long-term disabilities…
Read MoreWho Is Liable in a Multi-Car Accident in Georgia?
When one car crashes into another, it’s often easy to determine who was at fault for the accident. But what happens when you are involved in an auto accident with more than two cars? Who is liable often becomes murky, and there are many variables to consider. It is even possible that more than one…
Read MoreDeadly, Faulty Bed Rails Recalled for Entrapment Risk
There is perhaps no place we feel safer than our beds. Even for those who have a difficult time getting in or out of bed, there are plenty of options for easily installed portable bed rails, so our beds are a place of comfort and relaxation. Or rather, they should be. Unfortunately, some people who…
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