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Fatigued Truck Drivers: Lack of Sleep Can Have Deadly Consequences
Commercial truck drivers operate tractor-trailers and other large vehicles that transport cargo over vast distances for extensive periods of time. Though there are some truck drivers that locally transport cargo to businesses and residences, many drivers take long hauls carrying goods (sometimes hazardous) across state lines. Truck drivers suffer from chronic fatigue for a variety…
Read MoreUnderstanding Class Action and Multi-District Product Liability Litigation
Product liability cases arise when defective products injure consumers. These incidents often involve companies that operate across multiple states to make products for a wide range of consumers. The far-reaching nature of product liability cases often makes them appropriate for class action or multidistrict litigation. Not only are these options effective at saving litigation costs,…
Read MoreThe Lasting Damage of a Severe Burn Injury
The effects of a severe burn injury are painful and lasting. Not only are victims subjected to excruciating pain and prolonged recovery times, but they are also forced to deal with the mental scars of permanent disfigurement. Medical professionals classify burns as first, second, or third degree injuries. Third degree burns are the most severe,…
Read MoreFiling Suit for a Common Carrier Related Injury
Common carriers transport products or people from one location to another. Trucks, boats, trains, planes, and various methods of public transportation may classify as common carriers. When these vehicles are involved in serious crashes, the resulting injuries can be extremely severe and widespread. In addition, several individuals or companies may share responsibility, which can make…
Read MoreFDA Warns of Infection Risks with Sorin 3T Heater-Coolers
Healthcare professionals commonly use the Sorin 3T Heater-Cooler System when providing cardiothoracic and cardiopulmonary patients with heat exchangers and warming/cooling blankets. However, recent warnings by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) highlight the significant risk of infection in using this device, which could lead to substantial injuries for these vulnerable patients. Uses of Sorin 3T…
Read MoreFiling a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in the Georgia Courts
The painful death of a loved one is even more tragic when caused by the negligent actions of another. Legal professionals refer to these fatalities as wrongful deaths, and surviving family members may be entitled to compensation for the loss of their loved one. However, the various rules and regulations of the Georgia legal system…
Read MoreHLM Partner Jeff Harris Argues in Front of Georgia Court of Appeals
Harris Lowry Manton LLP partner Jeff Harris, along with former governor Roy E. Barnes, recently argued in front of the Georgia Court of Appeals in the case of BellSouth Telecommunications LLC v. Cobb County, Georgia, et al. HLM filed claims on behalf of Cobb and Gwinnett County against BellSouth for violating the Georgia Emergency Telephone…
Read MoreYou’ve Been Summoned: What to Expect from Jury Duty
Historians date the concept of settling disputes using juries to the mid-400s B.C. in Athens, Greece. From then on, it became an accepted idea that citizens had the right to settle their neighbors’ grievances and the jury system spread across the western world. Being a juror is a privilege and a valuable way to serve…
Read MoreUPDATE: J&J Questions Bias of Cancer Victim’s Expert in Talc Trial
Johnson & Johnson Co.’s lawyer questioned the bias of a plaintiff’s expert at trial on allegations by a cancer victim that the company knew scientific research linked its talcum powder to ovarian cancer. David C. Steinberg, a consultant and founder of the Cosmetic Preservatives Council, testified that most companies track studies and medical literature relevant…
Read MoreHoverboard Update: Product Defects Causing Fires and Injuries Prompt Recall
In 2016, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recalls of more than 500,000 hoverboards due to fires and explosions. The announcement came after six months of investigation across 20 states into fires caused by hoverboards that destroyed homes and apartments. The most recent fire occurred at a Gwinnett County apartment complex; AJC.com reports that nine families…
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