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Johnson & Johnson Knew about Asbestos in Its Baby Powder
The manufacturing giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has been the subject of numerous product liability lawsuits in recent years. The latest lawsuits have alleged that the company’s world-famous Baby Powder and feminine hygiene product, Shower to Shower, have contained asbestos, which caused consumers to develop cancer. Despite numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts against the company, J&J continues…
Read MoreDefective 3M Earplugs Left U.S. Military Personnel with Damaged Hearing
The 3M Company was the subject of a groundbreaking product liability lawsuit in May 2016 involving competing earplug manufacturer Moldex-Metric Inc. In the lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, the Defendant (3M) was accused by the Plaintiff of selling defective earplugs to the U.S. government from 2013…
Read MoreCan a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Increase the Risk of PTSD?
A traumatic brain injury often leads to long-term, even permanent damage to a person’s brain. A mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is one where the effects of the injury may not last very long, or may heal over time. As it turns out, however, a mild traumatic brain injury may have longer lasting repercussions than…
Read MoreTop Five Common Medical Malpractice Claims
Despite increasing advancements in medical technology, patients are still victims of medical malpractice in Georgia. Although most doctors and nurses strive to provide the best care possible for their patients, life-changing and even deadly mistakes happen which lead to medical malpractice claims. A recent analysis was conducted by Coverys, a leading provider of medical professional…
Read MoreThe “Hidden” Costs of Serious Injuries and Long-Term Illnesses
Your medical bills, lost wages, car rental expenses and the cost of retrofitting your home: these are the types of expenses most people think of first, after they have been critically injured. However, personal health care costs for treatment received in the hospital can be immense. These costs alone can push victims into financial difficulties,…
Read MoreTwo Harris Lowry Manton LLP Partners Honored on Georgia Super Lawyers Prestigious Top 100 List
Six Firm Attorneys Named 2019 Georgia Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Award-winning trial attorneys Jeff Harris and Steve Lowry — partners at Harris Lowry Manton LLP, a full-service trial law firm with offices in Savannah and Atlanta — have been named to Georgia Super Lawyers’ prestigious Top 100 list of attorneys. “To know that other lawyers,…
Read MoreThe Potential Perils of Sharing the Road with Big Rigs
Driving up next to an 18-wheeler on a busy stretch of highway is not necessarily for the faint of heart. Big rigs have a tendency to move suddenly between lanes, and tractor-trailer drivers have a more limited field of vision than you do in your sedan, SUV, or minivan. However, sharing the road with these…
Read MoreI’ve Been Seriously Burned; What Are My Legal Rights in Georgia?
Severe burn injuries can produce not only excruciating pain, but also long-term disfigurement and disability. Burn injuries often require long-term medical treatment, rehabilitation, and sometimes several surgeries. Many types of accidents can precipitate serious burn injuries. The According to the American Burn Association, in 2016 more than 486,000 people suffered burn injuries severe enough to…
Read MoreThe FDA and Its Inefficient Food Recall Process
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act signed by President Obama in 2011 gave the Food and Drug Administration additional powers to regulate food safety. It enhanced the agency’s authority and ability to issue binding recalls of potentially dangerous and contaminated food products. However, the Department of Health and Human Services recently released a report that…
Read MoreNew Push in Congress for Sideguard Installations on Tractor-Trailers
One of the most devastating types of crashes on the roadways occurs when a car collides into the side of a tractor-trailer. Many times, following impact, the top of the car itself will be sheared off as the car slides underneath the trailer. Often, the occupants suffer extremely serious injuries, including decapitation. In 2014, the…
Read MoreCSX Owned and Operated the Tracks in the Fatal Collision with the Amtrak Train on Sunday
At 2:35 a.m. on Sunday, February 4th, Amtrak suffered its third fatal train crash in three months. The investigation is still ongoing, but as of now, it appears that that signaling system was malfunctioning, and the switch – which directs trains to use one track or another – was in the wrong position. The Amtrak…
Read MoreWhy So Many Vehicle Recalls in Recent Years?
In 2016, the car industry was the subject of a record number of vehicle recalls – with some 53 million vehicles affected in total. The recall numbers for 2014 and 2015 were 51 million and 51.2 million, respectively. The large volume in recent years was in significant part due to the far-reaching Takata airbag issue…
Read MoreMulti-Car Crashes – Causes and Issues of Liability
Car crashes that involve only two vehicles are often easier to evaluate in terms of determining who was at fault. However, when three or more vehicles are involved in a traffic accident, assessing liability can become a much more complex exercise. In addition, multi-car wrecks often involve a significant amount of damage spread out among…
Read MoreJeffrey R. Harris and Stephen G. Lowry Recognized as “Legal Elite” by Georgia Trend
Harris Lowry Manton, LLP is pleased to announce that partners Jeffrey R. Harris and Stephen G. Lowry have been honored as “Legal Elite” by Georgia Trend. Mr. Harris and Mr. Lowry were recognized for their work in the areas of General Practice/Trial Law and Personal Injury/Workers’ Compensation. This is the second consecutive year that both…
Read MoreWhat Are the Levels of Spinal Cord Injury?
The spinal cord is the information superhighway of your body. It carries messages to and from the brain, telling your body how and when to function. When people hear the words “spinal injury,” their first thoughts typically go to the worst-case scenario—wheelchair-bound and/or complete paralysis. However, there are several levels of spinal cord injuries (SCI),…
Read MoreOSHA Imposed the Maximum Penalty in Death of “Walking Dead” Stuntman John Bernecker
Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) imposed a fine of $12,675, the maximum amount allowable under federal law, to Stalwart Films LLC, for “failure to provide adequate protection from fall hazards.” On July 12, 2017, veteran stuntman John Bernecker fell 20 feet onto a concrete floor while filming…
Read MoreWinter Weather in Georgia: Driving Tips for Icy Roads
Although weather in the south is typically moderate, ice and snow do happen. And when it happens out of the blue, it seems chaos takes over on the highways. Many drivers are caught unprepared for winter storms. The weather is getting colder, so it is a good time to talk about winter and driving. The…
Read MoreEmory University and Grady Memorial Hospital to Study Atlanta Car Accidents
More than 1,000 Georgians die in auto accidents every year. In an effort to reduce these fatalities, the Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory University, Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, and the University of Michigan are teaming up on a five-year project. Working with a $4 million grant from the National Highway of Traffic Safety…
Read MoreTruck Causes 11-Car Collision on Georgia Parkway
A tractor-trailer failed to stop at a red light on Queen City Parkway in Gainesville, GA and caused an 11-car chain reaction crash, sending nine people to the hospital with injuries. The highway was closed for hours after the accident, which occurred while the area was under a dense fog advisory. As of now we…
Read MoreHave a Safe and Happy Holiday. Avoid These Dangerous and Recalled Toys
Watching your kids open up their presents is one of the best things about the holiday season. Check any social media site you like, and you can find hundreds of videos of children (and adults) opening up The Gift: the perfect game, the brand-new bicycle, or the ideal doll. Some toys and children’s products, however,…
Read MoreVolvo Trucks Announces “Zero Accident Vision” Initiative
Automaker Volvo announced a new initiative at the 2017 American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition in Orlando. Volvo pledged to create technologies and systems with the lofty goal of ending highway fatalities—and, in the meantime, work toward ensuring their trucks are not involved in any accidents at all. Volvo Trucks’ Traffic and Product Safety…
Read MoreMultiple Injuries and Fatalities Reported after Horrific Amtrak Derailment in DuPont, Washington
An Amtrak train traveling from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington has derailed. According to the latest developments from CNN, several fatalities have been reported, and multiple people have been injured. The cars from the train spilled over the tracks and onto I-5 below it. Reports claim that both a car and a semi-truck were crushed…
Read MoreGeneral Motors Agrees To $120 Million Settlement Over Faulty Ignition Switches
Atlanta’s Attorney General Chris Carr announced in October that Georgia and 48 other states, plus the District of Columbia, reached a $120 million settlement with General Motors over safety issues with their ignition switches. The settlement comes after allegations that GM concealed the defect, which caused some vehicles to suddenly lose their electrical systems, resulting…
Read MoreU.S. Army Funding Device to Detect TBIs on the Battlefield
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are different than other injuries. Broken legs or arms typically heal, and you move on with your life. Traumatic brain injuries, on the other hand, can affect you for the rest of your life. Depending on the severity, TBIs can cause headaches, cognitive problems, mood swings, memory loss, abnormal speech, loss…
Read MoreBMW Recalls More Than One Million Cars Because of Electrical Fire Danger
Car and Driver reports that BMW is recalling more than a million vehicles because of the potential for electrical fires. There are two different problems, leading to two different recalls: “740,561 cars [are being recalled for] a positive crankcase ventilation valve heater that can short, melt, and ignite. Also known as a blow-by heater, it…
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