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Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Dillard Visits HLM
Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Louis A. Dillard graciously visited our office recently to discuss his article published in the Mercer Law Review and provided general tips on how to approach appellate work. Judge Dillard, of Macon, was appointed to the court by Governor Sonny Perdue in 2010 and elected in 2012 to a…
Read MoreHospital Acquired Infections Induce Injury Cases for Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Hospital Acquired Infections and the Associated Types AIDS prompted widespread use of protective gear by hospital workers. They wore gloves, gowns and glasses. Now it’s patients who need to worry about getting sicker where they go to get well. MRSA, C. diff, and UTIs are the new acronyms to fear. The numbers are nasty. A…
Read MoreTalcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits: Johnson & Johnson Co Liable for Negligence
The battleground in the war between ovarian cancer victims claiming talcum powder makers, mainly Johnson & Johnson Co., caused their disease has shifted from court filings to the courtroom. A St. Louis jury last month awarded $72 million to the family of Jacqueline Fox, who died of ovarian cancer. She’d been a lifelong user of…
Read MoreHouse Fires: Don’t Let Smoke Cloud Who’s Liable
House fires are the most common structure fires in the U.S. In fact, 92 percent of civilian deaths in structure fires happen in homes. The main house fire starters: cooking equipment and smoking materials. Most house fire deaths, however, are due to smoking materials.* But causation is not as clear as the numbers seem to…
Read MoreOff-label Marketing Fueling Increase in Opioids Addiction
The story of opioid over-prescription, addiction and overdose crisis in the United States today started at least a century ago. The roots of the crisis extend to a German university laboratory, where scientists in 1916 looked to replace Bayer AG’s popular mass-produced painkiller – heroin. It was there that oxycodone was born. Purdue Pharma LP’s…
Read MoreAn Update on the Takata Airbag Recall
The Takata Corp. exploding airbag saga just continues to expand like, well, an airbag. Now, it turns out Honda Motor Co., the company’s major customer (and part-owner), knew enough about the defect in the airbag inflators to request a design change in 2009, according to a Reuters exclusive report published March 24. The Takata airbags…
Read MoreNew UL 325 Standards Aim to Make Security Gate Systems Safer
A key national safety engineering advocacy group has announced updated design standards to decrease dangers of automatic gates to apartment complexes, upscale communities, subdivisions and business lots. They couldn’t come at a better time. Security gates are ubiquitous as living behind walls becomes ever more popular. Underwriters Laboratories, which tests, audits and verifies commercial, industrial…
Read MoreHitachi Nail Gun Recall
A recall of Hitachi pneumatic nail guns might not have gone far enough. In March 2010, Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd. announced it was recalling 50,000 defective nail guns in the United States and 15,000 more in Canada. The design flaw caused nails to shoot sideways at near-bullet speeds. At the time there were 37 reported…
Read MoreAuto Safety Advocates Ask For Reinvestigation Into Jeep Recalls
Safety advocates are demanding federal regulators reopen an investigation into the rear-mounted fuel tanks on the Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty. The Center for Auto Safety said in a Feb. 19 letter to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that Jeeps remain the “most lethal” passenger vehicles, despite Fiat Chrysler’s offer to buy…
Read MoreExpanded Chrysler Recall Brings More Questions About Design Safety
Fiat Chrysler’s expanded recall last week of 856,000 SUVs and cars after learning there might be a systemic gearshift defect underscores a decades-old issue of dangerous manufacturing and design defects at that company and other U.S. automakers. The newest recall is for 2012-2014 Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s. In August, Fiat Chrysler recalled 408,000 Jeep…
Read MoreSteve Lowry Discusses the Crackdown on Illegal Runners
Savannah Morning News Read the article. Harris Lowry Manton LLPHarris Lowry Manton LLP is a dedicated full-service trial law firm. Our Georgia personal injury lawyers fight for the injured throughout every step of the legal process. We explain how litigation works from the moment you come into one of our offices in Atlanta or Savannah…
Read MoreUpdates Underway for Safety Regulations in the Trucking Industry
When a tractor-trailer or other large truck is involved in a collision, the risk of serious injuries increases dramatically given the sheer weight and size of these giants of the roadway. Although the trucking industry is regulated by the federal government in the United States, far too many carriers knowingly violate safety regulations if those…
Read MoreUnderstanding Theories of Liability in Defective Product Claims
Despite a considerable amount of government oversight, and a myriad of state and federal laws aimed at preventing harmful products from making it onto the marketplace, defective products do sometimes make it into the hands of consumers. When a defective product causes injury, the victim may be entitled to compensation. Contact Harris Lowry Manton LLP,…
Read MoreUPDATE: 8 Fatalities From Exploding Takata Airbags
Honda Motor Corporation has reported another death due to a Takata Corporation airbag inflator. A crash last September in Los Angeles brought the total deaths attributed to Takata airbags in Honda cars to eight—seven of which were in the United States. This crash was unique as it involved a rental car. The driver did not…
Read MoreBreaking News: Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on Savannah Highway
SAVANNAH, GA — Five people are left dead after a tractor trailer accident on I-16 near I-95 in Pooler, just outside of Savannah, on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 19th. This incident involved a total of seven vehicles and shut down a stretch of I-16 for several hours following the accident. Local Police Chief Mark…
Read MoreScaffolding Falls and Seriously Injures Worker at New Atlanta Falcons Stadium
The Atlanta Journal Constitution has reported that a construction worker at the new Atlanta Falcons stadium site suffered a severe head injury after scaffolding fell on top of him. Atlanta police, fire and EMS all responded to the scene and are investigating the matter. Harris Lowry Manton LLPHarris Lowry Manton LLP is a dedicated full-service…
Read MorePoisoning From Laundry Pods Continues Despite Industry Adjustments to Packaging
We all lead hectic lives and appreciate a little convenience whenever possible, especially when it comes to doing household chores like laundry. But what price would you put on a little convenience? Convenience at a Price One way the laundry detergent suppliers are trying to simply the task of doing the laundry is by introducing…
Read MoreHarris Lowry Manton LLP partner Steve Lowry offers timely advice about highway safety in today’s Savannah Morning News.
Savannah Morning News Read the article. Harris Lowry Manton LLPHarris Lowry Manton LLP is a dedicated full-service trial law firm. Our Georgia personal injury lawyers fight for the injured throughout every step of the legal process. We explain how litigation works from the moment you come into one of our offices in Atlanta or Savannah…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Takata Airbag Recall is Largest in US History
There has been a major announcement in the automotive industry: Takata Corporation, one of the largest airbag suppliers in the world, has admitted that up to 34 million vehicles may contain faulty airbags. While this is not the first recall that the Takata corporation has faced, this is one of the largest automotive recalls in…
Read MoreDefective Airbags: More than 34 Million Vehicles Subject to Recall Due to Exploding Defective Takata Airbags
Were you in an accident caused by a defective car or faulty automobile part? Harris Lowry Manton LLP can help. There is a long list of factors that can cause or contribute to a car accident, including a vehicle defect. When a defective vehicle part does contribute to a collision or an individuals injuries, a…
Read MoreBreaking News: Tractor-trailer collision in Savannah
BRYAN COUNTY, GA – Early morning on Wednesday, April 22, news broke of a tractor-trailer collision on I-16, about 20 miles outside of Savannah, GA. The tractor-trailer failed to slow down in time in stop-and-go traffic at about 6 a.m. which was caused by an unrelated crash on the same interstate. As a result, the…
Read More10 Little Known Facts about Product Liability for Pharmaceutical Drugs
We all depend on government oversight to keep pharmaceuticals safe; however, pharmaceuticals are susceptible to defects just like any other product. There’s a good chance you’re not well-versed in pharmaceutical defects, so here are some facts about product liability for pharmaceutical drugs: Product Liability for Pharmaceutical Drugs The largest drug recall since the FDA started…
Read MoreHow Retail Security Breaches Turned into Fraud on Apple Pay
How many times each day do you swipe a credit or debit card? If you are like the average American, you probably use your credit or debit card several times a day. According to the Federal Reserve, in 2012 the number of credit card and debit card payments in the United States was almost 130…
Read MoreAre the Hazards of Heated Seats Being Ignored?
There are always safety concerns when it comes to being behind the wheel of a car. Many drivers check to ensure that their brakes are working properly, their tire pressure is correct and that their airbags are turned on. What many drivers tend to overlook, though, is the danger posed by the heated seats in…
Read MoreLatest Updates Regarding Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits
Litigation stemming from the surgical insertion of transvaginal mesh in women has dramatically increased over the years as there has been a steady increase in the number of women reporting severe injuries stemming from the use of the device. This spike in lawsuits has led the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to address the inherent risks associated with the utilization…
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