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Georgia’s Head-On Collision Prevention
Head-on car accidents remain some of the deadliest types of auto collisions. While advances in auto safety have reduced both the occurrence and death rate of head-on collisions, true progress will most likely come via preventative measures enacted on a local, state, and even federal level. What can Georgia do now to reduce the number…
Read MoreSix Plaintiffs Bring Product Liability Lawsuit Against Tristar Products, Claiming Power Pressure Cooker XL is Defective
Six plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania against Tristar Products claiming that their Power Pressure Cooker XL is defective and dangerous. The plaintiffs claimed that they suffered devastating burn injuries when a Tristar cooker exploded during ordinary use despite Tristar’s claim that the product is safe to use. The Philadelphia lawsuit is one of…
Read MoreGeorgia at the Forefront of Ride Sharing Innovation and Problems
While it is not ideal to be well known for traffic congestion, issues in Athens and Atlanta have led to two novel rideshare data applications. It seems that ride sharing companies are poised to take over the gap between car ownership and public transportation. With ride sharing, however, comes new risks and concerns for passengers.…
Read MoreFamily Members Bring Wrongful Death Action Against the Producers of Tom Cruise Movie American Made
The families of stunt pilot Alan Purwin and Carlos Berl both filed individual wrongful death lawsuits against Imagine Entertainment, Vendian Entertainment and Cross Creek Pictures, after Purwin and Berl died on the set of the new Tom Cruise movie American Made. Neither family named Cruise nor director Doug Liman in the lawsuits, though the families…
Read MorePedestrian Accidents Cause Long Term Physical and Emotional Challenges
Every year, thousands of pedestrians lose their lives when struck by vehicles on the Georgia roadways. As reported by the Centers for Disease Control, more than 5,000 pedestrians were killed nationwide in 2015. In addition, more than 120,000 received emergency medical treatment for their accident-related injuries. These victims are forced to endure severe physical harm,…
Read MoreGeorgia Residents Advocating for Underride Guards on Tractor Trailers
Tractor trailer trucks pose extensive dangers to the drivers and passengers around them. One of the most common and deadly types of truck accidents is one involving underride or the lodging of a vehicle underneath a tractor trailer. The height of these trucks creates a substantial risk for drivers traveling behind and beside them, but…
Read MoreDesign Defect Alleged in Georgia Boating Accident
In 2014, a 7-year-old was killed when the boat he was in hit a wave on a Georgia lake. The child was ejected from the boat upon impact with the wave. His family is now pursuing a lawsuit based on allegations that the boat’s design was defective, leading to the death of their son. As…
Read MoreFood, Music and Appreciation Abounded at the Fourth Annual First Responders Appreciation Celebration Lunch
First Responders put their hearts and souls – and sometimes their lives – into keeping our communities safe. Without their hard work, commitment and sacrifice, the world would be a very different place. Each year, Harris Lowry Manton LLP reminds these brave men and women how grateful we all are for the work they do.…
Read MoreGeorgia High School Seeks to Reduce Risk of Severe Brain Injury with New Helmets
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a serious public health issue, particularly in the case of student athletes. For years, concussions were commonly misdiagnosed or ignored, while students continued to play with brain injuries. Medical professionals now assert that this type of negligence can lead to long-term brain injuries and even early deaths. In an effort…
Read MoreAnother Georgia Construction Worker Has Died on the Job
On Friday, September 15th, a construction worker was killed while working on West Peachtree Street NW in Midtown Atlanta. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that a piece of equipment may have fallen on the worker, leading to his death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will investigate the incident. This is the fourth construction…
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