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Catastrophic Burns from July 4th Fireworks
We just commemorated America’s independence and, true to tradition, many people celebrated the holiday with fireworks. Whether watching government-sponsored displays or experimenting with store-bought firecrackers, these attention-grabbing pyrotechnics can be dangerous if handled negligently. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated four fireworks-related deaths and 11,100 injuries during the 2016 calendar year. Of the reported…
Read MoreCongratulations, Korinne Morris, on Obtaining an Advanced Paralegal Certification in Product Liability
Harris Lowry Manton LLP is proud to announce that Korinne Morris has earned her advanced paralegal certification in product liability from the National Association of Legal Assistants. Korinne is just one of 26 individuals in the world to have earned this particular advanced certification credential, and she is the first and only paralegal in Georgia…
Read MoreNew Study Finds CTE in 87% of Former Football Players’ Brains
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease that can have serious and long-term consequences. A recent story in the Washington Post reported on a new research study, which examined the link between playing high school, college, and professional football and developing CTE. The study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical…
Read MoreJustice for the Jones Family: Jury Awards $11.2 Million to Family of Sarah Jones
On Monday, July 17, Harris Lowry Manton LLP secured an $11.2 million verdict on behalf Richard and Elizabeth Jones, the parents of Sarah Elizabeth Jones who tragically lost her life while shooting a scene for the film, Midnight Rider. A Savannah jury awarded the parents $11.2 million: “nearly $2 million for pain and suffering and…
Read MoreHave You Been Affected by the Ethicon Physiomesh Recall?
On May 25, 2016, Ethicon pulled its abdominal hernia repair product, Physiomesh, from the markets. They instructed surgeons to discontinue its use after reports suggested high rates of complications. While Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, says that the market withdrawal is not an “official” recall, a number of lawsuits against the drug manufacturer have…
Read MoreChildren Are Most Susceptible to Burn Injuries
Burns are one of the leading causes of injury and death for children in the home. Many burns are minor and treatable with cold water and antiseptic. More serious injuries require professional care—and may even lead to permanent disfigurement or scarring. Burn injuries are more common in children because kids may not know the risks…
Read MoreProtecting Your Loved Ones from Sexual Abuse in Georgia Nursing Homes
In March of 2017, CNN published a disturbing report about sexual abuse in nursing homes. The investigatory piece chronicled years of alleged and reported abuse by a man named George Kpingbah, a 76-year-old nursing assistant at a Minneapolis nursing home. In the course of their overall research, CNN discovered that “More than 16,000 complaints of…
Read MoreTruck Driver Charged in Deadly 12 Vehicle Wreck on I-16 in Bibb County
Every truck accident is serious, but the multi-vehicle wreck on I-16 near Ocmulgee East was nothing short of devastating. Three people have died as a result of the crash, which involved nine cars (one of which was a church van) and three 18-wheelers. Updates are still coming, but we know for sure that two of…
Read MoreSummer Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia
Whether you are walking to a local shop for ice cream, going for a scenic bike ride, or taking an early-morning jog, warm weather lends itself to increased pedestrian activity on busy roadways. While the potential for good times increases in the summer, the potential for injury does as well. The more time pedestrians spend…
Read MoreNegligent Maintenance Issues in Truck Driver Accidents
Commercial trucks are vital parts of the U.S. economy. They transport goods across thousands of miles each year, helping to keep our businesses running. Yet, a vehicle that spends the majority of its life in active use needs consistent and professional maintenance. Poorly maintained trucks are not only detrimental to a business’s daily operations, they…
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