Jed Manton is committed to representing individuals and business that have been harmed by the actions of others. With a solid track record, Jed has helped numerous clients who have been seriously injured or who have lost a loved one obtain justice, while holding the wrongdoer accountable.
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Posts by Jed D. Manton
How Do I Know if I Have a Complete Spinal Cord Injury?
Injuries to the spinal cord are typically considered catastrophic injuries, as they can affect the entire body. Spinal cord injuries (SCIs), depending on the location and type, are permanent and can cause full or partial paralysis. In the hours and days following a serious accident, you – or the loved ones of someone who’s suffered…
Read MoreSupporting First Responders at the 9th Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon
Harris Lowry Manton LLP hosted the 9th Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon at Daffin Park in Savannah on Friday, Sept. 23. We love this annual event, as it gives us a chance to give back to the people who protect and serve our community. From 11:00am to 1:00pm, Savannah’s first responders could come by for…
Read MoreHarris Lowry Manton Leads the Way at the GTLA LEAD Alumni Retreat
The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s (GTLA) Leadership Education and Advanced Direction (LEAD) Program held its Alumni Retreat in Atlanta on Friday, September 9th. GTLA LEAD is a selective, highly acclaimed program that identifies and trains young, promising trial lawyers for taking on leadership roles in GTLA and their communities. Five attorneys from Harris Lowry Manton LLP…
Read MoreFaulty Backup Camera May Put VWs in Violation of Federal Safety Regs
In July 2022, Volkswagen announced a voluntary recall of more than 43,000 vehicles due to a software problem that could fail to display an image from the backup camera when the vehicle was reversing. This flaw, which the company says can be fixed with a software update, could potentially put these vehicles in violation of…
Read MoreHow the Trucker Shortage Makes Georgia Roads More Dangerous
When the pandemic hit in 2020, many truck drivers left the industry due to a lack of products to haul. With traffic now returned to pre-pandemic levels, the trucker shortage that stretches across the country could be making America’s roads more dangerous. About 80 percent of all the products delivered in the US are transported…
Read MoreSakar Recalls Tony Hawk Helmets Due to Head Injury Risk
Last month, Sakar International recalled approximately 12,655 Tony Hawk Silver Metallic Multi-Purpose Helmets, which Consumer Reports had previously rated a “Don’t Buy: Safety Risk.” The bike helmets, sold exclusively by Walmart, were a replacement for another recalled helmet, Sakar’s Dimensions Bluetooth Speaker Helmet, which was also recalled in March 2022. In a July 14, 2022…
Read MoreWhen the Wheels Come Off: Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury in Motorsports
Motorsports are extremely popular in Georgia. The Atlanta and Savannah areas host numerous venues where residents can watch NASCAR racing and other motorsport competitions. Thousands more, including young people and children, directly participate in motorsport competitions, racing cars, karts, motorcycles, and other vehicles. While some might not think of motorsport participants as athletes subject to…
Read MoreThe Devastating Effects of Tractor Collisions with Vehicles
Georgia is in the middle of a prime planting season, which means the chances are good you will be sharing the road with farm vehicles. Tractors are heavy, oversized, and slow – and it is perfectly legal for them to be on the roads as long as they are being used for agricultural purposes. This…
Read MoreThe Worst Structural Collapses in History
Some of the most tragic and terrifying catastrophes in the United States involved building and structural collapses. When engineering goes wrong, whether through negligence or improper design, lives can be lost and destruction can be immeasurable. From bridges to skyscrapers to apartment buildings, when a construction company or engineer takes shortcuts or fails to perform…
Read MoreCatastrophic Injuries on Georgia’s Construction Sites
Construction sites are one of the most dangerous places to work in Georgia and across the United States. It’s not surprising that so many injuries occur as heavy machinery, complex vehicles, and other hazards like nail guns, large equipment, and elevated work areas are plentiful on most worksites. Unfortunately in places like this, the injuries…
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