One of the nation’s top trial attorneys, Jeff Harris is an award-winning litigator who handles high-profile, complex cases across a wide variety of practice areas. He excels at securing justice for clients who have been seriously injured or killed, holding responsible parties accountable for their actions as well as their negligence.
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Why Should I Hire an Experienced Savannah Truck Accident Lawyer?
Truck accident cases are very different than car accident cases. If you were injured in an accident involving a tractor-trailer, semi, rig, 18-wheeler, box truck, or any other type of commercial truck, you need an experienced truck accident lawyer on your side. The key difference is that truck accidents often happen in different ways than…
Read MoreWhy Is Sepsis So Deadly?
Hospitals and medical providers should have policies in place to address the possibility of infections in the emergency room, during surgery, and at every point of a patient’s stay. Infections are a common complication that can result in permanent injuries, loss of function of body parts, disease, and death. Infections prevent the patient’s immune system…
Read MoreShould I See a Doctor Immediately After an Atlanta Vehicle Accident?
There are several key reasons why you should seek medical help as soon as possible after a vehicle accident. Prompt medical care can mean the difference between life and death, between chronic injuries and injuries that fully mend, and between treatments that have a good chance of success and treatments that may not be as…
Read MoreHow Physicians Can Help in Savannah Personal Injury Cases
Bringing a personal injury claim after an accident requires showing medical evidence of your injuries. Your doctors need to provide reports and testimony to demonstrate that your injuries are due to the accident, as well as the severity of your medical condition. A great report may mean a great settlement. A confusing or inadequate medical…
Read MoreHow Does a Deposition Work in an Atlanta Truck Accident Claim?
A deposition is a formal question and answer process that occurs under oath. The lawyers for the defendants have the right to ask you ask questions about how the truck accident happened and about your claim for damages. Conversely, you have the right to question all the defendants and any witnesses about how the accident…
Read MoreWhat Should I Expect During an Initial Consultation with an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer?
After an accident or incident that causes you harm, you are likely searching for an Atlanta personal injury lawyer who suits your needs and can secure the best possible outcome for your claim. A consultation is a great opportunity to get to know your attorney and for them to get to know you and learn…
Read MoreFDA: Infant Head Shaping Pillows Unsafe, Potentially Deadly
The more time babies spend in one position on their backs, the more likely they are to develop a flat spot on back of their heads. However, pillows designed with an “indent or hole in the center” intended to cradle a baby’s head as they sleep on their back are not safe, have no proven…
Read MoreWhat Are the Causes of Hemorrhagic Stroke?
A hemorrhagic stroke is where there is bleeding in the brain. A person’s chances of experiencing a hemorrhagic stroke increase if they are over age 65, and have a personal or family history of stroke, uncontrolled diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoke, are obese, sedentary, or have a poor diet. According to the Centers…
Read MoreBeware Slow Drivers This Holiday Season
We all know the dangers of driving too fast, and speeding is a frequent cause of motor vehicle accidents. However, driving slower doesn’t necessarily mean safer, and super-slow drivers can cause accidents too. According to the National Motorists Association, federal and state studies have consistently shown that the drivers most likely to become involved in…
Read MoreWhy Multi-Lane Highways Increase the Risk of Collisions
Many people assume bigger highways are safer because they cut down on traffic congestion, but the exact opposite appears to be true. According to a study conducted by Nordic Road & Transport Research, wider roads lead to fewer accidents, and increasing the number of lanes will usually decrease the number of accidents, but if the…
Read MoreBad Winters Increase the Risk of Truck Accidents
If you live in Savannah or anywhere else in Georgia, you are probably used to mild winters. The southern state rarely gets snow, with most inclement weather during winter related to rain. Trucks can pose risks even in good weather, and stormy winter weather makes them extra dangerous. Any semi-truck or big rig traveling through…
Read MoreWhat Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases in Georgia?
There are many reasons to file a personal injury claim for injuries suffered from another individual’s or entity’s negligence, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog attacks, and medical malpractice. If you were recently injured in Georgia for negligence-based reasons, you must file a legal claim by a certain date or you may…
Read MorePreeclampsia and Stillbirths Increased During COVID
A healthy pregnancy is naturally essential to any mother and child. Unfortunately, those who contract COVID-19 during their pregnancies, even as early as the second trimester, are at risk for severe symptoms. They are also in danger of unfavorable perinatal outcomes, such as preeclampsia and stillbirths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Read MoreWhat Is Post-Concussion Syndrome?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that can occur for a variety of reasons, including those that fall under the “personal injury” umbrella. Vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, violent assaults, and construction site accidents are among the many reasons concussions happen. One of the lasting effects of a concussion is called…
Read MoreWhat Is an Anoxic Brain Injury?
Oxygen is vital for all brain functions. When the brain is deprived of oxygen for four minutes or longer, an anoxic brain injury may result. A blow to the head doesn’t typically cause an anoxic brain injury. Instead, it occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen for too long, and neural cells begin to…
Read MoreCan You File a Lawsuit if Your Loved One Is Declared “Legally Dead”?
Most legal determinations of death are made by medical professionals who pronounce death when specific criteria are met. However, the lines between clinical diagnoses and legal classifications can sometimes be fuzzy. While a health care professional makes a clinical diagnosis for medical purposes, clinical diagnoses can also be used to aid in legal classifications. For example,…
Read MoreDo I Have to Release My Entire Medical History After a Car Accident?
A personal injury case is typically built on medical records, and an injured party will be required to prove that another party’s negligent conduct caused their bodily injuries. Although evidence of the plaintiff’s injuries appears in their medical records, there are usually some marginally related or unrelated medical issues in these records, including injuries to…
Read MoreAre Funeral and Burial Expenses Covered in a Wrongful Death Claim?
Few things in life are as painful as a loved one’s death. However, when another party’s reckless or negligent behavior results in the death of your family member, you might be able to gain some closure if you hold the liable party accountable through a wrongful death lawsuit. In Georgia, family members can recover monetary…
Read MoreCan Driverless Vehicles Be Hacked?
The promise of autonomous vehicles – cars and trucks that don’t need a human driver behind the wheel – offer many advantages. Proponents of driverless cars envision fewer traffic accidents caused by human error, more efficient movement of cargo, drunk driving prevention, and improved mass transit. However, as full and partially autonomous vehicles start rolling…
Read MoreCan Multiple Family Members Claim Wrongful Death Benefits?
When a family member dies, the surviving family members are obviously distraught, and emotions can run high. If the person was lost due to another person’s negligence, issues involving wrongful death benefits could aggravate an already tense situation among the surviving family members. What is a wrongful death claim? A claim for wrongful death is…
Read MoreBuilding Collapses Lead to Catastrophic Injuries Like Crush Syndrome
While most structures stand the test of time and remain upright for decades, some collapse without warning, causing severe injury to anyone in or near the building. In September 2020, part of a parking structure collapsed in Midtown Atlanta, injuring numerous people. One worker was trapped under the collapsed portion, and rescuers deployed inflatable pillows…
Read MoreAdvanced Driver-Assistance Technologies Linked to Numerous Collisions
Almost 400 automobile collisions occurring in the last year involved vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA’s findings are part of the agency’s effort to determine the degree of safety provided by advanced driving systems. According to NHTSA data, Teslas outfitted with Autopilot, Full…
Read MoreAmazon Buys One Health – What Could This Mean for Medical Privacy?
In July, Amazon announced that it will acquire primary care provider One Medical for $3.9 billion. The acquisition, one of the largest ever, will provide Amazon with a physical network of health care offices and providers, and access to technology to enable virtual medical appointments. The deal complements Amazon’s existing healthcare portfolio, which includes Amazon…
Read MoreExperienced Atlanta Product Liability Attorneys Handling Cases Involving Similac and Enfamil Formula
Similac and Enfamil are popular brands of infant formula marketed as a substitute or addition to mother’s breast milk. However, these formulas are cow milk based which significantly increases premature babies’ risk of developing a serious bowel infection called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). NEC is a gastrointestinal illness that mainly affects premature infants by damaging the…
Read MoreDistracted Driving Is a Common but Deadly Danger on Atlanta and Savannah Roads
Risky driver behaviors cause thousands of motor vehicle fatalities and hundreds of thousands of injuries each year. While most drivers see the risks and dangers in speeding, driving while drunk or impaired by drugs or fatigue, or not wearing a seatbelt, many distracted driving behaviors seem harmless and acceptable. Sipping a coffee, responding to a…
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