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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NHTSA Data Raises Safety Concerns for Tesla and Other Autonomous Vehicles
Advanced automated vehicle technologies hold out the promise of increasing driver and roadway safety by helping limit driver error. Commonly known driver-assist technologies such as automatic braking, backup cameras, and lane or blind spot warning systems are already used in vehicles driven by people in Atlanta, Savannah, and throughout Georgia. Even though those technologies are…
Read MoreFour Killed in Georgia Truck Accident; Driver Suspected of DUI
An afternoon multi-vehicle crash in Camden County, Georgia, near the Georgia-Florida state line, took the lives of four people on July 1, 2022, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Early reports state the accident was likely caused by a commercial truck driver who lost control of his vehicle and veered into oncoming traffic, while under…
Read MoreWhat Are Pain and Suffering Damages in Georgia?
When you or a loved one suffer injury in an accident or incident that was not your fault, you are generally eligible to bring a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. This is true whether you were injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident, through medical practice, or an accident a work. Your…
Read MoreAphasia and Brain Injuries: The Connection
Earlier this year, the family of one of the most famous actors in the world, Bruce Willis, announced he was stepping away from his long-running Hollywood career. They revealed in a simple statement the reason for his retirement is due to something called “aphasia,” a condition affecting a person’s ability to understand or express language…
Read MoreFRIGG Silicone Pacifiers Recalled for Choking Hazard
When it comes to our children, their safety is of utmost importance, whether that means using a good car seat, choosing a pediatrician, or bundling them up against the cold. However, it is rare that we consider that something as simple and common as a pacifier might be a source of danger and harm to…
Read MoreAre We Really Ready for Autonomous Vehicles?
For years, we have been working on getting autonomous vehicles on the road. After all, the idea of being driven around by our cars is an appealing thought, but only if the vehicle can safely get us to where we need to be, and unfortunately, we have not yet developed the perfect way to do…
Read MoreWho’s Liable if I’m Injured by a Street Racer?
Driving in itself is a risky but necessary activity. That’s why there are strict rules and regulations when it comes to driving on public streets. These laws are in place to keep you and everyone around you safe while on the road. Over the past two years, there has been an increase of fatal, high-speed…
Read MoreWhat Is the Risk to Older Drivers on the Road?
We all want our roads to be as safe as possible – not only for ourselves, but for our teenaged children just learning to drive, our school buses, and also our elderly loved ones. Today’s older population is doing better health-wise than previous generations, so they are driving well into their seventies and eighties. As…
Read MoreWill a New Approach Make Our Roads Safer?
As a society, we have come to accept that car accidents are inevitable. Perhaps you do not expect such a thing to happen to yourself, but we hear about car accidents every day on the news and on the radio. The question is: Why is driving such an unsafe activity, and can we as a…
Read MoreHow Labor and Delivery Negligence Can Lead to Newborn Spinal Injuries
The day your child is born is supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life, but an act of medical malpractice during labor and/or delivery can change everything. If your baby is handled wrong, an incorrect instrument is used, or the instrument is used improperly, the damage could be catastrophic. Newborn bodies…
Read MoreWhat Are the Dangers of In-Home Elevators?
The conveniences that technology can provide are becoming easier to access from our very own homes. For those of us with conditions that keep us from using the stairs, having the ease of access of a lift or home elevator can be life-changing. Such technology allows such people access to their own homes without much…
Read MoreNew Federal “No Surprises Act” Effectively Ends Medical Balance Billing
If you have ever been to the hospital, you know what it is like to get the bill after your visit. Whether you went for a sprained ankle or a life-saving surgery, the hospital charged you for your visit. You might be interested to know that a new federal law aims to keep out-of-pockets costs…
Read MoreHow Car and Truck Accidents Can Lead to Spinal Cord Injuries in Georgia
Auto accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence in Georgia. Even more unfortunate are the types of serious injuries you can suffer in these crashes. One of the more severe types of injuries is a spinal cord injury (SCI). Prevalent in both car and truck accidents, you can experience an SCI not only in a catastrophic…
Read MoreWho Is Liable in a Multi-Car Accident in Georgia?
When one car crashes into another, it’s often easy to determine who was at fault for the accident. But what happens when you are involved in an auto accident with more than two cars? Who is liable often becomes murky, and there are many variables to consider. It is even possible that more than one…
Read MoreDeadly, Faulty Bed Rails Recalled for Entrapment Risk
There is perhaps no place we feel safer than our beds. Even for those who have a difficult time getting in or out of bed, there are plenty of options for easily installed portable bed rails, so our beds are a place of comfort and relaxation. Or rather, they should be. Unfortunately, some people who…
Read MoreChatham County Road Rage Incidents Increase Five-fold This Year
Few experiences are more frustrating than dealing with a “bad” driver. Maybe it’s the person in the left lane doing 5 mph below the speed limit with a blinker on, or the driver who keeps creeping up on your tail, only to fall back and do it again. Maybe it’s bumper-to-bumper traffic in the city,…
Read MoreVehicle Crashes Are the Leading Cause of Death for Highway Maintenance Workers
Massive construction projects are affecting traffic all around the state, and drivers are feeling the burn. With gun violence, road rage incidents and motor vehicle crashes at an all-time high, Georgia’s roads are among the deadliest in the nation. Sadly, this has consequences for more than just drivers and passengers. Pedestrian fatalities are on the…
Read MoreThe High(er) Risks of Multi-Vehicle Crashes
The majority of car crashes in the country involve only a single vehicle. When those crashes are fatal, determining the ultimate cause of the wreck can be difficult. When two vehicles are involved, the situation becomes much more complex; even with video evidence, there are now at least two versions of events and many more…
Read MoreFord Recalls 600,000+ Explorers Over Dangerous, Defective Toe Link
The Ford Motor Company has once again issued a recall for a potentially life-threatening defect. Like many other Ford recalls, this one just about made page six. When it comes to critical defects that turn a trip to the store into a life or death situation, we believe that the information should be in 72…
Read MoreFormer Metter, GA Youth Pastor Charged with Sexually Exploiting Minors
A former youth pastor from the Restoration Worship Center in Metter, GA is facing multiple counts of sexual exploitation (two counts) and sexual battery (two counts). Steve Macallin Thomas, aged 22, was arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) on November 16. The exact number of victims is unknown, but WTOC reports that “the…
Read MoreBuyer Beware: Keeping Your Family Cybersafe This Holiday Season
As 2021 draws to a close, the effects of the pandemic are still being felt in ways that no one expected. Economic inflation recently hit a level not seen since the 2008 financial collapse, driven by an unprecedented global supply chain crisis. The world is collectively holding its breath as we approach the holiday shopping…
Read MoreRoad Rage Sweeps Georgia
Most of us have experienced buying a new car with a bold color that feels new and exciting. Suddenly, your world is filled with cherry red or electric blue vehicles. There was no actual increase in the number of red cars or blue trucks on the road – you simply became more aware of the…
Read MoreFederal Commercial Truck Safety Guidelines Finally Get Updates
This past June, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee introduced a bipartisan bill to invest $78 billion in transportation infrastructure over the next five years. Among many other provisions, the bill includes sweeping changes to commercial truck safety standards – and none too soon. One of the main provisions would make automatic emergency braking systems mandatory…
Read MoreGeorgia Sees First Seasonal Case of Mass Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Year after year, we see stories about people turning on generators indoors to provide heat and power as the weather gets cooler. Some turn to their gas ovens when the power goes out, while others rely on propane heaters, grills, and other heat sources to keep warm. Unfortunately, each of these heat sources emits potentially…
Read MoreImportant Sleep Safety Reminder for Parents with Newborns
First-time parents face a steep learning curve. No matter how much prep work you did, how many classes you took, and how many times you stayed up late poring over Dr. Spock’s greatest hits, nothing quite prepares you for the enormity of your new responsibility. So much leads up to the birth day that, when…
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