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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How to Stay Safe on Georgia Highways
Each of us has a responsibility to observe the rules of the road. However, while you can take steps to minimize the risks of causing an accident, there are circumstances that will always be outside your ability to control. Driver errors, mechanical failures, and sudden changes can and do happen in an instant. In 2019,…
Read MoreTragic Fatal Shooting on Rust Set Still Under Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances around a fatal accident on the set of the film Rust. According to initial reports, actor Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun on set, hitting the Director of Photography, Halyna Hutchins, and injuring Director Joel Souza. Hutchins was airlifted to University of New Mexico hospital, where she was pronounced…
Read MoreProtecting Yourself From House Fires and Burn Injuries
Every year, thousands of Americans lose their valuables, their homes, and even their lives from house fires. A burning building can cause flames, smoke, the release of dangerous fumes and the possible loss of life and all of your belongings. Even a partial house or apartment fire can cause serious injuries, emotional trauma, and massive…
Read MoreTraffic Increases as the Pandemic Eases. Car Accidents Are Expected to Rise, Too
This time last year, there were numerous reports about how there were fewer auto accidents because more Americans were staying home due to the pandemic. Many people worked from home, and many Americans were ordered to stay home. In addition, those who were exposed to COVID-19 had to spend time in quarantine for 14 days.…
Read MoreHow Can Spinal Cord Stimulators Help Accident Victims?
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can cause unbearable chronic pain. In severe cases, spinal cord injuries can cause partial or full paralysis. These injuries can result from many different types of accidents, such as car crashes, slips and falls, construction accidents, and product defects. Many victims never fully recover from spinal cord injuries and experience unbearable…
Read MoreChevy and Buick Engine Defects May Lead to Serious Injuries or Deaths
General Motors (“GM”) may be facing multiple class action lawsuits related to engine defects reported in different Chevy and Buick models manufactured by GM. Consider the Consumer, a website created by journalists who are “dedicated to exposing consumer fraud, promoting consumer safety, and discouraging unfair deceptive practices,” recently reported that the following makes and models…
Read MoreMore Than 50 Million Americans Live With Chronic Pain
Personal injury claims typically involve discussions about pain. For some victims, that pain may go away with certain treatments or medications. For others, the pain becomes constant and part of a “new normal.” According to a report in the Washington Post, nearly 1 in 5 Americans (50.2 million people) live with chronic pain. What is…
Read MoreTruck Accident Forced Closure of Interstate I-16 in Georgia, Highlighting Dangers of Hopper Trucks on Roadways
A tractor-trailer with a bed similar to a dump truck slammed into a bridge that runs over a portion of Georgia’s I-16 on July 15, 2021. The accident, which occurred overnight, caused significant structural damage and forced the bridge to be demolished in order for the interstate to reopen. CBS Atlanta reported that the truck…
Read MoreBurn Injuries and Skin Grafts
Second- and third-degree burn injuries often leave serious scars and disfigurement. Severe burns can also cause functional damage and a great deal of pain. Surgical treatments may require breathing assistance, the use of a feeding tube, addressing blood flow problems, skin grafts, and plastic surgery. Other treatments – including physical therapy and psychological counseling –…
Read MoreFlorida Condo Was Being Upgraded When It Collapsed
On Thursday, June 24, a condo in Surfside, Florida suffered a “pancake” collapse – where the collapse starts at the top and continues straight through to the ground floor – killing one resident, injuring 10, and leaving 99 residents unaccounted for thus far. The pictures coming out of the Miami-Dade area are apocalyptic looking: an…
Read MoreFireworks Displays Must Be Conducted Safely to Avoid Serious Injuries
When the Founding Fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence, John Adams said, “It will be celebrated with pomp and parade, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.” With the re-opening of the country in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be fireworks celebrations across Georgia and the rest…
Read MoreRental Trucks and Trailers – Accidents Waiting to Happen
Rental truck companies (like U-Haul, Budget, Penske, or Enterprise) provide easy access to moving trucks and vans for people who are moving to a new home or apartment, or just need to move a bunch of stuff at one time. Big-box home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s provide hourly vehicle rentals to transport…
Read MoreRecall Issued for all Peloton Treadmills After CPSC Warning
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an independent federal regulatory agency created to protect the public against the risk of injury and death from unsafe consumer products, recently issued a warning regarding a model of the widely popular Peloton exercise machine after investigating reports of a child killed in an accident involving a Peloton…
Read MoreWhy Intersections Are at the Root of So Many Collisions
Intersections, where several streets or road come together, tend to be the scene of many motor vehicle accidents. Increased traffic congestion, multiple signage, distracted drivers, pedestrians and cyclists – all of these factors can add to the risk of a collision and injuries. No matter what the reason for the crash, statistics show that a…
Read MoreNew Boater Safety Law in Effect as of April 1, 2021
A boating safety law authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard officially went into effect on April 1, 2021 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation requires recreational boaters to use a kill switch, or engine cutoff switch, on vessels less than 26 feet in length. A kill switch allows the engine to…
Read MoreSupreme Court Declines to Hear Former Wrestlers’ Brain Damage Case
On April 26, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from several former professional wrestlers who alleged that World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) failed to protect them from repeated head injuries that led to brain damage. The case had previously been dismissed by a lower court on a technicality and is reportedly the final…
Read MoreOlder Adults Face Severe Risks from Broken Bones
Think about how many ways you can potentially break your bones in any given day. When you really get down to it, it’s incredible that we’re designed to be so resilient because there’s the potential for physical injury at every turn. “50 is the new 30” sounds like a great slogan, and people are definitely…
Read MoreA Routine Colonoscopy Can Hurt You
A colonoscopy is one of the most sensitive tests for detecting colon cancer, but it is not without risk. Every medical procedure carries risk, and anyone undergoing a procedure should be given a warning about the potential complications. However, if you make an informed decision and something goes awry, you have not necessarily forfeited your…
Read MoreCould a Mammogram Actually Cause Cancer?
In this world of constantly evolving medical marvels, it’s hard to think that procedures designed to save our lives could potentially take them. There are thousands of tests that can be performed to detect health issues across every part of our bodies. Some are newer, while others just offer a more modern twist on an…
Read MoreA Missing Police Report Can Cause Trouble for Car Accident Victims
Most people who get into car accidents fall into two categories: (1) those who demand an accident report because they know they did nothing to contribute to the wreck, and (2) those who would rather just do a quick exchange of information and keep things quiet. Some people are even motivated to avoid reporting an…
Read MoreChaining Truck Tires May Be Required for Georgia’s Winters
It’s no secret that wintertime in Georgia can bring snowy and icy roads, making driving dangerous, particularly in north Georgia. Some drivers have learned the tricks of maneuvering around in winter weather by putting snow tires on their vehicle or even by putting cement bags in the trunk to weigh the car down to guard…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About the Danger of Paragard’s IUD
For years, women had few options for birth control. As that has changed over time, women have selected their preferred methods of contraception, but there are still limited options depending upon their birth control of choice. This can place women in danger of becoming seriously hurt due to long-term problems with a single form of…
Read MoreSocial Media Apps Attempt to Avoid Liability for Car Accidents
What did we do before smartphones? We had to remember phone numbers, use a map with directions to find our way somewhere new, and look up information in books or on a computer’s web browser. These have made obsolete by the thousands of applications we can download for use on our cell phones. While smartphones…
Read MoreIs It Safe to Pair Infrared Lighting with Your Workout?
With so many gyms and fitness products around, those in the industry must find creative ways to generate interest or they quickly become obsolete. Think about how many yoga studios and smaller niche gyms are in your area. There’s certainly no shortage, and if one or two close you’re not likely going to miss them…
Read MoreAbout the Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act
After nearly a year of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, most of us are getting used to taking safety measures such as wearing masks everywhere we go. Whatever your safety routine includes, we all have become keenly aware that nothing is foolproof when it comes to avoiding COVID-19. That said, we still must go on…
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