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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What Three Unrelated Truck Wrecks Can Teach Us about Traveling during a Pandemic
Tractor-trailers and commercial vehicles are constant companions when you travel in Georgia, and Atlanta sees its fair share of truck wrecks and multi-vehicle crashes. On April 1st, there were three completely unrelated tractor-trailer wrecks, all of which occurred before lunch time: One crash on I-85 northbound, which blocked traffic at exit 66 One on I-675…
Read MoreFournier’s Gangrene Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Drugs
More than 34 million Americans suffer from diabetes, and approximately 90 to 95% of diabetics have type 2 diabetes. Sodium-glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors, a class of prescription drugs used to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, are marketed as reducing the risk of end-stage kidney disease and other complications of type 2…
Read MoreWill New Trucking Technology Help Save Lives by Addressing Fatigue?
There are many dangers associated with driving eighteen wheelers. It seems like we hear about a major trucking accident almost every day. Either a semi has jack-knifed, lost control because of shifting loads or faulty equipment, or because the truck driver has fallen asleep from exhaustion. Driver fatigue is a very real issue in the…
Read MoreFour Dead Reinforces Risks of Flying Small Aircraft
With the recent death of Kobe Bryant, his pilot, and numerous passengers on board his chartered helicopter in the Calabasas hillside, the danger of flying small aircraft has been pushed to the forefront of the news. Now, just weeks later, a Cessna Citation twin-engine jet disappeared from radar and crashed in Gordon County, killing the…
Read MoreUnhappy Holidays as Children’s Toys Are Recalled
The holidays are finally behind us and our kids have begun settling in with those new toys they excitedly tore the wrapping paper from. It’s time to take a look at some of the hazards that have been exposed recently that may be lurking in your home that could send your child to the emergency…
Read MoreWho’s Responsible for Apartment Complex Safety?
There are thousands of apartment complexes across Georgia where people from all walks of life reside. The one thing they all have in common is the right to being safe in and around their homes. The only thing that changes is who actually carries the responsible of safeguarding residents and their visitors. Regardless of where…
Read MoreA Recap of BMW Recalls for 2019
With so many BMW aficionados running around, it’s important that everyone keep up to date with the issues these vehicles may experience on the road. As a driver, you need to know what may be happening with your vehicle so that you can get it repaired before harming yourself or anyone else. As a driver…
Read MoreHeartburn Medication Recall is Causing a Lot of Headaches
Nobody enjoys taking medication. Unfortunately, a lot of people need medication either to live with a medical condition or to make life a little easier. Heartburn is one of those medical marvels that can go either direction depending upon the severity of your condition. Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux. If acid reflux gets…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Semi-truck Accidents
Thousands of individuals die each year in accidents involving semi-trucks. In 2017, nearly 4,700 large trucks were involved in roadway crashes that included the loss of human life, according to data compiled by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Overall, in the same year 56,422 large trucks were involved in crashes that resulted in physical…
Read MoreIs Tesla’s Semi a Safer Alternative to Other Trucks?
News that Tesla was going to begin producing versions of a semi-truck was released in 2017. Production dates have been pushed back a couple of times, but if they can pull it off, will it make the roadways safer? Production of the electric truck has now been slated for late 2020, but if it hits…
Read MoreMore Than a Million Vehicles Recalled in Two Days
In the course of 48 hours recalls have been issued for over one million vehicles from two of the three biggest US car makers. Fiat Chrysler has recalled Jeep and Dodge SUVs, while General Motors has recalled pickup trucks. Who initiates a car recall? The vehicle recall process is typically initiated by the auto manufacturer…
Read MoreWho Is Liable in a Moving Truck Accident?
If you have ever rented a U-Haul to move, you know how stressful it can be. The truck is bigger and boxier than your car, and the sightlines and blind spots are different. Other drivers may try to speed up to pass you, or you can find yourself stuck on a narrow road, hoping you…
Read MorePreeclampsia vs. Eclampsia – What You Need to Know
Preeclampsia and eclampsia can be life-threatening conditions affecting pregnant women and new mothers. Preeclampsia generally involves swelling, the development of high blood pressure, or high protein levels in the urine any time after the 20th week of pregnancy. Eclampsia is a severe complication of preeclampsia, leading to seizures during or after pregnancy. Both of these…
Read MoreFatal Plane Crash Outside Georgia Leaves Two Dead, but No Injuries
Around 10:00 am on Wednesday, October 30th, a single-engine plane took off from DeKalb-Peachtree Airport on a flight to Salisbury, North Carolina. For reasons still unknown, the plane crashed into the Clairmont Hills Townhomes, near I-85 and Clairmont Road, outside of Atlanta. Both passengers onboard the plane have died and their families have been notified,…
Read MoreWhy Are Medical Device Recalls on the Rise?
Most patients are willing to put their trust in the medical professionals around them. While these trained professionals have spent years learning how to properly care for patients in different ways, things can still go wrong because of defective or dangerous medical devices and drugs. Over the past few years, we have noticed an increased…
Read MoreGM Recalls Millions of SUVs and Pickups for Brake Malfunction
General Motors is recalling approximately 3.5 million SUVs and pickup trucks due to a brake issue that can suddenly make the brakes difficult to use, leading to collisions and injuries. The recall covers popular GM vehicles like the Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon, Chevy Suburban, and Tahoe. This recall includes vehicles sold…
Read MoreMany School Playgrounds Have a Toxic Secret
In the never-ending quest to cut costs, schools are always looking for ways to lower maintenance needs. They seem to have succeeded in doing this with playgrounds by replacing the old school, hard rubber tiles with those cushy crumb rubber surfaces. If you have ever fallen on that black rubber tile surface you know it…
Read MoreThe Vital Importance of Rear Underride Guards for Reducing Accident Injury Risks
Every day in the U.S., millions of passenger cars, SUVs, motorcycles, and semi-trucks occupy the highways and roadways, often without incident. However, accidents occur, and sometimes these accidents have tragic results. The disparity in size and weight between different vehicles – for instance, semi-trucks and passenger cars – can lead to some serious outcomes and…
Read MoreDoctors Are Performing Unnecessary Episiotomies – and Women Are Getting Hurt
When a woman is in labor, she may spend hours pushing. It can be exhausting to the mother, and sometimes lead to fetal distress for the baby. In these cases, physicians may feel the need to do an episiotomy to speed up the labor process. Episiotomies should only be performed during emergencies, but OB/GYNs around…
Read MoreStuntman on “Fast & Furious 9” Put in a Medically Induced Coma After Critical Head Injury
Joe Watts, a stuntman working on “Fast & Furious 9,” has been put into a medically induced coma after suffering a serious head injury near London, England. USA TODAY recently reported: “Watts was on an elevated stage which was part of an action sequence, according to the source. The mishap shut down the action film’s…
Read MoreBlood Pressure Medicine Recalled Over Carcinogen Concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) routinely issues recall reports on specific treatments and drugs based on their potential hazard to human health. Just recently, the FDA reported on its website the recall of a popular blood pressure medication by the drug company Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited. Earlier this year, the drug maker issued a…
Read MoreAllergan Issues Worldwide Recall of Textured Breast Implants Linked to Cancer
Allergan has issued a worldwide recall of its Biocell textured breast implants and tissue expanders, CNN reports. The products have been linked to a rare type of breast cancer: breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). In April, France, Canada and the Netherlands all suspended or banned sales of textured breast implants. The Food &…
Read MoreHarris Lowry Manton LLP Honored by Daily Report for #2 Medical Malpractice Verdict in Georgia for 2018
Harris Lowry Manton LLP, a full-service catastrophic and personal injury firm with offices in Atlanta and Savannah, was recently recognized by The Daily Report, Atlanta’s top legal publication, for the Simmons v. Southcoast Medical Group verdict in which a woman was awarded $18 million in medical malpractice damages. The jury verdict was named the #2…
Read MoreFailure to Yield Is Dangerous for Everyone on the Road
A failure to yield accident happens when a driver fails to yield the right of way appropriately. These collisions occur when drivers are negligent and fail to follow traffic laws, like running yellow or red blinking lights without looking, failing to yield during a left-hand turn, or aggressively merging onto a highway or roadway without…
Read MoreWhat Is Cerebral Edema?
Cerebral edema, or swelling of the brain, can occur after someone experiences a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Brain injuries can happen when the head suffers a blow or hit, a sudden acceleration or stop, or any other type of force injuring the brain. Typically, we see brain injuries and cerebral edema as a result of…
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