Steve Lowry is an award-winning litigator who has secured record-setting jury verdicts on behalf of his clients. A passionate advocate for individuals who have been harmed by the actions of others, Steve has won numerous top 10 verdicts in Georgia.
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Low-Speed Collisions and Concussions
One of the most common types of car accidents here in Georgia and across the country are rear-end crashes. These can happen for just about any reason, in any weather and at any speed. However, we want to focus on low-speed collisions. Many people – and insurance companies – think that a low-speed accident means…
Read MoreLyft Announces New Safety Features in Response to Sexual Assault Allegations
Just a week after 14 women filed lawsuits alleging sexual assault by several Lyft drivers, the rideshare company announced a new “smart trip” feature that can predict when a customer needs help. This safety feature senses when a ride has unexplained delays, and pushes a notification to the rider or driver asking if they need…
Read MoreRadiology Diagnostic Errors Are More Common Than You Think
When you need to have an X-ray taken, or undergo an MRI, you will work with a radiologist. Radiology is the department which handles medical imaging. You may expect when having an X-ray or scan taken that the person looking at the image will have a clear understanding of what he or she is seeing,…
Read MoreAre Self Driving Cars a Good Idea?
Because cell phones have made us accessible 24 hours a day, it has become more difficult to disconnect from work or other obligations. On the other hand, you can now open an app from 300 miles away to see the stranger standing outside your front door, and newer refrigerators give you the ability to order…
Read MoreTime is of the Essence in Georgia Birth Injury Claims
Although most babies in Georgia and across the United States are delivered without problems, in some situations birth injuries can occur. If it happens to you and your family, you understand the emotional and financial devastation this brings. Birth injuries may cause a lifetime of medical issues that can cost thousands of dollars a month…
Read MoreWho Is Liable in a Merging Accident Between Two Vehicles?
Generally speaking, when one car is attempting to enter a roadway, it is that driver’s responsibility to enter safely. If the merging driver hits another car, the merging driver is liable for any injuries or damage sustained in the crash. There are times, however, when multiple parties may be liable, and times when a third-party,…
Read MoreFormer MLB Pitcher Wins $5.1M Settlement Over Concurrent Surgery Injury
A recent court case involving former Red Sox and White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks and Massachusetts General Hospital is shining a light on the little-known practice called “concurrent surgeries.” Jenks brought a case against both the hospital and Dr. Kirkham Wood, the former head of orthopedic spine surgery, claiming he suffered a career-ending spinal injury…
Read MoreSex Offender Jeffrey Epstein Has Been Arrested for Sex Trafficking
In 2008, celebrity financier and serial sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was given an incredibly lenient sentence after pleading guilty to “two state prostitution charges involving a 17-year-old girl,” in a deal that was sealed by the courts in Palm Beach County, per the Miami Herald. The outrage was immediate, and left people feeling angry and…
Read MoreCarbon Monoxide in Boats & Campers: Know the Risks
With summer in full swing in Georgia, many families and friends take to the outdoors to enjoy activities like camping and boating. However, before you embark on that weekend adventure, it’s important to be aware of the risks of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Being informed of the risks and symptoms of CO poisoning can mean…
Read MoreLegionnaires’ Disease Outbreak at Grove City Hospital Leaves 16 Injured and One Possible Death
Mount Carmel Grove City, a brand-new hospital which opened in April 2019 in Grove City, Ohio, is recovering from an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease which sickened 16, possibly caused one death, and generated two lawsuits. The 200-bed hospital celebrated its grand opening on April 28th, and one of the first patients admitted to the hospital…
Read MoreWhat to Look for in a Georgia Personal Injury Attorney
If you find yourself in need of a Georgia personal injury attorney, it is important to understand some of the basic characteristics to look for in your legal advocate. Choosing the right individual to represent you in your case can mean the difference between securing the maximum compensation available to you or nothing at all.…
Read MoreHave You Subscribed to the Great Trials Podcast Yet?
If television and films tell us anything, it is that people are fascinated by the jury trial process. For example: The television show “Law & Order” ran for 20 years. There are dozens of daytime court shows on TV. Julia Roberts won an Oscar for her work in Erin Brockovich. To Kill a Mockingbird is…
Read MoreQuikTrip Tractor-Trailer Crash on I-675 South Led to Massive Fuel Spill
A QuikTrip tanker truck filled with gasoline hit at least one other vehicle around 2:00 am on Tuesday morning. The tanker was traveling down I-675 South near Anvil Block Road when the collision occurred. The impact of the crash was enough to flip the tanker, causing fuel to spill all over I-675. The road was…
Read MoreWhy Airbags in Some GM Vehicles May Not Deploy in a Car Accident
General Motors (GM) has been under intense scrutiny for years now because of the company’s defective ignition switches. Much of the focus has been on how the ignition switches can fail, causing cars to stall, even when the vehicle is driving at high speeds. However, there was a second potential problem with the ignition switch…
Read MoreParents of Fatally Injured Texas Boy Scout File Civil Lawsuit Against Boy Scouts of America in Cobb County, Ga.
The parents of Elijah Knight – the 14-year-old Boy Scout who was killed when a tree fell on his tent during a thunderstorm at the Bert Adams Scout Camp in Covington, Ga. on June 25, 2018 – have filed a civil lawsuit in the State Court of Cobb County against the Boy Scouts of America…
Read MoreIn Medical Malpractice Claims, Who Gets Sued: the Doctor or the Hospital?
Medicine and medical technology advance nearly every day. In addition, doctors and other medical professionals have access to more information and diagnostic tools than ever. We trust our physicians to make the right decisions regarding our healthcare. However, doctors and surgeons can and do make mistakes. When those mistakes harm us or our loved ones,…
Read MoreHead-on Collisions in Georgia
Car accidents do not always leave vehicle occupants with life-threatening injuries. However, when two vehicles crash head-on at high speed, the results are often devastating. The victims of these car accidents can suffer injuries that lead to chronic or debilitating pain, lost income, and overwhelming (and sometimes ongoing) medical expenses. These losses can place an…
Read More30 CSX Rail Cars Derail in Macon County, Georgia
On November 17, 2018, more than two dozen CSX railroad cars derailed in Byromville, Georgia, about 50 miles south of Macon. Many of the cars actually tumbled off an overpass onto a highway, causing an evacuation and a traffic nightmare in the small town – but no injuries, according to the Associate Press. Thirty cars…
Read MoreMystery Medicine – Where Do Your Prescriptions Really Come From?
Some people need medications for short-term conditions, like antibiotics for an infection. Others need prescriptions for longer-term conditions, like high blood pressure. Either way, patients rely on pharmaceuticals to keep them healthy. Unfortunately, there are times when medicine may not help at all – or could even make patients sicker. Health officials and safety experts…
Read MoreFour Tractor-Trailers Have Crashed on I-285 in DeKalb County
At least eight vehicles – four of them tractor-trailers – are involved in a DeKalb County crash that has shut down all lanes of I-285 North. AJC.com reports “the [WSB-TV 2] Traffic Center helicopter saw someone being extricated from a vehicle and put onto a stretcher.” According to WSB’s latest update, “NewsChopper 2 over the…
Read More68 People Injured After Dropless Cataract Surgery
At least 68 people have suffered blindness after undergoing cataract surgery, in which a harmful drug was given during the procedure. Numerous residents in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area are currently suffering from retinal damage after receiving this toxic substance during cataract surgeries performed between late 2016 and early 2017. The eye surgery centers where…
Read MoreThe Continuing Dangers of Hurricanes
Hurricane Florence, which rolled through the Carolinas and Virginia in mid-September 2018, left in its wake tremendous costs – both financially and emotionally. One estimate places the total property damage in these states at roughly $19 billion to $28.5 billion. As of this writing, Hurricane Michael is making its way up the Yucatan Peninsula, and…
Read MoreNuisance or Necessity? Electric Scooters Raise Questions in Georgia
If you spend any time in Georgia’s cities, you have come across a Bird: a dockless electric scooter capable of moving up to 15 mph. On the one hand, electric scooters could be helping to cut congestion (and emissions) on Georgia roadways; on the other hand, they’re a bit of a menace to pedestrians and…
Read MoreMulti-Car Collision on Diamond Causeway in Savannah Leads to Injuries
Georgia State Patrol (GSP) is currently investigating a multi-car collision on the Diamond Causeway at the Moon River Bridge in Savannah. News outlets are not releasing photos of the crash, but WTOC’s Russ Riesinger reported on the crash on his livestream this morning, stating that it appeared to be a head-on collision involving at least…
Read MoreNeonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Your Right to Compensation
Opioids are more likely to lead to neonatal abstinence syndrome, or “NAS,” than other types of medication, and the opioid crisis in this country has led to a growing number of women giving birth to children addicted to those drugs. Neonatal abstinence syndrome, a collection of medical conditions affecting a newborn baby, arises from woman’s…
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