Personal Injury

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…

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…

There’s nothing like a hand or foot massage and being pampered for an hour or two. Some clients are even able to justify it for business reasons when their occupation requires a professional look. The fact is that the more time you spend in a nail salon, the more expensive it can get – so…

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…

In October, Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center in Cuthbert became the eighth rural hospital in Georgia to shut down in the past ten years. As rural hospitals in Georgia and across the country shutter, air ambulances have become much more important to patients in remote areas with urgent medical needs. Air ambulances reach areas ground…

Minivans have become the universal symbol of family safety to vehicle owners everywhere. These vans are not the first choice for most drivers in the market for a new vehicle as they’re more utilitarian than fun. Those with larger families or who require a vehicle with extra space are the likely candidates you’ll see behind…

The federal government is trying to help set up protections for homeowners under the current health crisis to minimize bankruptcies and slow the potential of entering an economic depression. It was announced in March that federally-backed mortgages would be protected so that homeowners didn’t default and find themselves with poor credit hindering future homeownership. It…

At the end of April, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell geared up for what may be a contentious battle when he announced his priority for the administration’s next COVID-19 relief bill – broad protections for companies and businesses from lawsuits as they reopen from the coronavirus pandemic. Often referred to as “blanket immunity,” this call…

Antibody tests are making lots of headlines right now, especially as they become more available to the general public. As Georgia and the rest of the country begin the reopening process, many experts are looking to coronavirus antibody tests to help make decisions. Coronavirus antibody tests are already available in many metropolitan areas, including Georgia.…

Have you ever gone out to eat and wondered if you could get hurt just sitting in a restaurant? In February, patrons of a restaurant in Concourse A at Hartsfield-Jackson International learned the answer to that question – yes. A chunk of the ceiling collapsed, sending at least one diner to the hospital. How does…

Tragedy strikes every day on the roadways and at home. All across the country, people become seriously injured, and in some cases die, as a result of vehicle collisions, fires and other catastrophes. These incidents can be so devastating that it makes identifying victims a difficult task to undertake. What happens when identification errors occur?…

The Georgia Legislature is working through a series of bills they claim will supposedly “streamline” the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) and reduce costs for everyone. Whenever legislators discussing streamlining our code of laws for cost reduction, what they are really talking about is tort reform – a process that seeks to limit the…

We’ve all been watching the evolution of self-driving vehicles. What once was a futuristic notion has now become our reality. There are currently six levels of autonomous vehicles on our roads, with more levels to come. The difference between them varies based upon how much or how little the automobile can operate without human interaction…

The opioid crisis has been in effect for years, but it’s receiving much less attention these days. It’s an ironic twist that prescription medication is being peddled to help those addicted to prescription medication. As of 2017, there were 2.3 million people addicted to opioids in the United States with 47,000 deaths as a result.…

In most cases, a car insurance policy will cover the damages when a pedestrian is hit by a car. However, there are times when the policy may not be enough to cover those damages, or when there some question as to who is responsible for the collision. Under Georgia law, drivers are required to have…

Harris Lowry Manton LLP is thrilled to announce that our senior paralegal, Korinne Morris, has earned another Advanced Certified Paralegal credential (“ACP”) from the National Association of Legal Assistants (“NALA”) in the area of E-discovery. Korinne is the only individual in Georgia – and one of only six professionals in the world – to hold…

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…

Children should never be left inside of a vehicle, even if it is only for a few minutes. A vehicle parked outside on a warm day can get very hot, very quickly. Jan Null, an adjunct professor at San Francisco State University, explained to Heatkills.org that “basically the car becomes a greenhouse. At 70 degrees…

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…

Although not as common as other types of vehicle crashes, can be catastrophic when they occur. Crash landing or plummeting from the air can lead to severe or fatal injuries to everyone on board as well as people on the ground. One single cause or a combination of many factors can lead to aviation and…

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.…

K2D Foods, under the name Colorado Premium Foods, is recalling 113,424 pounds of raw ground beef that could be contaminated by E. coli O103. This is a Class I recall. According to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the potentially dangerous beef was produced on: March 26 March 29 April 2 April…

If another person’s negligence has left you seriously injured, no jury award can erase the trauma of the incident, remove the pain, or restore your mobility. Although juries and judges cannot undo the pain and suffering you have experienced, they do have the authority to award monetary damages when the defendant in your case is…

Your medical bills, lost wages, car rental expenses and the cost of retrofitting your home: these are the types of expenses most people think of first, after they have been critically injured. However, personal health care costs for treatment received in the hospital can be immense. These costs alone can push victims into financial difficulties,…

A personal injury award can be affected by many factors, and filing for bankruptcy is one of them. However, under Georgia law, there are exemptions available for clients who file for bankruptcy while their litigation is pending. Because of these exemptions, a personal injury client who files for bankruptcy may be able to keep some…