What Is an Anoxic Brain Injury?
Oxygen is vital for all brain functions. When the brain is deprived of oxygen for four minutes or longer, an anoxic brain injury may result. A blow to the head doesn’t typically cause an anoxic brain injury. Instead, it occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen for too long, and neural cells begin to…
Read MoreTrial Date Set in TBI Case Against Jackass Stars Over Failed Stunt
The judge has set a trial date in the civil case brought by air traffic controller Michael Vicéns-Segura against Jackass cast members Stephen Gilchrest Glover (Steve-O) and Chris Pontius. Vicéns-Segura claims the two caused him to sustain a near-fatal head injury in Puerto Rico during a bungled “Jet Ski Tug of War” stunt in 2018.…
Read MoreCan You File a Lawsuit if Your Loved One Is Declared “Legally Dead”?
Most legal determinations of death are made by medical professionals who pronounce death when specific criteria are met. However, the lines between clinical diagnoses and legal classifications can sometimes be fuzzy. While a health care professional makes a clinical diagnosis for medical purposes, clinical diagnoses can also be used to aid in legal classifications. For example,…
Read MoreDo I Have to Release My Entire Medical History After a Car Accident?
A personal injury case is typically built on medical records, and an injured party will be required to prove that another party’s negligent conduct caused their bodily injuries. Although evidence of the plaintiff’s injuries appears in their medical records, there are usually some marginally related or unrelated medical issues in these records, including injuries to…
Read MoreAre Funeral and Burial Expenses Covered in a Wrongful Death Claim?
Few things in life are as painful as a loved one’s death. However, when another party’s reckless or negligent behavior results in the death of your family member, you might be able to gain some closure if you hold the liable party accountable through a wrongful death lawsuit. In Georgia, family members can recover monetary…
Read MoreHow Do I Know if I Have a Complete Spinal Cord Injury?
Injuries to the spinal cord are typically considered catastrophic injuries, as they can affect the entire body. Spinal cord injuries (SCIs), depending on the location and type, are permanent and can cause full or partial paralysis. In the hours and days following a serious accident, you – or the loved ones of someone who’s suffered…
Read MoreCan Driverless Vehicles Be Hacked?
The promise of autonomous vehicles – cars and trucks that don’t need a human driver behind the wheel – offer many advantages. Proponents of driverless cars envision fewer traffic accidents caused by human error, more efficient movement of cargo, drunk driving prevention, and improved mass transit. However, as full and partially autonomous vehicles start rolling…
Read MoreSupporting First Responders at the 9th Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon
Harris Lowry Manton LLP hosted the 9th Annual First Responders Appreciation Luncheon at Daffin Park in Savannah on Friday, Sept. 23. We love this annual event, as it gives us a chance to give back to the people who protect and serve our community. From 11:00am to 1:00pm, Savannah’s first responders could come by for…
Read MoreCan Multiple Family Members Claim Wrongful Death Benefits?
When a family member dies, the surviving family members are obviously distraught, and emotions can run high. If the person was lost due to another person’s negligence, issues involving wrongful death benefits could aggravate an already tense situation among the surviving family members. What is a wrongful death claim? A claim for wrongful death is…
Read MoreBuilding Collapses Lead to Catastrophic Injuries Like Crush Syndrome
While most structures stand the test of time and remain upright for decades, some collapse without warning, causing severe injury to anyone in or near the building. In September 2020, part of a parking structure collapsed in Midtown Atlanta, injuring numerous people. One worker was trapped under the collapsed portion, and rescuers deployed inflatable pillows…
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