Congratulations, Melissa Davies, on Being Selected as Harris Lowry Manton’s 2019 Scholarship Winner!
Harris Lowry Manton LLP is pleased to announce that Georgia State University law school student Melissa Davies has been awarded the 2019 Harris Lowry Manton LLP Civil Justice Scholarship. On September 20, firm partner Jed Manton presented Davies, a first-year law school student, with a check for $5,000 at the firm’s Atlanta office to help…
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 MoreE-cigarettes and Vaping Injuries – What You Need to Know
Over the past few years, vaping and e-cigarettes have become one of the most popular trends in the United States. Widely (and mistakenly) considered to be safer than smoking traditional cigarettes, vapes use flavored liquids and oils that are heated until vaporized and then inhaled. These flavored cartridges can contain substances like nicotine, flavored “juice”…
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 MoreWhat Happens When Herniated Disc Surgery Goes Wrong?
When a person suffers from a slipped disc, it can lead to excruciating pain. Something as simple as a “minor” back injury could actually be a slipped disc or a herniated disc. When a patient is diagnosed with a herniated disc, he or she may schedule a surgical procedure called a discectomy. During the procedure,…
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 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 MoreWhy You Need an Attorney for a Postpartum Negligence Claim
When you go into labor, you automatically place your life, and that of your child, into the hands of trusted medical professionals. While you are focused on delivering a healthy baby, you are not anticipating all the things that can go wrong. Postpartum negligence is a category of medical malpractice that occurs when a hospital,…
Read MoreThe Dangers Hot Cars Pose to Children
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…
Read MoreHarris Lowry Manton LLP Honored by Georgia Legal Awards as a 2019 Litigation Department of the Year
SAVANNAH, Ga. (April 24, 2019) – Harris Lowry Manton LLP, a full-service catastrophic and personal injury firm with offices in Savannah and Atlanta, has been named the Litigation Department of the Year in the small firm category by the 2019 Georgia Legal Awards. Harris Lowry Manton LLP is the only plaintiff’s litigation firm in the state to…
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 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 MoreFord Knew Its Transmissions Were Dangerous. It Sold the Cars, Anyway.
Between 2010 and 2016, Ford produced two vehicles – the Focus and the Fiesta – with a dual-clutch transmission. They were supposed to be low-cost and fuel efficient. Instead, they put drivers’ lives at risk, as the cars would “randomly lose power on freeways” and “unexpectedly bolt[ed] into intersections,” per an in-depth investigation by the…
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 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 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 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 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 MoreThe Danger of Lead Paint Exposure is Still Present
Lead poisoning poses a serious danger. The damage is magnified in children. When lead in paint enters the body of a child, it can produce a number of harmful effects, including kidney damage, brain damage, speech delays, hearing loss, and emotional problems. In 1978, federal regulations were instituted that removed lead from the production of…
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 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 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 MoreAttorneys Jeff Harris and Rebecca Franklin Harris Discuss Landmark Jones v. CSX Case on the Great Trials Podcast
Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey, hosts of the Great Trials Podcast, recently interviewed trial attorneys Jeff Harris and Rebecca Franklin Harris about their strategy in the landmark wrongful death case involving a deadly train crash that killed camera assistant Sarah Jones and injured other members of a film crew while filming the “Midnight Rider” movie…
Read MoreHelicopter Accidents – Why and How They Happen
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…
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…
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