Personal injury lawsuits are common in civil litigation, mainly because there are a million ways that people get hurt every day. You crave a great deli sandwich, so you go to the grocery store. By the entrance, there is one of those water cooler bottle refill stations and it is leaking. You walk by … [Read more...] about Navigating a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Understanding Assault Charges in Georgia
You thought it was just a brawl, and that other guy started it. Regardless, you find yourself in handcuffs in the back of a squad car, and the next day you're being charged with assault. No matter how you end up in this situation, being charged with assault is a serious problem and can have major … [Read more...] about Understanding Assault Charges in Georgia
DUI Laws In Georgia: A Basic Guide
It’s fun to go out and party with your friends or go to the bar and get a drink to unwind from a stressful day. No one is telling you that you shouldn’t, but the DUI laws don’t consider your terrible day as an excuse to drink too much and drive. The law doesn’t consider ignorance of DUI laws an … [Read more...] about DUI Laws In Georgia: A Basic Guide
Getting the Most from Your Personal Injury Claim
You were injured in a car accident, and now you are filing a lawsuit against the driver that hit you. You need your personal injury case to pay out as much as possible, since you need a new car and have all of these medical bills to pay. This is a situation that people find themselves in every day. … [Read more...] about Getting the Most from Your Personal Injury Claim
Essential Steps After a Car Accident
If you've ever been in a car accident, you know just how frightening and overwhelming the experience can be. In the immediate aftermath, knowing what steps to take to ensure your safety and protect your legal rights can be difficult. That's why it's important to be informed about the essential steps … [Read more...] about Essential Steps After a Car Accident
Know Your Rights: Personal Injury Claims
An unexpected injury is something that everyone fears, but most people are not prepared for. You may have insurance, but that may not be enough to help you with the cost of your recovery. Under Georgia law, you have the right to sue the person responsible for your injuries. There are certain … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Personal Injury Claims
Big Truck Accidents: Tractor Trailer, 18 Wheelers, and Semis
Commercial trucks are the biggest vehicles on the road, and they go by many names. Tractor trailers, 18-wheelers, and semis all refer to big trucks that you see regularly. They are an important part of how our country works, but they can also be the most dangerous vehicles on the road. Big truck … [Read more...] about Big Truck Accidents: Tractor Trailer, 18 Wheelers, and Semis
Preventing Workplace Accidents
Safety in the workplace should be the concern of business managers and staff. Your workplace should be as safe as possible. From a business perspective, you can avoid a lot of expenses in insurance and other costs for injured employees. For staff, you can avoid a lot of time off of work and pain due … [Read more...] about Preventing Workplace Accidents
What Are Controlled Substances Under Georgia Law?
Controlled substances are things like medications, fertilizers, and other materials that have strict limitations on who can own them, buy them, possess them, and you can use them. When people discuss controlled substances, they are often talking about drugs. Every state, as well as the federal … [Read more...] about What Are Controlled Substances Under Georgia Law?
What Constitutes “Resisting Arrest” in Dalton, GA?
Everyone has seen this incident play out: a man standing idly by and not doing anything of note when the police walk up and arrest him. The man continues to stand there, surprised and alarmed, when an officer tries to put him in handcuffs. Suddenly, he is on the ground with several officers holding … [Read more...] about What Constitutes “Resisting Arrest” in Dalton, GA?
