Living in Georgia, you really enjoy everything that you have to do around you. You have shops nearby and wonderful neighbors who invite you to activities and events. You have always felt like you belong here, but when you were accused of stealing from your neighbor’s...
Georgia Personal Injury Blog
DUI crash leads to 1 death, 2 serious injuries and multiple charges
When a person is driving dangerously or while intoxicated, they could end up hurting or killing others. It’s important to hold a dangerous driver responsible because their actions could cause irreversible damage. If you’re riding in a vehicle with someone who is...
Becoming a defensive driver can save your life
Legally speaking, you only have an obligation to follow the traffic laws while you drive. As long as you do so, you’re contributing to overall safety on the road. In theory, if everyone drove like that and did not make any mistakes, no one would get involved in car...
Can a construction contract protect you from defective work?
As a homeowner, when you hire someone to build an addition on your house or remodel your kitchen, you expect them to do an excellent job. You will likely be specific regarding your expectations about everything from the color to the materials used. Unfortunately, some...
What type of adoption is right for you?
Often, adoptions are “secret” events in which the birth family and adoptive family have little to no information about each other. The most a birth family may know about the child’s biological parents is very basic written information set forth in an Order terminating...
Balancing a career and a custody battle: What you can do to make it work
How do you keep your career on track when you’re in the middle of custody fight? It isn’t easy. Even though you’ve worked hard to provide for your family, all that hard work can actually count against you when it comes to a custody battle. The judge may decide that...
Diagnostic errors: By the numbers
A recent study of medical malpractice claims by an insurance company carries an understated title: “Room for Improvement.” Yes, there is undoubtedly a lot of room in which doctors, nurses and hospitals in Georgia (and across the U.S.) can improve patient safety in...
Accused of theft? Build a defense
You were hanging out with a friend when you asked if you could borrow their phone for a few hours. It was one of the newest models, and you wanted to try out the camera. You thought they’d said yes, so you pocketed it and headed home. You intended to return it later...
Deciding if adoption is right for you
You do want to take your time and consider whether adoption is right for you before starting the process. It can be a wonderful, exciting, life-changing journey, but you need to know exactly what you want and what you expect. This is true for single individuals,...
Why you always need to see a doctor after a car crash in Georgia
If you are involved in a car accident, even a minor one, it’s a good idea that — regardless of how healthy you may feel — you seek a doctor immediately. No matter the severity of the auto accident, injuries can happen, and often the extent of the physical or mental...