Unborn baby dies in one of state’s motor vehicle accidents
Cars have been on Georgia roadways in ever increasing numbers for well over 100 years. As the number of vehicles has increased so has the potential for accidents as the roadways become more crowded. Defensive driving is taught as a way to combat the chance of an accident happening. When a car crosses the center… Continue reading Unborn baby dies in one of state’s motor vehicle accidents
Read MoreNegligence per se may apply in certain car and truck accidents
The highways are plagued with a daily dosage of tragedy from accidents involving motor vehicles. Truck accidents in particular take on a complex variety of factual scenarios. For example, a 40-year-old highway construction worker was killed on March 18 on Ga. 120 when he jumped from the trailer of a construction truck and was killed… Continue reading Negligence per se may apply in certain car and truck accidents
Read MoreWatch out for motorcyclists this spring
The cold weather may be lingering around Dalton for a few more days at least, but spring is on its way to Northern Georgia. That means that there will soon be lots of bikers riding motorcycles on the highways and byways of our lovely state. It’s every motorist’s responsibility to watch out for the riders… Continue reading Watch out for motorcyclists this spring
Read MoreBusiness litigation may deal with entertainment contracts
Georgia is the home of many new and emerging musical and entertainment artists. Every one of those individuals and groups will have the need to enter into various contracts for the production and distribution of their music or other entertainment activities. Business litigation often arises between the entertainer and the producer or a production company.… Continue reading Business litigation may deal with entertainment contracts
Read MoreFatal car accidents may impose death damages on negligent driver
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that occurred in Murray County on Friday, March 1 at about 7:15 a.m. The three-car crash occurred on the Chatsworth Highway near the Grand Prix Boulevard intersection. A 16-year-old male operator who failed to slow down hit a car from behind, according to authorities. Rear-end car… Continue reading Fatal car accidents may impose death damages on negligent driver
Read MoreSelf-incrimination protection is a criminal defense in DUI case
The Georgia Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the state. It often must give direction to the lower courts and to law enforcement authorities regarding the constitutionality of various criminal law statutes. The court recently issued a decision defining what are the parameters of a criminal defense in cases where there is a… Continue reading Self-incrimination protection is a criminal defense in DUI case
Read MoreDamages owed to innocent passengers in motor vehicle accidents
Georgia law is consistent with other states in the treatment of the duty owed to passengers in vehicular accidents. Passenger who are injured in motor vehicle accidents are entitled to collect damages from any drivers who are determined to have been negligent and a substantial cause of the accident. Sometimes, the victim may therefore be… Continue reading Damages owed to innocent passengers in motor vehicle accidents
Read MoreIf your spouse wants the home in divorce, it’s time to refinance
Your spouse asks for just one thing in the divorce: the family home. They say they won’t sell. They won’t negotiate. They simply do not want to lose the house. You don’t have children or pets. The home is the one asset they really care about that the two of you have bought together. Now… Continue reading If your spouse wants the home in divorce, it’s time to refinance
Read MoreMotor vehicle accidents are reduced by distracted driving laws
Georgia has a new distracted driving law and the early indications are that the rate of traffic accidents has dropped. Fatalities from motor vehicle accidents fell over 3 percent in 2018 compared to 2017, according to one university research group. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety reported that preliminary data indicate a 7 percent decrease… Continue reading Motor vehicle accidents are reduced by distracted driving laws
Read MoreHow a broken headlight led to a need for criminal defense
Georgia police often station themselves on the side of the road to monitor traffic. If they see a traffic violation or a situation that raises suspicion, they can quickly merge into traffic, activate their siren and lights and pursue their subject of interest in order to make a traffic stop. Sometimes, what begins with a… Continue reading How a broken headlight led to a need for criminal defense
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