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Motor 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

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How 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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Litigation is not the only way to settle a partner disagreement

Having a business partner can have its benefits, but it can also have its disadvantages. Running a business can be stressful, and partners do not always agree on how everything should be handled. When a partnership dispute arises, Georgia business owners may think that litigation is the only way to resolve the situation. Truthfully, there… Continue reading Litigation is not the only way to settle a partner disagreement

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Man says dad’s fatal personal injury was due to nursing neglect

Many adult children in Georgia and elsewhere have parents who reside in nursing homes. Some are unable to function independently due to aging or adverse health conditions. Others, such as a man’s father in another state, enter such facilities on a temporary basis as they recover from surgery or other health episodes. In this man’s… Continue reading Man says dad’s fatal personal injury was due to nursing neglect

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The tragedy of children getting hurt in car crashes

Although the average American spends time in a vehicle every single day, there is a lot of risk involved in traveling by motor vehicle. It is easy to ignore this risk until something happens on the road. Unfortunately, you aren’t the only person who incurs risk while driving. Your children in the vehicle are also… Continue reading The tragedy of children getting hurt in car crashes

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Don’t believe what you hear about cellphones and car accidents

Hardly anything is as simple as right or wrong. Much of the information that Georgia residents receive from the media and the internet requires a bit of skepticism. For instance, not everything people say about the correlation between cellphones and car accidents is correct. For instance, many Georgia drivers may be lulled into a sense of… Continue reading Don’t believe what you hear about cellphones and car accidents

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Failing to use turn signals is a risk factor for a serious crash

Turn signals, also called blinkers, are one of the most important communication devices on your vehicle. After all, the primary purpose of these lights is to alert other drivers to your intentions. People in front of and behind you, or even across from you at an intersection, will know how to predict what you will… Continue reading Failing to use turn signals is a risk factor for a serious crash

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Pedestrian dies in car accident

Some people walk for health, while others do so out of necessity. Regardless of the reasons, pedestrians should be able to travel safely when walking near Georgia roads. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and a car accident involving a pedestrian can lead to serious personal injury or even worse — death. In Dec. 2018,… Continue reading Pedestrian dies in car accident

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How to alleviate stress when seeking a Georgia divorce

If you’re one of many Georgia residents whose plans for the new year include ending a marriage, you likely have numerous concerns and, perhaps, worries regarding your or your children’s future. Divorce is never easy and often prompts a lot of emotional turmoil, not to mention additional challenges that may surface as you adapt to… Continue reading How to alleviate stress when seeking a Georgia divorce

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Liability for personal injury and death is on the at-fault driver

The determination of “liability” in a vehicular accident in Georgia involves the process of determining which of the drivers, if any, have legal responsibility due to being partly or totally at fault in causing the accident. Those drivers who are at least partly at fault may also be compelled to pay personal injury compensation to… Continue reading Liability for personal injury and death is on the at-fault driver

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