Car accidents bring fatalities during another holiday weekend
Once again, the authorities in Georgia are left to report the bad news regarding traffic fatalities as another major holiday continues apace. There were the usual reports of car accidents across the state. For example, a major accident occurred at the Jones-Baldwin County line on Tuesday, Nov. 20, in the early evening, on Highway 49.… Continue reading Car accidents bring fatalities during another holiday weekend
Read MoreDivorce raises issues for transitioning children into a new life
In Georgia some divorced couples with children have experimented with a new concept of family law that is called ‘birdnesting.’ Research has shown that keeping children in a low conflict environment during a divorce and thereafter is an effective way of minimizing the stress on them. One way that some couples do this post-divorce is… Continue reading Divorce raises issues for transitioning children into a new life
Read MoreSerious injuries and death: The realities of distracted driving
Motorists must follow all laws when they drive. They can’t be distracted while they are behind the wheel. Despite this given, many people do drive without paying their full attention to this duty. These individuals put themselves everyone around them in danger. The problem of distracted driving isn’t new, but it is very serious. On… Continue reading Serious injuries and death: The realities of distracted driving
Read MoreSuspects in child sex cases may assert criminal defense theories
Georgia authorities recently executed a four-day dragnet focused on internet sex crimes occurring mainly in Bartow County. The total operation spanned several months of planning, according to authorities. In the four-day period beginning on Nov. 1, 2018, the police arrested 20 persons, ages 20 to 59, who allegedly traveled to parts of Georgia to meet… Continue reading Suspects in child sex cases may assert criminal defense theories
Read MoreTop state court hears personal injury claim in product case
A product liability case in a Georgia state action will be handled and decided much like similar product cases that are litigated throughout the country. Such claims generally are decided by application of the doctrine of strict liability in tort; however, negligence and warranty principles can come into play. A worker’s estate in another state… Continue reading Top state court hears personal injury claim in product case
Read MoreCausation may prove deceptive in motor vehicle accidents
The true cause of a vehicular accident may be hidden by the gloss of first impressions. That lesson in the causation of motor vehicle accidents may be instructive in the events surrounding a recent fatal accident occurring on Ga. Rte. 13. The Georgia State Patrol reported that a 22-year-old female was making a right turn from… Continue reading Causation may prove deceptive in motor vehicle accidents
Read MoreWhat’s required to prove a drug possession charge?
Imagine you were enjoying some time riding in the car of a friend, who you didn’t realize was in possession of marijuana under the passenger seat of his vehicle. As it happens, the police pull your friend over for speeding and decided to search the vehicle. That’s when they found marijuana under your seat which… Continue reading What’s required to prove a drug possession charge?
Read MoreMotor vehicle accidents decline after Georgia passes law
Despite opposition from some, Georgia lawmakers recently passed a law prohibiting drivers from using mobile devices unless they are hands-free. Calling and texting behind the wheel is thought to be a major contributor to motor vehicle accidents, and safety advocates have been vocal about the need for strong legislation to discourage drivers from taking these… Continue reading Motor vehicle accidents decline after Georgia passes law
Read MorePersonal injury claim follows a pattern to settlement or trial
Innocent victims of car accidents in Georgia are generally entitled to collect monetary compensation for injuries suffered from the negligence of one or more drivers who caused the accident. Some highlights of the settlement procedure are outlined below, but one should be cautioned that a claim can only be properly managed by an experienced personal… Continue reading Personal injury claim follows a pattern to settlement or trial
Read MoreBreach of contract, injunction sought in business litigation case
Contractual disputes between business entities is commonplace in the courts of Georgia. There are many different disputes and factual scenarios that can be imagined between companies that are doing business together, and they don’t always end up with an uneventful outcome. Business litigation in the state and federal courts located in Georgia often deal with… Continue reading Breach of contract, injunction sought in business litigation case
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