The Role of Mental Health in Criminal Defense Cases
The criminal justice system is designed to hold individuals accountable for their actions when they violate the law. However, it’s important to consider mental health’s role in criminal defense cases. Mental health issues can affect a person’s ability to make rational decisions, understand the consequences of their actions, and even control their behavior. As a… Continue reading The Role of Mental Health in Criminal Defense Cases
Read MoreWrongful Death Claims and Legal Options for Surviving Family Members
It can be tough and challenging for a family to lose a loved one, but the challenge intensifies if the death is caused by negligence or wrongful actions. In these cases, surviving family members can proceed with a wrongful death claim to seek compensation and justice. In many cases, wrongful death claims are brought by… Continue reading Wrongful Death Claims and Legal Options for Surviving Family Members
Read MorePublic Defender vs Private Attorney
A huge burden is placed on the person who gets charged with criminal activities. At that time, they must decide whether to plead guilty or not. They would also have to make the decision to take the recommended sentence by the prosecutor. The most important step in such cases is finding a suitable lawyer to… Continue reading Public Defender vs Private Attorney
Read MoreUnderstanding Comparative Negligence
Comparative negligence is a law used by casualty insurance claims that suggest that during an accident, the contribution of each party in the accident determines the fault or negligence of each party. Insurance companies use this principle to assign blame to each party and pay the insurance claim accordingly. It is used to assign faults… Continue reading Understanding Comparative Negligence
Read More2 reasons self-driving vehicles won’t automatically end crashes
Human error is one of the main factors that contribute to modern car crashes. Despite training and licensing requirements and the constant risk of collisions, drivers often make mistakes because they don’t treat operating a motor vehicle as a safety-critical task. People misjudge what following distance they should maintain or travel at speeds too high… Continue reading 2 reasons self-driving vehicles won’t automatically end crashes
Read MoreI was injured in a car wreck, now what?
If you get involved in a car wreck, it can be a very traumatic and surprising experience. It can also be somewhat confusing and complex because you may not have been through it before. If you’re dealing with serious injuries, then you also add a level of complexity with medical treatments and hospital visits. So… Continue reading I was injured in a car wreck, now what?
Read MoreThe long-term consequences of a crash injury can be expensive
If you get hurt in a car crash, your hospital bills aren’t the only expenses you have to consider. Obviously, it will be important for you to negotiate an appropriate settlement with the insurance company or the driver that hit you based on your existing medical expenses and other losses, like the cost to repair… Continue reading The long-term consequences of a crash injury can be expensive
Read MoreShould I hire an attorney after a car wreck in Georgia?
A lot is going on after a car wreck. Even if you are unhurt, you may feel overwhelmed and confused about what to do next. Your immediate concern is injuries – to yourself, your passengers and other people. Remember that car accident injuries sometimes don’t become apparent for hours or even days after the accident.… Continue reading Should I hire an attorney after a car wreck in Georgia?
Read MoreA driver hit me and drove off, what can I do?
It is certainly frustrating when another driver makes a mistake and causes a car accident. It’s even more frustrating when that driver then speeds off, clearly not wanting to own up to their own negligent actions. If something like this has happened to you, you’ll probably find yourself wondering what you need to do next.… Continue reading A driver hit me and drove off, what can I do?
Read MoreWill you need to install an IID after a Georgia DUI arrest?
There are several concerning penalties possible after a driving under the influence (DUI) arrest in Georgia. You may spend the night in jail, in addition to being at risk of future incarceration. There will be fines and court costs, as well as increased insurance expenses. You can expect a DUI conviction to cost you thousands.… Continue reading Will you need to install an IID after a Georgia DUI arrest?
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