If you have been in an accident, then it is possible that you have experienced some injuries. If you have hurt your head, then it is possible that you have sustained a traumatic brain injury. This kind of injury can be serious and can have lasting repercussions....
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Legal drugs and DUI charges
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Jun 9, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Anyone who drinks and drives may face serious charges in a Georgia courtroom. The same might be true when the person is under the influence of illegal drugs. Those who think that they won't face any charges when using prescription drugs could be sorely mistaken. Both...
Addressing the federal crimes of drug counterfeiting
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | May 26, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Drug counterfeiting is a threat to the sale of legitimate, trademarked products. Counterfeit drugs reduce the safety of over-the-counter medicines and the reputations of drug manufacturers. Being accused of counterfeiting results in the losses of profits and...
What burn injuries can a truck crash survivor suffer from?
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | May 24, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Truck accidents often cause catastrophic or even fatal damage due to the sheer size and weight of a vehicle alone. To that end, burn injuries are one of the less common but still not unusual injuries that truck accident victims may suffer from. Second- and...
2021 saw a spike in traffic fatalities
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | May 23, 2022 | Car Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents
Georgia and other states experienced an uptick in car accidents in 2021. Unfortunately, the increase also resulted in more deaths from those accidents. How many people were killed in crashes? The NHTSA reported that almost 43,000 people died in car accidents in 2021....
Coping with an amputation after an accident
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | May 12, 2022 | Catastrophic Injuries
Georgia residents can suffer catastrophic injuries after certain accidents. One of the most devastating injuries is an amputation. It can be psychologically difficult to deal with the aftermath. What type of accidents can cause amputation injuries? Certain types of...
Schedule I drug possession penalties
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | May 2, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Under Georgia law, it is unlawful for a person to purchase, possess, manufacture, deliver, distribute, dispense, administer, sell, or possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. A violation of this law, including possession, is considered a felony drug...
Reasons for filing a wrongful death suit after losing a loved one
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Apr 21, 2022 | Wrongful Death
Experiencing the loss of someone close to your heart is incredibly sad. The emotional impact is heavier when the cause of the passing could have been avoidable. Family members of the deceased may be reluctant to file a lawsuit. There are, though, good reasons for...
Top reasons why truck accidents usually take place
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Apr 14, 2022 | Truck Accidents
No one wants to be involved in a motor vehicle accident, and especially in one with a tractor-trailer rig. They also happen far too often in the state of Georgia where pass-through commercial traffic is both abundant and constant. And when truck accidents happen, they...
Filing claims for wrongful deaths
On Behalf of Jody D. Peterman, LLC | Apr 4, 2022 | Wrongful Death
When a loved one passes away unexpectedly, families may become devastated. If the death derives from someone’s negligence, anger and resentment could overwhelm survivors, leading them to take legal action. Georgia families could seek compensation in a wrongful death...
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