Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, is common in clubs or raves. Partygoers take ecstasy to induce feelings of euphoria, and they usually don’t take it alone. However, overdosing is always a risk when taking ecstasy; if a friend dies, you could face criminal penalties. When...
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False allegations of Georgia sexual abuse
The Georgia Mandated Reporter Law - O.C.G.A. §19-7-5 (2016) requires certain professionals to report suspected child sexual abuse to the appropriate protective services. Allegations of sexual abuse are serious, and statistics show that most claims by children are...
Move over laws are meant to make roads safer
Most Georgia drivers have experienced slowed or stopped traffic because of vehicles ahead of them with lights flashing. People are expected to be attentive to these vehicles to avoid auto accidents. However, since many drivers drive as they normally do whether the...
Victims of T-bone accidents often face long recovery times
T-bone accidents routinely inflict serious injuries on the occupants of vehicles. Also known as side-impact accidents, these accidents occur on Georgia roads when the front of one vehicle hits the side of another one. Although people in both vehicles have a high risk...
Questioning the validity of roadside drug tests
Roadside drug tests play a part in Georgia law enforcement efforts to combat impaired driving. These tests are designed to quickly determine whether a driver is under the influence of drugs, allowing officers to take appropriate action. However, concerns exist...
Can a Child File Their Parent’s Wrongful Death Claim in GA?
A wrongful death occurs when someone else's negligence or misconduct causes an untimely death in the family. It can occur from medical malpractice, a car accident, a workplace accident, a defective or dangerous product, food poisoning, premises liability, a...
Reasons for prescription medication abuse
Many Georgia residents rely on one or several medications to prevent or reduce the side effects of various ailments. Prescription medications can treat many conditions, including depression, anxiety and chronic pain. Unfortunately, because these medications are so...
Trials for new spinal injury treatment yield positive results
Clinical trials for a neuro-spinal scaffold have brought hope to many who have suffered from severe spinal cord injuries. If you're in Georgia and were the victim of this life-changing type of injury, this may be something you'll want to know about. A scaffold that...
How to properly secure a Georgia truck
Improperly loading a truck may increase the risk of an accident while traveling on a Georgia road or highway. This is because it may cause too much weight to shift to one section of the truck, which can cause it to weave, jackknife or topple over when driven at high...
Heroin Laws in Georgia
Heroin is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in Georgia. The state defines Schedule I drugs and substances with high potential for abuse that are not currently acceptable for medical use in the U.S. and are unsafe even with medical supervision. Heroin is...