A wrongful death lawsuit cannot bring back the deceased. But it can hold the person, business or other responsible party to financial account for their negligence while also helping a grieving family feel that justice was served -- especially if the person who caused...
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How reliable are eyewitness testimonies?
In criminal defense cases, eyewitnesses hold a great deal of power. How they tell their story can make jurors trust and empathize with them. However, even if a witness may believe their version of the truth is a fact, it is not always the case. The human memory is far...
What trucking laws apply to your truck accident case in Georgia?
With their terrifying weight and size taking up massive amounts of space on roads, trucks are like accidents waiting to happen. If you’re a pedestrian or a car driver in a collision with a truck, the consequences may even be more catastrophic than a typical crash. In...
Your friend’s overdose could put you in jail
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...
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...