If you live in Georgia or if you’re the parent of a child who’s attending college here, it’s important to know about the “911 Medical Amnesty” law. All states have some version of an overdose immunity law – sometimes referred to as a Good Samaritan law. These laws...
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Your rights as a victim after a serious truck accident
Collisions with large commercial trucks can have life-changing consequences. Because of their enormous size and weight, the impact can cause severe injuries and significant property damage. For victims, the aftermath is painful but also overwhelming, as they face...
How a dashboard camera can help after a semi-truck crash
Modern technology can help improve safety in traffic. There are devices that can prevent drivers from exceeding certain speeds that companies can install in fleet vehicles. There are logging devices installed in trucks that track how long drivers are on the road to...
The hidden emotional struggles after an amputation
When people think about amputations, the focus is often on the obvious physical challenges like surgeries, prosthetics and the ensuing mobility limitations. The emotional weight is not talked about enough, but it can be just as overwhelming as the physical injuries...
Can trucking companies prevent underride collisions?
Transportation companies do not control the conduct of their drivers. At best, they can screen carefully for professionals with unsafe histories, provide adequate training and monitor the conduct of their employees. Still, they generally have vicarious liability for...
When a devastating crash turns life upside down
Catastrophic vehicle accidents are more than physically overwhelming – they carry additional consequences that ripple through every part of a person’s life. Survivors may face permanent disabilities, chronic pain or an inability to return to work, while families often...
How to tell if a loved one is being abused in a Georgia nursing home
In Georgia, families trust long-term care facilities to keep their loved ones safe. When that trust is broken, the consequences can be heartbreaking. Knowing what to watch for can help you act quickly if something is wrong with a loved one who resides in a long-term...
Immediate steps to take as a truck accident victim
Getting involved in a truck accident is overwhelming because the size and force of these vehicles can lead to serious injuries, significant damage to property, and emotional distress. Knowing how to respond in the moments and days that follow can protect your...
What should you know about search warrants?
People who are facing drug charges often have various facets of the case to sort through so they can determine how to set up a criminal defense strategy. One thing that may come into the picture is the legality of a search warrant. Some drug cases center around...
3 types of pictures to take after a truck accident
If you are involved in a truck accident, after contacting the authorities and focusing on medical care for anyone who has been injured, one of the most important things you can do is to take photographs. You may need to sue the other driver–or the trucking company–to...