For young adults, understanding consent laws can be tricky. Georgia has "Romeo and Juliet" laws to protect teenagers and young adults in consensual relationships from harsh criminal charges. These laws apply to specific situations involving sexual activity between...
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Why underride accidents so often cause catastrophic harm
Underride accidents are some of the most devastating types of truck accidents that occur, simply because the physics of these crashes imperil those who slide underneath the body of large trucks. These accidents occur when a smaller vehicle slides under the trailer of...
What is it like to suffer a spinal cord injury?
Spinal cord injuries are extremely serious. When an individual sustains one, it can profoundly impact their physical, emotional and psychological well-being. In many cases, while rehabilitation is an option, they can never fully recover. People often endure these...
How trucking company policies can increase the risk of accidents
Trucking companies are invaluable in the global economy because they facilitate the shipping of goods across vast distances. Behind the massive 18-wheelers that traverse highways lies a highly regulated industry. Trucking companies are governed by numerous laws that...
Why cellphones are the main driving distraction
By no means are cellphones the only driving distraction. Parents get distracted by their children. Many drivers get distracted simply by daydreaming. Others are busy looking at the GPS or changing the radio station. But it is also clear that phones are one of the top...
What can make you an accessory to murder in Georgia?
The law in Georgia holds individuals accountable for their role in a murder, regardless of whether they were directly involved in carrying it out. You could be charged with being an accessory to murder if you played a part in helping or supporting the crime before or...
Fentanyl, false hype and absurd charges
Imagine going to prison for assaulting an officer of the law – except you did nothing except have some bad drugs in your possession. Far too many people don’t have to imagine this scenario thanks to a troubling myth that has taken on epic proportions in law...
When the rubber hits the road: Unraveling liability in Georgia truck accidents
Georgia's bustling interstates and highways witness a constant flow of commercial trucks transporting goods vital to our economy. However, sharing the road with these massive vehicles can be a daunting experience. The sheer size and weight of trucks significantly...
What can you seek in a wrongful death lawsuit?
The financial burden of unexpectedly losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence can compound the emotional toll on the surviving family. You may struggle to make ends meet due to the sudden loss of income or support. In such circumstances, a wrongful death...
Eyewitnesses are not consistently accurate
Many eyewitnesses have absolutely no reason to lie and honestly believe that they are telling the truth. The eyewitness may simply have been a bystander at the scene of the crime. The police are conducting an investigation and they want to know what happened – and if...