Georgia Legal Issues Blog
Insurance tactics can leave you short on assurance after a wreck
You know that 75 can be a dangerous stretch, but you didn’t see this crash coming. Now you’ve got medical bills through the roof, and the offer from your insurance company isn’t even close to what you need. Injury costs from crashes amount to well over $400 billion...
Interfering with someone else’s deal can draw lawsuits
Georgia’s civil courts recognize a misdeed known by the serious-sounding name “tortious interference.” The best way to explain this civil offense is often by example, and some attorneys’ favorite example is history’s first official case. The colorful origin of...
What are the main causes of distracted driving?
Distracted driving consistently ranks as one of the top causes of car accidents every year. It is an issue that refers to all activities that take drivers’ focus away from operating their vehicles. This could be as basic as observing a billboard for an extended period...
What motorists should do after a severe car wreck
Car crashes can occur in a split second. One moment, drivers can be cruising along without a care in the world. Next thing they know, they're on the side of the road with a totaled vehicle and in a state of panic. No matter who is at fault, these types of collisions...
Georgia ranks 3rd for strict DUI penalties
Every day in the United States, nearly 30 people die in drunk-driving crashes according to the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics. DUI crashes caused more than 10,000 fatalities in 2017, amounting to one death every 48 minutes....
Criminal defense: County’s new procedure for marijuana possession
A drug possession conviction can significantly change a person's life. Punishments vary, depending on the exact drug in question and the amount, but those convicted may face jail time or a fine. Many people assume that marijuana possession is not a serious crime, but...
Truck wrecks: Man charged with vehicular homicide
Sharing the road with large commercial trucks is something every driver has to manage. These larger vehicles present an increased risk to motorists who get into truck wrecks, since their sheer size can result in more significant injury. One Georgia family is likely...
Multiple drug arrests highlights need for criminal defense
When a person is convicted of a crime, some might assume that jail time or a fine is the only consequence. While those two possibilities are certainly serious, there are other results that may have a longer-lasting effect on that person's life. Many people convicted...
What is excessive force during a police encounter?
Law enforcement officers have to deal with a lot of stress and danger as part of their daily job. Many times, stories make it to the media about when officers misjudge a situation and end up putting a person at unnecessary risk through the use of excessive force....
Motorcycle wrecks: Man fatally struck by SUV
Motorcycles can be a fun way to get around. Those who ride them often talk about how freeing it can be, despite knowing it can also be dangerous. In motorcycle wrecks involving another vehicle, the rider is generally at greater risk of injury, since he or she doesn't...
