Georgia Legal Issues Blog
Can I refuse a breathalyzer in Georgia?
When you see those red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror and hear the whoop of the police siren as the cop car pulls you over, it can be a stressful moment — especially if the scent of alcohol is still on your breath. It’s been a while since you had...
How your children’s needs influence child custody in a divorce
Most people have heard at least one horror story about a custody outcome that was totally unfair. For example, an angry parent lies to the courts and finds a way to prevent their ex from having parenting time. Maybe you heard a story where one parent intentionally...
Whiplash common in Georgia rear-end crashes
The car comes speeding in from behind and fails to stop before slamming into your vehicle’s rear. If you’ve been the victim of a car wreck like this, it’s not unusual for you to suffer one or more injuries, especially to your body’s soft tissue. One type of injury...
Almost every car wreck stems from human error
Why do car wrecks happen at such a staggering rate, taking around 35-40,000 lives per year? You can point to all of the individual causes you want, from cellphone use to drowsy driving to drunk driving to teen drivers. All of these things do play a role. But it can be...
What is ‘crossing the guard line’ in Georgia?
If you’ve never heard the term “crossing the guard line,” you aren’t alone. It’s used to describe the specific action of entering some kind of correctional building -- whether jail or prison -- with guns, alcohol or drugs in your possession. The law is aimed at...
Drivers who are too tired are hazards on the road
In order to drive safely, every driver must be in the right mental state to handle the task. One thing that can reduce their ability to do this is fatigue. Drivers who don’t get enough sleep are at an increased risk of causing a car wreck that can lead to catastrophic...
Divorcing? Take a close look at your financial affairs
In a divorce, you’re moving from married to single, from a partnership to someone who must make decisions on their own. Many of those decisions will be financial. It might have been years since you handled money. Your spouse might have controlled the checkbook and had...
Things not to do while driving (and we’re not just talking cellphones)
We all know texting while driving is a big no-no, but what are some other non-electronic things drivers should refrain from while out and about on the roads? Put the make-up down Ladies—and some gentleman—do not put on makeup while you drive. Driving down the...
Ways to care for yourself after–or in the midst–of a divorce
There’s nothing easy about divorce. It’s stressful and hard, and it’s not something that gets resolved overnight. But even in the midst of this trying time, there are things you can do to help take care of yourself. Get back to the basics Eat right. Sleep right....
How driving mistakes can reduce your personal injury claim
Law enforcement officials often have to make a quick decision regarding the designation of fault after a motor vehicle collision. They will write up a police report at the scene of the crash after looking at the physical evidence and hearing testimony from the...
