The holidays are a busy time for everyone. There is so much more that goes on, from family gatherings to holiday parties. During this time, most people take work off to travel, which means there’s more traffic on the road than average. Unfortunately, driving during...
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Month: December 2020
How do you prove negligence in a personal injury lawsuit?
Sometimes, the behaviors or failures of a person or a business cause direct harm to you. Situations resulting in physical injury or significant property damage could lead to personal injury lawsuits when there isn't insurance coverage to protect the people affected...
What are the rules around prescription medications?
Prescription drugs are often more powerful and more effective than anything you can buy over-the-counter. In some cases, the doctor will have someone try an over-the-counter medicine first and then switch to a prescription medication if that is not enough. For...
Participating in hazing can have serious consequences in Georgia
Peer pressure, particularly when combined with alcohol and/or drugs, can make even good kids do things they wouldn’t otherwise consider. It seems like we see examples of hazing rituals or pranks by college fraternities and athletic teams every year that turns deadly...
Focusing on the child’s best interests
If you’re getting divorced and you have children, the court may be in charge of coming up with a child custody schedule. They do this in situations in which the parents can’t agree but both have a right to custody of the children. These custody battles can be long and...
3 practical tips for driving in the fog
Driving in the fog can certainly be unnerving, especially if you’re not used to it or if you weren’t expecting those conditions. It reduces visibility dramatically, sometimes to the point that you can only see a few feet in front of the car. When this happens, it’s...
What is physical and legal child custody?
You and your spouse are getting a divorce. You want the best for your child even after divorce, so you’re considering talking to your spouse about a child custody agreement. A child custody agreement could help split the responsibility of raising your child long after...
Can you be charged for drugs found during a vehicle search?
Like most people, you probably think that you'll automatically be charged with possession if the police find drugs during a search for your vehicle. Is this true? Well, the odds are high that you will be arrested for some form of drug possession, but the charges may...
Crossing the guard line in Georgia: What it means
Want to spend the next one to four years in prison and have a felony record for life? That’s exactly what can happen if you’re convicted of “crossing the guard line” in Georgia. The law is designed to keep illegal drugs, weapons and other contraband items out of...
The school run can be dangerous for both parents and kids
Part of your daily routine involves dropping the kids off at school and collecting them. Generally, this goes smoothly and there are no issues but the school run certainly has the potential to be dangerous. The danger not only lies with parents who operate the...