Living in Valdosta, you want to know that your community is safe. You want to make sure that accidents and injuries are minimized or prevented. That’s why collecting data about traffic collisions, injuries and deaths is so important. The 2020 annual crash report for...
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Month: May 2021
Motorcycle hazards to look for this summer
Georgia is a pretty motorcycle-friendly state to live in year-round. On almost any given day, you can take your bike out for a ride along the rolling hills of the countryside. But in the coming weeks, as the summer travel season ramps up, bikers need to be aware of...
The difference between accidental death and wrongful death
People die in accidents all the time. They fall off of ladders, get into car crashes or get hurt when a product like a power tool suddenly malfunctions. Many times, these deaths are tragic but accidental. No one individual or business has direct responsibility for the...
When you say you want custody of your kids, what do you mean?
You make an appointment with a local Valdosta divorce attorney. When you tell her you want a divorce and want custody of your children, she asks you what you mean. It might sound like a daft question, but it’s not. Custody is not as simple as it may seem. Under...
Head injuries in car wrecks can vary greatly
Individuals who are involved in a car crash can suffer from several types of injuries. One of these is a head injury. It might shock people to know that not all brain injuries that are suffered in a car wreck are due to the head hitting something. Instead, the violent...
3 ways to reduce the pressure on your kids during a divorce
In terms of the potential psychological damage to a child, divorce can be nearly as bad as a parental death. It can destabilize your children's lives, create negative emotions, change the way they perceive themselves and undermine the relationships with their primary...
What to do when pulled over by police in Georgia
With a flash of blue lights and a quick burst of the siren, a traffic stop can make anyone feel anxious and nervous. Despite this, Georgia drivers must try to remain calm and collected. Losing one’s cool can inadvertently lead to giving up one’s rights and escalating...
The truth about how to deal with an aggressive dog
Many people assume that they need to move away quickly when confronted with an aggressive dog. This is founded on the idea that dogs often protect their own territory, so turning and hurrying away seems like a good way to diffuse the situation. In reality, though,...
Think carefully about how you negotiate child custody
Child custody cases are often very difficult to handle. The emotional involvement of both parents can make this a challenge, especially when the parents don’t agree on what needs to happen with the children. It’s imperative that you take the time to think about your...
Did you know that eyewitnesses are often wrong?
An eyewitness takes the stand in a criminal case, makes a passionate testimony and sounds like they’re telling the truth. Figuring that person has no reason to lie, the jury convicts the accused, who claims the entire time that they are innocent. This is a common...