Bicycles offer outdoor fun and a great way to get around. Many people are turning to their bikes today as an eco-friendly way to get where they need to go. If you plan to ride your bike in Georgia for any reason, it’s important to know about the bike helmet laws....
Personal Injury
Personal Injury
Was your accident caused by unsecured cargo?
Trucks provide a vital service across South Georgia and beyond. They deliver goods and products across the state and country. These larger vehicles must share the road with cars, motorcycles and other smaller vehicles. Often, this occurs without incident. Sadly,...
Do you need a personal injury attorney after a crash?
You weren’t expected to get into a car crash, but when you did, you assumed that the other driver’s insurance would cover your expenses. You needed medical care and will likely have trouble working in the future because of the driver’s actions. Initially, an agent...
When does Georgia law provide immunity from drug charges?
The Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law took effect in 2014. It followed a period of 14 years in which drug overdose deaths tripled in our state. The purpose of the law, which is similar to those in most other states, is to encourage people to get emergency help either...
College students and constitutional rights
This time of year, when colleges are notifying applicants of their acceptance, seems like a good time to talk about college students’ legal rights. Even kids who have never gotten into trouble before can find themselves facing legal consequences when they’re living...
How do you afford a personal injury attorney?
You’ve been hurt in a wreck with a distracted driver. From the very start, the whole situation seemed so obvious – and your injuries seemed so clear – that you never dreamed that they or their insurance company would deny liability. With any hopes of an easy...
Have you been charged with drug possession?
Drug possession charges are very serious and carry hefty punishments. You could end up spending considerable time in jail and paying heavy fines depending on the amount and type of drugs. Even for a misdemeanor, any criminal conviction can negatively affect your life...
Can you ever withhold child support?
When you got divorced in Georgia, you were ordered to pay child support. This was to help the other parent cover the costs of raising the child. You did share custody, but they didn't live with you as often and you earned more money, so it made sense for you to pay...
2 important considerations for shared custody of an infant
It is never simple to divide parental responsibilities across two households, but it is particularly difficult to manage when the child is very young. Newborns and infants require constant support as well as specialized equipment like cribs and diapers. Some parents...
How road joggers can stay safe
Many people like to go jogging on trails or running on treadmills at the gym, attempting to avoid the road. However, there are those who don't have access to trails and don't like to run inside, so they spend most of their time running on sidewalks or even in the road...