One eighteen-wheeler may turn a normal highway drive into a chain-reaction crash within seconds. A large truck might block several lanes, crush smaller vehicles and leave traffic backed up for miles. While many might initially fault the truck driver, actual legal...
A person who’s creating their estate plan has to determine the best ways they can pass their property down to their beneficiaries. If one of those assets is real property, they may opt to use a transfer on death (TOD) deed. A TOD deed allows the property owner to...
Fault and liability after a Georgia car crash may not be straightforward. There are numerous scenarios in which more than one party might have partial responsibility for a collision. The driver primarily at fault for the incident may try to defend against a...
Slips and falls on sidewalks happen more often than you might think. When someone trips outside your home or business, questions about responsibility quickly arise. In Georgia, liability depends on who owns the sidewalk, what caused the fall and whether the hazard...
Even if helping those who lose their footing seems like something people should do, this is not always the case. Sometimes, when someone falls, onlookers will stand and watch, unsure of when or how to lend their assistance. While some do not help out of indifference,...
Car accidents can be stressful and confusing, even if the crash is minor. Many drivers make decisions in the immediate aftermath that can hurt their health or reduce potential compensation. Knowing the common errors to avoid helps protect both your recovery and your...
To our Georgia clients/friends/families: The Georgia Legislature is currently in session and is considering new laws/amending existing laws at the request of the insurance industry to take away your right to be made whole if a bad actor causes you or a family member...
Those patronizing a business typically do not expect to experience criminal activity while at a store or restaurant. However, in any place where people congregate and money changes hands, criminal activity is a safety concern. In some scenarios, those affected by...
What happens to your social media photos or online investments when you're gone? In today's world, your digital footprint is as important as any real-world asset. This online presence can include special memories, valuable investments and even your livelihood....
A missed dose, a wrong pill and a medication given at the wrong time are not just simple mistakes in nursing homes. They can be life-altering events for your vulnerable loved ones. But at what point do these medication errors become abuse? There was widespread nursing...