Traffic deaths have been increasing in Georgia for the past few years. In 2021, the trend continued with a big jump in motor vehicle accident fatalities. There are several reasons for the increase, but one of the biggest is the rise in distracted driving. What is...
The owner of a will or estate in Georgia does not have to go through the probate court. It is generally a complicated process that could take years to complete. Having a certificate of deposit does not make it any harder to avoid probate, and its owner can avoid...
Preparing your will or estate plan is a must in the state of Georgia. This will be the best way to make sure that your property and other assets are divided in the way you wish. However, there are plenty of circumstances under which a will may still have to go through...
Just like you would look over important documents like home loans carefully before you sign them, you should take that same approach when it comes to signing a will. There are some legal terms you should be familiar with, and it's best to have a clear idea of how you...
Falls cause the most severe injuries among older adults. Nearly 45% of seniors over the age of 70 experience serious falls each year. In nursing homes in Georgia, falls cause serious non-fatal injuries that include bone fractures, traumatic head injuries and even...
Pelvic fractures are a possible injury from high-impact accidents. You could seek compensation for your injury and your pain and suffering in Georgia if someone's negligence caused your pelvic fracture. Symptoms to watch for If you have pain in the hip, lower back or...
Rear-end collisions make up about 50% of all two-vehicle accidents in Georgia and across the United States. In 2019, rear-end collisions were part of 2,346 fatal crashes, which was about 7% of all fatal accidents. Other types of accidents can cause many injuries,...
Most Georgia drivers have seen examples of reckless driving in the form of a car that weaves in and out of traffic at high speeds or a distracted driver. Often times, this kind of driving leads to devastating car accidents. What are some examples of reckless driving?...
For landowners in Georgia, there are a lot of legal issues and protections to sort out. One of the most important decisions to make is whether to take out liability insurance. In many cases, insurance is essential: Without it, the landowner is vulnerable to lawsuits...
Truck drivers may persevere through challenging conditions to bring goods to delivery points. Terrible weather and dangerous drivers make things difficult, but the harshest challenge might come from fatigue. Long journeys, ones that last well into the night, could...