A Quick Reminder of Georgia’s Hands-Free Law
This broadly worded legislation is designed to prohibit holding or using a large number of devices while driving. The act also applies to devices that are resting on a lap, dashboard or secured around the ears or shoulders. Any communication or data storage device may be included under the Hands-Free Act, ensuring that the law
Secondhand Products that May Cause Injury
Gift-giving occasions such as Christmas, birthdays and new births can result in financial hardship, which is why many parents prefer to shop online for a deal or buy secondhand items. While you will save money by shopping thriftily, it is important to ensure that the products you purchase are safe. There are a number of
Ignored Personal Injuries Will Cost You
When you have suffered injury in an accident, ignoring your pain and suffering won’t make it go away. For most people, staying out of work is not the most desirable option. However, even a minor accident can result in injuries significant enough to impact your ability to carry out everyday tasks, let alone put in
Defending Against Drug Charges in Georgia
Have you been charged with drug offenses after a party in Georgia? The State of Georgia has what is likely the strictest drug laws of most other states throughout the Southeast, and possibly in the entire United States. Most drug charges are categorized as felonies, and there are many complicating factors involved that contribute to
Winter Slip and Fall Accidents
Winter is a time of heightened risk for becoming injured after falling on someone else’s property. If you slipped or tripped and then fell, sustaining an injury of any kind, you may be able to recover financial compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. These resources can be a real help to cover medical expenses, lost
Five of the Most Misdiagnosed Medical Conditions
Misdiagnosed medical conditions can lead to a decline in health and even death. If your family doctor or other medical professional has misdiagnosed a serious medical condition, you may have a case for medical malpractice. More importantly, however, is getting to the real cause of your pain and suffering, so you can receive the correct
The Benefits of Wearing a Seatbelt
There are still a large number of people who do not wear a seatbelt, whether as a driver or passenger in the vehicle. However, the statistics show that wearing a seatbelt can mitigate the risk of a crash-related fatality by 45%. That means thousands of lives are saved each year, simply because those people chose
Time Limits and Defective Products
You will typically have two years after the date of an injury to pursue a defective product personal injury lawsuit. Claims that are filed after this time period are generally dismissed. This is not written in stone, however, as there are certain exceptions. If a person filing a defective product claim is mentally ill or
Personal Injury is More Than Just Physical
The impact of an accident should never be measured solely on the severity of physical injuries. If you knock a glass of water onto the ground, there are two ways in you could suffer loss. Either the glass will suffer damage and the contents will spill; or, the glass will remain intact and the contents