Mediation is an excellent way to work through disputes without having to go to a judge for help. There are many benefits to mediation, but the primary benefit is that it helps you and the other party come to an agreement that you are both satisfied with and can agree...
Has your motorcycle crash resulted in a crush injury?
Motorcyclists like you know that you share the roads in Georgia with some dangerous vehicles and drivers. Unfortunately, because you have so little protection on a motorcycle, you face even higher risks than most drivers if you get involved in a wreck. For example,...
Study ranks state laws on drunk driving
Residents in Georgia tend to be very proud of their state and that is generally with good reason. The people who live in Georgia enjoy a positive quality of life and want to trust that their state lawmakers and officials look out for their well-being as much as they...
Are you at risk for workplace fatigue?
Fatigue in the workplace can lead to serious consequences, not only for the fatigued worker but for other employees. According to the National Safety Council, fatigue and other sleep problems are responsible for 13% of all workplace injuries. To help...
What are the common causes of rear-end collisions?
When you're driving, the last thing you want to have to do is to try to pay attention to what's happening behind you. You already have to pay attention to what's going on ahead of you and to the side, but it's relatively expected that those driving behind you will...
What is a post-adoption contact agreement?
It has become more common for the parties to an adoption in Georgia to arrange for open adoption. Whereas in the past the expectation was that adoptive children would never have any contact with their birth relatives, open adoption allows and encourages at least...
How to identify the signs of road rage
Driving along the streets of Georgia can be overwhelming and tedious at times. Whether you are rushing to get home from work or running late to an important meeting, you may become enveloped in the chaos on the road. If you have ever experienced road rage, you are...
What are common causes of boating accidents?
Boating in Georgia is not necessarily that dangerous. There are other activities that are statistically riskier. Nevertheless, when boating accidents do occur, they can be quite serious and result in injury or even death. While boat accidents may be relatively...
Flying truck tire results in death on Georgia interstate
The tires of a tractor-trailer can weigh approximately 100 pounds or more. If they come loose while the truck is in motion, it can pose a threat not only to the truck operator but to drivers of surrounding vehicles. Such a scenario recently played out in Peach County,...
How are domestic and international adoption different?
As a prospective parent looking to adopt in Georgia, the decisions you make now can last a lifetime. One of the most important involves how you want to adopt and from where. You can choose to adopt a child from the United States or an international location. There are...