Some motor vehicle crashes result in a victim suffering from a spinal cord injury, which is a life-changing experience. Impacts depend on the severity and location. Areas of the body that are affected by the injury are always lower than the location of the damage to...
Georgia’s DUI laws may not be tough enough
All throughout the United States, including in Georgia, the penalties for a person convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol have become stronger over the last several decades. However, there is quite a variance between the penalties imposed by each state....
FDA requests that manufacturer recall implants linked to cancer
Women in Georgia who are considering breast implants, or have had them in the past, should pay attention to the recent news that studies have linked a particular brand of textured breast implants to a rare form of cancer. Due to the evidence that...
DOT pushing to ease trucker drive time limits
Residents in Georgia know that truckers spend a lot of long and lonely hours behind the wheel. This can naturally contribute to fatigue and is something that requires careful monitoring in order to keep truckers and other motorists safe. The Federal Motor Carrier...
Wrong-way driver kills seven, injures three
People in Georgia know that when they are granted a driver's license, they are given not only a privilege but a responsibility. An essential part of that responsibility is to always operate their vehicles safely and in accordance with the law. The safety of...
Learn more about adoption in Georgia
If you want to grow your family, one possible option is to go through the state to adopt. Adoption can be a great choice for many families, especially for those who are infertile or unable to have their own children for other reasons. When you're interested in...
What are the seven steps in the adoption process?
You probably already know that adoption is a method of adding to your family by providing a safe and nurturing home to a child in need, but what does it mean from a legal standpoint? In the eyes of Georgia state law, any children adopted into your family gain the same...
Alcohol and speed continue to claim lives in Georgia
Most people in Georgia are aware that driving after consuming alcohol is not safe as a driver's ability to concentrate and react are both diminished. Driving beyond the stated speed limit is another behavior that is unsafe as posted speed limited are determined as a...
Understanding intestate succession
There may be many in Dalton who think that there will be plenty of time later in their lives to see to their estate planning. Yet such thinking leads to many entering into their golden years without even having a will. Research information shared by Forbes...
Unlicensed teen collides with truck, driver died
People in Georgia who are involved in a motor vehicle accident personally or who have family members that have been injured or killed in crashes should at a minimum be able to trust that there will be a way to be compensated for any losses or injuries they experience....