Georgia Criminal Defense And Personal Injury Blog
How do blood and breath tests differ?
In Georgia, there are tools to determine a person's blood alcohol content (BAC) level. Today we will discuss two of these tools used by law enforcement, blood tests and breath tests. These are two of the most common tests. If you are ever pulled over on suspicion of...
How can a DUI affect college?
DUIs of all kinds are serious in Georgia and across the United States, but being charged with one can be particularly bad for college students. Many may believe that being caught under the influence in a vehicle can be attributed to youthful indiscretion, but this...
Getting into – and out of – a DUI in Georgia
A driving under the influence charge can ruin your life. Police, the courts and the State of Georgia may come after you. The penalties are severe: fines, loss of license, jail time, community service and higher insurance costs. Getting into trouble You may receive...
How prevalent is drowsy driving?
Sharing the road with other Georgia drivers is a major responsibility. When you are behind the wheel, you owe it to yourself and to other drivers to maintain safe driving habits to reduce the risk of accidents. What happens if you share the road with a drowsy driver?...
The fight against distracted driving
The State of Georgia decided to face the menace of distracted driving head-on by enacting a hands-free cellphone law on July 1, 2018. It is now illegal for anyone to use text while driving. The law makes it even more challenging to use any mobile device at all while...
Using caution when riding a motorcycle in inclement weather
Riding a motorcycle has many risks, but can also be incredibly rewarding, memorable and exciting for people who take it seriously and prioritize their safety. Because riders in Georgia may come across varying types of weather on their ride, it is critical that they...
4 common motorcycle accident injuries
Autumn is a wonderful time for Georgia motorcycle enthusiasts. When temperatures drop, you may love to climb behind the handlebars of your favorite cruiser, sport bike or vintage motorcycle and explore areas across the state. Still, every time you ride, you must think...
How can pedestrian accidents involving children be prevented?
Children regularly walk with traffic nearby, which can be incredibly dangerous (especially when one considers the number of intoxicated drivers on the road and the prevalence of speeding). Moreover, certain roads can be particularly dangerous for young pedestrians,...
What are the most dangerous roads in Georgia?
One of the effective ways to avoid a car accident is to avoid dangerous roadways. These are the roads where a lot of accidents occur. They may have certain distinguishing characteristics that make them particularly dangerous. You will probably hear a lot of news...
Survivor of fatal seven-car pileup receives $15M jury award
A seven-car pileup on Interstate 16 resulted in the deaths of five Georgia Southern University nursing students on their way to the hospital for their last clinical rotations. As reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a jury awarded one woman who survived $15...
