Having an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your vehicle(s) after a DUI arrest or if you refused alcohol testing after being stopped by police can let you continue legally driving even though your license has been suspended. If you choose to get an IID,...
Many Georgia residents know the rudimentary facts surrounding the state’s DUI laws. That includes understanding that Georgia is an implied consent state regarding a driver giving a breath, blood or another type of sample to show that the driver was above the legal...
With 36 states and the District of Columbia now allowing medicinal use of soft drugs like cannabis, many Americans are approaching previously prohibited substances with less fear. Nonetheless, some people who are curious about potential health benefits still worry...
Anyone who wasn’t involved in a car accident as a child may find it easy to underestimate the traumatic effect it can have on them – even if no one was seriously injured. The sheer suddenness, likely coupled with seeing their parents upset, angry and frightened, can...
In a collision between a semi truck and a smaller vehicle, the smaller vehicle may be the one that suffers more damage. This is why the drivers of these large vehicles may be required to handle the truck and avoid accidents. Still, a driver may cause an accident. They...
If you have experienced a major injury following an auto collision, you may be facing overwhelming medical bills. Worse, a lengthy recovery may mean you have to take time off work, making it even more difficult to make ends meet. In Georgia, if another driver’s...
Being involved in a car accident can be disorienting and confusing. In highly emotional situations, it can be easy to say or do the wrong thing. The best practice is to be proactive and prepared for a motor vehicle accident. It can be surprising how we react to a...
Seeing the flashing lights of a law enforcement vehicle behind you can make your heart skip a beat. For some, knowing that they’ve recently consumed alcohol might be the cause of that fright. What some people don’t realize is that a police officer must have a valid...
Anyone who is involved in a car accident could be at risk of a serious or catastrophic injury. Accidents leading to catastrophic injuries are not uncommon. How many catastrophic injuries really happen? The statistics vary, but when you break down the information into...
The opioid crisis is something almost every area in the United States must deal with. It is a tragic situation tied to the pharmaceutical industry. While opioid pills are the sought-after source for those addicted, cheaper and easier to secure alternatives often...