Most drivers will agree that driving while distracted – such as texting behind the wheel – is incredibly risky and irresponsible driving behavior. Unfortunately, many drivers still don’t take this risk seriously. While 84% of drivers recognize cell phone use while...
If you were hit by someone who was driving over the speed limit, you could have a wide range of hardships to address, from serious injuries to financial problems and emotional trauma. When a driver travels too fast, there are many ways in which a motor vehicle...
While working on receiving compensation for your recent car accident, you must also remember to take care of yourself and recover from your sustained injuries. Keep in mind that some injuries, like a traumatic brain injury (TBI), can take several days before they...
There is no doubt that one of the most dangerous vehicles to ride when an accident occurs is a motorcycle. The lack of exterior protection can literally be deadly. It is important to understand the most common causes of serious motorcycle accidents, particularly since...
By definition, you sustain a traumatic brain injury when you hit your head hard enough that your neck jerks violently forward and backward, causing your brain to “slosh around” inside your skull. The resulting damage to your brain causes it to malfunction, resulting...
When you sustain serious injuries from someone else's negligence, you are likely thinking about healing instead of filing a lawsuit. However, in many cases, you will want to file a claim as soon as possible. The reason for this is that you only have a certain amount...
Many people associate traffic violations with small punishments like having to pay fines or take a safe driving course. However, Georgia has traffic offenses on the books that result in more serious punishments. Some traffic violations reach the level of a misdemeanor...
Personal injury law can cover a range of situations. Your lawsuit may involve a truck accident, a dog bite or an injury on someone else’s property. In any case, the law can be tricky. It falls on you in bringing a case to court to prove your claims within the confines...
Many drug possession charges in Georgia carry a steep punishment with them. Knowing more about the legal background of a charge against you can help you in understanding what consequences you may face. Controlled substance law The main statute used both nationwide and...
MDMA stands for methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Sometimes known as ecstasy, this is a stimulant drug that also has hallucinogenic properties. It is a Schedule I controlled substance because it has no accepted medical uses and a high potential for abuse. Authorities...