Cedartown Law Blog
How can I help my kids through a divorce?
Thousands of couples will go through a divorce this year, including several here in Georgia. While divorce is never easy for the people involved, it can be especially difficult on children. If you are looking to go through a divorce and you have kids, there are many...
How does spousal support work in Georgia?
Even when a couple is divorcing in Georgia, the higher-earning spouse is responsible for supporting the other spouse during the separation and negotiation period. If the pair cannot agree on a fair amount of spousal support among themselves, the court may order...
What constitutes a wrongful death lawsuit?
When an act of negligence or misconduct leads to the death of another, the surviving person may file a lawsuit. This suit, in question, is wrongful death. In Georgia, wrongful death may include medical malpractice, a car accident or even an intentional death. The...
Children’s toys do not have to be a liability
Birthdays and holidays are a great excuse to dote on your kids. Most parents spend a lot of money on toys and gifts for their Georgia children. What happens when those toys turn out faulty and lead to serious injuries? Dangerous or defective toys can lead to personal...
What should I know about making an accident claim?
Nobody wants to get into a car accident in Georgia. It can be a real hassle to deal with the aftermath, especially when it comes to filing your accident claim with an insurance company. Whether you have to deal with your own insurance or the other party's insurance...
What obligations do businesses have regarding premises liability?
When a client or other individual slips and falls while on a Georgia business’s property, then the person is within his or her rights to sue the company. It does not matter if the business owner rents or owns the business. Whoever steps inside is the responsibility of...
Delayed and secondary issues after a head trauma
Falls and motor vehicle accidents often cause head trauma, and some people in Georgia may feel tempted to take some over-the-counter medicine and rest afterward rather than go to the doctor. However, it is possible for a mild concussion to cause more serious...
Do you need a second medical opinion for your workers’ comp case?
Despite taking precautions and following the latest safety regulations, you sustained an injury at your Georgia workplace. While your employer offers workers’ compensation to cover your injuries and lost wages, you may not feel the insurance provider’s doctor gave you...
Graduating from drug court may save a life
Many people facing drug charges go through the Georgia court system each year. However, the state recognizes that although drug use and possession break the law, these activities are also generally the result of addiction. Putting people behind bars rather than...
These tips can help you stay safe on a bicycle
As a cyclist, you are well aware of the size difference between your bike and the cars and trucks you are expected to share the road with. You feel very exposed, knowing that any mistake a driver makes could cost you your life -- or at least put you in the hospital...
