Cedartown Law Blog
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...
After divorce, don’t make the kids your messengers
It's not easy to talk to your ex during the divorce process or even after the case gets finalized. Maybe you never wanted to end the marriage. Perhaps your spouse left you for someone else. The last thing you want to do is give them a call or sit down in a room...
The 3 types of distracted driving
Did you know that there are really just three different types of distracted driving?You may feel like you can name far more just off the top of your head. Maybe you're thinking of things like texting and driving, eating and driving, talking to passengers, changing the...
4 tips to reduce ladder falls
It may be nearly impossible to realistically eliminate all ladder falls, one of the leading causes of on-the-job injuries. It's like trying to eliminate car accidents. It's possible in theory, but it continues to happen at an incredible rate.That said, there are...
