Cedartown Law Blog
Digital divorce in the age of coronavirus
Coronavirus has no doubt changed American life for the foreseeable future. As businesses and restaurants across Georgia close their doors to prevent the spread, so have many state and federal courts. For couples who are in the midst of a divorce, this is likely the...
Some states provide workers’ compensation for COVID-19
Across virtually every sector of society, the impact of the growing Coronavirus pandemic may be felt. The effects of this virus and event may last for some time to come, especially for any person who becomes unable to work after contracting COVID-19, the diseased...
What can you do to stay safe on your bicycle?
You may have many reasons for riding a bicycle. It may be a way for you to get around without sending harmful emissions into the atmosphere. You may use it as a form of exercise, or it may be something that you do merely for fun. Regardless of your reasons for riding...
Workers’ compensation updates and lifetime benefits
Employees injured on-the-job have generally relied on workers' compensation to help cover medical treatment and maintain their standard of living, but they also faced a benefits cap. Updates enacted through Georgia's Senate Bill 135, however, may now provide lifetime...
Do you know how best to communicate during divorce?
While you may know that you and your current spouse are no longer right for each other, you may not be so clear on how to shift your communication style toward your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. Effective communication is essential for moving through divorce at a steady speed...
What is DUI Per Se?
DUI is a very serious charge in Georgia, and it is important to be aware of the intricacies of the law if you are charged with one. There are two ways that you can potentially get a DUI charge in this state. According to FindLaw, you can either be judged "under the...
Distraction, large vehicles linked to increased pedestrian deaths
With more and more new vehicles rolling off the manufacturing floor equipped with advanced safety features, it would be logical to assume that motorists, passengers and others on the roads enjoy improved safety and a reduced risk of serious accidents or injuries....
Carelessness in slip and fall cases
When a person sues for injuries sustained in a slip-and-fall accident in Georgia, he or she must prove liability. In premises liability cases, many parties can share liability, including the plaintiff. In fact, it is not uncommon for the defendant or defendants to try...
What is behind the lower divorce rate?
A recent study showed that divorce rates in the U.S. are down, though Georgia was one of six states that did not provide enough marriage and divorce information to be included in the report. Still, the information is mostly good news overall. A closer look at the data...
Who has to report product defects to the CPSC?
When a business or individual releases a product for consumers in Georgia, it must be reasonably safe. Dangerous products can cause serious injuries to consumers. If a company willingly provides defective products, aware that they are dangerous, then that company is...
