Cedartown Law Blog
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...
read moreDo 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...
read moreGraduating 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...
read moreThese 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...
read moreAfter 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...
read moreThe 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...
read more4 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...
read moreWas that traffic stop legal?
On your way home from an evening with friends, you pass a police car. The officer instantly hits the brakes, and you know the traffic stop is coming before he even turns around. When the lights come on, you pull over to the side of the road.During the course of the...
read more2 different wrecks lead to fatalities in Georgia
Georgia has seen its fair share of deadly accidents as summer begins, with two recent deadly crashes on the same day. That day was June 4, a Tuesday.The first accident happened right around 2 p.m. At least two people were riding in a 2007 Toyota Camry. One of the...
read moreWhat happens if I’m found in possession of meth in Georgia?
Do you know what the most commonly used drug in Georgia is? While heroin and opioids are rightfully receiving a fair amount of national attention right now, they are just the third most used drug in Georgia. Meth is the most used drug in Georgia, according to 2018...
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