Having a cellphone with you at all times is a convenience and a distraction. Many drivers give into this temptation and cause injurious and even fatal accidents. Although using your cellphone is tempting, according to the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety,...
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Saving your marital finances by using separate property
Nobody can see what comes next. If you know you want to stay with your spouse through thick and thin, you might want to understand how marital property works. Organized finances have many benefits. Not the least of these is that certain types of legal protections...
Dangerous products and liability claims
Safety standards and testing should make you feel safe about using the products you buy. Some products do come with a warning about the potential risks, such as the label on a plastic cover that warns of the potential for suffocation. There should never be a risk...
3 tips for driving safely in the snow
Even in warmer states such as Georgia, snow still falls a couple of times a year. With January fast approaching, here are some tips to keep you safe while driving, even when snow is on the ground. 1. Take it slow When you are driving in inclement weather, make sure...
Can you recover from memory damage after a crash?
If you got involved in a crash, you likely suffered from some form of head or brain injury. Along with back and neck injuries, these are the most common for almost any type of collision. Unfortunately, memory loss and damage goes hand in hand with head injuries. The...
3 types of benefits available for injured workers in Georgia
From repetitive stress injuries that develop gradually to catastrophic accidents that happen suddenly, workers in many different industries may find themselves risking their health or even their life while on the job. In Georgia, most companies with at least three...
The growing problem of financial infidelity
Infidelity in a marriage may not always involve the physical or romantic relationship of one spouse with a third party. Today, another form of infidelity appears to undermine many marriages: financial infidelity. Spouses often make secret purchases when trying to...
How do I know if I am involved in a Ponzi scheme?
Ponzi schemes remain one of the most talked-about white-collar crimes in America. These schemes may seem obvious even to the untrained eye, but some organizers have found ways to mask the true setup of the company. Because of this, you may find yourself doing what you...
When divorce and job loss collide
Divorce is enough to disrupt anyone's life, but throw job loss in the mix and the future may look pretty bleak. While neither of these factors is easy situations to manage, people who approach these challenges with a determination to succeed may find success sooner...
Not all guilty verdicts result in appeals
When a defendant goes through a criminal trial, and the judge gives a guilty verdict, some people may think that the next step is to go through the appeal process. However, this is not usually the case. Losing parties must have a specific reason for asking for...