A wrongful death claim allows you to collect damages for the death of a loved one due to the negligence of another person. This situation may arise from any type of accident and sometimes intentional situations. FindLaw explains that you can only collect damages and...
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Reinstating your license after a first offense DUI
The possible penalties of your first alcohol-related DUI conviction in Georgia include fines, jail time, counseling, community service and license suspension. If you lose your driving privileges as a result of a DUI conviction, there are a few things to know about...
Do warning labels work?
Warning labels are everywhere on every product you use. If you are like many people, you may glance at them but otherwise not give them much thought, and that is a problem. The Morning Call explains that warning labels have become overused in the U.S. Because people...
Reality shows tell only part of the story about logging dangers
According to Forest Science, the logging business in Georgia is necessary not only to the forest products industry but to responsible woodland management. Recent reality programming focusing on the logging industry, such as "American Loggers" or "Ax Men," has not only...
Georgia To Allow Home Delivery Of Alcohol
Fewer people are going to bars and restaurants these days, in large part, due to the coronavirus. The Georgia dining and service industries have taken quite a financial hit, and most of us have had to do without the enjoyable experience of going out with friends and...
Will your divorce settlement include alimony?
As you prepare for your divorce, you will likely worry about making ends meet afterward. Georgia law does not guarantee alimony as part of your settlement. And if your marriage broke up due to aggravating factors on your part, you could be barred from it altogether....
Georgia governor signs business protection act into law
In early August 2020, Georgia governor Brian Kemp signed a new law extending liability protections for local businesses. As the 2020 pandemic continues to spread, lawmakers look for creative ways to curb the worst of the economic fallout. This act focuses on keeping...
Design a collaborative divorce agreement with mediation
When a couple files for divorce, many expect a heated courtroom battle over child custody and who gets the house. More couples have chosen to forgo these dramatic scenes and design their divorce agreements through mediation. Mediation is an alternative dispute...
Risks associated with teen driving and how parents can help
Driving, in general, presents numerous risks. However, with a teenager behind the wheel, these risks increase dramatically. Inexperience is a big factor in car accidents involving teens, but there are other factors as well. Parents can make a big difference by...
Legal status of designer drugs
Designer drugs are synthetic substances engineered to mimic the pharmacological effects of illegal drugs. By changing their chemical structure, people who produce designer drugs hope to disguise their true nature and avoid legal consequences for selling and...