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...
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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...
What are the requirements for divorce?
In Georgia, you do not have to prove your partner's contribution to the failure of your marriage. Attorneys refer to such a divorce as no-fault based. However, this does not bar you from raising serious allegations that led to your decision. You can cite reasons such...
Know the penalties for Georgia DUI
Georgia state law defines driving under the influence as operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content higher than 0.08%. Drivers with lower BAC can receive a DUI charge if they are obviously impaired. These are the potential penalties a driver faces after a...
What you need to know about impaired driving in Georgia
A drinking and driving charge, known as a DUI in Georgia, could lead to quite a few serious penalties that have the potential to change your life. At Gammon, McFall & Villarreal, we often help people who have been arrested for impaired driving to fight the charges...
What constitutes a wrongful death lawsuit?
When an act of negligence or misconduct leads to the death of another, the surviving person may file a lawsuit. This suit, in question, is wrongful death. In Georgia, wrongful death may include medical malpractice, a car accident or even an intentional death. The...
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...
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...
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...