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9 Qualities to Look for In a Criminal Defense Lawyer

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Have you been charged with a crime? Are you looking for a criminal defense lawyer who can give you the best chance of a good […]

8 Questions to Ask Your DUI Lawyer

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Nearly 30 people die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver every day in the US. That’s about one death every 50 minutes. […]

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

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Losing a loved one can be a mentally and emotionally debilitating experience. It’s even more traumatizing if negligent or intentional acts caused the death. But […]

Filing a medical malpractice claim in Georgia

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Some patients suffering with an injury or illness seek the help of medical professionals, only to find themselves in worse shape after treatment than they […]

Diagnostic error tied to many retinal detachments

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A retinal detachment can cause permanent blindness in one eye and lead to a loss of work opportunities as well as a reduction in quality […]

Receiving damages for pain and suffering after an accident

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There are many things that people in Georgia can control and the choices that they make. People have to live with the consequences of those […]

Types of “never events” that occur in hospitals and clinics

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Throughout life people in Georgia will get sick and injured. Sometimes the illnesses or injuries are minor and can be remedied at home or just […]

How does the probate process work in Georgia?

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When a person passes away in Georgia, it is the court’s responsibility to make sure the decedent’s estate is properly administered. The courts will use […]

Common medical errors made in a hospital setting

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Whether we are entering the hospital for a planned procedure or whether we are receiving emergency care, we expect the physicians and other medical professionals […]

Who decides how kids will be schooled in the fall?

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Parenting decisions regarding academic matters are complicated enough for divorced couples in Georgia, but this year there is an added issue; what will schooling like […]

Refusing a breathalyzer can be a bad decision

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In Georgia, a driver with a breath-alcohol concentration of 0.08% is presumed impaired, but the driver can still be arrested for DUI “less safe” with a […]

Car accidents are the top cause of femur fractures in the U.S.

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When motorcyclists or pedestrians in Georgia are struck by an automobile, they are vulnerable to a number of different lower body injuries. Of these types […]

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