After a dog attack in Marietta, you may need to familiarize yourself with local ordinances regarding animal restraints. This is because your ability to sue may depend on whether the dog owner violated any of these local laws. If no violations occurred and the animal had no prior aggressive tendencies,…
A van crash in Georgia can affect dozens of people, and it has the potential to change lives forever. Unfortunately, these accidents are becoming all too common in Cobb County and throughout the state. What can you do if a van accident has affected you or someone you love? Can…
After a truck accident in Georgia, you might have to use various evidence to prove negligence. One of the most compelling forms of evidence is video footage, and it may clearly depict all kinds of recklessness and misconduct. How exactly do you obtain this footage? Although online research is certainly…
Stray dogs are becoming a serious threat in Georgia. In May of 2024, numerous sources reported that a “pack of stray dogs” had mauled a mother to death. The incident also left the woman’s children injured, and it sparked a renewed discussion about dog attacks in Georgia. However, later reports…
Roadside construction poses numerous threats to workers in Georgia. In many cases, the only thing separating these workers from fast-moving vehicles is a few plastic cones. It only takes one distracted or intoxicated driver to veer into construction zones and cause catastrophic injuries. If an incident like this has harmed…
Wrong-way crashes in Georgia can cause some of the most dangerous crashes imaginable – and you do not have to be a physics professor to understand why. When two vehicles strike each other head-on, equal and opposite forces wreak havoc on the occupants. If you have experienced a crash like…
Talking with a personal injury lawyer can seem daunting and is often shrouded in a veil of myths and fiction. After being in an accident, you may have a lot of ideas swirling through your mind, and it can be helpful to sort out fiction from fact. If you or…
Distracted driving has many forms, but for teen drivers, one of the most dangerous is texting. Texting combines visual, manual, and cognitive distractions. According to NHTSA, since 2007, drivers 16 to 24 year olds are at greater risk for distracted driving crashes, many due to messaging and texting. If you or a loved one…
A news report on Atlanta News First details that a car slammed into an overturned tractor-trailer, shutting down all lanes for several hours during the morning commute. The incident occurred at the East-West Connector near S. Hurt Road, with no word on injuries. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident…
Georgia law defines DUI as not only driving under the influence of alcohol but also driving under the influence of drugs. In Georgia, a person is guilty of a DUI if driving under the influence of any drug to the extent that it is less safe for the person to…