Most people assume that medical malpractice isn’t all that common. After all, their own interactions with their doctors have been fine. Yes, doctors make mistakes, but they assume most do a fine job. This isn’t meant to disparage doctors, who do work hard. Many are...
Medical doctors are some of the most intelligent and highly educated professionals in the country. The decisions they make can have life-or-death consequences for the patients in their care. Unfortunately, doctors are also some of the hardest working and most-stressed...
You probably already know that Georgia has laws that cover people dying without a last will. In fact, you might even know a little bit about those laws. If you intend to leave most of your property to your spouse or children, you might feel like a last will isn't...
You could find yourself driving in heavy traffic at any time of the day. For example, this is likely during your morning or evening commute. It’s also likely if you’re in close proximity to a construction zone. Although you’re moving slowly, you’re still at risk of...
Preparing for divorce means something different to everyone. And while that may be true, everyone going through this process will focus some of their time and attention on their finances and the impact of divorce on their future. Here are some of the most important...
Custody is often a point of contention between divorcing parents in Georgia. Both parents probably want to spend as much time with the kids as possible, and if the parents aren't willing to work together, the whole process could become very complicated and negative....
Social Security Disability benefits can provide you with an income if you cannot work due to a disability. The requirements to get these benefits are quite strict. You must meet a precise definition of disability, which may not coincide with other agencies'...
The size and weight of a commercial motor vehicle, such as a large truck or a bus, often make a collision more dangerous for private passenger vehicle drivers. Unfortunately, the same factors make CMVs more difficult to maneuver, with greater braking and acceleration...
Developing an estate plan that suits your financial situation is important if you intend on leaving your children or other loved ones with assets or other financial benefits. Often, estate planning, or at least writing out a will and last testament, comes to mind once...
In a landmark study by a Johns Hopkins medical research team, medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Even when not fatal, the number of people and families affected by preventable medical errors is disheartening. Some degree of...