After you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident, it’s important that you have an opportunity to make a claim against the at-fault party. If you do, you may be able to seek fair compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and other financial losses, pain and...
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How do the Georgia family courts divide custody in a divorce?
The idea that you could lose custody of your children might keep you from filing for divorce. Parents usually want more than anything to protect their children and preserve the relationship they have with them. For many parents in Georgia, concerns about the children...
Seeking a guardianship of an incapacitated adult family member
If your loved one has become incapacitated or needs support to take care of their personal or financial tasks, you may want to look into seeking a guardianship or conservatorship. When you seek a guardianship or conservatorship, you should realize that getting one...
3 reasons to see a medical professional after a car crash
Medical treatment or at least a medical evaluation is typically necessary after a motor vehicle collision. However, many drivers already delayed by a collision decide that they don't want to stop at the doctor's office next. People can come up with dozens of excuses...
6 signs divorce may already be on your spouse’s mind
There are certainly cases where divorce doesn’t even seem like a prospect and then something changes dramatically. Maybe you find out that your spouse was having an affair, for instance, or was involved in illegal activity. Far more often, though, couples will split...
3 times family members can sue over your last will or estate plan
Many estates go through probate because the deceased person didn't leave a last will, had major debts or expensive personal property. However, some families wind up going through probate even though there is a detailed estate plan that accounts for all major concerns....
The shocking truth about how many lives are lost to medical malpractice
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...
Physician burnout increases the risk of major medical mistakes
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...
The dangers of relying on probate to divide your estate
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...
5 things to do when driving in heavy traffic
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...