A serious accident, whether it be a motor vehicle accident or slip-and-fall, can result in severe injuries and even the loss of life. Family members of the person who passed away may be left wondering if their loved one’s death was preventable. In many cases, they...
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Considering mediation to resolve disputes
Sometimes, when couples are going through a divorce it can be hard to communicate with each other. They may want to consider participating in mediation, which is conducted by an independent third party. A mediator does not make decisions for the separating couple, but...
Traffic deaths spiked in 2020, despite fewer cars on the road
The year 2020 brought many changes to the lives of those in Gainesville and across the U.S. Rather than commuting to work, many began working at home. Travel between states was discouraged. Even simply going to restaurants or movie theaters was not always possible....
Risks and challenges routinely confronting Georgia pedestrians
Georgia readers who thoughtfully consider news and data relevant to traffic-linked accident statistics know well that the state’s roadways offer both freedom and challenge. Millions of vehicles daily interact on streets, highways and other transportation corridors...
Georgia child support process
Parents must support their children financially until they reach adulthood. If parents are going through a separation or divorce, they may have questions about the child support process in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) requires that...
What factors are considered for awards of alimony?
A divorce can throw into question many complicated issues in the lives of Georgia residents. From how their kids will be cared for to how they will have the financial means to support themselves, Gainesville residents may be unsure of how they will manage once their...
How a couple’s property is divided in a divorce
People in Georgia acquire various property and assets throughout their lives. They may purchase homes, build bank accounts, retirement accounts, investment accounts, purchase vehicles, buy home furnishings and many other types of property. They also may acquire these...
Proving negligence after a motor vehicle accident
From fender-benders to devastating head-on-collisions, any New Jersey motor vehicle accident can cause serious injury to the parties involved. Many of these accidents are caused by the negligence of one or more people. Negligence refers to a breach of a duty owed to...
Obvious impact: truck crash severity and consequences
“The world is a busy place.” That comment comes courtesy of one Georgia legal source spotlighting the vast and varied personal injury realm. The frenetic and fast-paced nature of that universe spawns risks, even for individuals and families engaged in the most common...
Locals arrested after shooting and drug seizure
In the new year, we all set resolutions and have hopes and dreams we are looking forward to coming true. However, what we never expect is to be arrested, especially after such a crazy 2020. Though, this is what one local woman and her boyfriend are currently enduring....