Children who are learning new ways of life after their parents’ divorce are often uncertain about what’s going to happen. It’s up to the parents to ensure that the children have what they need. One thing that might be stressful for the children is transition days....
Medical malpractice: Facts patients should know
Medical malpractice is a serious problem in the United States and leads to far too many people getting hurt or passing away as a result of mistakes and complications made by a medical professional. In the U.S., medical malpractice is the third-leading cause of death....
Does the three-second rule work for trucks?
For most drivers, the proper following distance is defined by the three-second rule. No matter how fast you're driving, as long as there are three seconds between your car and the car ahead of you, that is generally considered enough space for you to stop in time....
Driver fatigue is a leading cause of trucking accidents
Accidents involving trucks can get quite disastrous. Given that a fully loaded truck may weigh several times a regular car, occupants of smaller vehicles bear the brunt of trucking accidents. Recent statistics paint a grim reality of accidents involving trucks. ...
How long do you have to claim medical malpractice in Georgia?
When a healthcare provider fails to provide appropriate treatment and causes an injury or death to a patient, it is referred to as medical malpractice. If you are a victim, the law provides recourse, and you have a right to be compensated for the harm you suffered....
Who gets what following a divorce in Georgia?
Property division takes center stage in virtually every divorce. The accumulation of marital property and assets over time may result in heated property division discussions, especially when both parties cannot agree on how to best divide what they have. In that case,...
How common are diagnostic mistakes in modern medicine?
You will generally go to see a doctor for one of two reasons. You need help figuring out what is wrong with you, or you need treatment for an obvious issue. Diagnosis won't be a major concern if you have a broken arm from a fall down the stairs. You know exactly what...
Do you know what the grounds are for a Georgia divorce?
Before the advent of "no-fault" divorce in Georgia (and other states), it used to be much more difficult to leave an unhappy marriage. Either one spouse would have to admit that their misbehavior was at the root of the marital breakdown or the other spouse would have...
Can you get a DUI after just one beer?
Typically, people assume that it’s fine to have one drink and then drive without getting charged with driving under the influence (DUI). They don’t expect to be impaired by a single drink, and they know they won’t get over the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit...
How do military parents handle custody arrangements?
Coming up with a parenting plan after you split with your spouse can be challenging. It's even more so if one or both parents are in the military. While many service member parents petition for joint custody of their child if they live in the same geographic area as...