Recent Blog Posts
Child Killed, Mother Fighting For Life, After Head-On Crash With Suspected Drunk Driver
A tragic three-vehicle collision has left a 22-month-old girl dead, her mother fighting for her life, and the greater Atlanta community shaken. The accident took place shortly after 9:00 p.m. on Georgia route 41, near Haynes Road, in Coweta County. According to Georgia State Patrol officers, a 30-year-old man was driving a large SUV… Read More »
Were You Ejected In A Car Accident?
Being ejected from a vehicle is one of the most horrifying and destructive things that can happen to a person. The NHTSA estimates that 83% of all individuals ejected during a crash die as a result. Wearing a seat belt substantially reduces this risk–in some cases up to 65%, but does not completely eliminate… Read More »
Suing for Defective Toy Injuries
It can feel like you try to do everything right, and the one time you think you don’t have to have your guard up, your child is injured by something you trusted to bring them joy. When so much of your life is spent caring for your child and keeping them safe, you expect… Read More »
Were You Injured While Opening A Package Or Gift?
It may sound surprising, until you think back to a time when you tried to wrestle a plastic clamshell package open without a knife or scissors. More Americans are injured by defective products and packaging each year than you may suspect. In fact, clamshell packaging alone results in 6,000 hospitalizations each year, and these… Read More »
DUI Car Accident Proves Fatal
Recently, a fatal two-car crash took place on the downtown connector. According to police, the accident happened on I-75/85 southbound, near the Williams Street exit at about 4:00 in the morning. Police stated that the accident occurred when a woman driving a Hyundai compact pick-up truck rear-ended a Lexus sedan. Each driver was the… Read More »
18-Wheeler Goes Over Georgia Bridge, Blocks City’s Drinking Water
An unexpected and shocking accident took place on the eastbound side of the I-20 bridge that spans the Augusta Canal. According to witnesses, an 18-wheeler truck crashed into the side of the I-20 bridge. The side of the bridge was just a metal guardrail. While the truck was almost able to come to a… Read More »
Say “No” When Police Ask For Consent To Search Your Vehicle
Saying no is hard, especially if it is to a law enforcement officer with a gun and a badge. You may think that it’s not a real question, and that you kind of have to say yes to an armed officer even if they are phrasing it like a question. You may also feel… Read More »
Legal Resolutions For The New Year
It’s a new year, and with it comes a new opportunity to face things differently, including any pending criminal charges or traffic tickets. If you want to start the new year off right, that means combatting any denial you may have about the seriousness of any outstanding offenses and instead being proactive and facing… Read More »
Did Your Child Suffer A Sports Injury?
For the most part, sports are great. They keep kids busy, healthy, and can build self-esteem. However, when the correct care and precautions are not taken, they can also be extremely dangerous. Sports are one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries in children, as well as broken bones. While most sporting injuries… Read More »
Choosing A Judge Or Jury Trial For Your Criminal Case
If you have been charged with a crime in Atlanta or the greater Georgia area, you may already be envisioning your trial and how it will go. One thing you may not have considered is whether to have a jury trial or a bench trial. Although you have a right to a jury trial… Read More »