Everyone on social media knows that a picture of their lunch can go viral if captioned cleverly enough. However, think twice about what you post if you’re in the middle of a personal injury lawsuit. Sure, your followers might love to see you smiling at a party or hitting the…
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The Number One Rule in Personal Injury Law: Document Everything
Accidents can turn your life upside down in an instant. The pain, the disruption, and the uncertainty that follows are hard enough to handle without having to worry about legal battles. However, ensuring you get the justice and compensation you deserve starts with documenting your injuries properly. It’s not just…
My Client’s Presidential Pardon Achieved Seven Years Before President Biden’s Sweeping Pardons
I was very happy to hear that President Biden has decided to right historical wrongs by pardoning any U.S. veterans who were convicted for being gay while serving in our U.S. Armed Forces. It is well past time for our country to acknowledge this wrong and the damage it…
Treading Carefully While Staying at VRBO or AirBnB Rentals
Vacation rentals through platforms like Airbnb and VRBO promise memorable experiences, but what happens when an injury disrupts your stay? Most people probably aren’t considering the possibility of seeking compensation for an injury while vacation planning, but accidents (and negligence) can happen any time. Both property owners and the platforms…
Key Reasons You Need a Litigator
When you need legal help, knowing who to turn to can make a big difference. Many people use the terms “attorney” and “litigator” interchangeably, but they refer to different roles in the legal field. After a serious injury, you might get embroiled in a legal battle that could take a…
Solitary Confinement in Georgia Prisons is “Draconian”: Confinement in a Prison Shower is Immoral and Unconscionable
Last week, Judge Marc Treadwell, United States District Court Judge for the Middle District of Georgia, held several officers of the Georgia Department of Corrections in contempt of court for failing to correct numerous violations of the Federal and Constitutional rights of Georgia inmates who are housed in solitary…
Avenues of Compensation After an Accident
When someone suffers an injury due to another’s actions, it’s not just the physical pain that affects them. The ripple effects can touch every aspect of their life, from financial stability to emotional well-being. In such challenging times, understanding how the law works to compensate for these losses can offer…
Georgia’s Attorney General Would Certainly Ban Abortion Medication Mifepristone
Today the United States Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in Case No. 23-235 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION V. ALLIANCE FOR HIPPOCRATIC MEDICINE, a case in which certain physicians have sued the FDA alleging permitting the use of Mifepristone violates their rights. Much of the oral argument focuses on “standing,”…
Would Frozen Embryos Be Considered “Unborn Children” in Georgia? You Bet They Would
By now we have all heard of the Alabama Supreme Court decision holding that frozen embryos are “unborn children” under Alabama State Law. This was the holding in LePage v. Center for Reproductive Medicine, issued on February 16, 2024. Although much hay was made out of a concurring opinion that…
Understanding the Stages of Jury Trials in Personal Injury Cases
In a Georgia courtroom, the path to justice in a personal injury case unfolds through a series of critical stages, each carrying profound implications for the case’s outcome. From the meticulous selection of an unbiased jury to the final delivery of the verdict, every step in a jury trial is…