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5 Ways To Avoid Deer-Vehicle Collisions

Fall has arrived and so have the deer. The Georgia Department of Transportation says around 50,000 car wrecks in Georgia per year are caused by deer. So what can you do to avoid a deer-vehicle collision? Most importantly, be more aware of your surroundings. The fall months have the highest numbers of Georgia motor vehicle…

November 21, 2022

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Should Children On Tricycles Wear Helmets?

For years, we’ve told children they should always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. Now, researchers say tricycle riders should be wearing them as well. According to a new study published in the journal Pediatric, there were 9,340 cases of children having to make a trip to an to emergency rooms in 2012 and 2013…

October 18, 2022

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Traffic Ticket Laws: 9 Weird or Obscure Georgia Driving Laws

By: Kathy McArthur, founder of McArthur Law Firm talks about Georgia traffic law and rules of the road laws in Georgia According to police, drivers in Georgia are unaware of some of multiple Georgia state driving laws. Those who operate a operate a motor vehicle in the Peach State need to be familiar with all…

October 12, 2022

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When Is A Doctor Negligent After Delayed Diagnosis?

One of the common lead-ins to a medical malpractice lawsuit is delayed diagnosis of medical conditions, illnesses or injuries. This can lead to a worse prognosis for treatment or even wrongful death. However, a delayed diagnosis by itself is not enough for a lawsuit. You must prove that the doctor’s negligence is the reason for…

September 29, 2022

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What Makes Georgia One Of The Worst States For Drivers?

According to a recent study, Georgia is the 44th worst state for drivers in the U.S. The rankings were based on commute times, spending on gas, insurance premiums, vehicle repair costs, frequency of fatal crashes, and car thefts. The only states worse than Georgia for drivers were Louisiana, Texas, California, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and…

September 21, 2022

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How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney?

When it comes to choosing a lawyer, cost is always something that clients worry about. But there is a common misconception that people have about their choice of lawyer. Some believe that hiring a major law firm is impossible, that there is no way they can afford a high profile lawyer. They might shop around…

September 14, 2022

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Which Macon Bar Injured A Patron By Juggling Glasses?

The hospital is the last place you want to end up after a night at the bar, but for one of our clients, that is exactly what happened last year. While visiting the Macon bar called The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom downtown, a patron was struck by a thick glass that a bartender dropped while…

September 6, 2022

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