In Georgia, it is illegal for a driver of a vehicle to engage in any actions that distract him or her from driving safely. Studies by the National Transportation Safety Board – an independent federal agency authorized by congress to promote transportation safety – show that a fifth of all auto accidents in our nation…

Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy. When the death is sudden and unexpected, it can be even more difficult for family and friends of the deceased. Some people die because of intentional acts of another person. There are a myriad of laws surrounding intentional deaths. However, what happens when a…

Unfortunately, as loved ones get older, many are no longer able to live without assistance in their own homes. This could be due to an illness, injury or general loss of motor skills. As a result, the loved one requires round-the-clock medical care and must be placed in an assisted living facility or nursing home.…

An accident involving a tractor-trailer and several passenger vehicles recently killed five nursing students in Georgia. Recently, according to Fox news, during a period of traffic on a highway in Georgia, a large tractor-trailer failed to slow down and hit the back of a car. The car that was hit collided with an SUV. The…