Toccoa Legal Issues Blog
Vehicle safety features protect some body parts, not others
If you are beginning the search for a new car or truck, you may find all the new features amazing, including safety innovations. Unfortunately, many safety features only target certain parts of the body and the back and spine remain vulnerable to injury. Shifting...
Resources to help you avoid driver fatigue
Driving a big truck through Georgia may provide you with a stable career, adventurous travels and rewarding satisfaction. However, there are also risks associated with driving a vehicle so large. Your vigilance in driving responsibly requires you to take adequate...
4 types of property to include in your estate plans
You are ready to begin preparing your first estate plan. This is an important and proactive step toward securing your assets’ future if anything should happen to you. Taking a thorough approach to your planning will benefit your estate and heirs. The more you can...
What are the cumulative effects of concussion?
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury. In other words, it only affects brain function for a short time. Your chances of recovering from a single concussion are very good. However, if you experience multiple concussions over time, your long-term prognosis may...
The hardships associated with a personal injury
A personal injury can happen as the result of a car accident, an injury on the job, a dog attack, a slip and fall or due to many other situations. Every personal injury, though, whether catastrophic or somewhat minor, causes some form of hardship in a person's life. ...
Detailing Georgia’s self-defense laws
Self-defense laws typically fall under one of two legal philosophies: "Stand Your Ground" or "the Castle Doctrine." The "Stand Your Ground" principle basically states that one can defend themselves (or others) in any scenario in which they fear the imminent threat of...
How to spot reckless driving
People often underestimate how much damage reckless driving can do. One of the keys to defensive driving is locating a reckless driver before they cause a significant accident. Knowing the signs of these drivers can help save lives. While everyone has the potential to...
Strategies for reducing inheritance conflict among children
After you die, your children may need one another's love and support more than ever. However, depending on how you craft your estate plan, the inheritance may lead to conflict between them. You can avoid giving your children reasons to fight with one another over your...
Is it time to update your estate plan?
After Georgia residents create an estate plan, is that all there is to it? Though many people believe creating an estate plan is enough, that is not the case. The truth is, an estate plan needs updating. But when should you update it? Today we will answer that...
The facts surrounding public transportation and safety in Georgia
Public transportation in Georgia, specifically the MARTA system in Atlanta, provides many benefits for riders. Most studies indicate public transport is less expensive than owning and maintaining a vehicle and that it provides community-wide benefits such as lower...
