Toccoa Legal Issues Blog
What makes spinal cord injuries severe?
The impact of some auto accidents can leave effects that last for the rest of your life, such as spinal cord damage. People who suffer injury to the spinal cord often face the loss of some of their motor functions for life. Not all spinal cord injuries put a person in...
What kind of living trust should I choose?
Estate planning is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. You should tailor the exact components of your estate plan to your particular situation. However, most comprehensive estate plans involve both wills and living trusts. Most people know what a will is, but are less...
Important items bicyclists in Georgia should know
For those who love taking to the roads on a bicycle, it is important to wear a helmet and follow a list of safety precautions. It is also critical that riders arm themselves with knowledge of safe riding practices and of laws designed to protect bicyclists. State laws...
Combatting the “hidden” TBI
Motor vehicle collisions can lead to serious, catastrophic injuries that often impact every facet of the victim’s life. Injuries such as brain damage, spinal cord damage, paralysis, burns and amputation can be severe enough to limit an individual’s earning potential...
Penalties for DUI in Georgia
Either obvious impairment or blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher can result in a arrest for driving under the influence in Georgia. Motorists who drive on the state's roads also face penalties for refusing a roadside sobriety test. These are the state sentencing...
Are you avoiding these common estate planning mistakes?
No one can deny the importance of creating a will, but sidestepping estate planning mistakes proves equally essential. When was the last time you checked your plan for mistakes? Fidelity explores estate planning pitfalls to avoid. Learn where you may want to change...
3 things you should do after a DUI arrest
You begin the drive home after a night out on the town with your friends. Blue and red flashing lights in your rearview mirror say you might have made the wrong decision to drive when you had a few drinks. What happens now? What happens if you get arrested? Here are...
Should I apply heat or ice after an injury?
Heat therapy, such as that from a heating pad, or ice therapy, such as that from an ice pack, is often the first course of treatment people seek when they feel pain after taking pain medications. The application of heat or ice can often bring about much-needed relief,...
How Atlanta and other Georgia cities handle marijuana cases
There are many jurisdictions in the Metro Atlanta area where consumers still cannot purchase alcohol on certain days or after a specific time each night. When marijuana laws began to change around the country, allowing for medical and recreational use, many felt that...
Understanding misdemeanor and felony categorization in Georgia
If you face criminal charges in Georgia, it is important to understand whether your alleged offense is a misdemeanor or felony. Misdemeanor offenses in Georgia carry up to 12 months in jail and fines of up to $1,000, while felony offenses carry longer sentences and...
