Toccoa Legal Issues Blog
What should I do if there are issues with the home inspection?
If you wish to sell your home, it is highly likely that any interested buyer will have a home inspection. This inspection helps to ensure there are no major issues with the home. Some inspections may be more thorough than others, which means they might point out even...
Preventing Family Strife With Thorough Estate Planning
There are many practical reasons to attend to your own estate planning well in advance of when you can no longer put it off. Among the most frequently cited reasons is that by carefully planning your own estate, you save your loved ones time, money and stress. A...
What are the top 4 ways to ensure a safe Uber trip?
If you are like most people, Uber has become your preferred method of getting from point A to point B when you do not wish to drive yourself. While the vast majority of Uber rides begin, proceed and end in safety, however, you should never take your safety for granted...
How you prepare the whole family for a long drive
There’s always risks involved with driving — whether you take yourself to work during rush hour or pack up for a long road trip with your family. But when you set out for longer drives and have a more crowded vehicle, there are safety measures you can take ahead of...
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...
