General Legal
What Should You Do If the Police Report After a Car Accident Is Wrong?
A police report can make or break your auto insurance claim or injury case, but what happens when the officer gets the facts wrong? From missed details to misstated facts, an inaccurate report can derail your compensation. Discover the immediate steps you should take to correct the record and protect your claim if an officer’s report is wrong.
Read MoreWhy Georgia Takes Speeding So Seriously: The Real Cost of Driving Too Fast
Think speeding in Georgia just means a hefty fine? Think again. Behind the state’s notoriously strict traffic laws—including the famous “Super Speeder” statute—lies a critical mission: moving past the penalties to prevent devastating accidents and save lives on the road.
Read MoreIf You’ve Been in a Car Wreck: Why the book Litigating Minor Impact Soft Tissue Cases Matters to You (and How Bruce Hagen Helped Shape It)
You might still be feeling the effects of your auto collision. Maybe your neck is stiff, your back hurts, or your headaches won’t quit. And maybe your insurance company said your crash was “minor impact” and tried to pay you very little—or even nothing—because the cars didn’t look badly damaged. That’s very common, but it…
Read MoreThe Advocate Detective – What You Should Expect From A Personal Injury Lawyer
In the intricate world of personal injury law, attorneys play a pivotal role that often mirrors the work of detectives. Much like the sleuths who unravel mysteries in crime novels, personal injury lawyers delve into the depths of incidents, uncovering critical details to build a compelling case. The Investigation Begins When a detective is called…
Read MoreNew Wakeboarding And Wakesurfing Law In Georgia
Summer days on Georgia’s lakes should be about making memories with family and friends – not emergency room visits. Whether you’re planning your first wakeboarding adventure or you’re a seasoned rider, a new Georgia law is designed to keep everyone safer on the water. If you or someone you care about has been injured in…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Hiring a Bad Lawyer?
When it comes to legal advertising all you need is money. What you may not be aware of is that the money that goes into legal marketing is rarely money that is paid directly out of the pockets of the lawyers who are doing the advertising. If you live in metro Atlanta you probably drive…
Read More7 Useful Tips for Traffic Court
If you are going to have a day in court, it’s often in traffic court. In the state of Georgia, a traffic citation is a violation of the criminal law that can be punishable by jail time, fines up to $1,000, probation, community service or driving school. Consult with a lawyer if you are going…
Read MoreWhat Are The Changes To Joshua’s Law?
Effective July 1st, 2021 all 17-year-olds in Georgia applying for a Class D driver’s license or motorcycle permit must meet Joshua’s Law requirements in the same manner that 16-year-olds already do. WHAT IS JOSHUA’S LAW? Senate Bill 226, also known as Joshua’s Law passed in 2005 in the Georgia House and Senate and went into…
Read MoreConservatorships 101
Is your loved one mentally incapable of handling their own financial and daily affairs? Are you trying to navigate the difficulties of probate court? Personal injury attorney Bruce Hagen and criminal law attorney Ray Giudice discuss conservatorships in this mini clip from Episode 10 of Your Day In Court podcast. What Is A Conservator? A…
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