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How can I support a loved one who’s relapsed?
Relapses are a common part of addiction recovery. Family members are often at odds when it comes to relapses, due to the sheer disappointment they elicit after a person has been sober for a length of time. While it's natural to feel this way, expressing your...
High school teacher gets 15 years of probation after DUI crash
As reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a Georgia high school teacher admitted to driving under the influence after crashing his pickup truck into a teenager while she was talking on her phone. The impact sent the 14-year-old girl flying into a nearby...
The long-term effects of car accidents
When a person is in an accident in Georgia, the first thing anyone should do is make sure that there are no life-threatening injuries before information is exchanged or police are called. While many injuries will show up immediately, there are some that can be...
Vehicular homicide charge for man who never hit anyone
When someone in Georgia is hit and killed in an accident by a driver who is under the influence, the driver may face vehicular homicide charges or a long list of other serious charges. Driving under the influence has a long list of penalties, particularly if it is a...
What happens if I refuse to take a chemical test?
One of the most common ways a law enforcement officer will gather evidence in a suspected drunk driving stop is through a blood alcohol test. This could be with a breathalyzer, or via a test of a bodily substance such as blood or urine. But what would happen if you...
Arresting suspension of your driver’s license
The penalties from a DUI can be severe, and some of them can hit sooner than you think. You could face a suspended license before you ever set foot in a courtroom to enter your plea. Two cases stem from a driving under the influence (DUI) arrest in Georgia. The first,...
When a crash brings anxiety into your life
The consequences of a motor vehicle accident vary from one wreck to the next, and some bring unforeseen hardships. For example, some motor vehicle wreck victims suffer terribly from an emotional standpoint, whether they become depressed or even lose their temper...
Drunk driving charges and your family
There are many things that should be examined when a drunk driving case surfaces, from analyzing key details (or even details that may seem unimportant but could dramatically affect the case’s outcome) to preparing for the potential penalties that lie ahead. However,...
Don’t write off whiplash as a minor injury
The way many people talk about whiplash can be dangerous. It might be a passing reference in a conversation, or joke in a comedy that diminishes the potential seriousness of what happened. In reality, whiplash can be an incredibly disruptive injury. It can lead to...
Back to School Bus Safety Review
Even if you don't have kids or they've already graduated, you know when school is in session because of the sudden increase of buses on the road. It's important to use the utmost care when driving near them, both for the children's safety and your own. New law helps...
