By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher How Georgia Defines Burglary Is burglary the same as theft or robbery? Many people think burglary involves just taking something that belongs to someone else, but it’s more complicated. Burglary is about intent to commit a theft or felony when entering a home or commercial building. This intent makes […]
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By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher When someone is arrested in Georgia, they must follow a series of legal steps that can be both confusing and overwhelming. One of those steps may include posting bail. Bail allows those charged with a crime to avoid sitting in jail while waiting for their court date, which can
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By Pierce Blitch and Will Dasher Imagine this: you’re driving home with your significant other after a college football watch party on a Saturday this Fall. As you chat about the delicious food and the outcome of the big game, you glance in your rearview mirror and notice blue lights flashing. The officer pulls you
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By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher Distracted driving remains one of the leading causes of serious crashes in Georgia and across the nation. It takes only a moment of inattention to cause a lifetime of consequences. For victims of these preventable collisions, legal claims for compensation offer a path forward—one that holds negligent drivers accountable
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If you’ve been charged with a crime in Georgia, it’s important to understand what kind of charges you’re facing and what that means for your future. Crimes generally fall into three categories: felonies, misdemeanors, and violations. All of these can have serious consequences, but felonies are the most severe. Let’s break down the differences so
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By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher Rebuilding your life after an arrest or conviction can feel like an uphill battle. In Georgia, your complete criminal history is often available to employers and licensing boards, no matter how old the charges are. However, options exist to help certain individuals keep their past from interfering with their
By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher Alcohol-Related Accidents: A Growing Concern More than 10,000 people die in alcohol-related crashes every year—over 30 deaths daily. These tragic events make up nearly 30% of all traffic fatalities. On top of that, close to 300,000 people are injured in such accidents annually. According to the CDC, the financial
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By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher Uninsured Motorist Coverage: What You Need to Know Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) insurance covers your damages if another driver with little or no insurance causes an accident. When clients come to us after a car accident, we review all their household auto insurance policies to identify available UM/UIM coverage.
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By Pierce Blitch A group of police officers are standing at a DUI roadblock in a common area of travel after First Friday in downtown Augusta, Georgia. As a result, traffic is backed up as the officers ensure that each driver that passes through is not under the influence. One driver, who is in
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By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher A Parent’s Worst Nightmare Few things are more terrifying for a parent than seeing their child suffer a head injury. As attorneys, we have seen firsthand the long-term effects a concussion can have on a young mind. These injuries can shape a child’s future in ways we can
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By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher Facial scars can profoundly change someone’s life. These visible scars can come from car accidents, dog bites, burns, and assaults. Beyond physical pain, the psychological and social effects can be severe. As personal injury lawyers, we see the impact of facial scars on our clients. Let’s discuss the
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By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher The Unexpected Denial When you file an insurance claim, you expect your insurance company to have your back. Picture this: your car gets wrecked in a hit-and-run while parked at your office. The police haven’t found the driver, so you turn to your uninsured motorist coverage. Or maybe
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By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher Understanding Your License’s Fate Getting charged with a DUI in Georgia can lead to significant consequences for your driver’s license. When the officer hands you that citation, your license’s journey through the legal system begins. Let’s explore what really happens. Immediate Consequences When charged with DUI, your
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By Pierce Blitch How to Secure Fair Compensation for Post-Concussion Syndrome After an Accident A “minor brain injury” might seem insignificant to some, but any brain injury can disrupt the lives of both the injured person and their family. Symptoms often include memory problems, difficulty concentrating, and mood swings. This is far from minor. Hidden
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By Pierce Blitch The Hidden Witness in Your Car Imagine a silent witness in your car that records everything during a crash. This “black box” can either make or break your personal injury case. As technology advances, these devices are becoming standard in modern vehicles, offering critical data that could determine the outcome of
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By Pierce Blitch The Aftermath of an Accident Imagine this: someone not paying attention slams into your car. At first, you think it’s just a minor whiplash. You laugh it off, believing your neck will be fine in a few days. But as days go by, the pain gets worse. Numbness and tingling start
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By Pierce Blitch The Hidden Dangers of Spinal Cord Injuries As an attorneys at The Blitch Law Firm in Evans, Georgia, representing clients with spinal cord injuries, we’ve seen firsthand the struggles they face. Spinal cord injuries often lead to severe complications, including pressure sores, muscle spasticity, and autonomic dysreflexia. This blog aims
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By Pierce Blitch What Are General Damages in Georgia Auto Injury Cases? As a personal injury attorney in Evans, Georgia, I often get asked, “What does general damages mean in an auto accident personal injury claim in Georgia?” Defining General Damages General damages are meant to compensate for the injury itself.
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