By Pierce Blitch The Impact of Speeding on Your Record and Wallet Speeding tops the chart as the most frequent reason drivers get pulled over. Not only can these tickets stain your driving record, but they can also hike up your insurance rates. Take it from someone who has seen speeding tickets on driver […]
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By Pierce Blitch Outdoor decks offer a great way to enjoy the outdoors at homes, apartments, restaurants, and commercial properties throughout Georgia. However, many people don’t realize that these pleasant spaces can hide serious dangers, leading to severe injuries or even death. Common Causes of Deck Collapses Each year, many people are hurt
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By Pierce Blitch Every state has its own rules for handling illegal drug possession. Georgia is no different, with clear penalties for drug offenses. Under Georgia law, different illegal substances have specific penalties. The Weight of Cocaine Possession Charges Cocaine possession charges in Georgia depend on the amount and the number of offenses.
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By Pierce Blitch Don’t Miss Your Chance to File a Claim If you think you have time, think again. In Georgia, while you have two years to file a lawsuit in court for personal injury or wrongful death, you only have six months to present a notice of claim to a city government. Whether
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By Pierce Blitch Walking the Line—But Is It Fair? Law enforcement officers in Georgia rely on several standardized field sobriety tests to determine whether to arrest a person for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Today, we dive into the walk-and-turn test, examining why it’s used when drunk driving is suspected and
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By Pierce Blitch Understanding Femur Fractures: Serious and Painful Injuries Femur fractures are severe, excruciating injuries that often result in long-term impairment. The femur, or thigh bone, is the body’s longest, thickest, and strongest bone. Breaking it requires immense force, commonly from car or truck accidents. A femur fracture can include breaks, cracks, or
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By Pierce Blitch If you’ve been arrested for a second, third, or fourth DUI in Georgia, you’re looking at serious penalties. Even a first-time DUI can lead to fines between $300 and $1,000, up to a year in jail, 40 hours of community service, and a year without driving privileges. Subsequent offenses bring even
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By Pierce Blitch Facing a DUI Charge? Here’s What You Need to Know Are you staring down a DUI charge? Have you been in this situation before? If so, the penalties you’re facing could be severe. Repeat DUI offenses are very serious, and Georgia prosecutors are determined to seek the harshest penalties possible. That’s
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By Pierce Blitch Ear injuries are surprisingly common and can arise from many situations such as car accidents, workplace mishaps, and sports. These injuries can range from minor to severe and often have lasting effects on a person’s quality of life. Types of Ear Injuries Several types of ear injuries can occur in
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By Pierce Blitch Act Now or Lose Your Right to Compensation “If you snooze, you lose.” This old saying rings especially true when it comes to filing injury and death claims in Georgia. Missing the deadlines to file a lawsuit can mean losing your rights to compensation forever. Many people, even highly educated ones,
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By Pierce Blitch Act Fast to Secure Your Rights If you think you have two years to file a claim for serious personal injury or wrongful death against a state agency in Georgia, think again. The clock ticks faster than you might expect. Here’s what you need to know to protect your rights.
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By Pierce Blitch Understanding Your Rights During a DUI Stop If you’ve ever been pulled over for suspected drunk driving in Georgia, you might have asked yourself, “What are my rights?” Many drivers mistakenly believe they must comply with every request from law enforcement. This isn’t true. In fact, you are not required to
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By Pierce Blitch A Dire Situation: The Reality of a “Broken Neck” Among the most severe injuries one can endure is a “broken neck,” specifically a fracture in the cervical vertebra. This injury can result in irreversible paralysis or even death. The C1 and C2 vertebrae are the top two of seven
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By Pierce Blitch Crushed and Broken: The Realities of Low Back Fracture Injuries The Hidden Dangers of Low Back Fractures Low back fracture injuries often stem from high-energy incidents like car and truck crashes. With decades of experience in personal injury law, I’ve witnessed countless cases of these injuries and their devastating effects.
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By Pierce Blitch A Heartfelt Fight for Justice Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is deeply emotional. Families often face mixed feelings about filing a wrongful death lawsuit. No amount of money can bring back the departed, but it is the only way the law can acknowledge the value of life,
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In Georgia, law enforcement officers are well-trained in conducting sobriety tests on suspected drunk drivers. One of the most common tests is the Breathalyzer. But how does a Breathalyzer work, and is it always reliable? The Traffic Stop and Breathalyzer Request During a traffic stop for suspected impairment, the officer will likely ask for
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By Pierce Blitch Many people don’t realize they can be charged with DUI even if they only took prescription or some over-the-counter medications. Driving or being in control of a vehicle while under the influence of illegal and some prescription or over the counter drugs is illegal. If it can be proven that the
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By Pierce Blitch Many DUI arrests happen because police stop drivers for reasons that have nothing to do with being drunk. Often, these stops are for minor traffic violations that draw the attention of officers. Let’s explore how using your cell phone while driving could unexpectedly lead to a DUI arrest. The Unseen Risk Many
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