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A chief concern of all entrepreneurs is finding a way to do business while still being able to protect their personal wealth against any potential lawsuits. This goal is perhaps second only to making high profits and taking full advantage of all legitimate tax shelters. Fortunately, many of today’s professionals believe they can achieve these …

Not every personal injury case involves trial. In fact, the majority of cases are able to come to an agreeable settlement outside of the courtroom and avoid the stress and cost of trial. Many injury victims are not familiar with the stages of a personal injury case, and therefore are intimidated by the process. An …

Considering the vast sum of money involved with many corporate transactions, it’s imperative that all corporate officers and the board of directors abide by the proper standard of care. All of these individuals have a duty to interact with others in a reasonably prudent manner. Everyone who assumes one of these positions has a duty …

By now, even those who rarely watch television have run across some of Capital One’s credit cards ads that feature the key line, “What’s In Your Wallet?” While these ads do feature rather humorous antics of uniquely garbed actors, many consumers have complained about the types of services they’ve felt pressured to buy from this …

Pools can be a source of relaxation and enjoyment, but can also cause serious injury or even death. Children are among the groups most at risk for pool injuries and are often injured when they trespass into a pool unattended. Georgia property owners may be held legally liable for these kinds of injuries under the doctrine …

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2,597 people were killed in United States traffic accidents in December 2010. Of those, 775 deaths involved alcohol-impaired drivers. A 2006 study by the NHTSA estimated that there is one drunk driving fatality in the United States every 30 minutes. Georgia’s Driving Under the …

Most of us cannot imagine striding into an office somewhere and assuming that we’re savvy enough to help negotiate the merger between two major corporations. Yet every day, hundreds of corporate officers and board members believe they know exactly what it takes to create the perfect merger and they quickly move forward, intent on proving …

When a truck driver makes the decision to violate the driving time restrictions and drive over their daily limits they can become fatigued to the point where they are a hazard to others on the road. To keep track of a truck driver’s record of duty the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires that commercial …

A Muscogee, GA injury lawyer explains four facts you should know about a personal injury claim. A personal injury, no matter the cause, may result in serious injuries and emotional damage. It can also be costly, resulting in time off work, lost wages, and medical bills. A claim can help you recover compensation for injuries and monetary …

How do Atlanta car crashes cause broken bones? During a Georgia car crash, the force of impact is transferred to everything in the car and this includes your body. Your bones are meant to deal with your everyday movement; they are not designed to withstand forces of 3000 pounds or more.  When bones experience these types of …

Georgia auto accident victims may receive prompt settlement offers from the at-fault driver’s insurance company.  A victim should not accept a check from the at-fault driver or his insurance company as this may be interpreted as a settlement acceptance and may prevent the victim from receiving additional compensation. A victim should consult with a Clayton County …

If you were injured in an Atlanta traffic accident, the insurance company will want to know who was at fault for the crash. In order to prove liability, your Atlanta car accident lawyer will have to show that the other driver behaved recklessly or broke Georgia motor vehicle laws. Suppose your car is t-boned in Atlanta …