Savannah Law Blog
Georgia woman killed as she stopped to help motorist
A Georgia family is mourning the death of a 20-year-old woman who was struck and killed on a highway as she stopped to help another driver. The woman was traveling north on Interstate 85 near the Pleasant Hill Road off-ramp in Duluth when she spotted a car that had...
Child support modification is possible in the case of income loss
When you were first divorced, the money you sent your ex every month for child support might have been hard to spare, but you always came up with it and paid it on time. But since then, you got caught up in corporate downsizing and went through your savings, and your...
Investigate medical malpractice when your provider causes injury
We trust that we are in good hands with our doctors. We are sure our symptoms will be diagnosed correctly. We are confident that the surgical procedure we are about to undergo will fix our ailments. It doesn't always work that way. Sometimes, things go very wrong, and...
These are the 5 steps to take after a car accident
Even though you do your best to avoid trouble on the road, you could still be part of an accident due to another driver's negligence. Knowing what to do after a crash will help you make decisions that enhance your safety and well-being. Here are the five most...
What does child support pay for in Georgia?
You're getting divorced, and you want the best for your children moving forward. You intend to do your share and intend to pay the child support that the Georgia judge sets, but just what will that support cover? How should the recipient be spending the money to...
Military members: Seek legal help with a DUI charge
Drunk driving is a serious charge. If you're a member of the military, though, the repercussions could be even more serious. Military members who are accused of DUI on a military base could face a court martial or an Article 15, which means a commander can enforce...
Military divorce has special considerations
Getting divorced involves making lots of decisions and coming to agreements with your soon-to-be former spouse. Child custody, spousal support, property division and visitation are among the issues you'll have to determine. And when you're a member of the military,...
Teen killed, another injured in Georgia crash; driver arrested
One high school student in Cherokee County, Georgia, was killed and another seriously injured in a single-car crash recently. The driver of the car, their 17-year-old classmate, was arrested and faces a number of charges, including first-degree vehicular homicide. The...
Building a claim after a commercial truck accident
Commercial trucks are some of the largest and most destructive vehicles on the road today, and when consumer drivers are involved in truck accidents, the results are often devastating. If you experienced a commercial truck accident recently, you may have serious...
9 safety tips for putting up lights this holiday season
It’s that time of year again, time to put up the holiday decorations. For many people here in Georgia, holiday decorating involves putting up Christmas lights on their house. When putting up such lights, it is not just important to think about what will look the...
