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O.C.G.A. 40-6-391(a)(5) which provides in relevant part that a person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any moving vehicle while the person's alcohol concentration is 0.08 grams or more at any time within three hours after such driving or being in actual physical control from al...

Are your kids trick or treating this year? If so, there are a number of tips and safety precautions that you can take as parents and property owners to ensure that your neighborhood's children are safe. If a person is injured while on your property in Georgia, you may be liable as you are respons...

6 Main Types of Auto Coverage 1. LIABILITY COVERAGELiability coverage is mandatory in the majority of states. Auto owners are required to purchase the minimum amount of coverage, which is $25,000 in Georgia. This coverage comes with two components—bodily injury (pays for the other part...

  Despite bad weather, negligence can still play a role — Remembering Atlanta's Snowpacolypse The Northerners love laughing at us when it comes to how we deal with snow. Yes, the city basically shuts down for the slightest of inches. However, we all know that driving around Atlant...

        DUI Less Safe O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391(a)(2) prohibits driving “under the influence of any drug to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive.” This statute allows law enforcement the ability to determine that any amount of a contraband substance in your system can ...

Here comes Santa Claus.. here comes Santa… Pause! Santa could be bringing gifts that reek of product liability If you're like 76% of the U.S. population, you might still be holiday shopping and will be, right up until Christmas. Finding THE perfect gift is one of the holiday season's ...

    The Big Cheese is now en route… when to stop when you're in doubt. Every school year starts with close to 500,000 school buses on the road to transport about 26 million kids to school. In 1939, a national bus safety conference was held and ultimately produced 44 standards for s...

  Why it is important to ensure that you have UM and UIM coverage on your auto insurance policy Imagine being hit and injured by an uninsured or underinsured driver with no money or assets. That is why Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist coverage is so important for you to have, e...

        Are Passengers Required to Show ID in Georgia?   Short answer: No, passengers are not required to show their ID but they should verbally identify themselves to avoid further hassle. In State v. Williams, 264 Ga. App. 199 (2003), the Georgia Court of Appeals clarified that...