When debt overwhelms a Georgia consumer, he or she may have to deal with things such as phone calls from creditors, constant hounding from debt collectors and the stress that comes from financial struggles. A person facing this type of situation may feel hopeless and...
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What is the difference between a burglary and a robbery?
Many people in Georgia may use the terms "burglary" and "robbery" interchangeably. This is not really correct, however, as they describe two distinctly different crimes. Both can, and often do, include stealing someone else's property, but according to FindLaw, it is...
Can having a hobby reduce your feelings of depression?
If you are feeling depressed and like your life is rather bleak and hopeless, you may be seeking ways to cope with your feelings and emotions without turning to mechanisms that are damaging. Having an idea about the types of activities that you can participate in that...
How can I create a budget that works?
When faced with massive amounts of debt, filing for bankruptcy is often the first step of the process. From here, you'll also need to make changes to your financial habits to keep you on the right track and help you rebuild your credit history in the wake of...
Nursing home sued over resident’s wrongful death
Georgia law defines wrongful death as being the death of a person caused the criminal, intentional, reckless or negligent actions of another. In this context, "another" may simply mean another person, or it could mean a business or entity. Oftentimes, the negligent...
Keep fighting for the workers’ compensation benefits you need
When you file for workers' compensation benefits, it is because you suffered an injury in a job-related accident or because you are sick as a result of your job. These benefits are available to most types of employees to allow them to recover the costs of medical...
What is aggravated assault?
Assault charges in Georgia are not all the same. Aggravated assault is a more serious crime than simple assault. The latter may be no more than a misdemeanor, while the former often qualifies as a felony. According to FindLaw, there are a number of different...
What are the different types of bankruptcy?
When you consider filing bankruptcy in Georgia, you may think there is only one type of bankruptcy. Often you just hear people saying they are going to file bankruptcy, using it as a general term. Actually, there are multiple types of bankruptcy. They are called...
Why might you lose workers’ compensation benefits in GA?
If you sustain an injury on the job in Georgia, you have the right to collect workers' compensation benefits from your employer. Per Georgia law, these benefits should cover the cost of medical expenses, lost wages, rehabilitative services and select other expenses....
The connection between an expunged conviction and empowerment
When people are convicted of crime in Georgia, they have the right to a fair trial. In every trial, the fate of alleged criminals if left in the hands of citizens who have an objective point of view to the case. While many are satisfied with the imprisonment of people...
