I am member of the State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors, the 160 member group elected by lawyers to oversee the practice of law in our State. I try to give updates to the members I represent, the Alcovy Circuit consisting of Newton and Walton County and to anyone…
A new comment from the EPA Office of Inspector General dated March 31, 2020 calls on the EPA to better inform the affected communities of the dangers of ethylene oxide (“EtO”). A memorandum contained in the released comment is titled, “Management Alert: Prompt Action Needed to Inform Residents Living Near…
Under Georgia law, a motorist cannot have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher when in possession of a motor vehicle. If a driver is under 21, then Georgia’s zero tolerance laws apply. Anyone with a BAC over the allowable limit is considered intoxicated and can be prosecuted…
Large commercial vehicles are central to Georgia’s economy. They transport goods around the state and to distant parts of the country, returning with goods from far off states for Georgia consumers to enjoy. 18-wheelers are particularly large commercial vehicles made up of a cab with an attached trailer. These “big…
Sideswipe accidents occur when two vehicles parallel to each other collide. Typically, a failure to yield the right of way is to blame, but there is often a question as to who had the right of way, to begin with. Generally, the vehicle that hits the other is legally liable,…
Most parking lot collisions happen at low speeds, so people generally assume that the amount of damage caused should be minimal. In our experience, this is far from the case. Even slow-moving vehicles can cause considerable bodily injuries, such as concussions, whiplash, and back injuries. Also, a slow-moving vehicle can…
According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, there are approximately 300,000 car accidents reported in the state each year. Every day, hundreds of people are injured in traffic collisions. These injuries vary widely—from relatively modest bumps and bruises to those that lead to catastrophic, even life-lasting physical harm. …
Unfortunately, traffic accidents remain a serious problem in Georgia and all over the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that car crashes send more than two million Americans to the emergency room every year. Even if you are a safe, careful driver, there is still…
Rear-end collisions can happen anywhere, though they are most common at intersections and in parking lots. Being rear-ended can cause considerable damage, not only to your vehicle but also to your body. If someone has struck you from behind, you should be prepared for a lengthy recovery and a possibly…
With the ethylene oxide facility (EtO) in Willowbrook, Illinois closed permanently, and the facility in Smyrna, Georgia closed indefinitely, more attention should be placed on facilities that remain open and operational, such as the one in Covington, Georgia, that continues to use EtO. Several troubling facts make it hard to…
