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Driving without a license is a crime in all states, including Georgia. However, there’s a difference between not having a valid license at all and simply forgetting your legally issued license at home. Both have consequences, but the former is more serious. If you need assistance with a driving without a license charge in Georgia, …

Many drivers have, at one point or another, accidentally cut someone off while driving. But sometimes, the consequences can be serious. For example, if a driver pulls out in front of another and the second driver swerves to avoid a collision, they may crash. If this happens, what can the driver expect from a legal …

Home Depot is the largest Georgia-based company and employs more than 400,000 workers. But in addition to being a massive enterprise, Home Depot also has its fair share of workers’ compensation claims.  What do you need to know if you were hurt as a home depot employee? You may be eligible for financial benefits, and a …

Georgia has strict helmet laws compared to other states. Regardless of whether it’s a legal requirement, wearing a helmet is a good idea for your safety as well. But you can’t just wear any helmet—it must meet specific requirements to comply with Georgia law.  Basic Helmet Requirements in Georgia Georgia law requires that you always …

All 50 states have their own version of a Good Samaritan Law. Georgia has had its own version since as early as 1962, and it has been dramatically expanded and improved over the years. You Can’t Be Sued for Trying to Help Someone in Georgia The idea of a Good Samaritan Law is simple: if …

As of July 1, 2018, Georgia’s Hands-Free Law went into effect. This law was called the biggest change to Georgia’s traffic laws in decades—and it affects virtually every driver on the road. Below, we’ve got an in-depth look at how the law works (and all of its surprising exceptions).  But first, here’s a quick overview …