Georgia questions and answers by legal issue

• Car Accident
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• Divorce
• Drug & Alcohol Violations
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• Estate Planning & Probate
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• Premises Liability - Plaintiff
• Real Estate
• Trucking Accidents
• Workers' Compensation
• Wrongful Death
• Wrongful Termination

Georgia questions and answers

• Can I see my own doctor for a work injury?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA

  My employer is insisting I see their doctor after I sprained my ankle at work. I have a family doctor I trust more. Do I have to go to the company's doctor, or can I choose my own?

  Answered by 3 attorneys

  

• What qualifies as an ERISA claim in Georgia?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Low income or pro bono representation

  Asked in Cleveland, GA

  I have recently discovered that I have criminal charges that have been dead docketed in two counties in GA. I am a resident of NC and work in a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility. I recently applied for my CADC licensure and was denied due to active warrants in GA. Issues are with Drug Court and Probation Violation. This was a very different time in my life, and I had a very short criminal history. After surviving a DV case with my former husband (children included), I kind of lost my marbles for a minute. I know this is a long shot, but I am wondering what legal help with my cases would be available at low cost or pro bono. I have been to in-patient rehab, and am of service to my peers/addicts.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• 911 was called on me because I pulled over to a store to take a nap because I was tired and couldn't drive home.

  Asked in Augusta, GA

  Someone called the police and said it was an unresponsive female in the car. While sitting in my car asleep, i was awakened by EMS and the police. The officer then went to passenger door, asking me my name, what I was doing out at night, and then proceeded to open my passenger door, asking me what was in the bags on my front seat, and was I on any opiates. He started looking in my bag that was in the front seat, asked me was there anything in car he needed to know about, mind you im still in shock because im being woke up unexpectedly and also he grab my purse and started pulling it towards him and then he stopped and stated let me see your license. So then I proceeded to get the same purse he had no business touching. So once I picked up my purse to get my license there where a dollar bill underneath it, I grabbed the bill and he also reached his hand towards me saying what is that. So the moral of the story is: Was he wrong for opening my door, looking through my belongings without proper search and seizure after stating in the police report he conducted a visual search while making contact with me?

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• How do you begin a personal injury claim?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA

  I slipped and fell at a grocery store a couple days ago due to a slick floor with no warning signs. What should be my first steps in pursuing a personal injury claim? The fall injured my wrist, and I had to visit the emergency room. I took photos of the area but it just looks like a shiny floor.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What legal action can I take against a neighbor whose dogs repeatedly escape their yard to attack dogs on our street?

  Asked in Roswell, GA

  On multiple occasions, my neighbor’s dogs have escaped their enclosure and attacked other dogs on our street (3/28 and 4/8). While no injuries have yet occurred, this bad dog behavior and owner negligence is an increasing risk to the safety of our neighborhood’s residents. I am seeking counsel to understand the law and the next steps of action for this issue.

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• What qualifies as wrongful termination?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA

  I was a manager who was recently fired after blowing the whistle on unethical practices at my company. I've decided to sue my former employer for wrongful termination under Georgia law. Can anyone explain what qualifies as wrongful termination in Georgia?

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Defendant has spent five years in county jail. How can she still be in a county jail?

  Asked in Jonesboro, GA

  She just had another court date. How long can the county hold you for? The co-defendant has been out for over a year. 

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What happens to our joint debts in a divorce?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA

  My spouse and I have accumulated joint debts, including credit card balances and loans. I am concerned about how these debts will be divided during our divorce and what steps I can take to protect my credit. Understanding the process will help me prepare for the financial aspects of our divorce.

  Answered by 3 attorneys

  

• How can I enforce a property division order if my ex-spouse is not complying?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA

  My ex-spouse is refusing to transfer the assets and property awarded to me in our divorce decree. What legal steps can I take to enforce the property division order and ensure compliance?

  Answered by 3 attorneys

  

• Can I Get Workers’ Compensation In Georgia After I’ve Been Fired?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Verbally confronted and questioned aggressively in Krogers, do I have a case?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA

  I visited my previous Kroger store location, where I had worked prior to being transferred. While inside the store, I was verbally confronted and questioned aggressively by the administrative assistant, who asked why I was there. This interaction felt hostile and unprovoked. I immediately reported the incident to my union representative. However, I felt that my concerns were dismissed. I was told not to worry about it and was advised not to write a statement, which made me feel as though my side of the situation was not being taken seriously. The following day, I was suspended based on allegations made by the same administrative assistant, who claimed that I had a gun and that I cursed at her. These allegations are completely false. During a separate interview with my union representative, the administrative assistant contradicted her own claims by stating, “I didn’t hear what he said; I couldn’t make out what he was saying.” Additionally, management was unable to provide any video evidence showing me with a gun. The footage they reviewed actually supports my statement and shows that I did not have a weapon. Given these facts, I believe these accusations are unfounded.

  Answered by 1 attorney