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Georgia questions and answers

• My son was fired for situation that derived from Epilepsy. The company was aware of. It has been over 180 days. Is there anything that can be done?

  Asked in Calhoun, GA | February 15, 2026

  His epilepsy causes memory loss, and he had 1 incident where he failed to let them know when he pulled a muscle. Which, for one, he had no remembrance of and did not really realize he pulled a muscle, since he unloaded boxes for a living, sore was sore most nights, then a second incident concerning an ankle issue they were aware of. Still, they said he should have told them about it before leaving. Again, his memory issue was the reason he didn't say anything, and the fact that they knew of this prior. He did have one valid incident. Which usually would not have ended in termination. His boss expressed regret that it had exceeded the requirements. 

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

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

  Asked in Atlanta, GA | November 22, 2024

  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?

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• How do you begin a personal injury claim?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA | November 22, 2024

  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.

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• How can I replace my public defender?

  Asked in Cedartown, GA | November 11, 2025

  My public trainer got me placed on a 6-month probation program that did not work out. She said she got me a motion to suppress, then she said she didn't. That she had withdrew because I took the program. She has changed her story a couple of times since this has happened. I would like a hired lawyer if I can get one. She doesn't seem to be fighting for me.

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• What happens to our joint debts in a divorce?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA | November 22, 2024

  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.

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

  Asked in Atlanta, GA | November 22, 2024

  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

  

• What qualifies as wrongful termination?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA | November 22, 2024

  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?

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

  Asked in Atlanta, GA | February 9, 2026

  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.

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• choked on a cookie I bought from a restaurant that had some kind of wrapper cooked in the cookie

  Asked in Cedartown, GA | March 1, 2026

  I bit into a fried oreo cookie that was purchased in Rome, Georgia, at a restaurant take out, and I choked on it. It had a big blue piece of the wrapper that is cooked into the middle of the cookie I have the cookie still and I took a video as soon as it happened. Also called the restaurant, and the lady said she was wondering were the plastic went she lost. Do I have a case? I thought I was gonna die; my best friend had to give me the Heimlich maneuver to unchoke me.

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• Highly expensive oral chemotherapy medication that did not help my condition

  Asked in Atlanta, GA | December 23, 2025

  I am a cancer patient who received oncology care. During my treatment, they prescribed a highly expensive oral chemotherapy medication that did not help my condition and instead contributed to disease progression / worsening. Despite this, they repeatedly failed to remember what they prescribed, what had harmed me, and what had not worked, and ultimately stated that there were “no medical options available,” effectively abandoning my care. I am seeking legal evaluation and potential compensation against the physician personally, not the organization. The doctor prescribed a very expensive oral chemotherapy drug. The medication did not improve my condition. It worsened disease progression and caused measurable decline. After this outcome, they failed to acknowledge the negative impact. What can I do?

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• Can I file a wrongful death claim if my spouse died in a car accident caused by a drunk driver?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA | March 14, 2025

  My spouse was hit by a drunk driver last month and didn’t survive. I’m trying to figure out if I can hold the driver responsible for my spouse’s death. I’ve heard of wrongful death claims but don’t know where to start.

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• What should I look for in a truck accident lawyer?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA | November 22, 2024

  I need to hire a lawyer for a truck accident case. What qualities or experience should I look for in a truck accident attorney?

  Answered by 2 attorneys