Hawk Law Group | December 22, 2021 | Personal Injury
The use of a process server is a professional way to meet the requirement of serving legal documents via a third party. To meet legal requirements and avoid breaking the law, process servers must know and follow the legal guidelines set forth in their state. What Does a Process Server Do? Some types of legal… read more
Hawk Law Group | December 20, 2021 | Car Accidents
The “right of way” concept is one that every driver should understand. Traffic laws don’t necessarily grant a right of way; they outline when yielding the right of way is required. Yielding the right of way essentially refers to allowing another vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist to enter an intersection before you. The idea behind yielding… read more
Hawk Law Group | December 7, 2021 | Car Accidents
Overall, the odds that your death will result from a car crash is one in 107 or 0.93%. To put this number into perspective, think of your closest 107 friends and family members. Odds are that at least one of them will die in a car accident in Evans, GA. But these odds can increase… read more
Hawk Law Group | November 9, 2021 | Georgia Law
Nanny cams are legal in Georgia for monitoring criminal activity. The video from a nanny cam could become valuable evidence in a criminal or personal injury case against a nanny for negligence or assault. However, Georgia, like most states, has laws against voyeurism and eavesdropping. Using a nanny cam to invade your nanny’s privacy could… read more
Hawk Law Group | November 8, 2021 | Georgia Law
The U.S. and Georgia constitutions protect the right to a trial by jury in both criminal and civil matters. In a jury trial, an impartial panel of ordinary people weighs the evidence and determines the facts of the case. But jury trials rely on ordinary people appearing for jury duty. Without an adequate pool of… read more
Hawk Law Group | October 28, 2021 | Car Accidents
Unfortunately, car accidents happen every day in Augusta, GA. Whether your accident stems from a driver running a red light, a failure to check a blind spot before merging, a distracted driver, or another cause, car accidents can lead to a wide range of injuries. In fact, according to the Augusta, GA, traffic engineering division,… read more
Hawk Law Group | October 27, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
Ride to the Right Bicyclists are required to ride in designated bike lanes, except when it would put them or others in immediate danger. When riding on roads without bike lanes, you must stay as far to the right as you reasonably and safely can. Local Ordinances Govern Sidewalk Riding Is it illegal to ride… read more
Hawk Law Group | October 26, 2021 | Personal Injury
Most people do not know where to start looking for a lawyer. Law firms bombard potential clients with advertising through billboards, radio ads, and TV commercials. But you can only gather limited information from these promotional messages. In a town of 7,000 like Thomson, GA, you might have limited options for hiring an injury lawyer…. read more
Hawk Law Group | September 28, 2021 | Car Accidents
Statistics indicate that thousands of car accidents occur in Richmond County, GA, every year. You’ll hopefully never be involved in one. However, because it’s possible you will be, it’s important to be aware of the steps you must take in the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident. For example, if you’re involved in an accident… read more
Hawk Law Group | September 27, 2021 | Personal Injury
In an average year, Richmond County has between twenty and thirty traffic deaths. These statistics include roughly two fatal motorcycle accidents, six fatal pedestrian accidents, and one fatal bicycle accident every year. A handful of motor scooter riders may also suffer injuries or deaths in the county every year. Here is a guide to motor… read more