What's the law on TV display and parental advisory Georgia law McDonough
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
According to the Georgia state law, there is no specific requirement for TV displays to show parental advisory warnings. However, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has regulations regarding the display of content ratings and parental guidelines on television programs.
The FCC... View More 
I have a completely fenced in back yard and the dog is always on leash when I walk her. They are scared that she will attack their dog if she gets outside the fence (by accident).
I went to the doctor for a treatment to cure my discolored toe nails. I wasn’t in any pain. The next morning I woke up with redness and burning on my foot. The next day it was worse, and now a week later I have blisters, bleeding wounds, and peeling skin all over my foot. It is very swollen. It... View More
I was hit hit on by the UI driver.I'm having trouble finding you attorney that will ask for anything.But their insurance coverage is what should I do
answered on Mar 28, 2024
In order to recover more than the available insurance coverage, a lawsuit will need to be filed against the DUI driver. Lawsuits are expensive and take time to make their way through the courts. Ultimately, the litigation will end with a trial wherein you may recover more than the available... View More
They are not suppose to be left in there and I had did a follow up in which the PA did find a few left and removed them and previously my husband find one and removed it as well. I was in the hospital for 3 months undergoing surgeries concerning my leg. Grafts and etc and would need to go back to... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2024
Yes this is a potential case. In most jurisdictions, the time to bring a lawsuit does not begin to run until you discover the malpractice (subject to some limitations) and as long as foreign objects are retained within the body.
You should consult with medical malpractice attorneys right away.
I met my husband in 2017. I was 22yr old and he was 27 yrs old at the time. He had a wife who he was living separately from because she was currently then i 2017 not only living with another man but pregnant by him as well. My husband was in the process of getting a divorce, but she somehow kept... View More
my name is daniel henderson,my sister may be on it her name is shelley olson or my mother donna elmore
answered on Mar 26, 2024
Yes. All federal court cases may be found on-line through a system known as Pacer. Here is the link:
https://pacer.login.uscourts.gov/csologin/login.jsf?court_id=00idx
You will likely be required to create a log in and password.
answered on Apr 8, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It sounds like this involves motion practice, whose timetables in general nationwide is dictated by civil procedure rules. If you reached out to local firms, they should advise, as this is state procedural... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2024
It sounds like you've been facing some challenging circumstances and have been working hard to meet the requirements set by your caseworker. Having a job and your own apartment are significant achievements and show your commitment to stabilizing your situation. It's understandable that... View More
I've traveled 4 times to PR in 14 yrs with no success. They give me excuses: study remains, waiting Forensics from US, it's still an open case, Supervisor is not in. My daughter's collected 0, no resources cause Cience Forensics & Pathology in San Juan won't emit one. Do I have a case??
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answered on Mar 10, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it seems that you have been struggling to obtain a death certificate for your ex-husband from the Forensics Agency in Puerto Rico since 2010. The lack of a death certificate can indeed cause various legal and financial difficulties, such as claiming benefits... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on the nature of the signs and extent of obstruction of visibility they created, and who exercised control over the site. Additional details would be useful to enable a more detailed analysis. Good luck
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Yes, you should consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer about this case. I have an ongoing lawsuit against a trampoline park. Just because you signed a waiver does not mean they get to operate the facility in a negligent manner. You need to make sure to act within the statute of... View More
Hi
My foot was fractured in 2017 , I underwent surgery on friday(fisrt week of Nov 2017)and a titanium screw was placed in my fifth metatarsal of right foot.
After the surgery I was sent home .
The next day Saturday eve the numbness in my toes started to fade and I started... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2024
The court will not hear a case in which the state of limitation has passed. Medical malpractice claims deadlines vary depending on the type of the claim. For your type of matter, the statute has passed and the court will not hear your type of claim. The information provided presents opinions and... View More
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answered on Feb 11, 2024
Each case will turn on its own facts, and this description is fairly limited. The general answer to your question is YES, a good Samaritan trying to assist a person with an emergency choking or "not breathing" situation is usually shielded from being liable. One common example of this is... View More
There is no spouse or children. Only parents are living. Can parents file / settle personal injury claim of their deceased adult child ? Injuries are unrelated to death.
answered on Jan 26, 2024
If the adult child's injuries are unrelated to the adult child's death, Georgia's Wrongful Death Act would not apply. If that statute does not apply, then the only means by which the parent could pursue the deceased adult child's personal injury claim would be to file an action... View More
My granddaughter was hit by a car when she was 4 or 5 and she was given a settlement of $25,000 but she can't get it till she is 18 but we lost everything in a fire now we trying to find out who was the lawyer and about the settlement
answered on Feb 2, 2024
Until you're able to speak with a Georgia attorney as to state-specific guidance, a starting point could be court records, as my colleague correctly indicates. In just about every state, minors who are plaintiffs in an accident go through a court process where their funds are placed under the... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2024
The key to answering this question is to identify whether you are a 1099 independent contractor or a W-2 employee. Georgia law looks at a number of factors in making this decision, too many to go into here. Ultimately, the law is attempting to ascertain whether whether the principal has the right... View More
I won a judgement in Magistrate court in Clayton County, Georgia. I have filed the FiFa. I am trying to figure out what I need to file for post-judgement discovery so I can garnish wages, bank accounts, and property. I have read that I will need the defendant to disclose this information in... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2024
You can file Post Judgment Interrogatories to Defendant and Request for Production of Documents.
I recieved a surgery during the summer on my ear drum. The doctor went over many risks, but never once said that the surgery had any chance of failure. This means on the day of the surgery, I went into the surgery believing that it would have no chance of failure. I was informed that there were... View More
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answered on Dec 26, 2023
In Georgia, informed consent laws require that a patient is informed about the potential risks, benefits, and alternatives of a procedure, as well as the possibility of failure or complications. If your doctor discussed the risks and possible complications of the ear drum surgery but did not... View More
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