As a first-time homebuyer, it’s important to know what to expect. Throughout this process, you’re likely to run into issues you never thought about, like having to run a title search or needing to hire someone to perform an inspection. You’ll have at least one, if not...
Augusta Georgia Real Estate And Personal Injury Law Blog
Property disclosures protect real estate agents and their clients
Thousands of real properties change hands every month in Georgia. People get married and need a house in which to start a family or reach retirement age and are ready to downsize their living space. Landlords buy new properties to increase their revenue, and family...
Do you need to include a contingency in your home purchase offer?
Excitement and enthusiasm often rule the home buying process. Once you find that perfect property, you want to make an offer, close as quickly as possible and start moving in to your new home. Your joy at finding a home in the right school district or with all the...
Does your dream home have a judgement lien?
Whether due to medical bills, credit card balances, student loans or something else, many Americans are swimming in debt. In fact, according to a recent estimate, the average person owes more than $90,000. If individuals do not stay on top of this debt, creditors may...
Seeking justice after a preventable dental injury in Georgia
When you hear the term medical malpractice, you probably envision a surgeon making a harmful mistake during a procedure. However, medical malpractice applies to other fields of health care as well. For example, if your dentist causes you harm, he or she is also...
Communication is key to wrong site, procedure and patient errors
Most individuals haven’t heard of the “never events'' concept until one of these unfortunate situations happens to them. This terminology refers to instances in which a medical provider performs the wrong procedure or does surgery on the wrong body part or patient....
Why do cars catch fire?
Watch any action movie, and it becomes clear very quickly that directors want you to believe that any car will explode violently in a collision. The effects are often far over the top, and you know well that it’s not like this in real life. However, there is some...
Did you know these 3 facts about car crashes?
Car crashes happen every day in America. The majority of those crashes involve only a single vehicle (58%), but they still maim and take lives. With nearly 40,000 people dying in crashes annually, it’s important to understand why these crashes are happening and what...
Doctors owe a duty to prevent adverse drug effects
Physicians prescribing medications owe a duty of care to monitor their patients for adverse drug effects. The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion notes that certain medications may result in preventable injuries. The harm could come from diagnostic...
Common legal issues that can compromise real estate closing
Homebuyers and sellers rely on their realtor to manage the complications associated with this major transaction. As you represent your client as a real estate agent, you must ensure that closing goes smoothly and help prevent unexpected snags. Familiarize yourself...
