Augusta Georgia Real Estate And Personal Injury Law Blog

Sometimes a Georgia business is started with the best of intentions, but it experiences unexpected financial obstacles. As a result, its need for a large commercial space diminishes, and there is a desire to break the lease. In some cases, a business may be doing better than expected. Their leased space may no longer be adequate, making a break of the rental contract desirable. Perhaps a family emergency has happened. A business owner may need to sell their business and break their lease as a result.

Every commercial lease has certain provisions as to what circumstances are justifiable to break the lease. If a person breaks the lease for any other reason, they can be subject to litigation to force them to live up to or pay the remaining balance owed on the lease. If a landlord fails to uphold their obligations, such as failing to maintain their grounds or adequate safety, a tenant may be able to terminate their lease and avoid litigation.

Self-driving vehicles are going to be a reality in the near future. Many companies are currently competing to get their autonomous vehicles on the road as fast as possible, and you may have concerns about what this means for you. There are concerns about the safety and necessity of this type of technology, but experts claim it will make the roads safer by reducing accident numbers. 

It is easy to see how this is possible. Most accidents are the result of human error, and they are easily preventable with more caution and better choices behind the wheel. Autonomous vehicles will come with technology that can supposedly account for these mistakes and correct the vehicle or remove the driver from the equation altogether. However, studies find that they may not make as much of a difference as many presume.

Although it's rare, there are some instances in which car accident victims may get diagnosed with a painful condition known as compartment syndrome post-crash. A person with such a diagnosis often experiences a buildup of swelling and pressure in their leg and arm muscles. An individual with compartment syndrome often experiences these symptoms after disruption of blood flow and subsequent deprivation of oxygen and essential nutrients to the muscles and nerves within specific portions of their body.

A person's forearms, upper arms, lower and upper legs are most affected by this syndrome. It's not uncommon for individuals to experience swelling and pressure in their buttocks, hands, feet and thighs, though. This condition can cause an individual's muscles to swell, causing their blood supply to those regions to be cut off. Severe pain can result. There may also be a decreased range of motion and permanent injury to the muscle and nerves in the affected areas.

Contracts are some of the most important tools that Georgia businesses have in protecting their legal and financial interests. These agreements clearly establish the requirements and expectations of both parties in a business relationship. Your company can use contracts to reduce complications in everything from dealing with employees to purchasing supplies from a third party.

Even in a casual agreement, having a written contract is a smart idea. Should one party fail to adhere to the agreed-upon terms, it can expose your company to stress, financial loss and other issues. Without a legally enforceable agreement, you may not have any grounds for recourse. If you do have a contract and the other party breaches that contract, you will have the ability to pursue specific remedies for losses and damages.