Hawk Law Group | August 9, 2022 | Georgia Law
Commercial Driver’s Licenses allow people to drive large trucks and other commercial vehicles, such as buses. CDLs are required to drive 18-wheelers, big rigs, tractor trailers, and semi-trucks. The driver must have specialized training and knowledge to operate these vehicles. There are three types of Commercial Driver’s Licenses In Georgia: Class A Commercial Driver’s License… read more
Hawk Law Group | July 12, 2022 | South Carolina Law
Vaping is the practice of inhaling an aerosol that contains nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals. Devices used to create the aerosol include: Unfortunately, vaping has been associated with several lung illnesses. In addition, some individuals were injured when e-cigarettes malfunctioned and exploded or caught on fire. Many states have enacted laws to protect minors from… read more
Hawk Law Group | July 7, 2022 | Workers Compensation
You got hurt at work. Now what? Bills don’t stop, the pain lingers, and you’re stuck wondering: Is workers’ comp enough, or am I owed more? Most people assume they have only one option—but that’s not always true. At Hawk Law Group, we make sure you don’t settle for less than you deserve. Whether it’s… read more
Hawk Law Group | June 28, 2022 | Car Accidents
Who hasn’t seen the adorable GEICO gecko trying to sell them car insurance? If you haven’t, you probably haven’t watched a commercial in over a decade. The GEICO gecko is one of the most recognizable mascots in the world. But just because you recognize the gecko doesn’t mean you know anything about GEICO other than… read more
Hawk Law Group | June 20, 2022 | Brain Injuries
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a rare condition characterized by progressive brain degeneration caused in part or whole by repeated blows to the head sustained over many years. As such, it tends to manifest in individuals who regularly engage in activities and jobs that present a high risk of head strikes and trauma, such as… read more
Hawk Law Group | June 14, 2022 | Brain Injuries
Concussion symptoms almost always take time to develop. Concussions involve chemical and physical changes to the brain, and these changes take time to develop. Oftentimes, your concussion symptoms will change, appear, or even disappear over the hours and days after your accident. The result of these delayed symptoms is that your needs may change over… read more
Hawk Law Group | June 13, 2022 | Negligence
Tattooing has been a part of human culture for over 5,000 years. Unfortunately, many bacteria that cause infections, such as Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli, have been around even longer and probably infected many early tattoo recipients. In the 21st century, tattoo artists and studios follow strict health codes. Until recently, tattoo regulations were handled… read more
Hawk Law Group | June 9, 2022 | Personal Injury
Slip and fall. Trip and fall. People commonly use these terms interchangeably to describe some personal injury accidents where someone gets hurt. These accidents account for nearly one-fifth of all work-related deaths. While it might seem like there’s a distinction without a difference, these two terms have different legal meanings. Speak with a skilled personal… read more
Hawk Law Group | June 9, 2022 | Car Accidents
Rideshares like Uber and Lyft have become a go-to method of convenient transportation over the past several years. These companies have built reputations that make people feel safe about hopping into a stranger’s waiting vehicle. People trust rideshares because they know that companies like Uber and Lyft vet their drivers and track their vehicles using… read more
Hawk Law Group | June 7, 2022 | Personal Injury
It is common for people to say “use your head” and “be reasonable.” What exactly do they mean by that? Generally, they mean to be cautious when moving through life and all that it throws at us. There is no doubt it’s a good policy to live by. In personal injury cases, a person must… read more