If your spouse has been abusive verbally, sexually, emotionally, or physically towards you or your children, hiring a divorce attorney is essential. If you fear your spouse might harm you or your children during the divorce, get a temporary restraining order and seek...
Just because the divorce is finalized and you are, hopefully, happy with the results, doesn’t mean you’re done with your divorce lawyer. Sometimes exes do not hold up their end of the agreement, and other times legal paperwork still needs to be taken care of, For...
Make sure to check your surroundings before exiting your car, as other drivers might be too busy looking at the crash to see you standing next to your car. If you or any other participants are injured, call 911 immediately. If you or another person is unsure if they...
For legal reasons, you should never admit guilt after an accident, even if you believe it was your fault. Of course, do not leave the scene of the accident, as this could be considered a hit-and-run. It is always okay to call the police and ask to file a police...
Call your insurance company as soon as possible. Let them know you were involved in an accident. Again, do not admit that the accident was your fault. Additionally, many drivers have Med-Pay as part of their insurance agreements – this is a section of car insurance...
Do not sign anything from anyone – including the police, your insurance company, or the other party’s insurance company – saying you are not injured. Read all documents before you put your signature on them. Sometimes injuries are immediately noticeable. However, due...
Many people ask, “Should I file a claim after an accident?” We have all heard horror stories of claims causing your insurance premium to go up. Let’s say an accident is your fault. Perhaps you rear-end someone at a stop sign. Even a fender bender at 15 miles per hour...
That was a lot of information! Let’s go over the main points one more time. Assess injuries, move to a safe place, and call the police if necessary Take photos of the vehicles and collect contact and insurance information Never admit guilt, do not apologize even if...
Barbi Agricola is proud to provide legal services to over two dozen counties in eastern Alabama and western Georgia. Our service areas include, but are not limited to, Lee, Chambers, Macon, Russell, and Montgomery County in Alabama, and Muscogee, Harris, and Troup...
This time of year can be a magical one, especially for families with children. Visits to Santa, holiday-themed parties, family get-togethers, and school vacation – life certainly gets hectic. And even if you don’t have kids, the holidays can still put a lot on your...