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Premise Liability Claims in Georgia
Premise liability is a legal concept in personal injury cases. Specifically, where unsafe conditions on someone’s property caused an injury. Usually, these cases involve you slipping and falling. Thus, these cases are commonly referred to as “Slip and Fall” cases. If you get injured on someone else’s property, you may...
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After a Car Accident
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident is an overwhelming and chaotic experience. You might feel shaken, frustrated, and completely disoriented. In the heat of the moment, it might feel completely natural to apologize for the accident even if it was not your fault. But as our team at Essa,...
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Common Accidents during the Holiday Season in Atlanta and how to avoid them!
During the Holiday Season, it’s all about spending time with loved ones, family, and friends, eating good food, and watching football. But, it is also the peak time for hospitals around Atlanta. The Emergency rooms always experience an increase of accident victims come through their doors over the holiday season....
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What To Do When You’re Under Arrest
Law enforcement agents are expected to follow a process of procedures when making an arrest. Not only is an officer required to notify you that you are under arrest, but they must also read to you your ‘Miranda Rights.’ (A set of warnings established to protect your Fifth Amendment rights...
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Arrested during a Traffic Stop? What are Your Rights and What Should You Do?
When an Atlanta Area police officer advises you that you are under arrest, you should immediately comply with his/her orders. Failure to comply, including any perceived physical actions, to stop the officer from arresting you, is considered “resisting arrest.” Have you been arrested during a traffic stop in Marietta? Comply...
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Common Questions and Answers about Personal Injury Law
At the Law Offices of Essa, Janho & Associates, LLC we have faced a variety of Personal Injury cases over the past ten years. Here, we’ve broken down a few of the basic understandings and common questions that we face during consultations. If your personal injuries are the result of...
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How To Build An Effective Personal Injury Case
We are often faced with clients in Atlanta dealing with acute injuries initially, and those same Injuries also often bring losses long into the future. We consider that you may never fully recover from your injuries before your case goes to trial and even after. It’s important for our legal...
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Criminal Charges and a Civil Personal Injury Case
Most people aren’t aware that committing assault against someone else can include Criminal Charges AND a Civil Personal Injury Lawsuit. Successful criminal prosecution of an assault charge and a successful personal injury claim have very similar processes. There are, of course, KEY differences needed for a victorious case. It is...
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Types of Cases Heard in Family Court
How Does Family Law intertwine with Criminal Law? Attorney Julie M. Essa practices in the Atlanta area and has represented many Family Law Clients over the past decade. Sometimes Family Law Cases cross over to Criminal Law but are still heard in Family Court. Criminal cases involve enforcing public codes...
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Georgia Drug Charges and Classifications
Various Types of Drug Charges and Classifications in the State of Georgia There are four types of Drug Charges in Georgia: Drug possession Intent to distribute Drug trafficking Drug manufacturing Georgia drug possession laws are exceptionally harsh, and in the Atlanta area, they can land you in prison if you...
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Your Answers to 5 Common Personal Injury Law Questions
Top Personal Injury Law Questions and Answers We have seen firsthand how Personal Injuries from accidents can affect the lives of our clients. Here are 5 answers to the most common questions. 1. Is a Police Report necessary for Insurance Claims? You can file an insurance claim without a police...
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What is required to file for Divorce?
The Divorce Process in Georgia – How to file for Divorce In Georgia, the first step to file for a divorce is the preparation and filing of a legal complaint seeking a divorce. The complaint must state the legal grounds and put statutory references for these grounds. The court will...
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Small Enough to Care. Smart Enough To Win
Helping Atlanta Area Clients Win Their Cases – Julie M. Essa At our office in Marietta, Georgia we are helping Atlanta Area Clients Win Their Cases. You will always receive personalized and responsive legal services from a knowledgeable attorney. We are a small firm where your case will receive the...
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Negligence – Personal Injury Law
Negligence – Atlanta Personal Injury Law Negligence We are often asked what negligence is as it relates to Personal Injury Law (Civil Negligence) and Criminal Law (Criminal Negligence). Negligence is the most common basis for a personal injury lawsuit. The Plaintiffs must establish 4 elements to win a negligence lawsuit:...
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