Marsy’s Law took effect in Georgia on January 1, 2019. An amendment to the Georgia constitution, this resolution ensures certain rights for victims of violent crimes. In this post, we want to move past all the political and legal talk and give you a simple and clear explanation of what this law means for Georgia residents.

An accident happened, and now you are dealing with pain and injury. How can you determine who is at fault? We want to give you some basic ground rules for figuring out fault in the case of personal injury and getting your needs addressed.

You are probably already aware of Georgia’s new “hands free” law that went into effect on July 1, 2018. Since most of us are guilty, at least occasionally, of using a cellphone while driving, many of us have mixed feelings about the new law. Regardless of how you feel about the law, though, we can all hope that it saves lives and makes our roads safer. Still, what exactly are the personal ramifications of this law. What exactly are the do’s and don’ts?

Sometimes clients ask us whether it’s possible to file both a workers’ comp claim and a personal injury case. This is a great question, and we are going to talk about it in today’s blog post.

Our Castan and Lecca team is passionate about immigration! It’s a topic that is close to our heart as a business, so in today’s post, we want to talk a little bit about the naturalization process and getting the help you need along the way.

The dreaded March 5, 2018 DACA deadline lost much of its kick due to three federal court decisions in California, New York, and the District of Columbia, all holding that the program must stay in place at least for renewal applications while pending litigation in the federal courts continues. Most immigrants tracking the progress of DACA legislation breathed a sigh of relief with the passing of March 5th and the Supreme Court decision delay. But what actually happened with all that and what are the implications and the prospects ahead?

You got hit in a car accident in Georgia, and it seems like sorting out the aftermath of car accidents gets really complicated really quickly. The “fault” system for determining liability and the usual confusion and hassle following an accident can make it difficult to know where to start on getting the care and compensation you need. In this post, we want to give you some simple first steps to follow if you get hit in a wreck.

We all hear about workplace injuries, occupational hazards, on-the-job accidents, and so on. Many of us, though, are not sure what exactly counts as an “on-the-job injury,” so we want to help you be aware of the parameters surrounding workplace injuries and offer you clarity on what steps you should take if you are experiencing work-related difficulties.

Workplace injuries are common. If you haven’t experienced one personally, you probably know someone who has. What’s less common is knowing the best way to file a workers comp claim so that you can receive maximum protection and benefit. In this blog post, we want to give you the clarity and resources you need in order to best protect yourself and those you love. If you’ve been injured at work, what steps do you need to take?

You suffered a personal injury through no fault of your own that is causing you to lose time, money, and quality of life. What do you do? Hire an attorney? Submit an insurance claim? Suffer in silence? At Castan & Lecca, we want to help you navigate the tricky waters of personal injury claims. We believe that you shouldn’t have to suffer because of someone else’s negligence, and we are committed to helping you define which course of action is going to suit your situation best.