What Is the Collateral Source Rule? The collateral source rule prevents defendants from reducing your court award by amounts you received from independent sources, like health insurance or disability benefits. Even if a third party has already covered your bills,...
What Is Comparative Fault? Comparative fault (also called “comparative negligence”) is a legal doctrine that allows both you and the other party to share blame for an accident. Rather than barring your claim outright if you’re partly at fault, Georgia reduces your...
What Is a Statute of Limitations? A statute of limitations is a law setting the maximum time after an injury within which you must file a lawsuit. It ensures claims are brought while evidence is fresh and prevents defendants from facing indefinite legal exposure....
Dog parks, neighborhood walks, and friendly gatherings often include our four‐legged companions. However, even the most well‐trained dog can snap under stress, fear, or provocation. If you or a loved one suffer a dog bite in Atlanta, knowing how Georgia law defines...
Slip‑and‑fall accidents account for thousands of emergency room visits each year in Georgia. Wet floors, poorly maintained walkways, or inadequate lighting can turn everyday businesses—restaurants, grocery stores, shopping malls, even office lobbies—into hazard zones....
It’s every driver’s nightmare: you’re stopped at a red light, then—crash. The other driver speeds off, or you exchange information only to discover their insurance lapsed. In Georgia, nearly 10% of motorists carry no insurance (Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway...
