by Derek Oladokun II | Jun 12, 2025 | Georgia Law, Personal Injury
What Is Product Liability? Product liability law holds manufacturers, distributors, and sellers responsible when a defective product injures you. Georgia recognizes three main types of defects: Manufacturing Defects: Flaws introduced during production, making an...
by Derek Oladokun II | Jun 10, 2025 | Georgia Law, Personal Injury
What Is Dram Shop Liability? Dram shop liability allows victims to sue bars, restaurants, or social hosts who serve alcohol to visibly intoxicated persons who then cause injury or damage. Under Georgia law, these “dram shops” can be held responsible when their...
by Derek Oladokun II | Jun 8, 2025 | Georgia Law, Personal Injury
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,...
by Derek Oladokun II | Jun 5, 2025 | Georgia Law, Personal Injury
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...
by Derek Oladokun II | May 30, 2025 | Insurance, Personal Injury
As the weather warms and Atlantans take to our city’s expanding network of bike lanes and multi‐use trails, bicycle accidents have become an all‐too‐common threat. Whether you’re commuting to work, exploring the BeltLine, or enjoying a weekend ride through Piedmont...
by Derek Oladokun II | May 28, 2025 | Georgia Law, Personal Injury
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...
