by Derek Oladokun II | Jul 3, 2025 | Personal Injury
July is prime boating season in Georgia, with families heading to Lake Lanier, Lake Allatoona, and the Chattahoochee River to beat the heat. But summer weekends also mean a sharp spike in boating accidents—many involving serious injuries. If you or someone you love is...
by Derek Oladokun II | Jul 1, 2025 | Personal Injury
Celebrate Safely: What Happens If You’re Hurt by Fireworks This July 4th? Nothing says summer in Atlanta like a Fourth of July celebration with fireworks lighting up the sky. But every year, emergency rooms see a surge in firework-related injuries—burns, eye damage,...
by Derek Oladokun II | Jun 30, 2025 | Georgia Law, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
What Is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system thatprovides benefits to employees hurt on the job—regardless of who was at fault. In Georgia, nearly every employer must carry workers’ comp insurance to cover: Medical Treatment: All...
by Derek Oladokun II | Jun 22, 2025 | Insurance, Personal Injury
What Is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional’s negligent act or omission—such as a misdiagnosis, surgical error, or medication mistake—causes you harm. These cases differ from ordinary personal injury claims because they...
by Derek Oladokun II | Jun 20, 2025 | Insurance, Personal Injury
What Is Insurance Bad Faith? Insurance bad faith occurs when your insurer unreasonably delays, denies, or underpays a valid claim. Rather than acting in good faith to honor your policy, the company prioritizes its own bottom line—leaving you without the benefits you...
by Derek Oladokun II | Jun 17, 2025 | Georgia Law, Personal Injury
What Are Punitive Damages? Punitive damages (sometimes called “exemplary damages”) go beyond compensating you for your losses. They’re designed to punish the defendant for particularly egregious misconduct and to deter similar behavior in the future. When Are Punitive...
