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...
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...
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....
Ridesharing has become a staple of Atlanta’s transportation scene. Whether catching an Uber to Buckhead’s restaurants or booking Lyft for a Braves game at Truist Park, many Atlantans rely on these services daily. Yet the ease and convenience of ridesharing can quickly...
