Which concept addresses liability when multiple tortfeasors are involved?

The concept that addresses liability when multiple tortfeasors are involved is joint tortfeasor liability. This principle allows for the allocation of responsibility among multiple parties who may have contributed to a plaintiff's injury. In situations where two or more defendants are found to share liability for a single legal injury, joint tortfeasor liability comes into play. It enables the injured party to seek damages from any one of the tortfeasors, or from all of them collectively, depending on their share of fault.

In the context of Georgia law, the courts can hold each tortfeasor liable for the full amount of damages, but there may also be apportionment among the parties based on their respective degrees of culpability. This ensures that the plaintiff can recover compensation while also holding each responsible party accountable based on their level of involvement in causing the harm.

The other concepts mentioned relate to different aspects of liability. Negligent hiring pertains to an employer's liability for hiring employees who pose a foreseeable risk of harm. Vicarious liability involves holding one party responsible for the actions of another, typically an employer for the actions of an employee within the scope of employment. Comparative negligence is a doctrine that involves reducing the plaintiff's recovery based on their