Georgia Premises Liability Blog

You may have seen the headline “Burglar Sues Homeowner and Wins” somewhere on the internet in the last few decades. Often, it’s in reference to a story involving a plaintiff by the name of Terrence Dickinson or Terrence Dickson in Pennsylvania. Even in Georgia, you may have heard this story that’s made the rounds online…

When you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident in Georgia, your first priority is your recovery. Once you are able, you should determine whether your injury was a result of someone else’s negligence and if you are entitled to a slip and fall settlement. While every slip and fall case is unique, understanding…

Strict liability allows a victim to claim damages without having to demonstrate that the other party acted negligently or intentionally to cause harm. Strict liability can apply to premises liability cases in other states, but generally not in Georgia. Not worry, this doesn’t mean that you can’t pursue damages for your injury, it just means…

Do you know who is responsible if someone gets hurt on your property? Property owners have certain legal duties in Georgia, such as maintaining a safe environment for visitors and guests. However, other factors can influence liability in these circumstances. A property owner may or may not be automatically liable when someone is injured on…

Have you been hurt at a business during an altercation? Do you believe the altercation wouldn’t have happened if the business owner had taken steps to keep people safe on their property? In Georgia, a property owner may be responsible for altercations occurring on their premises. As a result, if you were injured in an…

A trip and fall is similar to a slip and fall. In a slip and fall, a person slips on a spill or other such hazard. A trip and fall occurs when someone trips over an item in their path. In Georgia, someone who sustains injuries in either type of incident could be eligible for…

The holidays are anything but happy when you are either injured on someone else’s property, or you’re a property owner coping with a premises liability lawsuit. As a property owner, you are responsible for maintaining a reasonably safe space for guests and customers. Failing to keep your property safe from significant hazards can land you…

When you visit a friend, run to the store for errands, or visit a restaurant for a night out you expect that the premises are safe for visitors. All too often, accidents occur on another person’s property, and a premises liability claim can arise if the property owner or occupier had a duty to keep…

One aspect of Georgia premises liability law is the concept of an attractive nuisance. An attractive nuisance lawsuit can hold property owners and occupiers liable for injuries caused to children on their premises, even if the children were trespassing at the time of the accident. Do you have a young loved one who was injured…

When you enter the property of another person, you expect that the premises is safe for visitors. However, not all property owners and occupiers keep their premises free of hazards, and when an accident occurs they may be held responsible under the theory of premises liability. However, Georgia law differentiates between three different types of…