Georgia Premises Liability Blog

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…

Security is important for the well-being of everyone in our society. Although people always face the risk of being the victim of a crime, there are places where people expect to feel safe. This may include business offices, restaurants, bars, stores, and other places of business.  Inadequate Security Security negligence occurs when companies do not…

House fires and the damage they cause can be devastating for a family. The life-altering consequences of a house fire are financial, emotional, and physical, and may last indefinitely. If you were injured by a winter house fire or your property badly damaged, then you should consult with a personal injury lawyer in Georgia right…

It is always fun to gather with friends, eat good food, play games, or just enjoy each other’s company, but what happens when game night gets a little rougher than you anticipated? If you are injured on someone else’s private property, you will need to seek medical treatment, but who pays for the medical bills?…