Premises Liability
Georgia Premises Liability Lawyers
In the state of Georgia, premises liability laws state that when a person is injured because of dangerous property conditions, that property’s owner or the party responsible for maintenance of the property may be held legally responsible for the victim’s injuries and damages. We handle premises liability cases involving slips, trips, and falls; negligent security; dog bites and more.
Have you been injured on dangerous premises?
At the Georgia law firm of Pope, McGlamry, Kilpatrick, Morrison, & Norwood, P.C., we have obtained million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of personal injury victims statewide. With offices in Atlanta and Columbus, our premises liability attorneys have the experience and resources necessary to litigate even the most complex claims.
To discuss your premises liability claim with our experienced lawyers, contact PMKM&N today. Our Georgia personal injury attorneys can help. We can assist you obtain full and fair compensation.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Although some premises liability cases, such as slip-and-fall cases, may appear to clearly indicate a verdict in favor of the victim, the law in some states favors the premises owner. Thus, to obtain fair compensation, it is necessary to secure an experienced premises liability lawyer.
People injured as the result of a dangerous or improperly maintained property may be entitled to compensation. To successfully negotiate your premises liability claim, our attorneys must prove:
- The owner/responsible party knew or should have known of the dangerous condition, should have realized that it involved an unreasonable risk of harm and should have expected that people would not discover or realize the danger.
- The owner/responsible party failed to exercise reasonable care to either make the condition safe or to warn people of the risk involved.
- The victim did not have reason to know of the dangerous condition and risk involved.
If a property owner or the party responsible for maintaining the site fails to provide a safe environment or adequately warn of danger, and as a result someone is injured, then the owner/responsible party can be held liable for the injured person’s medical bills, lost wages and other hardships. Premises liability applies to homeowners, businesses and even owners of vacant or abandoned lots.
Negligent Security
Property owners are responsible for the safety of people who visit their premises. When they fail to provide adequate security, innocent people can suffer serious injuries, as well as financial losses due to theft and robbery.
Negligent security claims have been successfully used to recover compensation for attacks at:
- Apartment complexes
- Shopping centers
- Hotels
- ATM kiosks
- Bars
- Parking lots
Our Atlanta and Columbus premises liability attorneys have successfully handled numerous negligent security lawsuits and know how to build compelling cases for our clients. Depending on the circumstances, we may seek evidence from surveillance cameras, eyewitnesses, maintenance logs and other sources. Our priority in every case is helping our client obtain justice and compensation.
Dog Bites
Certain dog breeds, such as pit bulls and Rottweillers, are known to be dangerous, but almost any dog is capable of causing an injury. All dog owners are responsible for keeping their pets from injuring others, whether the dog has a history of violent behavior or not.
Sadly, children are the victims of most dog bites. The injuries sustained can affect a victim for life. Injuries resulting from dog bites include:
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Puncture wounds
- Infections
- Lacerations
- Nerve damage
- Broken bone
Dogs can injure people in other ways as well. Many dog-related injuries occur when a large dog jumps up on a small or frail person and knocks him or her over. Our Georgia premises liability lawyers represent clients in a broad range of dog bite injury cases as well as cases involving other animals, such as horses. We are focused on protecting the rights of the injured and helping them obtain financial compensation for the losses they have suffered.