Blog: Premises Liability

Property owners have a duty to ensure the safety of the public when visiting their property. This includes business owners, homeowners, landlords, retailers, property managers and commercial property owners (for example, those who own stores or malls). These entities must keep their properties reasonably safe for use by tenants and customers/patrons. In a Clayton County …

Premises liability claims arise when a person who in injured on the property of another decides to sue the property owner or occupant in an attempt to secure compensation for their injuries. The level of care an owner or occupant must take depends on the legal category that the plaintiff falls into. The three categories …

Premises liability can incur owners/operators heavy financial damages if an invited third party is injured due to their negligence or recklessness. In order for the owner/operator to be liable for damages, however, he or she must have failed to exercise reasonable care in preventing an accident that has caused property, physical or emotional damages to …

When you go shopping, go to an entertainment event, or go to another’s home, if there is no or inadequate security and you are injured or have a family member killed, a premises liability claim may exist. While the vast majority of premises owners/operators provide adequate security for their licensees and invitees, the few that …

Millions of people in the United States have memberships to gyms, fitness centers, yoga studios, and other similar facilities in order to stay active and healthy. Memberships especially increase in the beginning months of a new year, as many people are trying to act on resolutions to stay fit. Any physical activity comes with the …

Georgia Accident Attorney Shane Smith Discusses Liability of Roller Rink Operators & Jonesboro Sip and Fall Injuries Roller skating rinks in Georgia have a legal duty to provide their patrons a reasonable and safe environment to skate without obstructions from other skaters and unsafe premises conditions. Based on O. C. G. A. § 51-1-43 (revised as of …

As children return to school this fall, it is a safe bet that many of them will be taking advantage of their school playgrounds and other recreational areas. While playground activities can be a healthy and enjoyable way for kids to spend their time, playground use also creates the risk of injury. The injuries that …

Landlords who own large apartment complexes or buildings all generally have the same goal: making money.  Sadly, this often means neglecting much needed maintenance or repairs on the premises.  As the owner, the landlord has a duty to keep the premises and grounds safe for all tenants and guests to use.  This includes the apartment …

Grayson Accident Attorney Shane Smith Details How Landlords Have a Duty of Care for their Tenants If you are currently renting and you have experienced a personal injury incident at your apartment, your landlord may be responsible for the incident. However, there must be an extensive look into Grayson law and how it affects tenants …

When a parent drops their child off at a day care center, they want to be able to trust that their child will be safe.  Day care centers require licenses ensuring that the owners and workers are qualified to take care of children in a safe manner.  However, not all day care employees use the …

Georgia law requires commercial and private property owners to maintain safe properties for people who are legally on the premises. Most properties are subject to safety codes or regulations requiring the property owner or manager to prevent negligent exposure to harmful or injurious situations. Premises liability claims may hold these property owners or managers liable …

When the term premises liability comes up, most people think of a slip and fall at the grocery store or falling at their place of work because their employer may have left something dangerous on the floor. While these situations may, but do not automatically enable the injured to have a case, premises owners are …