Blog: Premises Liability - Page 2

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 …

A fall is not automatically a claim. Gwinnett County premises liability law asks a narrower question than most people expect. Property owners owe you care, not a guarantee. Below, we explain the standard Georgia actually applies, and why the fight usually turns on what the owner knew. What Gwinnett County Premises Liability Actually Requires Start …

It is hard to imagine that there is anyone living in the Atlanta metropolitan area that has not had any contact with an elevator or escalator. While these devices are a ubiquitous part of modern life and generally very safe, they are also capable of causing serious when they malfunction. Both elevators and escalators are …

The most common premises liability claim filed in Georgia is for a slip-and-fall accident. According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), there are over 25,000 slip-and-fall accidents in the United States every day. Over 1 million slip-and-fall accidents require emergency medical attention. Georgia law requires commercial and private property owners to maintain safe properties …

Escalators are found in airports, department stores, convention centers, and even in office buildings. Most of us hop on them without giving a second thought to our safety; however, escalators have been known to malfunction and cause injuries to innocent victims. Escalators seem to always be moving; however, many of us have witnessed stopped escalators …

Thousands of people use elevators and escalators daily, expecting that their ride up and down a building will be safe. While this is true for the most part, there are escalator and elevator accidents in Georgia and across this nation that occur and cause serious injuries. Escalator and elevator accidents are a form of premises …