Blog: Premises Liability - Page 2

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 …

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 …