Premises Liability

A property owner who is aware of crime occurring on their property or nearby is legally obligated to mitigate additional crimes against others on the property. When property owners neglect to implement the necessary security steps they may be responsible in premises liability cases if similar crimes are committed. If you are injured on another …

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 …

Playgrounds have been a beloved pastime for millions of kids over the years, and at no time of the year is their popularity more apparent than during the spring and summer. Though a playground is generally a safe place for your children to play, there are dangers associated with equipment that has been poorly designed …

breached and the individual suffers and can substantiate their damages, a lawsuit may exist against the premises owner/operator.What does Georgia law say about minors and premises liability? Since young children’s brains are not fully developed, they often lack judgment to ensure they are engaging in behavior that is safe, along with being enjoyable. With this …

Many people in and around the Atlanta area live in residential complexes that have common areas that are the responsibility of the property management company or landlord to maintain. These common areas can include lobbies, stairwells, and hallways that have the potential to have dangerous conditions that may cause injuries. Personal injury law allows for …

Summer is one of the best months for children for many reasons: warm weather, summer vacation, playing outside with friends, and, maybe most of all, the chance to enjoy a swimming pool. Swimming pools have been a staple of children’s enjoyment for many years, and it’s a shame that with so much potential fun also …

Some people take the elevator to travel from the first floor to the second floor or higher, and others take the stairs. Unfortunately, elevator and staircase accidents do occur and cause injuries to innocent victims. When elevators or staircases are not kept up or maintained properly, property owners and property possessors should be held legally …

When you are paying to stay in a hotel on vacation or on a business trip, you should be able to expect to have an enjoyable experience. Hotels have a duty to keep the premises reasonably safe and hazard-free so that guests do not suffer unnecessary injury. While most hotel stays go without incident, there …