Examples of on-premises liability may include:
- Failing to take any security precautions or increase security precautions when a premises owner is aware of an existing danger. An example of an existing danger is when there has been a break-in at the premises or at a nearby residence or commercial property.
- If a bar owner or any business owner has identified a visibly drunk patron and has a reasonable expectation the individual may hurt an innocent third-party patron and fails to remove that drunk individual, liability may exist if injuries are sustained.
Examples of off-premises liability may include:
- A homeowner who serves a visible drunk individual alcohol may be held liable. Under Georgia State law, if a homeowner or business that serves an individual alcohol that they have reasonable suspicion is already intoxicated and intends to operate a motor vehicle in a reasonable period of time and they cause an accident injuring or killing an innocent third-party, the home or business owner may be held liable.
Determining liability is subjective according to Georgia State law. Speaking with a Georgia accident attorney will help you determine what your legal rights are. When you talk with a Gwinnett County accident lawyer at Shane Smith Law, you will see if you have a case.
When Liability Might Not Exist?
Based on State law, premises owners do have protections, including:
- If a customer or worker is injured or sustains damages through their own fault, the chances of a recovery against the premises owner are virtually impossible. If a customer shopping in a store antagonizes/attacks an individual and they need medical treatment due to injuries, the premises owner is not responsible.
Based on these differences, the only way to determine if a personal injury case exists is to speak with a Lawrenceville lawyer at Shane Smith Law. When you consult with a Gwinnett County accident lawyer, you are able to see if your circumstances merit a lawsuit. Call our law office at (980) 246-2656 and schedule your free legal consultation with a Georgia accident lawyer today!
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