Premises Liability Lawyer in Atlanta
Premises Liability Attorney
- When you go into a store or corporate building, you don’t expect something bad to happen. However, it can and sometimes does. Businesses and property owners must watch for and reduce all types of safety hazards, including potential criminal attacks. Georgia law requires property owners and occupiers to exercise care in keeping their premises in a reasonably safe condition for visitors and customers.
Suppose you have been injured in an accident caused by a property owner’s or business’ negligence, you need to hold them accountable by compensating you. At Kate Franke Law, our team of premises liability attorneys can help you understand your rights under Georgia law.
Our Process
At Kate Franke Law, one of our premises liability lawyers will determine if you have a feasible claim for damages once they have reviewed the facts of the incident.
- Evidence - your premises liability attorney will collect evidence such as photos, video surveillance, etc. and interview any potential witnesses.
- Liability - after working through all the evidence, your premises liability lawyer will determine who may be held liable for the damages you have endured.
- Review - your premises liability attorney will go through all filed police reports and medical records to understand the range of your injuries, and potential requirements for further care, and how this may affect your future income.
Is Your Claim Valid?
To prove that your claim is valid and you deserve compensation from the premises owner or occupier, your premises liability lawyer will need to prove these points:
- The premises accommodated a hazardous condition
- The injured person was not trespassing, and therefore was owed a duty of care
- By the exercise of ordinary care, the hazardous condition was known about - or should have been known about - by the owner or occupier
- The hazardous condition was not removed, or a warning of its existence was not given
- The dangerous condition is what caused the injury
- The injured person must prove the value of their damages
Compensation
Georgia law states that negligent property owners can be held liable for a victim’s direct monetary losses and certain non-economic damages. The value of a claim will depend on the specific circumstances of each case, which is why it is essential an experienced premises liability attorney represent the injured person and their family members.
A Victim May Qualify For Compensation For the Following:
Theft of money or property, emergency medical bills, ongoing medical care, rehabilitative treatment, long-term disability, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, other related economic losses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, disfigurement, loss of life enjoyment, and the wrongful death of a family member.
Cases Involving Children
Georgia law acknowledges that children are drawn to dangerous surroundings, and there is, therefore, a doctrine of attractive nuisance that applies to trespassing children. Things like unattended swimming pools or play areas, as such the law imposes a duty on property owners to keep the premises free from problems that might entice trespassing children.
Cases Involving Negligent Security
Georgia property owners and occupiers also have a legal responsibility to provide adequate security - meeting reasonable expectations for business and property owners. This means that all premises liability claims will be handled on a case-by-case basis as separate businesses will have different security requirements. This is one of the reasons the victim should seek an experienced premises liability lawyer.
Types of Premises Liability Lawsuits
Here are some of the cases our premises liability attorneys at Kate Franke Law can handle:
- Slip and fall
- Injuries from falling objects
- Escalator and elevator accidents
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals or toxic materials, including mold and lead paint
- Failure to warn a visitor of a hazardous condition
- Inadequately guarded swimming pools
- Structural defects
- Inadequate maintenance
- Dog bites
- Inadequate security
- Collapsed decks and balconies
- Injuries that result from an act of violence or other criminal act
- Defective stairs and railings
- Accidents caused by uneven terrain, unnoticeable steps, or slippery surfaces
- Being locked in or injured by a defective door
- Staircase injuries such as broken steps or damaged handrails
How We Can Help
Our team of premises liability attorneys at Kate Franke Law are committed to helping you handle claims involving negligent property conditions.
Call Kate Franke Law for a free consultation. Your premises liability lawyer will guide you through the complex claim issues and legal procedures. This is a stressful time when you should be focused on healing; calling the professionals is the right thing to do.
Call us at 855-529-5283 for more.
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