Premises Liability

Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers

When you go to a public or private space, there are certain reasonable measures you expect people have taken to protect you from harm. For instance, one would expect a verbal or visual warning of any danger present in the area (such as a hole, noxious substance, etc.) at a neighbor’s house or a grocery store. If another party was negligent, and you suffered injury as a result of that negligence, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries in an Atlanta premises liability lawsuit.

If you have questions about an injury sustained while on another person's property, fill out our free, no obligation case evaluation form.

Atlanta Premises Liability and Personal Injury

The owner or occupier (e.g., renter) of a property owes a certain duty of care to those who are legally on the property, and even some to those who are trespassing. If a person is injured on the property, it could be the individual’s fault; however, if there were dangers that the owner or occupier knew or should have known existed, and they failed to take the necessary steps to reasonably prevent harm to others, it may be considered negligence and grounds for a personal injury lawsuit.

In slip and fall cases, these dangers are generally environmental dangers such as ice, debris, or mud. In a case of negligent security, these dangers are human dangers that proper security should have prevented. Many premises liability injuries are a result of:

Our Attorneys

Negligence in Atlanta premises liability cases can be difficult to attribute. An experienced premises liability attorney will know what to look for at the scene of the accident, the applicable building codes and regulations that may have been violated, and how to gather strong witness testimony to prove negligence.

If you have suffered a personal injury and you believe it is a premises liability matter, contact the experienced premises liability lawyers at Morgan & Morgan today. We will fight to protect your rights under the law and guide you through each step of the claims process. Fill out a free, no obligation case evaluation form to learn more about your potential claim and ask any questions you may have.