Premises Liability in Personal Injury Claims

Premises Liability in Personal Injury Claims

Premises liability is an important concept to consider when you’ve been injured. It’s essential to any case involving an injury that occurred on someone else’s property.

Georgia state law allows premises lawsuits to be filed against businesses, landlords, property managers, homeowners, and others in order to recover any damages.

The following helps you understand and establish premises liability in your personal injury case so that you get the compensation you deserve.

What is Premises Liability in Georgia

Georgia law requires property owners to maintain a level of safety that protects anyone entering the property.

But obstructed stairways, unstable or slick surfaces, poor lighting, and lack of security or maintenance can all increase the risk of injury to others.

The injuries caused by these and other factors range from minor to severe, and in some cases, they may lead to death.

Common premises liability claims involve injuries that that took place on stairways or balconies as well as swimming pools, nursing homes, and retail businesses.

If property owners fail to adhere to building codes, keep their properties maintained, or provide the necessary signage to reduce any safety risks, they may be held liable for the injuries caused to others.

Establishing Premises Liability for Your Personal Injury Claim

In order to hold a property owner or manager accountable for your injuries, you must establish premises liability.

By documenting any evidence related to the negligence of another party, you support your claim to get the maximum compensation.

In order to establish premises liability in Georgia, you must demonstrate that the defendant is the legal owner or occupier of the property on which you were injured.

The injury must be shown to be a result of the other party’s failure to maintain the property to keep guests or invitees.

If a safety hazard is unable to be removed, the owner or manager must make property guests aware of the hazard, and it’s their responsibility to inspect the premises on a regular basis.

The person who suffered the injury must be an invitee, having a legal purpose for being on the premises. This includes restaurant patrons, hotel guests, and retail shoppers among many others.

Filing a Successful Premises Liability Claim

Working with a personal injury attorney who understands premises liability helps you present a case that leads to a fair settlement.

The compensation you receive helps you recover any losses related to medical expenses, loss of income or earning capacity, pain and suffering, and damage to personal property.

The right evidence can demonstrate that the defendant either created a safety hazard or failed to correct an existing one. This can be done by accounting for the time in which the safety risk existed prior to the injury as well as other factors.

Entry points (or “approaches”) such as driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, fire exits, and access ramps can also be considered in premises liability cases.

Property owners must also provide an adequate level of security to keep invitees safe from harm.

Understanding premises liability in Georgia helps you present a stronger personal injury claim. You’ll get the compensation you deserve and have the resources you need to recover from your injuries and restore your quality of life.

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