Experienced Atlanta Premises Liability Lawyer

Injuries sustained on someone else’s property can often lead to a personal injury claim if the property owner’s negligence played a role in the accident. Whether it is a slip and fall, an unsafe condition or insufficient security measures, victims of premises liability incidents may face significant medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Law Office of Brandon Dixon, P.C., located in Atlanta, is dedicated to helping individuals throughout the Atlanta metro area pursue justice and compensation for their injuries. They understand the complexities involved in premises liability cases and are committed to providing personalized legal support to each client.

If you or a loved one has been injured on another party’s property, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Law Office of Brandon Dixon, P.C., for a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your case and explore your legal options. You can call them at 404-585-3721 or reach out to the firm online. The first step toward securing full and fair compensation starts with a simple phone call or message.

What Is Premises Liability Law?

Premises liability law deals with injuries resulting from property owner negligence or wrongdoing. In these cases, a visitor to the property sustains some sort of injury that has been caused by the property owner’s failure to provide reasonably safe grounds. That visitor may then seek to hold the property owner financially liable.

Premises liability cases are notoriously complex and can be difficult to prove, but Law Office of Brandon Dixon, P.C., is up to the challenge. Atlanta premises liability attorney Brandon Dixon leads our firm in the fight against property owner negligence across Georgia.

What Are The Types Of Premises Liability Cases?

Defective, hazardous or dangerous conditions at any property can cause serious harm to unsuspecting customers, visitors or guests. If a victim’s injuries were the result of negligence or wrongdoing on the part of the property owner, this may provide grounds for a valid premises liability case. Premises liability incidents could include:

• Slips, trips and falls
• Elevator and escalator accidents
• Falls from heights
• Dog bites and animal attacks
• Swimming pool accidents
• Assaults, attacks or other injuries due to inadequate security

There are many possible ways to be injured. In order for you to make a premises liability claim, you have to prove that the property owner or manager was negligent. This could be poor maintenance, unduly slippery conditions or otherwise failing to live up to the property owner’s duty of care.

Where Can A Premises Liability Incident Take Place?

While various locations have different rules and regulations regarding who can be held responsible in a premises liability case, premises liability incidents could take place at:

• Hotels and motels
• Apartment buildings and condominiums
• Private homes
• Retail stores
• Shopping malls
• Grocery stores and markets
• Amusement parks
• Office buildings
• Gyms and fitness studios
• Beauty salons
• Restaurants
• Bars and nightclubs

If you or a loved one suffered harm on any type of residential or commercial property owned by another person or business entity, an attorney from Law Office of Brandon Dixon, P.C., can determine whether you may have grounds for a lawsuit. This could help you recover much-needed compensation for your medical care, ongoing treatment, lost earnings and more.

Liability For Negligent Security In Atlanta

Negligence is a legal concept that refers to the failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm or injury to another person. In the context of negligent security, negligence occurs when a property owner or business fails to take adequate measures to ensure the safety of individuals on their premises, leading to preventable incidents such as assaults, robberies or other criminal activities.

Businesses and property owners in Atlanta have a legal duty to maintain a reasonably secure environment for their patrons, visitors and tenants. This responsibility includes implementing security measures that are appropriate for the location and the nature of the business. Common security measures may include adequate lighting, security cameras, alarm systems and trained security personnel. The extent of the security measures required can vary depending on factors such as the crime rate in the area and the type of business conducted on the premises.

Proving negligence in a negligent security case involves demonstrating several key elements:

• Duty of care: Establishing that the property owner or business had a legal obligation to provide a reasonably safe environment.
• Breach of that duty: Showing that the owner or business failed to meet this obligation by not implementing appropriate security measures.
• Causation: Linking the breach of duty directly to the incident that caused harm or injury.
• Damages: Providing evidence of the physical, emotional or financial harm suffered as a result of the incident.

Successfully proving these elements can be complex, requiring thorough investigation and the gathering of substantial evidence. Law Office of Brandon Dixon, P.C., is dedicated to assisting clients in Atlanta and the surrounding metro area in holding negligent parties accountable for their failure to provide a reasonably safe environment. By understanding the legal standards and diligently working to gather relevant evidence, the firm strives to support clients in seeking maximum compensation for their injuries.

Is There A Deadline To File A Premises Liability Claim In Georgia?

Yes, there is a deadline for filing a premises liability claim in Georgia. This deadline is known as the statute of limitations. In Georgia, the statute of limitations for premises liability cases is typically two years from the date of the injury.

This means you have two years from the date they were injured on someone else’s property to file a lawsuit. Failing to file within this time frame can result in losing the right to seek compensation for your injuries.

However, there can be exceptions or specific circumstances that might alter this deadline, so it is crucial to consult with a legal professional to understand how the statute of limitations applies to a particular case.

How Do You Prove Negligence In A Premises Liability Claim?

To prove negligence in a premises liability claim, you must establish several key elements.

First, it must be shown that the property owner or manager had a duty of care to maintain a reasonably safe environment. Next, there must be evidence that the property owner or manager breached this duty by failing to address, repair or warn about a dangerous condition. Third, you must show that this breach of duty directly caused your injury. Finally, you must show that they suffered financial or personal damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages or pain and suffering, as a result of your injury.

Gathering evidence such as photographs, witness statements and medical records can be crucial in proving these elements.

How Does Georgia Define An ‘Attractive Nuisance’?

In Georgia, an ‘attractive nuisance’ is a legal doctrine that applies to conditions on a property that are likely to attract children and pose a risk of harm. Property owners can be held liable if they fail to take reasonable steps to protect children from these hazards.

Examples of attractive nuisances include swimming pools, abandoned cars, construction sites and certain types of machinery. For a property owner to be held liable, it must be shown that they knew or should have known about the dangerous condition, that the condition is likely to attract children and that children are unable to appreciate the risk involved.

Additionally, it must be demonstrated that the property owner failed to take reasonable steps to prevent access to the hazard or to make it safe.

Contact Law Office of Brandon Dixon, P.C., Now For Your Free 30-Minute Consultation

No matter the circumstances surrounding your case, Atlanta premises liability lawyer Brandon Dixon may be able to help. Contact the firm online or at 404-585-3721 today to learn how to do this in a free 30-minute consultation. The firm represents people in Fulton County and throughout the Atlanta metro area.