When you go about your business during your busy day, the last thing you expect is to be injured due to a property owner’s negligence. Unfortunately, however, it happens more than most of us realize, and the related losses are often quite serious. If you’ve been injured in such an accident, look to an experienced injury attorney in Marietta for the help you’re looking for.
The Parts that Make Up Successful Premises Liability Claims
Property owners are not automatically held responsible for the injuries their guests sustain. Instead, there are specific elements that must be present, and they include all the following:
- The property owner owed you a duty of care. This means they had an obligation regarding your safety, which is generally true if you were legally on the property.
- The property owner did not live up to this responsibility, which translates to negligence. In the case of premises liability claims, the standard is the reasonable level of care that other responsible property owners would have implemented under similar circumstances.
- The property owner’s breach of duty of care was the direct cause of the accident in question.
- You suffered losses that the law addresses as a result.
Our dedicated attorneys will do everything it takes to establish the required elements of your claim, including effectively demonstrating the full extent of your covered losses.
Common Premises Liability Claims
No two premises liability claims are ever carbon copies of one another, but most fall into basic categories.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slipping and falling can seriously injure you, and slip-and-fall accidents are exceptionally common. Whether caused by spills that are not addressed in a timely manner, inadequate warnings, inadequate maintenance or lighting, or anything else, slip-and-fall accidents are dangerous accidents that are closely associated with serious losses.
Dog Bites
In Georgia, dog owners have important responsibilities that include adequately controlling and confining their animals. This responsibility increases if the dog has already exhibited dangerous aggression. Additional requirements include registering dogs annually, posting warning signs for dogs who have attacked in the past, and carrying liability insurance to cover any damages in the event of an attack.
Inadequate Protections
Property owners can also be held responsible for failing to ensure adequate protection for their invited guests. This includes implementing sufficient security measures, keeping fire safety mechanisms up to code, and safeguarding risk factors like swimming pools.
You Can Rely on Skilled Premises Liability Lawyers
At Essa, Janho & Associates, LLC, our experienced premises liability attorneys in Marietta, GA, have a strong record of achieving results for clients harmed by property owner negligence. Whether through settlement or trial, we’re ready to protect your rights. Contact us online or call 770-955-8322 today.