Defenses to Premises Liability: Comparative Negligence

Defenses to Premises Liability: Comparative Negligence Property owners, managers, and tenants can be held accountable when others are injured while on their properties. When properties aren’t maintained or repaired to eliminate safety risks, plaintiffs may be entitled to receive compensation for their injuries and other damages. But defendants in a premises liability case may rely […]

Legal Defenses to Premises Liability: Contributory Negligence

Man injured falling down the stairs

Legal Defenses to Premises Liability: Contributory Negligence Injuries that occur on someone else’s property lead to severe injuries and disabilities. Premises liability laws allow victims to hold property owners, managers, tenants, and others responsible for injuries and other damages. Property owners have a duty of care to keep occupants and visitors safe. When they breach […]

Defenses to Premises Liability Assumption of Risk

Defenses to Premises Liability: Assumption of Risk Premises liability laws make it possible for you to hold others accountable if you were injured on their property. Every property owner and manager has a duty of care to visitors and tenants. Negligence can contribute to accidents that cause minor to severe injuries to others. But there […]

Premises Liability: The Role of Trespassers

Premises Liability: The Role of Trespassers

Premises liability cases involve injuries that result from accidents on someone else’s property. Plaintiffs may hold property owners, managers, landlords, and others accountable for their injuries. But victims may not always be entitled to the same level of protection. Your ability to receive compensation depends on your status as an invitee, licensee, or trespasser. Understanding […]

Premises Liability: The Role of Licensees

Premises Liability: The Role of Licensees

There are many factors that influence the outcome of premises liability cases. When individuals are injured on someone else’s property, they can hold property owners, managers, and others accountable for those injuries and other damages. But under Georgia and other state laws, the reasons why an injured party was on the premises determines the duty […]

Premises Liability: The Role of Invitees

Premises Liability: The Role of Invitees

Accidents that occur on someone else’s property can lead to severe and lasting injuries on victims and their families. Property owners have a legal obligation to keep visitors safe from harm.  Your ability to receive compensation for your injuries depends on many factors. Understanding Premises Liability laws and the role of invitees is essential to filing […]

Personal Injuries Caused by Property Owners Who Fail to Exercise Their Duty of Care

Personal Injuries Caused by Property Owners Who Fail to Exercise Their Duty of Care

Being injured while on someone else’s property may entitle you to receive compensation for your injuries. If property owners fail to exercise their duty of care, then they may be held liable for your injuries and other damages. All individuals have a legal responsibility to exercise a duty of reasonable care in keeping others safe […]