When we leave our homes to go shopping, visit the bank, or go to a friend’s apartment, we expect that the places we visit have adequate security measures in place to protect us from potential crimes. However, this is not always the case. Some Georgia property owners...
Premises Liability
Premises Liability
What duty of care do property owners owe people on the property?
People in Georgia own property for different reasons. Some may own property for personal use such as a home, a vacation home, land for hunting and other reasons. Others own property for commercial purposes. They may have an office building or warehouse for their own...
Premises liability accidents can be costly for victims
Slip-and-fall accidents can happen practically anywhere and under many different sets of circumstances. An Atlanta resident may trip over a broken curb, slip on a wet floor at the store, or stumble down uneven or broken stairs at an apartment complex. Often the...
What to do when crime victim compensation isn’t enough
Victims of violent crime are entitled to crime victim compensation from the state of Georgia if they meet the reporting requirements. These reparations cover medical expenses, funeral expenses, counseling expenses, lost wages, loss of support and crime scene...
When is a building owner responsible for a slip and fall?
The legal concept of comparative negligence is a fancy way of saying is that more than one person can hold partial responsibility for a situation that hurts someone. Comparative negligence, also sometimes called contributory fault, can sometimes impact personal injury...
Can bars be held responsible when you are assaulted?
While going out to bars can be fun, you never know who is going to be there. There may be the danger of assault while you are visiting local businesses. If you are the victim of a crime, is there anyone at fault other than the perpetrator? You may be suffering from...
How universities and colleges can stop sexual assault on campus
Sexual assaults are distressingly common on universities and college campuses throughout the United States. A 2015 survey indicated that one out of every 10 students has experienced sexual violence since starting college -- and up to 90% of those are from someone the...
Break-ins are more common than you think
You lay down in bed at night, closing your eyes and anticipating a nice night’s sleep before work tomorrow. You never consider that you could get woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of breaking glass or a shattering doorframe as someone breaks into your...
Can I sue a bar or night club after being assaulted?
Assault can be a traumatic experience that leaves physical and emotional scars. While it can happen anywhere, it may be more common to see this violent behavior in bars and night clubs where drug and alcohol consumption may be prevalent. If a patron assaulted you in...
Are hotels liable for injuries or crimes while I’m on vacation?
You’ve checked into your hotel for your vacation. You’re excited to explore and have a fun time with your family. Then, something unimaginable happens. You become the victim of a crime or accident right at the hotel, the very place you thought you would be safe. What...
