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...
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Premises Liability
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...
Target sued by couple after slip and fall
On behalf of Isenberg & Hewitt, PC posted in Premises Liability on Friday, December 13, 2019. Georgia residents who believe they have good grounds for a premises liability claim should hear about one case that has made news in New Hampshire. In December 2019, a...
How property owners can prepare for potential liabilities
When property or business owners do not take reasonable care of the premises, they could be found guilty of negligence. In 2017, more than 50,000 cases involving personal injury were filed. Property and business owners in Georgia may be interested in learning how they...
Investigation blames operator error for boy’s zip line fall
Many Georgia residents enjoy going to amusement parks each year. However, thrill rides can be dangerous. For example, a new report finds that a Florida zip line operator failed to perform a safety check on a 10-year-old boy's harness before he went on the ride in...
Woman files lawsuit over pumpkin carving injuries
Carving pumpkins for Halloween is a fall tradition for many Georgia families, but it must be done carefully as the implements used are extremely sharp. A Colorado woman learned this lesson the hard way in October 2018 when she suffered a serious hand injury while...
Overview of airport premises liability
Premises liability is the legal theory stating that property owners are responsible for any bodily injuries and property damage that lawful entrants incur. This theory holds even for the owners, operators and lessors of airports in Georgia, so they may want to make...
Measures for avoiding premises liability claims
Business owners in Georgia need to do all they can to avoid accidents on the property because if they involve a visitor or customer rather than an employee, accidents can lead to premises liability claims. Slip-and-fall accidents are behind many of these claims, so...
How to minimize liability on Halloween
Those who wander onto another person's property on Halloween night in search of candy could slip, trip or otherwise hurt themselves. Homeowners in Georgia and throughout the country may be liable for paying damages to injured victims. However, there are steps that an...
Walmart sued by shooting victims
Georgia readers were likely horrified by the Aug. 3 shooting at an El Paso, Texas, Walmart Supercenter that left 22 people dead. Now, four members of a family who were caught up in the tragedy have filed a lawsuit against Walmart Inc., Walmart Stores Texas LLC and the...
