Those patronizing a business typically do not expect to experience criminal activity while at a store or restaurant. However, in any place where people congregate and money changes hands, criminal activity is a safety concern. In some scenarios, those affected by...
In premises liability cases, the duty of care is the legal responsibility of property owners to maintain a reasonably safe environment for visitors. The extent of this duty can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the status of the visitor. This includes being an...
Many people act as though slip-and-falls aren't a serious safety concern. Perhaps they have fallen a few times without injury. The representation of slip-and-falls as visual gags in modern media may contribute to people downplaying a slip-and-fall incident. Some...
If you got into an accident and sustained an injury on someone else's property, your state's premises liability laws may apply, helping you determine who can be liable. The rules over these incidents can vary from state to state, factoring in various details, such as...
When you dine out at a restaurant, the last thing you expect is to get injured. Restaurants are legally obligated to keep their premises safe and free from hazards that can cause harm or injury to patrons or employees. This can mean anything from putting “wet floor”...
Slip and fall incidents are a major concern in Georgia's grocery stores. Wet floors, debris or other hazards can cause these incidents. Depending on the circumstances, you can file a lawsuit to protect your rights and receive the compensation you deserve. Slip and...
Property owners or occupiers in Georgia and around the country face premises liability lawsuits when their visitors suffer injuries because of dangerous conditions that they knew about or should have known about, and those dangerous conditions are sometimes caused by...
For landowners in Georgia, there are a lot of legal issues and protections to sort out. One of the most important decisions to make is whether to take out liability insurance. In many cases, insurance is essential: Without it, the landowner is vulnerable to lawsuits...
Whether a property involves business or residential purposes, the owner and even a renter have an obligation to reasonably prevent people from harm. If someone gets hurt on another person's property in Georgia, the victim might be able to sue based on the state's...
Many Georgia homeowners don't realize that they can be held liable for attractive nuisances on their property. In fact, most homeowners aren't even familiar with what an attractive nuisance is. Below, you'll learn what an attractive nuisance is and how to protect...
