East Lake Premises Liability Lawyer

Millions of Dollars in Premises Accident Cases

Property owners in East Lake have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe – whether it’s an apartment complex, retail store, or restaurant. Unfortunately, many neglect routine maintenance or proper security measures, putting visitors at serious risk.

If you or a loved one suffered harm because of a property owner’s negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation. 

At DGL Attorneys At Law, we bring together over 70 years of combined legal experience—including service as Georgia State judges—to stand up for victims. Our track record includes recovering millions for clients in premises liability cases, and we’re here to guide you through the legal process and protect your right to a fair recovery.

Discuss your rights and options during a FREE consultation. Call (770) 404-8239 or contact us online for a FREE consultation.

Premises Liability: An Overview

Premises liability law in Georgia establishes that property owners or managers have an obligation to ensure their premises are reasonably safe. This responsibility generally includes:

1. Routine Inspections: Regularly checking for hazards like broken handrails, wet floors, or poorly lit stairwells.
2. Timely Repairs or Warnings: Fixing known dangers or at least placing warnings where hazards cannot be immediately corrected.
3. Reasonable Security Measures: Providing sufficient security in areas where criminal acts are foreseeable, such as gated entries, working locks, or on-site patrols.

If you were injured because a property owner fell short in any of these areas, you may have the right to seek damages for your medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and more. Our East Lake premises liability attorneys are here to investigate the facts of your situation and help you determine the most effective path forward.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Premises Liability Lawsuit?

A property owner isn’t automatically at fault simply because someone was harmed on their land. Instead, you must show that the individual or entity controlling the premises either knew—or should have known—about a danger and failed to correct or warn about it. Various parties may hold responsibility, including:

• Landlords: For failing to maintain rental units, common areas, or install adequate security.
• Businesses and Store Owners: For neglecting to fix hazards in high-traffic areas, like walkways or aisles.
• Management Companies: Hired to oversee operations, maintain safety features, and address tenant or customer complaints.
• Security Firms: Contracted to protect visitors or residents, but who fail to reasonably monitor or intervene against foreseeable crime.

When you work with DGL Attorneys At Law, you can rely on our comprehensive approach to pinpoint all liable parties, gather crucial evidence (like incident reports and eyewitness statements), and build a robust argument on your behalf.

Negligent Security: A Common Basis for Premises Claims

One common—and often tragic—form of premises liability in East Lake and across the Atlanta area is negligent security. These claims center around the idea that owners must take reasonable steps to safeguard guests and residents from criminal activity, especially in places where prior incidents or local crime rates indicate a risk. Examples of negligent security include:

• Failing to Provide Adequate Lighting in parking lots, walkways, or stairwells
• Lack of Security Personnel in known high-crime properties
• Broken or Missing Locks, Gates, or Fencing that should secure the property
• Ignored or Inadequate Response to reports of suspicious behavior

At DGL Attorneys At Law, we have secured numerous multi-million-dollar results in negligent security cases, setting precedents that encourage all property owners to take safety more seriously. Our notable outcomes include:

• $31M Verdict: Involving the fatal shooting of a resident who confronted a thief stealing his car at a mobile home park.
• $11M Settlement: A wrongful death claim arising from repeated gun violence at an apartment complex.
• $9.1M Settlement: Secured for the family of a young man shot in a parking lot with a known history of robberies.
• $8.5M Settlement: Awarded to a client who suffered a stroke after a robbery in a shopping center parking lot with a long record of crime.

We have also won significant compensation for slip-and-fall, trip-and-fall, and other dangerous-property-condition cases—including a $1.375 million settlement for a restaurant customer who slipped on a recently mopped floor without warning signs. From robberies to slip-and-falls, we understand what it takes to win in court.

See more of our results here.

How Much Could My Case Be Worth?

Each premises liability claim is unique. Several factors go into determining the possible value of your case:

• Medical Costs: Current expenses for hospital stays, surgeries, rehab, medications, plus projected future care.
• Lost Wages: Earnings lost during recovery, as well as any diminished capacity to work long-term.
• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for physical discomfort, emotional trauma, and changes to your overall quality of life.
• Property Damage: Reimbursement for items that were destroyed or damaged due to unsafe conditions.
• Punitive Damages: Additional sums awarded in cases involving particularly reckless or deliberate misconduct by the property owner.

Having a knowledgeable East Lake premises liability lawyer on your side can maximize your chances of recovering the full scope of damages. Our team strives to capture every detail of your losses—from the obvious to the more subtle—and present compelling arguments to insurance companies and, if necessary, a jury.

How Our Attorneys Can Help

Premises liability claims can become adversarial and complex, particularly when insurance carriers or large corporations push back. At DGL Attorneys At Law, our goal is to simplify the legal process and level the playing field for injured victims. We provide:

1. In-Depth Investigations: We gather evidence from maintenance records, surveillance footage, crime reports, and eyewitness testimony.
2. Access to Trusted Experts: Working with specialists in engineering, security protocols, medicine, and vocational assessments to strengthen your case.
3. Aggressive Negotiation: We stand up to insurers that attempt to minimize or deny your claim, refusing to settle unless the offer is truly fair.
4. Trial-Ready Advocacy: Having former judges on our team and a history of substantial courtroom successes ensures our preparedness for trial, if needed.
5. Personalized Attention: We handle all legalities, keeping you informed every step of the way, so you can focus on recovery.

Why Choose DGL Attorneys At Law?

• 70+ Years of Combined Legal Experience: Our attorneys have developed a reputation for excellence, earning leadership roles within the Georgia legal community.
• Former Judges & Award-Winning Trial Lawyers: Attorneys DelCampo and Lopez served as Georgia State judges, granting them a deep familiarity with trial strategy and judicial perspectives.
• Proven Results: Our past verdicts and settlements—including multi-million-dollar victories—highlight our commitment to rigorous advocacy.
• Community-Focused & Bilingual Services: We’re proud to assist English- and Spanish-speaking clients across East Lake and beyond.

Call For a FREE Consultation: (770) 404-8239 

If you or someone close to you was harmed because a property owner or manager ignored safety standards, you deserve answers, accountability, and compensation. At DGL Attorneys At Law, we stand ready to review your case, explore your legal options, and fight to secure the monetary recovery you need for medical bills, lost wages, and more.

Our East Lake premises liability lawyers collect no fees unless we win and offer FREE consultations. Call (770) 404-8239 or contact us online to request yours.