Jonesboro Premises Liability Attorneys

Holding Property Owners Liable Through Legal Action

When you are visiting someone else’s property, whether it is a retail store or a neighbor’s house, the property owner or manager is supposed to keep the premises safe from unreasonable hazards. If you get hurt by a hazardous condition because they weren’t, you might have the grounds to file a claim under Georgia premises liability law.

DGL Attorneys At Law can help you explore your legal options if you were hurt on someone else’s property in Jonesboro. We handle all sorts of premises liability cases with a focus on negligent security claims that often require more time and resources to handle than what some other law firms can manage.

We can handle premises liability claims involving any type of property, such as:

• Retail stores
• City parks
• Private homes
• Apartment complexes
• Shopping centers
• Bars and restaurants

Want to know more? Just call (770) 404-8239 and ask for a FREE case review with our Jonesboro premises liability lawyers.

Types of Premises Liability Cases

As mentioned, DGL Attorneys At Law has the resources and experience needed to work on virtually any premises liability case. If you were hurt on someone else’s property due to the negligence of the property owner, we want to hear from you. With us leading the way, you might be able to demand compensation for your losses and injuries.

Common types of premises liability claims involve:

• Slip-and-fall accidents (slippery floors)
• Missing handrail accidents
• Uneven sidewalk accidents
• Dog bites or animal attacks
• Attractive nuisances (hazards to children)
• Negligent security

Negligent Security Claims in Jonesboro

Negligent security claims are a specific type of premises liability claim that involves harm caused by a criminal offender that was enabled or not prevented due to the negligence of the property owner. It might seem unusual to blame a property owner for what a criminal offender does, but Georgia premises liability law allows such an injury claim or lawsuit.

In a negligent security claim, the injured plaintiff argues that the property owner (defendant) did not take reasonable steps to secure the premises and protect welcome guests, visitors, and patrons from potential criminal offenses. Different properties have different expectations for security. For example, a retail store that is open only during daylight hours might need fewer security measures than a small corner store that is open 24/7.

When working on a negligent security claim, we will usually look for evidence of inadequate security, such as:

• Inadequate lighting
• No or poorly trained security personnel
• Broken or missing locks
• Lack of security cameras

Invitees & Licensees in Premises Liability Cases

The validity of your premises liability case may depend on what type of visitor you were at the time of the accident. In Georgia, visitors are divided into three categories, and property owners owe a different level of care to each.

The two most common types of visitors in Georgia premises liability cases are:

• Invitees: If you were invited to the property for the benefit of the property owner, you are typically considered an invitee, who is owed the greatest duty of care by the property owner. For example, customers in a store are invitees because the store invites them to enter the premises and purchase goods and services.
• Licensees: If you were allowed onto the property for your benefit or not for business purposes, you might be considered a licensee, who is owed a lessened duty of care. Common examples of licensees include friends and neighbors visiting someone’s home, as well as door-to-door salespersons.

The third category of visitor is a trespasser, who is on the property without an invite and usually to commit a crime while there. Trespassers are owed a very minimal (but not nonexistent) duty of care by property owners in Georgia.

How Our Jonesboro Premises Liability Lawyers Can Help

If you want to file a premises liability claim after an accident in Jonesboro, you can expect resistance from the property owner and any insurance company that gets involved, like a homeowners’ insurance company. To get ready for anything that challenges your case, come to DGL Attorneys At Law and put our highly experienced legal team in charge. We are ready to navigate every part of your claim, even if it goes to court.

By letting us act on your behalf, you can depend on us for:

• Investigating the circumstances of your premises liability-related accident or injury.
• Determining which party or parties should be liable for your losses.
• Calculating the economic and non-economic damages that could be owed to you.
• Preparing and filing a claim in the right court based on where the accident occurred.
• Attempting to negotiate for a fair settlement.
• Litigating in court if a fair settlement is not offered.

Begin with a Free Consultation – Call Now

DGL Attorneys At Law is ready and waiting to hear from you if you were hurt on someone else’s property in Jonesboro in a slip-and-fall accident, negligent security incident, or otherwise. We know the ins and outs of Georgia premises liability law and how it might apply to your case. With us leading the way, you can confidently demand the compensation you need and deserve.

Speak with our Jonesboro premises liability attorneys and negligent security lawyers during a free consultation. Just call (770) 404-8239 now.