Premises Liability Lawyer In Gainesville, GA

Property owners have certain legal responsibilities to protect the health and well-being of people who enter their property lawfully. When one of these individuals suffers harm caused by unsafe and careless property conditions, the property owner may be liable for those injuries. 

Slippery floors, broken sidewalks, and lack of proper maintenance  are a few examples of how a property may be unsafe for visitors. Public property owners may also have the legal responsibility of keeping visitors safe from certain criminal acts. Property owners or managers must make sure the premises are safe or inform visitors of any known dangers they may encounter while in the area. If you suffer injuries due to negligence, seek an experienced premises liability lawyer at Stewart, Melvin, & Frost. Our Trial Team has over 30 years of collective experience dealing with these highly sensitive cases with unrivaled professionalism, understanding, empathy and responsiveness.

What Types of Injuries Are Common in Premises Liability Claims? 

The severity of your injuries in a premises liability case depends on the type and location of the injury. For example, a broken floorboard may lead to a sprained ankle, while a slippery floor can cause someone to suffer a brain injury. Some examples of injuries you may suffer as the result of an unsafe property include:

• Burn injuries
• Back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Whiplash
• Concussion
• Fractures and breaks
• Sprains and strains
• Cuts and scrapes
• Loss of limb
• Internal injuries
• Disfigurement and scars
• Death

Even if you believe you will suffer no serious injuries and do not need emergency medical assistance, making an appointment with your doctor is still essential. They will analyze and confirm any latent injuries that may cause severe issues if not treated promptly.

Duty of Care: Everything You Need to Know

The legal obligation that property owners have in regards to the safety and well-being of their visitors refers to their duty of care. 

Individuals that come onto the property are placed into three separate categories:

Invitee

Those with the owner’s expressed or implied permission to enter the property are invitees. Shoppers at grocery stores, delivery people, and contractors performing work on a house are all included in this category. For these individuals, the property owner has to exercise reasonable care in maintaining the premises to make sure the invitees are protected while on the property.

Licensee

A person who is on the property of another because the owner of the property allowed the person to enter. He is there for his own purposes and not for the benefit of the owner. This category is generally applicable to property not open to the general public. The most common example is a social guest.

Trespasser

Those not authorized to enter the premises are referred to as trespassers, and the property owner has a more restrictive level of duty of care to these individuals. For example, property owners and managers may need to take the necessary precautions to avoid harming young children who may wander on the premises, depending on the owners and/or managers’ knowledge of the danger, as well as the likelihood that young children may be attracted to the danger.

Understanding your position and the level of care the property owner should have provided is essential to your claim. Our Trial Team at Stewart, Melvin, & Frost will provide you with trustworthy legal representation and work to recover the damages you suffer. Speak with our Trial Team, led by Mark Alexander and Andrew Gould, as soon as possible, so our Trial Team can start investigating your case and protect your rights.

Common Causes of Premises Liability Accidents in Gainesville, GA

Premises liability cases can occur for several reasons. Identifying the cause of your accident helps formulate your claim and determine who is responsible for the damage you suffer. Consider some common causes of premises liability accidents in Georgia:

• Slip-and-Fall Risks: Slippery floors and slippery objects left on the floor  are a couple examples of slip-and-fall risks that can cause serious injuries to unsuspecting victims.
• Poor Maintenance: Property owners must provide proper upkeep of their property. If there are known dangerous conditions, they are responsible for fixing, guarding against or warning invitees about the condition before anyone comes to the location.
• Inadequate Security: Hotels, stores, and other areas must consider the safety of their guests regarding possible criminal acts, if those criminal acts are foreseeable. 

Understanding the owner’s duty of care is vital to your injury claim. You will need to gather significant evidence and information to determine if the owner and/or manager is responsible. While this is challenging on your own, an experienced premises liability lawyer will be able to collect the necessary information to make that determination for you.

Experienced Georgia Premises Liability Lawyers

The injuries you may suffer from in a premises liability accident range from minor to severe. Regardless of the type of injury and claim, you can trust our Trial Team at Stewart, Melvin, & Frost to offer you the best possible legal representation for your claim. With over 30 years experience protecting the rights of our clients, we work diligently and professionally to provide you with the representation you deserve. Our well-respected Trial Team works on a contingency fee basis, so you only pay us after you recover the compensation for your losses. 

Attorney Mark Alexander speaks about our successful and hard-working Trial Team at Stewart, Melvin, & Frost:

“Our Trial Team prides itself on maintaining an unparalleled level of service to our clients, founded on our principles of always being professional, prepared and responsive. No one out works our Team.”

Learn more about our services by calling (770) 536-0101 or filling out our contact form today.