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Premises Negligence Claims & Lawsuits

In Metro Atlanta, property owners are expected to maintain their premises and keep the grounds safe for visitors and tenants. When they do not live up to these expectations, serious injuries can ensue. We are top premises liability attorneys in Duluth, GA who help those injured due to property owners' negligence.

Property owners are required by law to fix any vulnerabilities on their property and at the very least adequately warn guests of any risks. In Georgia, a landowner can be considered negligent when they knew or should have known of a hazard and either failed to repair it or failed to provide warning about a known hazard. Liability for injuries applies not only to residential property, but also to those who control commercial premises, retail stores, restaurants, vacant lots, and other properties. At York Gaskill, we routinely take on premises negligence claims and lawsuits. It is important to contact a premises liability attorney immediately after your injury. We must immediately investigate the injury scene and determine who had control over the property in question at the time of incident. We must then determine whether the party managing the property was negligent in their action or failed to act in a reasonable manner in light of a foreseeable danger. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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Premises Liability Lawyers Duluth, Lawrenceville, Suwanee

We are premises liability lawyers who help clients in Duluth, Lawrenceville, Suwanee and Metro Atlanta. Our goal is to seek justice and compensation for individuals physically injured due to premises negligence. We understand that evidence loses value over time, so it is imperative that we meet with potential witnesses as soon as possible while their memory is fresh. Additionally, we need to investigate the condition of the premises immediately following an incident. We do not want to give the property owner the chance to quickly repair the property. Proper investigation and examination are crucial to a successful premises liability claim. This includes securing all witness statements and relevant evidence. At York Gaskill, we focus on maximum compensation for every client we represent.

Common Types of Premises Liability Claims

Slipping on wet or icy surfaces
Tripping over uneven flooring
Accidents on construction sites
Injuries sustained from animals
Willful neglect on the part of the owner or manager 
No warning announcing potentially unsafe conditions
Swimming pool injuries
Fires and explosions
Lead poisoning
Exposure to hazardous materials
Inadequate security
Violent criminal acts

How Much is My Premises Liability Claim Worth?

Premises Liability Attorney
Are you wondering, "How much is my premises liability claim worth?"? This is a tricky question based on the infinite number of variables involved in determining the value of an injury notwithstanding liability. Factors involved in valuing a premises liability claim include lost wages, medical bills, projected future medical bills, and pain and suffering among many. You may be able to recover compensation depending on your reasons for being on the property and the specific circumstances of your injury. 

Premises liability laws hold property owners and/or operators responsible for any accidents or injuries that are sustained on their property. While the most common premises liability claims involve slip and fall accidents, there are numerous other forms of property liability for which an owner or operator can be charged. One of the key elements to premises liability claims is proving that the property owner or operator could have prevented an accident or incident on their grounds through better safety measures. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in an accident that occurred on someone else’s property and you feel the owner/operator of that property could have made the premises safer, you have the right to take legal action. We are experienced and caring premises liability attorneys who can evaluate your case free of charge and determine the best course of action for you.

What Must I Prove in a Negligent Security Claim?

"What must I prove in a negligent security claim?" This a common question we hear at York Gaskill. A negligent security claim falls under the threshold of premises liability and occurs when an individual is attacked by a third-party on the property of another. A landowner or occupier has a legal duty to provide safe premises and a duty to protect the visitor from an intentional criminal act committed by a third-party that could be considered reasonably foreseeable. In this type of case, we will examine whether such acts have occurred on the property or similar locations/venues recently. In regard to claims involving improper security, we initially examine how often law enforcement has been called out to that specific location along with similar venues in the same area. We will attempt to learn about prior criminal matters that took place on the same property and/or business. It is our priority to learn as much as possible about the geographic area surrounding the property in question including violent crime statistics and socio-economic factors the landowner or business owner was aware or should have been aware of. This will enable us to establish how foreseeable the danger was or should have been to the property owner or occupier.

It is imperative to investigate what security measures were in place and whether they were commensurate with the known risks for criminal activity. Security measures include locks, alarms, security cameras, security guards, nighttime patrols and fencing. At York Gaskill, we have successfully handled inadequate security and premises liability cases in Metro Atlanta. Contact us today.
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