Premises Liability

Property owners in Georgia have a legal responsibility to keep their premises reasonably safe. When they fail to inspect, repair, or warn about dangerous conditions, serious injuries can occur.

If you were injured on someone else’s property — whether at a store, apartment complex, hotel, parking lot, or private residence — you may have a premises liability claim under Georgia law.

At Jones & Booth Law, we represent individuals across Georgia who have been harmed due to unsafe property conditions. These cases often involve powerful insurance carriers and complex legal standards. Early legal intervention is critical.

Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle

Our firm handles a wide range of unsafe property cases, including:

Slip and fall accidents
Trip and fall injuries
Negligent security claims
Inadequate maintenance cases
Apartment complex assaults
Swimming pool accidents
Elevator and escalator injuries
Falling merchandise injuries
Unsafe stairway accidents
Parking lot injuries

Each type of claim requires careful investigation into property conditions, inspection practices, and prior complaints.

What Do I Need to Prove in Georgia to Be Successful in My Claim?

To recover compensation successfully, an injured person must generally prove:

The property owner had actual or constructive knowledge of a dangerous condition.
The injured person did not have equal or greater knowledge of the hazard.
The hazard actually caused the injury.
Damages to the person resulted.

Many premises liability cases turn on constructive knowledge — meaning the dangerous condition existed long enough that the owner should have discovered it through reasonable inspection.

Insurance companies often argue that hazards were “open and obvious.” Strong evidence collection early in the case is essential.

Common Causes of Unsafe Property Conditions

Dangerous property conditions may result from:

Poor lighting
Broken handrails
Wet floors
Uneven pavement
Structural deterioration
Inadequate security measures
Code violations
Failure to repair known hazards
Failure to inspect regularly

Large retail chains, property management companies, and apartment complexes often maintain extensive insurance coverage and legal defense teams.

Injuries Commonly Causes by Unsafe Property Conditions

Premises liability accidents frequently result in:

Traumatic brain injuries
Spinal injuries
Broken bones
Hip fractures
Torn ligaments
Permanent disability
Wrongful death

Early Investigation and Action Matters

Property owners may:

Repair hazards immediately after an accident
Dispute the existence of dangerous conditions
Destroy or overwrite surveillance footage
Shift blame to the injured party

We act quickly to:

Send preservation letters
Obtain maintenance records
Secure surveillance footage
Interview witnesses
Document unsafe conditions