Premises Liability

Premises liability refers to the laws that make property owners liable for injuries sustained on their property. It is the responsibility of every property owner, both public and private, to ensure that the premises are safe for anyone walking through the area.

Slip-and-fall Accidents
In Atlanta, our premises liability lawyers commonly receive reports of slip-and-fall type accidents. Often, these accidents occur due to the negligent placement of foreign objects or the lack of reasonable upkeep to the property. Hazardous conditions such as wet tile floors, wrinkled carpet, poor lighting, or foreign objects such as boxes are all possible causes of slip-and-fall injuries.

If you believe that your injury was caused by negligence on the part of a property owner in or near Atlanta, there are several questions that our premises liability lawyers must consider before determining the validity of your case and its chances of success:

• - Was the property owner aware of the unsafe condition?
• - Were any steps taken to correct the condition?
• - Was the victim legally on the premises?
• - Would a reasonable person have been able to avoid the unsafe condition?

To determine the answers to these questions, our attorneys can conduct extensive research that will include photos, measurements, and witness accounts of the property on which you were injured. If you or a loved one has been caused harm by poorly maintained property in Atlanta or elsewhere in Georgia, contact the premises liability lawyers of Billips & Benjamin, LLP for a free consultation.

Animal Attacks
The great majority of family pets are loving and gentle animals. However, if a pet owner does not exercise a reasonable amount of restraint with his or her pet, the animal may attack and injure someone. In cases of domestic animal attacks such as dog bites, the Atlanta premises liability lawyers can help victims to receive compensation for medical bills, injuries, and emotional suffering caused by the attack.

When considering an animal attack case, our attorneys will research every aspect of the case, including whether the owner was aware of the animal's propensity to bite and whether appropriate precautions were taken to restrain the animal.

If you or a loved one has suffered personal injury due to another person's pet in the Atlanta area, contact our personal injury attorneys today. » Back to top