Residents in the Atlanta, Georgia area can depend on our slip and fall lawyers for premises liability claims. If you or a loved one were injured in a slip and fall accident, it may be possible to obtain financial compensation for any damages that occurred. At Hasty Pope LLP, our experienced and knowledgeable slip and fall lawyers can review your case and determine the best way to proceed with your claim.
If you have suffered a serious injury or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury due to the negligence of a property owner, our legal team can seek proper compensation for injuries sustained. If a property owner’s negligence results in the death of a loved one, our legal team will assist you by filing a wrongful death suit. For skilled legal assistance in filing a premises liability claim, contact our personal injury attorneys today.
Slip and Fall Lawsuits
What Is Premises Liability?
In order to obtain a successful resolution in a premises liability case involving a slip and fall accident, it must be proven that the plaintiff suffered an injury as a result of a property owner's (or operator's) negligence. This often requires proof that the property owner was aware of a dangerous condition and failed to take appropriate action. It must also be proven that the plaintiff was in no way responsible for the injury.
If it can be shown that the plaintiff was in any way responsible for his or her injury, it may greatly limit the amount of financial compensation that can be awarded. The injured party may be considered at fault in a slip and fall accident if it can be shown that he or she was inattentive, careless, acting inappropriately or dangerously, or under the influence of a mind-altering substance when the injury occurred.
If you or if a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident in the greater Atlanta area, the Georgia slip and fall lawyers at Hasty Pope LLP can provide sound legal counsel and inform you of your rights. Our attorneys have the experience and practical knowledge needed to help you obtain a successful verdict or settlement by proving that the property owner's negligent and reckless actions resulted in injury. Contact our slip and fall lawyers today if you feel that you have been injured as a result of another party's disregard for your safety.
Premises liability refers to the concept that a premises owner or operator (commonly referred to as the possessor) is liable for any injuries that occur on his or her property. Successfully trying a slip and fall accident lawsuit or any claim related to property injuries is dependent on proving that premises liability is applicable to the claim. If it can be shown that premises liability does not automatically apply to an injury claim, such as in instances in which an individual is trespassing, then the plaintiff may not be eligible to receive financial compensation.
Premises liability can be very difficult to establish and is dependent on a variety of factors. The degree of liability can vary if an individual on the property is an invitee (e.g., a person invited to conduct business with the property possessor or a customer in a store), a licensee (e.g., any person allowed onto a property excluding invitees), or a trespasser (e.g., someone entering onto a premises uninvited or unknowingly). A property possessor is obligated to show more care towards the safety of an invitee than they are towards a trespasser, for example.
Our slip and fall lawyers, proudly serving the Canton and Atlanta, Georgia area, can help determine premises liability in your claim. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident, you have legal rights, and we are committed to help protect those rights. To maximize your chance of obtaining the compensation you deserve, contact our law firm today.
At Hasty Pope LLP, proudly serving the greater Canton and Atlanta, Georgia area, our slip and fall lawyers can help file your premises liability lawsuit if you have been injured as a result of another party's negligence. Contact our personal injury attorneys today to schedule a free consultation.
If you are located in or near Atlanta, Georgia, and have a case related to premises liability or a slip and fall accident, contact our lawyers today.
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