Were you recently injured on property owned by someone else in Atlanta, Georgia? You may deserve compensation. Contact Rafi Law Firm at (404) 800-9933 to schedule a free consultation and learn about your legal options. An experienced Atlanta premises liability lawyer can help you fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Our attorneys have a proven track record of helping clients secure top financial results. Over the years, we’ve won over $150 million in settlements and verdicts. You’re struggling with painful injuries because a property owner couldn’t be bothered to maintain their premises. Call our law offices in Atlanta to learn about your right to compensation today.
Why Should I Trust Rafi Law Firm to Help Me Fight for Compensation After a Premises Liability Accident in Atlanta?
When you trust Rafi Law Firm to handle your legal claim, you’re hiring a team of experienced, aggressive, and respected Atlanta personal injury attorneys. In the insurance company’s eyes, you’re merely a number on a case file. Our team has the skills and experience to force them to pay attention.
Clients in Atlanta, GA, trust us because:
- Our attorneys intentionally keep our caseload relatively small. We believe that it’s critical to give each client the personal attention and time they deserve.
- By taking a client-centric approach, we’re able to devote our significant resources to securing top financial results for our clients.
- For our efforts, we’ve earned over 400 five-star Google reviews from clients we’ve helped over the years.
- We have a reputation for securing the best possible settlements and verdicts for our clients.
It’s easy to learn more about how we can help; call for a free consultation today.
What Is Premises Liability in Georgia?
The premises liability law is a type of personal injury law. “Premises liability” refers to the duty property owners have to keep their property reasonably safe. When invited visitors, customers, and guests are injured because of dangerous property conditions, the owner may be liable.
The lengths to which a property owner must go to protect you depend on why you were visiting. Three primary types of visitors exist:
Invitees
Invitees enter someone’s property for business purposes. Most premises liability cases involve invitees.
You’re classified as an invitee, for example, when you enter a:
- Shopping center
- Grocery store
- Restaurant
- Office building
- Entertainment complex
- Parking garage
- College or university
- Hotel
- Airport
You’re also classified as an invitee if you enter public property, even if for personal reasons.
Property owners owe invitees a higher duty of care. They’re required to fix dangerous conditions, inspect for new risks, and provide adequate warning about any unsafe conditions that can’t be immediately fixed.
Licensees
Licensees enter property with permission, for social or personal purposes. Because the owner doesn’t benefit financially from your visit, their duties are more limited.
Property owners in Georgia are generally only liable for a licensee’s injuries if their acts were “willful or wanton”. They do have a duty to warn you of non-obvious dangers that they know about.
Trespassers
Trespassers enter without permission. Property owners have extremely limited duties when it comes to trespassers. The owner can’t intentionally harm a trespasser or set traps. Heightened duties may apply if they knew you were trespassing–but these situations are rare.
Different rules apply for young children who trespass because of an attractive nuisance. An attractive nuisance is something that’s attractive to children, yet dangerous for children (i.e., a swimming pool or trampoline).
Owners must take reasonable steps to prevent trespassing children from accessing these dangers.
Our Attorneys in Atlanta Help Clients Navigate All Types of Premises Liability Cases
At Rafi Law Firm, we have the experience to handle any type of premises liability claim, including:
- Swimming pool accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Food poisoning
- Accidents involving falling objects
- Electrocutions and electric shock
- Damaged sidewalk and walkway accidents
- Toxic exposure
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Dog bites and attacks
- Bed bugs
- Negligent security, which can allow assault and sexual assault to occur
- Fires
- Amusement park accidents
- Parking garage and parking lot accidents
- Elevator and escalator accidents
- Ceiling or structural collapses
If you got hurt because of something dangerous on someone else’s property, call our law firm today. We’re always here to discuss your situation and help you evaluate your legal options.
How Much Is My Atlanta Premises Liability Accident Case Worth?
Several factors can impact the value of your personal injury case, including:
- What type of injuries did you suffer?
- Are your injuries temporary or permanent?
- What are your financial costs?
- Have your injuries prevented you from working?
- Is your earning capacity impacted by a long-term disability?
- What insurance benefits are available?
- What types of personal pain and suffering have you experienced?
- How will the injury impact your future?
Hiring an experienced Atlanta premises liability attorney is the best way to maximize your financial recovery. To learn more about the value of your case, contact our team today for a free case evaluation.
What Types of Damages Can I Recover if I Win My Premises Liability Claim in Atlanta?
Economic damages and non-economic damages are the two basic classes of compensatory damages in personal injury cases.
Economic damages are awarded to reduce the financial burden created by an injury. Examples include:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and benefits
- Reduced earning potential
- Therapy and rehabilitation
- Personal care assistance
- Property damage
- Out-of-pocket expenses
These damages will depend on your needs following the premises liability incident. Any financial cost should be covered by your settlement or verdict.
Non-economic damages acknowledge the personal toll and struggle caused by an injury because of:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma and distress
- Diminished quality of life
- Physical disfigurement and scarring
- Depression
- Chronic pain
- Embarrassment
- Loss of consortium and damage to relationships
Our attorneys will carefully evaluate your case. We collaborate with experts when necessary to identify and prove your losses.
What Happens to My Right to Recover Damages if I’m Partly Responsible for a Premises Liability Accident in Georgia?
Georgia operates under a modified comparative negligence law in personal injury cases. If your percentage of fault is 49% or less, your compensation is reduced by that percentage. You lose your right to compensation once your percentage of fault reaches 50%.
Victim-blaming is a common defense strategy–especially when insurance companies are involved. The key thing to remember is that you may still recover partial compensation, depending on your share of fault.
Our attorneys have the skills to minimize any blame that’s allocated to you.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer To Handle a Premises Liability Case in Georgia?
Like most injury law firms, Rafi Law Firm takes cases on contingency. A contingency fee arrangement means our fees depend on the results we achieve. When we recover compensation, our fees are a pre-set percentage of that compensation.
Our Premises Liability Attorneys in Atlanta Fight for Clients With All Types of Injuries
Premises liability accidents can lead to any number of serious injuries. Our team at Rafi Law Firm represents clients with any type of injury, including:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Burns
- Concussions
- Knee, shoulder, and joint injuries
- Soft tissue damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head and neck injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Cancer and other diseases
- Amputations
- Paralysis
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death of a loved one
Your injuries will depend on factors like the type of accident, your age, and your condition at the time of the injury. Don’t let the insurance companies downplay your injuries. Our lawyers understand the impact these and other injuries can have–and we’re prepared to help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
What Do I Have To Prove To Win Compensation in an Atlanta Premises Liability Case?
Premises liability cases are negligence-based claims. To recover compensation from a property owner, you must establish the following elements:
- The owner had a duty of care because you were legally on the premises
- Your reason for visiting, which will determine the scope of the owner’s duty
- A dangerous property condition or hazard existed
- The owner knew, or reasonably should have known, about the danger
- The owner didn’t provide adequate warning, and the danger wasn’t open and obvious
- You were injured due to the danger
- You suffered damages
When you hire our lawyers, you benefit from a team dedicated to compiling the evidence you need to prove your case. Contact us today so that we can begin our investigation quickly.
How Long Do I Have To File a Lawsuit Based on Premises Liability in Georgia?
Under the statute of limitations in Georgia, you have only two years to take legal action. After two years have passed, you won’t be able to hold the property owner responsible for their negligence.
Call an Experienced Atlanta Premises Liability Lawyer for a Free Case Review Today
Do you have questions about your right to pursue compensation after an injury on someone else’s property in Atlanta, Georgia? Call Rafi Law Firm for a free consultation today. An experienced Atlanta premises liability attorney can help you fight for the full compensation you deserve.
