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https://www.georgiainjurylawyersblog.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/397/2022/12/blog-post-image-7.31-1140x530-1-300x139.jpgSome tenants have problems with maintenance during the holidays. This can be due to vacation scheduling or holiday absences. As a result, injuries may result because of neglect or because the maintenance staff is not following up, as usual, on repair or maintenance requests.

Preventive Maintenance: The Key to Reducing Liability Claims

One of the best ways building owners can reduce premises liability lawsuits is to practice preventative maintenance. This should be ongoing all through the year. However, some maintenance activities may be overlooked during the holiday season, especially during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.

Negligent-Security-Injury-Cases-300x200In 2018, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that a 20-year-old woman was awarded $1 billion in a case against a security company after a sexual assault by one of the security guards at an apartment complex. In 2021, Insurance Journal reported that a Georgia appeals court decision to uphold a $43 million premises liability verdict against the CVS Pharmacy chain for failing to take security measures to prevent the shooting of a patron in 2012 was one of three premises liability lawsuits that resulted in eight-figure verdicts in Georgia in the last two years.

The bottom line is that negligent security claims are a very common type of premises liability claim in Georgia, and victims could stand to be compensated very well for these claims. You will want to make sure you have an experienced Atlanta premises liability lawyer on your side.

If you suffered serious injuries or your loved one was killed because of a negligent security issue in Atlanta, do not wait to secure legal representation. The Law Offices of Slappey & Sadd, LLC handles various kinds of premises liability claims in Georgia.

riders on a carousel The average child often lacks the experience and judgment to avoid dangerous situations, especially when unsupervised. However, we have to balance their growth and independence with our desire to keep them safe, which can, unfortunately, lead to accidents. 

No parent wants to receive the news that their child has been injured. Not only is it terrifying, but it can be overwhelming trying to decide what to do next. If your child has been injured on someone else’s property, you need someone on your side who can help you understand your options.  

The Basics of Premises Liability Cases

security guard riding an escalator Whenever you visit another person’s property, they have a legal duty to ensure the property is safe. In the event that their negligence leads to injury, the property owner may be held liable for failing to maintain their property in a safe condition. This is especially the case for business premises, where paying customers and patrons are entitled to a reasonable expectation of safety. 

Slappey & Sadd have been representing accident victims across the state of Georgia since 1992. If you’ve been injured on someone else’s property, we can help you get the compensation you need to move on with your life. Visit us online or call us at 404-255-6677 to schedule a free consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys to discuss how we can help you. 

Inadequate Security

a slippery surface caution signSlip, trip, and fall cases can result in serious injuries. Unfortunately, it can sometimes be difficult to determine whether you have a claim, and there are numerous factual issues that will need to be decided. If you have been injured on someone else’s property, you should speak with an experienced premises liability attorney about whether you can recover compensation for your injuries. 

Were You Injured?

This may seem obvious, but you need to have suffered an injury in order to recover compensation. The incident may have been aggravating or stressful, but unless you were physically injured, it’s likely going to be very difficult to pursue a claim. 

An illustration of a person fallingProperty owners in Georgia are responsible for the care and upkeep of their properties. They also have a duty to warn of or correct dangerous conditions on their property. When they don’t do that and visitors to the property are injured, then the accident victim might be eligible to sue the property owner.

Accidents on someone else’s premises are not just limited to slip and fall accidents. At Slappey & Sadd, our legal team can review the circumstances of your accident, visit the property where the accident occurred, and begin an investigation into the accident. Our knowledgeable litigation team investigates premises liability cases everywhere in Georgia, including Fulton County, DeKalb County, Gwinnett County, Muscogee County, Newton County, Richmond County, Troup County, Walton County, and Whitfield County. Let our experienced team put their experience to work and pursue the compensation you need for your injuries.

Types of Premises Accident Cases

An empty courtroomIn any personal injury case, you need to prove your case, and in many cases, this requires the testimony of an expert witness. The phrase “expert witness” may sound intimidating, especially to non-lawyers. We hope to alleviate your fears, but also help you understand how a lawyer can help you with proving your claim.

What is an Expert Witness?

In order to understand the role of an expert witness in your case, you need to first understand that, generally speaking, witnesses are not allowed to testify as to their opinions in court. For example, someone who saw an accident while standing on the sidewalk can testify to what they saw but is not permitted to testify as to whether or not they believe one of the drivers was speeding. Similarly, a woman’s husband who was present during his wife’s surgery will not be permitted to testify as to whether the doctor committed medical malpractice.

Many A man with a suit hold a piece of paper that says "lawsuit"people think of personal injury attorneys purely in terms of car accident cases. The truth is that a personal injury attorney can help you in any situation where you have been injured through someone else’s fault. Serious injuries can have life-altering consequences. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you protect your future by seeking fair compensation for your injuries and other losses.

Unintentional Torts: Cases Involving Negligence

Personal injury attorneys handle tort cases – cases that involve an action or failure to act that resulted in harm to another person. Tort cases are civil cases, which means that the plaintiff is seeking a money judgment in order to receive compensation for their losses and injuries.

An escalatorIn our previous post, we reviewed the causes of elevator and escalator accidents and the common injuries that victims suffer. In this post, we’ll be discussing the long-term consequences of these accidents and some of the legal issues you may encounter.

Elevator and Escalator Accidents Can Disrupt Your Day-to-Day Life

In addition to the serious physical injuries listed in our previous post, elevator and escalator accidents can significantly disrupt your day-to-day life for weeks and even months. In some cases, you may be facing a long-term or even permanent disability.  As a result, there are several potential long-term consequences you need to consider:

Two elevator doors Elevators and escalators are everywhere, especially in major cities like Atlanta. Most of us have grown up never having lived without them, which is why we tend to overlook the fact that escalators and elevators can also be incredibly dangerous. They are incredibly sophisticated pieces of machinery that consist of numerous moving parts that can cause serious injuries when they malfunction. At least 17 people were injured in an escalator accident in Hong Kong in 2017. In October of this year, dozens were injured when an escalator collapsed in Rome. Closer to home, ten students were injured in an escalator accident at a Manhattan High School in September. If you’ve been injured while using an elevator or an escalator, this post identifies some of the things you may want to consider.

The Causes of Elevator and Escalator Accidents

There are many things that can cause elevators and escalators to be unsafe or malfunction. In some cases, there may be multiple factors that led to the accident. General mechanical failures are common, as elevators and escalators require a lot of maintenance and upkeep. For this reason, local ordinances and state laws require that they pass regular safety inspections. Failure to conduct routine inspections or perform necessary maintenance and repairs can result in accidents and serious injuries.

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