Gainesville Premises Liability Attorneys
Premises Liability Lawyer In Gainesville, GA
Property owners have certain legal responsibilities to protect the health and well-being of people who enter their property lawfully. When one of these individuals suffers harm caused by unsafe and careless property conditions, the property owner may be liable for those injuries.
Slippery floors, broken sidewalks, and lack of proper maintenance are a few examples of how a property may be unsafe for visitors. Public property owners may also have the legal responsibility of keeping visitors safe from certain criminal acts. Property owners or managers must make sure the premises are safe or inform visitors of any known dangers they may encounter while in the area. If you suffer injuries due to negligence, seek an experienced premises liability lawyer at Stewart, Melvin & Frost. Our Trial Team has over 30 years of collective experience dealing with these highly sensitive cases with unrivaled professionalism, understanding, empathy and responsiveness.
What Types of Injuries Are Common in Premises Liability Claims?
The severity of your injuries in a premises liability case depends on the type and location of the injury. For example, a broken floorboard may lead to a sprained ankle, while a slippery floor can cause someone to suffer a brain injury. Some examples of injuries you may suffer as the result of an unsafe property include:
- Burn injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Whiplash
- Concussion
- Fractures and breaks
- Sprains and strains
- Cuts and scrapes
- Loss of limb
- Internal injuries
- Disfigurement and scars
- Death
Even if you believe you will suffer no serious injuries and do not need emergency medical assistance, making an appointment with your doctor is still essential. They will analyze and confirm any latent injuries that may cause severe issues if not treated promptly.
Duty of Care: Everything You Need to Know
The legal obligation that property owners have in regards to the safety and well-being of their visitors refers to their duty of care.
Individuals that come onto the property are placed into three separate categories:
Invitee
Those with the owner’s expressed or implied permission to enter the property are invitees. Shoppers at grocery stores, delivery people, and contractors performing work on a house are all included in this category. For these individuals, the property owner has to exercise reasonable care in maintaining the premises to make sure the invitees are protected while on the property.
Licensee
A person who is on the property of another because the owner of the property allowed the person to enter. He is there for his own purposes and not for the benefit of the owner. This category is generally applicable to property not open to the general public. The most common example is a social guest.
Trespasser
Those not authorized to enter the premises are referred to as trespassers, and the property owner has a more restrictive level of duty of care to these individuals. For example, property owners and managers may need to take the necessary precautions to avoid harming young children who may wander on the premises, depending on the owners and/or managers’ knowledge of the danger, as well as the likelihood that young children may be attracted to the danger.
Understanding your position and the level of care the property owner should have provided is essential to your claim. Our Trial Team at Stewart, Melvin & Frost will provide you with trustworthy legal representation and work to recover the damages you suffer. Speak with our Trial Team, led by Mark Alexander and Andrew Gould, as soon as possible, so our Trial Team can start investigating your case and protect your rights.
Common Causes of Premises Liability Accidents in Gainesville, GA
Premises liability cases can occur for several reasons. Identifying the cause of your accident helps formulate your claim and determine who is responsible for the damage you suffer. Consider some common causes of premises liability accidents in Georgia:
- Slip-and-Fall Risks: Slippery floors and slippery objects left on the floor are a couple examples of slip-and-fall risks that can cause serious injuries to unsuspecting victims.
- Poor Maintenance: Property owners must provide proper upkeep of their property. If there are known dangerous conditions, they are responsible for fixing, guarding against or warning invitees about the condition before anyone comes to the location.
- Inadequate Security: Hotels, stores, and other areas must consider the safety of their guests regarding possible criminal acts, if those criminal acts are foreseeable.
Understanding the owner’s duty of care is vital to your injury claim. You will need to gather significant evidence and information to determine if the owner and/or manager is responsible. While this is challenging on your own, an experienced premises liability lawyer will be able to collect the necessary information to make that determination for you.
Experienced Georgia Premises Liability Lawyers
The injuries you may suffer from in a premises liability accident range from minor to severe. Regardless of the type of injury and claim, you can trust our Trial Team at Stewart, Melvin & Frost to offer you the best possible legal representation for your claim. With over 30 years experience protecting the rights of our clients, we work diligently and professionally to provide you with the representation you deserve.
Our well-respected Trial Team works on a contingency fee basis, so you only pay us after you recover the compensation for your losses. Attorney Mark Alexander speaks about our successful and hard-working Trial Team at Stewart, Melvin & Frost:
“Our Trial Team prides itself on maintaining an unparalleled level of service to our clients, founded on our principles of always being professional, prepared and responsive. No one out works our Team.”
Learn more about our services by calling (770) 790-3615 or filling out our contact form today.
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Contact Our Top-Rated Gainesville Premises Liability Attorneys
If you have been injured in a Premises Liability accident or suffered an injury at the hands of another, the Trial Team of Stewart, Melvin & Frost is here to help clients in Gainesville and the surrounding areas understand their legal options. To make sure you are fully protected following an accident, it is in your best interest to enlist the help of a knowledgeable, successful, and trusted personal injury lawyers before speaking to any insurance company.
Our highly-qualified personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you are not obligated to pay us until you are compensated for your losses.
Call us today at (678) 616-2108 or book an appointment by completing our contact form for a free, no-obligation consultation.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Brain Injuries and Disability
Brain injuries can be costly and highly distressing, while also having long-term consequences. Get the help you need to make your case heard.
Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accidents can result in serious injuries, potentially making it impossible for the victim to continue commuting to work. Get the help you need.
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Boating Accidents
Have you or a loved one been injured in a boating accident? Injuries from boating are considered personal injuries. Let the experts hear your case.
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Burn Accidents
Burns can be not only physically damaging, but emotionally scarring. If you’ve been the victim of a burn, we’ll help you get the compensation you deserve.
Bus accidents
Bus accidents come in many different forms. If you’ve been struck by a bus, or if you were injured while on a bus, we can help you..
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Car Accidents
Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident? Our dedicated auto accident attorneys can help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can result in serious injury or death. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, call us to learn about your options.
Pedestrian Accidents
Crossing the street should not be a life or death endeavor. If you’ve been hit by a car while crossing, you have legal options to help compensate for your injuries.
Injury on Dangerous Premises
If an area is dangerous, it’s up to the property owner to make sure people know the risks. Have you been hurt on dangerous premises? Let us know.
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Slips & Falls
Property owners are required to make sure that their environment is kept safe for visitors. Slip and fall victims have legal options available to them.
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Trucking Accidents
If you’ve been injured at the hands of an unsafe truck driver, you can get compensation from the liable parties. We’ll hear your case.
Wrongful Death
When a loved one loses their life due to the gross negligence of another, that person has been a victim of wrongful death. Let us help you pursue justice and fair compensation for our family.
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Personal Injury Areas of Law
Brain Injuries and Disability
Brain injuries can be costly and highly distressing, while also having long-term consequences. Get the help you need to make your case heard.
Trucking Accidents
If you’ve been injured at the hands of an unsafe truck driver, you can get compensation from the liable parties. We’ll hear your case.
Pedestrian Accidents
Crossing the street should not be a life or death endeavor. If you’ve been hit by a car while crossing, you have legal options to help compensate for your injuries.
Bus accidents
Bus accidents come in many different forms. If you’ve been struck by a bus, or if you were injured while on a bus, we can help you.
Brain Injuries and Disability
Brain injuries can be costly and highly distressing, while also having long-term consequences. Get the help you need to make your case heard.
Trucking Accidents
If you’ve been injured at the hands of an unsafe truck driver, you can get compensation from the liable parties. We’ll hear your case.
Pedestrian Accidents
Crossing the street should not be a life or death endeavor. If you’ve been hit by a car while crossing, you have legal options to help compensate for your injuries.
Bus accidents
Bus accidents come in many different forms. If you’ve been struck by a bus, or if you were injured while on a bus, we can help you.
Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accidents can result in serious injuries, potentially making it impossible for the victim to continue commuting to work. Get the help you need.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can result in serious injury or death. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, call us to learn about your options.
Burn Accidents
Burns can be not only physically damaging, but emotionally scarring. If you’ve been the victim of a burn, we’ll help you get the compensation you deserve.
Rideshare Accidents
Rideshares have risen in popularity in the past few years, and so have the incidents involving rideshare drivers. Learn more about your options.
Injury on Dangerous Premises
If an area is dangerous, it’s up to the property owner to make sure people know the risks. Have you been hurt on dangerous premises? Let us know.
Slips & Falls
Property owners are required to make sure that their environment is kept safe for visitors. Slip and fall victims have legal options available to them.
Boating Accidents
Have you or a loved one been injured in a boating accident? Injuries from boating are considered personal injuries. Let the experts hear your case.
Other Injuries
None of the above options describe your case? That’s okay — we’re still here to listen. No matter the source of your injury, we’ll help you get what you deserve.
Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accidents can result in serious injuries, potentially making it impossible for the victim to continue commuting to work. Get the help you need.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can result in serious injury or death. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, call us to learn about your options.
Burn Accidents
Burns can be not only physically damaging, but emotionally scarring. If you’ve been the victim of a burn, we’ll help you get the compensation you deserve.
Rideshare Accidents
Rideshares have risen in popularity in the past few years, and so have the incidents involving rideshare drivers. Learn more about your options.
Injury on Dangerous Premises
If an area is dangerous, it’s up to the property owner to make sure people know the risks. Have you been hurt on dangerous premises? Let us know.
Slips & Falls
Property owners are required to make sure that their environment is kept safe for visitors. Slip and fall victims have legal options available to them.
Boating Accidents
Have you or a loved one been injured in a boating accident? Injuries from boating are considered personal injuries. Let the experts hear your case.
Other Injuries
None of the above options describe your case? That’s okay — we’re still here to listen. No matter the source of your injury, we’ll help you get what you deserve.