Understanding Premises Liability
Premises liability law holds property owners and occupiers responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on their property due to unsafe conditions. If you've been injured due to the negligence of a property owner, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. At Gorinshteyn & Watkins LLC, we are dedicated to helping victims of premises liability incidents in Georgia secure the justice and compensation they deserve.

Types of Premises Liability Cases
Premises liability encompasses a variety of incidents that can occur on both residential and commercial properties. Some common types of premises liability cases include:

Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common premises liability cases. These incidents can occur due to:

• Wet or slippery floors

• Uneven or broken flooring

• Poor lighting in stairwells or walkways

• Unmarked hazards

Property owners are required to maintain safe conditions and provide adequate warnings for any potential hazards. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, you may be able to hold the property owner accountable for their negligence.

Trip and Fall Accidents
Trip and fall accidents can result from:

• Loose carpeting or floor mats

• Cluttered walkways

• Unrepaired potholes or cracks in sidewalks

• Exposed cables or wires

These hazards can cause serious injuries, including fractures, sprains, and head injuries. Property owners must ensure their premises are free from such dangers to prevent accidents.

Falling Merchandise
Falling merchandise accidents often occur in retail stores where items are improperly stacked or stored on high shelves. Customers can suffer severe injuries from falling objects, such as:

• Head injuries

• Lacerations

• Broken bones

Retailers have a duty to ensure that merchandise is safely stored and that customers are protected from falling objects.

Negligent Security
Property owners are also responsible for providing adequate security to protect visitors from criminal acts. Negligent security cases can arise from:

• Insufficient lighting in parking lots or common areas 

• Lack of security personnel

• Broken or inadequate locks and security systems

• Failure to address known security threats

Victims of crimes that occur due to negligent security can seek compensation for their injuries and other related damages.

Proving Liability in Premises Liability Cases
To succeed in a premises liability claim, you must prove that the property owner or occupier was negligent. This typically involves demonstrating that the property owner knew or should have known about the hazardous condition, failed to take reasonable steps to correct the hazard or warn visitors, and that such hazardous condition directly caused your injury.

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