Premises Liability

In Georgia, when a business owner invites people onto their property for commercial purposes, they have a duty to take reasonable steps to keep the premises safe. For example, stores must take measures to ensure that their floors are not wet and slippery. In addition, apartment complexes, gas stations, shopping centers and many other business owners are required to take reasonable steps to protect their patrons from criminal assailants injuring them.

Many of these safeguards are simple: hiring a security guard to patrol the parking lot, putting in extra lighting, fixing/repairing gates, etc. The problem is that they all take resources, and unfortunately many businesses are not willing to spend money to keep their patrons safe. Negligent security cases are brought by a crime victim after being injured on another person’s property. These injuries include:

• shooting
• armed robbery
• rape
• murder

The criminal justice system provides for prosecution of perpetrators, but victims deserve justice from all responsible parties. If you have been harmed in any way because a business owner failed to take reasonable measures to provide security, then you may be able to recover for your injuries. We recommend that you reach out to us today, and we will give you a consultation free of charge.