Atlanta Premises Liability Lawyer

Holding Georgia Property Owners Accountable for Negligence

When you are injured because someone failed to keep their property safe, the law gives you the right to pursue compensation. At DGL Attorneys At Law, our experienced premises liability lawyers represent victims harmed by unsafe conditions throughout Atlanta, GA. We understand how quickly a simple accident can lead to medical bills, missed work, and lifelong pain—and we are here to fight for the compensation you deserve.

Here are several reasons why you should choose our firm:

• Our team has secured some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Georgia history, resulting in recovering tens of millions of dollars on behalf of our clients
• We are led by two former State Court Judges with decades of experience on the bench
• You will work directly with a veteran trial attorney
• We are deeply rooted in the state's Hispanic and immigrant communities

Don’t pay the price for someone else’s negligence. Call (770) 404-8239 to schedule a free consultation with our trusted premises liability lawyers in Atlanta, GA. 

What is Premises Liability?

Premises liability is an area of personal injury law that holds property owners responsible for injuries caused by unsafe or dangerous conditions on their property. When someone is hurt because a business owner, landlord, or homeowner failed to keep their property reasonably safe, that owner may be legally liable for the damages.

These cases often arise from:

• Negligent maintenance
• Failure to inspect or repair hazards
• Failure to warn visitors about dangerous conditions
• Inadequate security leading to preventable crimes
• Violations of local or state safety codes

Premises liability applies to commercial properties, residential properties, rental units, parking lots, hotels, retail stores, grocery stores, restaurants, public spaces, and more.

Common Types of Premises Liability Cases

Our Atlanta premises liability attorneys handle a wide range of dangerous property cases, including:

• Slip & Fall Accidents: These are among the most common premises liability claims and often result from wet floors, spills left uncleaned, cracked pavement or walkways, loose carpeting or flooring, and poor lighting. Slip and falls can lead to serious injuries such as fractures, torn ligaments, back injuries, and head trauma.
• Trip & Fall Accidents Tripping hazards commonly include uneven sidewalks, exposed cables, cluttered walkways, broken steps, improperly placed mats or rugs, even a minor fall can cause long-term pain and mobility issues.
• Negligent Security: Property owners must provide adequate security measures when they know—or should know—criminal activity is likely. Negligent security cases often involve assaults, robberies, apartment complex attacks, hotel crimes, parking lot or parking garage incidents, or failure to install lighting, cameras, controlled entry systems, or security guards may make a property owner liable.
• Dog Bites & Animal Attacks: Georgia law holds dog owners responsible when their animal attacks someone due to careless control or failure to restrain a dangerous dog.
• Swimming Pool Accidents: These include near-drownings, drownings, and injuries resulting from lack of fencing, no lifeguard or improper supervision, unsafe pool decks, and missing warning signs.
• Defective Stairs, Railings & Walkways: Falls from broken or non-code-compliant structures can cause catastrophic injuries.
• Retail & Grocery Store Accidents: These often involve falling merchandise, slippery aisles, or failure to maintain safe premises for customers.

If you were hurt due to any hazardous condition, DGL Attorneys At Law is ready to help.

Georgia Premises Liability Laws

Georgia premises liability laws require property owners to keep their premises reasonably safe for invited guests and lawful visitors. According to O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1, owners must exercise ordinary care to protect people from foreseeable hazards.

A property owner may be liable when:

1. A dangerous condition existed on their property
2. They knew or should have known about the hazard
3. They failed to fix or warn about the hazard
4. You were lawfully on the property
5. The dangerous condition caused your injuries

Examples of owner negligence may include:

• Failing to dry a spill within a reasonable time
• Ignoring known criminal activity in an apartment complex
• Not securing a vicious dog
• Failing to repair broken handrails or steps
• Not performing routine safety inspections

The injured person must show the property owner:

• Created the hazard,
• Knew about it, or
• Should have known about it through reasonable inspections.

Our job is to gather evidence that proves the owner’s negligence and fights back against insurance company defenses.

Contact us today at (770) 404-8239 to schedule a free initial consultation.