Atlanta Premises Liability Lawyer – Injuries on Property Attorney

What Is Premises Liability?

Premises liability is the area of law that holds property owners and occupiers responsible when their negligence leads to injury. This can include slipping on a wet grocery store floor, being assaulted in a poorly lit apartment complex, or getting hurt due to faulty stairs at a rental property. In Georgia, if someone invites you onto their premises—whether you’re a shopper, tenant, or visitor—they owe you a duty to keep that space reasonably safe or warn you of hazards.

Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle

Ugwonali Law Group represents injury victims across a wide range of premises-related cases, including:

Whether your injury occurred near Lenox Mall, in a Midtown high-rise, or at a gas station in South Fulton, we can investigate your case and explain your legal options.

What Georgia Law Says About Property Owner Responsibility

In Georgia, property owners and occupiers owe varying levels of responsibility depending on your legal status:

• Invitees (customers, tenants, etc.): Owners must regularly inspect for dangers, fix hazards, and warn visitors
  
• Licensees (social guests): Must be warned of known dangers that aren't obvious
  
• Trespassers: Usually no duty—except in some cases involving children (such as with pools or other "attractive nuisances")
  
  

This means that if you slipped on a known leak at a grocery store, or were attacked in an apartment complex that had prior incidents but failed to add lighting or security, the property owner may be liable for your injuries.

How to Prove a Premises Liability Claim

To bring a successful case, we need to show:

1. A dangerous condition existed
   
2. The owner or occupier knew or should have known about it (or created it)
   
3. They failed to fix it or warn about it
   
4. You were injured as a result
   
   

For example: if a store manager ignored a spill for hours, and you slipped and broke your hip, that may meet the standard for negligence. Or if a landlord knew about prior violent crimes and didn’t upgrade security—leading to another assault—they may be liable under negligent security laws.

How Ugwonali Law Group Investigates These Cases

These cases move quickly, especially when surveillance footage or records might disappear. Our firm immediately works to:

• Preserve video footage and 911 records
  
• Gather incident reports, witness interviews, and maintenance logs
  
• Identify the correct defendant(s): property owner, management company, maintenance crew, or security firm
  
• Consult with experts, including engineers or building code professionals if needed
  
  

We know that premises cases—especially those involving businesses or landlords—are often aggressively defended. We’re prepared to file suit and pursue your case in court when necessary.