Premises liability is an area of law addressing injuries that happen on another’s property. Whether you slipped and fell in a store or suffered dog bite injuries on someone’s residential property, the law holds businesses and property owners accountable when their negligence leads to injuries to lawful visitors.
Massey Law Personal Injury Attorneys understands these often complicated claims, and we have negotiated a $350,000 settlement for one of our clients who slipped on a puddle left unattended inside a fast-food restaurant. Additionally, we recovered $2,000,000 for a minor who suffered severe head injuries after falling through an unsafe hotel balcony railing.
To find out how strong your case is and how a personal injury attorney can help, contact an Athens premises liability lawyer from our firm who will review your claim at no cost.
Our Athens lawyers thoroughly understand premises liability laws. Some important laws apply to cases to preserve your right to compensation, one of which is the state statute of limitations.
A statute of limitations sets a deadline for filing certain types of lawsuits, and in Georgia, the law gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a premises liability lawsuit. If your premises liability case is against a city, however, you have just six months to initiate your lawsuit, and you have one year to start a case against a county or the state.
Given the different timelines depending on liable parties, you should never wait to discuss a possible case with our firm.
When pursuing a premises liability insurance claim or lawsuit, you must identify your legal damages. Our attorneys in Athens regularly pursue compensation for the following damages, as they apply to each premises liability case:
We calculate how much compensation you deserve so we can negotiate a maximum settlement for your injuries.
Most premises liability injury cases start with an insurance claim. A lawsuit becomes necessary when the property owner or their insurer denies responsibility, refuses to make a fair offer, or delays payment without good reason.
We might also suggest filing a lawsuit if the statute of limitations is approaching and your claim is unresolved. We can still settle your case, but filing in court is the only way to preserve your right to compensation under state law. Our Athens lawyers look at the strength of the evidence of premises liability, the deadlines, and the likelihood of better results through litigation before filing a suit.
The lawsuit process begins with either a demand letter (which tells the other side what you want and why) or filing a formal suit (which begins with a complaint that outlines the facts, the law, and the remedy requested). The defense responds, and both sides exchange evidence and interview each other and their witnesses. Settlement talks can happen at any stage. If the two sides cannot reach an agreement, the case moves to trial, where a judge or jury decides fault and damages.
Massey Law Personal Injury Attorneys is proud to have a team of dedicated injury lawyers who understand how to build strong premises liability cases. The best way to know if you have a case is to schedule an appointment to discuss your accident and injuries with a member of our legal team.
Contact us today to speak to an Athens premises liability lawyer and schedule a free consultation. We work on a contingency basis, so you pay nothing unless we win compensation for you.
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