Decatur Premises Liability Lawyer

Property owners in Georgia must obey certain laws when caring for their properties. Unfortunately, many people break these rules and cut corners on property maintenance. This can result in serious injury risks in the form of property defects. If you are the victim of an accident that took place on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to financial compensation under the rules of premises liability law. The Decatur premises liability attorneys at Dan Chapman & Associates, LLC, can help you with this type of claim. Contact us today to set up a free consultation.

Why You Need a Premises Liability Lawyer in Decatur

Obtaining financial compensation for a premises liability accident takes navigating a complicated and often difficult legal process, made no easier by insurance companies. Insurance companies bully the little people. They want to save their own profits rather than offer fair financial compensation to claimants. An attorney is an equalizing factor, offering you protection from insurance companies that may otherwise succeed in devaluing your claim. Hiring a lawyer gives you the ability to demand maximum compensation from an insurer while healing from your injuries.

Do You Have a Case?

Many properties in Decatur and throughout Georgia contain injury risks. Accidents and injuries can take place in grocery stores, public parks, workplaces, sidewalks, parking lots, amusement parks, restaurants and many other types of properties. If you get injured because of a hazard on someone else’s property, you may be eligible to file a premises liability claim in pursuit of financial compensation from the property owner. The following elements must exist to have a premises liability lawsuit:

• You were on public property or lawfully on private property at the time of the accident.
• The defendant owed you a duty of care based on your status as a visitor (invitee or licensee).
• The owner of the property had actual or constructive knowledge (he or she should have known) about the hazard or defect.
• The defendant breached his or her duty of care by failing to remedy the hazard.
• You suffered compensable damages as a result of the defendant’s neglect to maintain the property.

Tell your story to an attorney at Dan Chapman & Associates, LLC, to find out if you have a case. We will listen to you, explain the basics of Georgia’s premises liability laws and let you know how we can help. Our attorneys can investigate your accident and search for signs of property owner negligence, such as the failure to properly maintain a premises, on your behalf. Then, we can demand maximum financial compensation for your losses.

Common Examples of Premises Liability Accidents in Georgia

Premises liability law in Georgia encompasses many different types of accidents that are caused by property hazards or poor property maintenance. You may have the right to file a lawsuit after many kinds of accidents while on someone else’s premises that leave you badly injured, including:

• Slip and fall accident
• Struck by a falling object
• Swimming pool accident
• Dog or animal attack
• Staircase fall or ramp incident
• Elevator or escalator accident
• Inadequate premises security
• Criminal attack or shooting
• Parking lot accident
• Structural collapse
• Workplace or construction site accident
• Fire or flood
• Exposure to toxic substances or fumes

Attorney Dan Chapman and his team of talented associates have handled thousands of cases over the years. We’ve practiced law in Georgia for almost three decades. We know how to handle all of these types of accidents and more for injured clients.

Were You Injured on Another Person’s Property in Decatur? We Can Help

We understand what you’re going through physically, emotionally and financially after a serious accident in Decatur. Our attorneys can help you pick up the pieces and rebuild your life as much as possible after a devastating accident and injury. We will be there for you and your family through every phase of a premises liability lawsuit, making sure that you have everything you need. Discuss your case in detail at no cost or obligation to hire us during a free case review. Call (678) 504-8564 or contact us online and we will get back to you as soon as possible.