Premises liability cases in Duluth, Georgia, are not just limited to slip and fall accidents that occur on someone else’s property. Many different types of accidents may fall under the umbrella of premises liability.
Premises liability cases encompass:
- Slip and fall accidents – In many instances, slip and fall accidents that occur on someone else’s property happen because a property owner does not fulfill his or her legal duty to correct or warn about known dangerous hazards that exist on the premises. Slip and falls can occur outdoors, in driveways, parking garages, and parking lots, as well as indoors—especially on slippery floors in restaurants, restrooms, grocery stores, and other places that are open to the general public. In cases where a business establishment is aware of the hazard, yet takes no action to remedy the defect or warn the public about it, the business can be liable for injuries resulting from any slip and fall accident that occurs on the premises.
- Premises accidents that result from negligent security – Individuals and businesses that own parking garages, parking lots, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, and hotels are responsible not only for maintaining the premises and keeping them clean but also for making sure that the premises are safe for all patrons. This duty may include equipping the area with security personnel and security cameras to monitor the activity there. If a fight breaks out on the premises—or if someone assaults a patron—and the evidence shows that the business might have done something to prevent the incident, then the victim may file a negligent security claim against the business.
- Accidents and injuries that take place on watercraft – Premises liability also encompasses accidents that take place on watercraft, including yachts, boats, and cruise ships. When a boat owner fails to maintain the premises, including the deck areas, and a person suffers a fall or other injury while onboard, then the injured party may be eligible to file a claim or lawsuit against the person or entity who is responsible.
- Swimming pool accidents – Swimming pool owners and operators owe a duty to ensure that their properties are in a safe condition at all times and that the area (including the pool deck) is kept free from hazards. Pools are also responsible for making sure that the number of lifeguards on duty at a specific time is proportionate to the number of pool patrons. The pool must have rescue equipment and other safety devices on hand at all times. If any of these is lacking, and a serious accident—including a drowning accident—occurs, then the pool owner or operator may be deemed responsible.
- Escalator and elevator accidents – Escalators and elevators are common devices that retail shopping centers and stores use to transport customers to various levels. Landlords and business owners are responsible for inspecting these devices regularly, that they get regular maintenance, and that any defects or deficiencies get proper repairs. If one of these devices malfunctions and a person suffers injuries, the accident victim may assert a premises liability claim against the business owner or operator.
- Accidents that occur in theme parks and amusement parks – Individuals and business entities that own theme parks and amusement parks are responsible for ensuring that rides, walkways, and other areas visited by park patrons are safe at all times. This duty of care includes making sure that rides get routine inspections. If a particular ride malfunctions and one or more people suffer injuries, the accident victim(s) may then file a claim or lawsuit against the individual, corporation, or other responsible business entity.
If you or a person you care about sustained injuries on premises belonging to someone else, then seek out our experienced legal help as soon as possible. The knowledgeable Duluth premises liability attorneys at Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC can collect information, interview witnesses, and take other measures to pursue the compensation that you deserve for the injuries that you suffered in your premises accident.
