{"id":2358,"date":"2026-05-20T08:12:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lonnielawfirm.com\/?page_id=2358"},"modified":"2026-10-02T15:17:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T19:17:44","slug":"atlanta-premises-liability-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lonnielawfirm.com\/es\/atlanta-premises-liability-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta Premises Liability Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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    Atlanta Premises Liability Lawyer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    When a Property Owner's Negligence Puts You in the Hospital, You Have Legal Options Under Georgia Law<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    A trip to Lenox Square, a stop at a Kroger in Buckhead, an evening at a Midtown apartment complex \u2014 none of these should end in a serious injury. But when property owners fail to maintain safe conditions, people get hurt. Wet floors without warning signs. Broken stairway handrails. Dark parking decks where security is nonexistent. Uneven pavement that sends a person to Grady Memorial’s emergency department.<\/p>

    Georgia law \u2014 specifically O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-3-1 \u2014 imposes a duty on property owners to exercise ordinary care in keeping their premises safe for visitors. When they fail that duty and someone is injured, the law provides a path to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and the pain that follows.<\/p>

    Lonnie Law LLC, based in Atlanta at 2987 Clairmont Rd NE, Suite 140, handles premises liability claims across the metro area. Licensed by the State Bar of Georgia, we work with injured people to understand what happened, who is responsible, and what Georgia law allows them to pursue. Call (404) 424-3878<\/a> or contact us online for a free consultation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    What Is Premises Liability Under Georgia Law?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Premises liability is the area of Georgia law that holds property owners and occupiers accountable when unsafe conditions on their property injure a visitor. The foundational statute is O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-3-1, which requires owners and occupiers who invite others onto their land \u2014 for any lawful purpose \u2014 to exercise ordinary care to keep the premises and their approaches safe.<\/p>

    Not every person on a property is treated the same way under Georgia law. The duty owed depends on the legal status of the visitor:<\/p>
    Visitor Status<\/th>Definition<\/th>Duty Owed<\/th>Georgia Statute<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Invitee<\/strong><\/td>Customer, shopper, or anyone invited onto premises for a lawful purpose (business or public)<\/td>Ordinary care \u2014 owner must inspect, maintain, and warn of known or discoverable hazards<\/td>O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-3-1<\/td><\/tr>
    Licensee<\/strong><\/td>Social guest or someone on the property with permission but not for the owner’s business benefit<\/td>Must not willfully or wantonly injure; must warn of known dangers the guest is unlikely to discover<\/td>O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-3-2<\/td><\/tr>
    Trespasser<\/strong><\/td>Person on the property without permission or legal right<\/td>Limited duty \u2014 generally, must not willfully or wantonly injure (with narrow exceptions)<\/td>O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-3-3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

    The content on this page is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Laws and procedures vary based on the specific facts of each case. For advice about your particular situation, consult a licensed attorney.<\/em><\/p>

    Most Atlanta premises liability cases involve invitees \u2014 shoppers at Phipps Plaza or Ponce City Market, tenants in apartment buildings, or guests at hotels on Peachtree Street. Understanding which category applies to your situation is a foundational question in any premises liability analysis. Georgia law also recognizes special reduced-liability rules for recreational landowners under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-3-25, which may apply when a property owner opens land to the public for outdoor recreation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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