Hurt on Someone Else's Property? Talk With a Marietta Premises Liability Lawyer

Premises liability covers injuries caused by unsafe conditions on property you don’t own. Under Georgia law, a property owner or occupier may owe visitors a duty of ordinary care, and whether that duty was met turns on the facts. This page explains how the process works if you need a premises liability lawyer Marietta GA. Our team is based in Duluth, Georgia, and serves people hurt on property in Marietta, Cobb County, and across metro Atlanta.

What Premises Liability Means and Who It Is For

Premises liability is a claim that an owner or occupier failed to keep property reasonably safe, and that the failure caused harm. Georgia’s main premises statute covers people invited onto land for a lawful purpose. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1 (Holston v. Aboebarensi, Inc. (2026)), an owner or occupier generally may be liable for injuries caused by failing to use ordinary care in keeping the premises and approaches safe, and how the statute applies depends on the facts of each case.

Your status on the property matters. A licensee is someone permitted on the property for their own interests, convenience, or gratification. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-3-2, an owner may owe a licensee liability only for willful or wanton injury, and exceptions may apply depending on the facts of your case. Exceptions may apply, so talk with a lawyer about how this rule fits your case.

This page is for adults hurt in stores, restaurants, apartments, and parking areas. It also helps family members of someone who died in a property incident. Not sure your situation fits? You can start with a free consultation.

Situations Our Team Handles in Marietta and Across Georgia

Premises claims in Georgia take several forms, and each one turns on its own facts.

• Slip and fall. Possible hazards include wet floors, uneven walkways, poor lighting, and unmarked changes in level. These may occur in stores, restaurants, apartment complexes, and parking lots.
• Negligent security. This type of claim involves injury from the wrongful conduct of third persons. Georgia law addresses negligent security claims, which allege a failure to keep premises safe from that conduct, and O.C.G.A. § 51-3-50 may apply depending on the facts of each case. O.C.G.A. § 51-3-51 may set out elements a plaintiff must prove, which can include that the conduct was reasonably foreseeable, depending on the facts of each case. It may also set out limits, such as limits on injuries to trespassers, in O.C.G.A. § 51-3-54, and how those limits apply depends on the facts of your case.
• Unsafe structures. Broken stairs, damaged railings, and defective structures may be relevant hazards in a claim.
• Wrongful death. When a property incident causes a death, Georgia law names who may bring a claim. See O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2 and O.C.G.A. § 51-4-5, and how they apply depends on the facts of each case.

Whether any incident gives rise to a claim turns on the facts. The firm does not promise any result.

How a Premises Liability Claim Typically Moves Forward

A typical premises claim starts with a first consultation. It then moves through information gathering, investigation, and a decision about next steps.

1. First consultation. You describe what happened by phone or through our online form. The lawyer listens and answers your first questions.
2. Information gathering. We collect the date, the location, the property owner or manager, insurance details, and any reports or photos you have (data gathering and risk assessment).
3. Investigation. We may contact the property owner, manager, or insurer. Timing varies, and no timeline is fixed.
4. Review and next steps. We talk through your options with you. These may include negotiation or filing a lawsuit where appropriate.

Georgia sets filing deadlines for injury and death claims. Exceptions may apply, so ask a lawyer about the deadline that may apply to your case.

Documents to Gather and How Insurance Coverage Works

Bring whatever you have, even if your file feels incomplete. Useful items include:

• An incident or store report, if one was made
• Photos of the area, the hazard, and your injuries
• Names and contact details of any witnesses
• Medical records, which document the care you received
• Letters, emails, or texts with the property owner, manager, or insurer

Medical records document care. They describe treatment, not fault, and they do not set a claim’s value.

Premises claims may involve a property owner’s liability insurance, and coverage depends on the policy and the facts of each case. Coverage turns on the policy language and the facts. The firm cannot predict how any insurer will respond.

Why Work With Our Team in Marietta

Our team is based in Duluth, Georgia, and represents people hurt on property in Marietta, Cobb County, and across metro Atlanta. Peter F. Jaraysi is the lawyer responsible for this practice. Our office staff handles scheduling and intake.

We describe what we do in plain terms. The practice covers premises liability, slip and fall, negligent security, and wrongful death matters.

The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. Terms of any representation appear in a written fee agreement. A client may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.

Frequently Asked Questions About Premises Liability in Marietta

Talk With a Premises Liability Lawyer Marietta GA Today

If you were hurt on a store floor, an apartment stairway, or a parking lot in Marietta, you don’t have to work out the next step alone. Call 404-951-3513 or send your details through our contact form to request a free case review.

Responsible lawyer: Peter F. Jaraysi, Slam Dunk Attorney, Duluth, Georgia, 404-951-3513. This page is general information, not legal advice.