Hurt on Someone Else's Property in Marietta?

If you want a premises liability lawyer Marietta GA residents can call, this page explains the basics first. Premises liability covers injuries caused by unsafe conditions on property. If you were hurt in a store, apartment complex, or parking lot, the owner or occupier may be responsible, depending on the facts. This guide explains what the practice covers and what happens during a free consultation with Slam Dunk Attorney. No result can be promised, and whether a claim exists depends on your facts.

What Premises Liability Means and Who This Page Is For

Premises liability means a property owner or occupier may be responsible for injuries caused by unsafe conditions on the property. An occupier is someone who controls the property, such as a tenant or property manager. Under Georgia premises liability law, an owner or occupier who invites people onto land for a lawful purpose can generally be liable for injuries caused by a failure to use ordinary care (reasonable care) in keeping the premises and approaches safe, though exceptions may apply and the result depends on the facts of each case.

Your status on the property matters. Georgia law can treat an invited visitor, a licensee, and a trespasser differently, and exceptions may apply. The result depends on the facts of your case, so ask a lawyer about your own situation.

This page is for adults hurt on commercial or residential property in Marietta, Cobb County, and across metro Atlanta. It also helps families of people hurt or killed in those places. Slam Dunk Attorney is based in Duluth, Georgia. Peter F. Jaraysi is the responsible lawyer, and the firm’s support staff helps with scheduling and documents.

What a Premises Liability Claim May Cover

A premises claim may seek compensation for losses caused by the injury. What can be recovered depends on the facts and the governing law. Common categories include:

• Medical care. Under Georgia law, medical expense damages are generally limited to the reasonable value of medically necessary care, and how this applies depends on the facts of each case. How this applies depends on your facts.
• Lost income. Time away from work may be relevant, depending on your situation.
• Other losses. Other damages may be recoverable depending on the facts.

The firm reviews slip and fall and trip and fall injuries, unsafe stairs or walkways, missing hazard warnings, and negligent security. A slip and fall means losing your footing on a surface. A trip and fall means catching your foot on an object or an uneven spot.

We do not give dollar amounts or settlement ranges on this page. The value of any matter depends on its specific facts, and no amount can be promised. For broader background, read the premises liability guide for Georgia.

Common Property Situations Our Team Reviews

Possible hazards may be relevant to a claim, but each one depends on the facts. Questions our team may ask include:

• Was the floor wet, cracked, or uneven where you fell?
• Was lighting poor on a stairway or in a parking lot?
• Was a handrail loose or a walkway blocked?
• Was an entrance left unlocked or unsecured?

Negligent security is a separate type of claim. It involves injuries caused by the wrongful conduct of a third person, such as an assault in a parking garage. Under Georgia negligent security law, a plaintiff generally must prove several things, and what applies depends on the facts of each case. These include that the third person’s conduct was reasonably foreseeable, based on a particularized warning or on prior, substantially similar conduct the owner knew about. Prior incidents on adjoining property or within 500 yards count only if the owner had actual knowledge of them. Under Georgia law, owners are generally not required to use extraordinary care against third-person wrongful conduct, and the duties that apply depend on the facts of each case. These rules have exceptions, so the facts matter. For location-specific detail, see the Marietta property injury page.

How the Free Consultation Works

The free first consultation is confidential and carries no obligation to continue. Here is what to expect:

1. Reach out. Contact the firm by phone or through the online request form. Describe what happened, when, and where.
2. Talk through your situation. Bring any incident report, photos, and medical records you have. Medical records document the care you received.
3. Review what can be evaluated. The lawyer explains what the facts may mean, what questions remain, and what information is still needed.
4. Decide your next step. You decide whether to continue. Scheduling depends on availability, so ask about timing when you call.

If you decide to hire the firm, a written fee agreement sets out the terms. Read it carefully. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses under that agreement.

Why Contact Slam Dunk Attorney

Slam Dunk Attorney is based in Duluth, Georgia. The firm handles car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, dog bites, premises liability, slip and fall, negligent security, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death. It represents people in Marietta, Cobb County, and across metro Atlanta and Georgia.

Peter F. Jaraysi is the lawyer responsible for this page. Our team includes support staff who help with scheduling, documents, and communication. Our team can explain the process in plain language and walk you through what the written fee agreement covers.

We do not compare ourselves with other firms. We also do not promise results. What we offer is a clear conversation about your facts and your options.

Questions Readers Ask Before Calling

Here are answers to common questions.

Should I talk with a premises liability lawyer Marietta GA can provide?

A lawyer can explain how Georgia law may apply to your facts. Whether to hire one is your decision.

Is the free consultation really free?

Yes. Slam Dunk Attorney offers a free first consultation that is confidential and has no obligation to continue.

How long do I have to file a claim?

Georgia generally allows two years for injury claims, but exceptions exist, and the deadline depends on the facts of your case, so consult a lawyer about your situation. Talk with a lawyer about your own deadline.

What if I was partly at fault?

Under Georgia comparative fault law, damages may be reduced by your share of fault, depending on the facts of your case and whether any exceptions apply (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33; Quynn v. Hulsey, 310 Ga. 473 (2020)). A plaintiff who is 50 percent or more responsible may not recover damages. Exceptions may apply, and the result depends on the facts.

Will a lawyer promise a result?

No lawyer can promise a result. Outcomes depend on the facts of each case.

Call for Your Free Case Review

If a fall, an unsafe walkway, or an attack on someone else’s property left you hurt, and you’re deciding your next step, call 404-951-3513 or request a free consultation. A lawyer can review your facts with you at no cost during the first consultation.

Disclaimer: This page is general information, not legal advice, and no outcome is promised. The responsible lawyer is Peter F. Jaraysi of Slam Dunk Attorney, based in Duluth, Georgia. Phone: 404-951-3513. Attorney advertising.