{"id":11642,"date":"2026-10-20T08:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T08:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/premises-liability-lawyer-georgia\/what-is-premises-liability-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:49:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:49:17","slug":"what-is-premises-liability-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/premises-liability-lawyer-georgia\/what-is-premises-liability-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Premises Liability Attorney Gwinnett County | Georgia Law"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Premises Liability \u00b7 Gwinnett County, Georgia<\/p>

Hurt on Someone Else's Property? You Don't Have to Sort Out the Claim Alone.<\/h1>

Slam Dunk Attorney, based in Duluth, Georgia, represents people injured in slip and falls, negligent security incidents and other unsafe-property accidents across Gwinnett County and metro Atlanta. Our team focuses on helping you understand your options in plain language.<\/p>

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By Peter F. Jaraysi \u00b7 Published October 20, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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What Is Premises Liability in Georgia? Legal Definition & Examples<\/h2>\n

A premises liability<\/a> claim<\/strong> arises when a property owner or occupier fails to maintain their property safely, and someone is injured as a result. Under Georgia law, property owners owe a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for people who are lawfully on the property.<\/p>\n

This guide explains what premises liability means, who can be held responsible, and what you need to prove in a Georgia claim.<\/p>\n\n

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If you were injured on someone else's property in Gwinnett County or metro Atlanta, you may have a claim against the owner. Let's talk about what happened. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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What Premises Liability Means in Georgia<\/h2>\n

Premises liability is the legal responsibility of a property owner or occupier for injuries that occur on their property because they failed to maintain it safely or warn of known dangers.<\/p>\n

Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-3-1)<\/a>, a property owner or occupier who invites others onto the premises for any lawful purpose must exercise ordinary care to keep the property and its approaches safe.<\/p>\n

Under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-3-1 (Holston v. Aboebarensi, Inc. (2026)<\/a>), an owner or occupier must exercise ordinary care in keeping the premises and approaches safe for people invited there for any lawful purpose.<\/p>\n

The Property Owner’s Duty of Care Under Georgia Law<\/h2>\n

Property owners must take reasonable steps to keep their property safe. This includes:<\/p>\n