A trip to the mall, an evening at a concert, or a day at an amusement park should not result in injury. And yet, if those places do not have appropriate security or safety measures in place, assaults, robberies, and other injury-inducing crimes can happen. When they do, victims have the right to hold delinquent property owners, managers, or other at-fault parties accountable for paying damages with the help of our firm.
Reaching out to Fox Injury Law for help from an experienced, knowledgeable Tucker negligent security lawyer is the best first step victims can take toward justice.
Fox Injury Law is committed to you and your case
If you are filing an injury claim for an injury resulting from negligent security, going through a stressful lawsuit is the last thing you want to do. Yet, getting the compensation you need to recover and the justice you deserve is necessary. Fox Injury Law handles all legalities with skill, efficiency, and empathy.
We have comprehensive knowledge of Georgia law and have successfully represented injury victims for over ten years. Our personal injury team is committed to nurturing client relationships and making them feel supported and seen. Our attorneys are here to fight your legal battle, listen to your concerns, and answer your questions.
Your rights as a guest or customer in Tucker
If you are injured on someone else’s property in Georgia, your rights depend on your legal status at the time of the accident. Georgia law classifies visitors into three categories: invitees, licensees, and trespassers, each with different levels of protection. Here’s a breakdown of your rights based on your status.
Rights as an invitee
An invitee is someone who is on the property for the owner’s benefit, typically for business or official purposes. For example, if you’re a customer at a store in Northlake Mall or eating at a restaurant on Lawrenceville Highway.
As an invitee, you have the highest level of protection under Georgia law. Property owners must exercise “ordinary care” to keep the premises safe for you. This means they must regularly inspect the property and fix or warn you about any potential hazards. If they fail to do so and you’re injured, you can seek compensation. You can hold the owner responsible if they knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and didn’t take reasonable steps to address it.
Rights as a licensee
A licensee enters the property for their benefit or convenience, often as a social guest. For example, you’re a licensee if you’re at a friend’s house for a dinner party or a neighborhood barbeque.
As a licensee, your rights are more limited compared to an invitee. The property owner is not required to inspect or maintain the property regularly for your safety. However, they must not cause “willful or wanton injury,” which means they can’t intentionally harm you or act recklessly in a way that leads to your injury. If the owner knew about a hidden danger and didn’t warn you, you might have grounds for a claim, but the burden of proof is higher than for an invitee.
Rights as a trespasser
A trespasser is someone who enters the property without the owner’s permission. Under Georgia law, trespassers typically have the least protection. The property owner is generally not responsible for ensuring the property is safe for trespassers and is not liable for injuries unless they intentionally harm the trespasser or set traps to cause injury.
However, there is an exception for children. Under the “attractive nuisance” doctrine, property owners must take reasonable steps to prevent harm to children who may be tempted to enter the property to explore something dangerous, like a pool or abandoned structure.
Summary of your rights
| Invitees: Property owners must keep the premises safe by regularly inspecting for hazards. You have the right to sue if they fail to do so, and you’re injured. |
| Licensees: Property owners must avoid causing intentional or reckless harm. If you’re injured because of a hidden danger they knew about, you may have a claim. |
| Trespassers: Property owners are only responsible for not causing intentional harm. However, they must take special precautions to protect children from dangerous attractions. |
Our client testimonials demonstrate our dedication to helping the injured
You can take our word for it that Fox Injury Law is ready to help you. If that assurance is not enough, you can take our clients’ words:
- “My experience with Attorney Fox has been absolutely top-notch. She’s incredibly attentive, well-versed, and genuinely invested in her clients’ well-being. I highly suggest this firm to anyone who’s been in an accident – they’re the real deal.”
- “This law firm will bring that HEAT FOR YOU!! Mr. Chris Fox himself is a very dedicated and experienced professional. It took less than a year to close my case. The quickest and by far the easiest process when dealing with insurance claims. Bless him, the employees, and the business itself. Will continue to utilize this company in the future.”
Count on your Tucker negligent security attorney to bring you the same “top-notch” representation. Our firm offers free case reviews and operates on contingency. This means you never face financial risk when seeking our help. Once we take your case, you pay no fees until we secure your settlement or trial award. A percentage of your compensation will cover legal costs, so you do not pay one cent from your own pocket.
Fox Injury Law will be by your side throughout the process
Once we take your case, we will thoroughly investigate the situation prompting your injury. This investigation allows us to identify the culpable party–often a property owner or manager–and collect evidence to prove their negligence. After identifying the at-fault party, we will file your claim with the court to protect your right to a trial.
Cases often settle through negotiations, without victims ever attending a court date. However, negotiations are not always productive, and if your interests are best served through a trial fight, we work to preserve that opportunity.
Filing on time
Georgia Code section 9-3-33 establishes the legal deadline for filing an injury claim as two years from the date of the incident. If you are hurt because of negligent security on a city, county, or other government-owned property, that deadline shrinks considerably, and the filing process changes. For a favorable case outcome, it is best to immediately connect with a Tucker negligent security lawyer so your attorney can work within whatever timeframe.
Valuing your claim
Part of our investigation involves assessing your losses. Your attorney will account for your related medical costs and lost income to calculate your compensation demand accurately. If your injuries require ongoing care and prevent a return to work, your lawyer will also account for those future costs and losses.
Georgia victims can also pursue damages for pain and suffering. Your Tucker negligent security attorney will recognize your physical pain and emotional trauma, any disfigurement or permanent disability, and your diminished ability to enjoy life in the demand.
Fighting for just compensation
Fox Injury Law will advocate fiercely for you during negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurance and legal representatives. We come to the table equipped with knowledge of Georgia’s injury and property-owner liability laws and the value of your case, along with convincing evidence supporting your claim and proving the at-fault party’s negligence. Our team does not fall for intimidation tactics and will fight for every dollar you deserve.
We will keep you informed throughout the negotiating process. If the other side refuses to engage in serious, productive discussions, we will present you with the pros and cons of going to court. While we cannot predict your case’s path, we will fight for maximum compensation no matter where that fight occurs.
We handle all types of negligent security cases
Negligent security can lead to injury-causing accidents and crime, and Fox Injury Law can handle your case no matter the specifics. Broken locks, porous fences, inadequate staffing, poor lighting, and other acts of negligent security can prompt attacks, robberies, or other injury-causing events in:
- Bars and clubs
- Amusement parks
- Arenas
- Outdoor festivals
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Office buildings and apartment complexes–especially those with parking garages
- Hotels and motels
- Shopping malls
If your injury is accidental or criminal, and the property owner’s negligence led to your slip or fall, you still have grounds to file for compensation.
Comparative fault may impact your claim’s success
Georgia’s injury laws operate under a comparative fault system, as explained in the Georgia suggested pattern jury instructions, item 60.220. A victim must be less than 50% responsible for the incident causing their injuries to be eligible to seek damages. Those who meet this standard can still see their compensation reduced by whatever percentage of fault they are assigned.
Fox Injury Law protects you when others fail
When a property owner breaches their duty to keep you safe by allowing negligent security practices to exist, count on Fox Injury Law to protect your right to compensation. We are available to hear from you 24/7.
You can schedule a free consultation with a Tucker negligent security lawyer today through our online form or by calling (404) 777-7778.
We answer common questions about negligent security claims
What if it has been more than two years since my incident?
Call for a free case review even if you think the statute of limitations has passed. Some cases allow for “tolling” –essentially extending–the legal deadline for filing a claim. If your case warrants this extension, we will fight for it.
Can I receive punitive damages as part of my compensation?
If the at-fault party’s negligence was especially heinous, you may be entitled to punitive damages. If your situation applies, we will fight for punitive damages.
How long will my case take?
Every case is different, so making a definite prediction about your case timeline is impossible. Cases that settle out of court typically resolve sooner than those involving a trial, but Fox Injury Law works to move things along as efficiently as possible in either situation.
Helpful resources for victims of negligent security in Tucker
Fox Injury Law Tucker Office
- 100 Crescent Centre Parkway, Suite 670, Tucker, GA 30084
- Contact by phone: (404) 777-7778
- Contact online
Other resources
- Georgia Department of Community Affairs
- Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook