Georgia Personal Injury Blog

When Trespassers Pursue Compensation for Premises Liability

By Grant Law Office on September 10, 2023

Property owners and managers in Georgia have a duty of care under premises law. They must take reasonable steps to maintain their property in a safe condition to prevent harm to visitors. When someone is injured on a property, the owner’s level of responsibility depends on whether that person entered the property lawfully and the purpose for entering. Trespassers can only pursue compensation for premises liability under certain circumstances.Read more…

Dealing with Mental Trauma After a Bad Car Accident

By Grant Law Office on August 20, 2023

A car crash can be a traumatic experience, not only physically but also mentally. Emotional trauma should be considered in car accident cases, as well as physical injuries. Compensation for mental trauma may be included in a car accident claim.Read more…

Two Recent Georgia Supreme Court Cases on Negligent Security

By Grant Law Office on August 10, 2023

Negligent security can be a premises liability issue. A lawsuit may be brought against a property or business owner when a patron sustains a foreseeable injury because of inadequate security measures. A negligent security claim can arise when a visitor suffers assault, robbery, battery, sexual assault, or wrongful death.Read more…

Taking Car Accident Photos That Can Best Support Your Claim

By Grant Law Office on July 25, 2023

Using your phone camera in the aftermath of a car accident can be more powerful than you might think. Photos taken at the scene serve as silent witnesses. They can provide crucial evidence in personal injury cases and help paint a clear picture of how the accident occurred, revealing the at-fault party.Read more…

Mistakes Landlords Make That Endanger Their Tenants

By Grant Law Office on July 10, 2023

In property management, landlords shoulder a critical responsibility. They must take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of their tenants. However, some landlords fail in this duty, with a rental environment riddled with hazards that cause significant harm and injuries.Read more…

When Amusement Parks Fail in Their Duty to Keep Patrons Safe

By Grant Law Office on June 30, 2023

Amusement Parks are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia in Chapter 120-3-28. These rules establish minimum safety requirements for amusement parks and carnival rides. They set specific standards for the assembly, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair, use, operation, and disassembly of all amusement rides for the protection of the public and employees. The Georgia Office of Safety Fire Commissioner is responsible for overseeing and enforcing state rules and regulations concerning amusement parks and carnivals.Read more…

Congratulations to Our 2023 Best Foot Forward Scholarship Winner!

By Grant Law Office on June 19, 2023

Grant Law Office announced the four finalists for our Best Foot Forward Scholarship on May 31, 2023. The essays we received from our finalists were outstanding, and we faced a truly difficult decision in choosing the winner for this year’s $1500 college scholarships.Read more…

Georgia’s Swimming Pool Laws and Accident Liability

By Grant Law Office on June 15, 2023

Safety requirements for swimming pools are covered in the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia in Chapter 511-3-5. This chapter contains regulations concerning everything from the pool’s construction to filters to diving boards to lifeguards. Pool stairs, ladders, diving equipment, slides, circulation systems, disinfectant equipment, entryways, and exits all must conform to certain specifications.Read more…

Congratulations to Our 2023 Scholarship Finalists!

By Grant Law Office on May 31, 2023

At Grant Law Office, we’re very excited about the enthusiastic response we received to this year’s Best Foot Forward Scholarship. Over 200 hundred students from across Georgia applied for the $1500 award.

This year’s submissions were due on May 17, and we enjoyed reading every one of them. Your essays were compelling, informative, and beautifully written. We’re confident that the students who applied for our scholarship are going to make outstanding contributions to our nation and the great state of Georgia in the years ahead.Read more…

How Loss of Consortium Works in Georgia

By Grant Law Office on May 20, 2023

Loss of consortium can have a profound impact on a personal injury claim. It encompasses how a spouse’s physical injuries impacted the marriage, including the loss of love, companionship, and comfort. Only the spouse can bring this kind of claim to court. To increase your chances of recovering fair compensation, ensure you have an experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyer on your side.Read more…