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If you were hurt on someone else’s property in Statesboro, then there could have been hazards or safety negligence that led to your injury. When property owners fail to keep a premises safe, they can be held liable. At Chattahoochee Injury Law, our Statesboro, GA premises liability lawyer has been representing injury victims across Georgia for 13 years. We handle these cases on contingency, meaning there are no fees unless we win. If you were injured on a property someone else was responsible for keeping safe, contact us today for a free and confidential consultation.
Founding Attorney Benjamin Clary has handled premises liability cases throughout Georgia since 2012. He understands how property owners and their insurers respond when someone gets hurt on their property or land. He knows how to obtain and preserve evidence in these cases, what arguments adjusters tend to make early, and how Georgia courts interpret landowner responsibility. That context matters when building the strongest possible claim for compensation after an injury on a dangerous premises. If a property owner or other person was responsible for why you sustained injury, now is the time to contact us for guidance.
Attorney Ben is licensed in Georgia and earned his law degree from Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. He has been rated by Super Lawyers and holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating for both ethical standards and legal ability, which is one of the most highly recognized peer ratings in the legal profession.
If you were hurt at a store, apartment complex, parking lot, or anywhere a property owner failed their duty of care, our personal injury lawyer in Statesboro, GA can help you understand your options.
Our firm has helped clients across Georgia recover millions of dollars in personal injury cases, including premises liability. We’ve resolved cases regarding shooting incidents on commercial properties, falling merchandise at retail locations, and dangerous conditions at daycares, among other situations. We know that every case is different, but the goal of getting you full and fair compensation stays the same.
You don’t pay anything unless we get you compensation. That means there are no required retainers and no hourly billing when receiving our services. We take on the legal and insurance aspects so you can focus on your recovery. We are committed to every client we represent, and hope you reach out now for the support you need.
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“Ben is a really great lawyer. He helped me through a really tough time. I was able to return to my life while he handled everything, and if I ever had any questions, he was always happy to answer. Overall, he’s just a great person, and I honestly don’t think I could have chosen a better lawyer. If you’re looking for a lawyer who will fight for you, I sincerely and highly recommend Ben.” — Brisa Rodriguez
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Property owners in Georgia are required by law to keep their premises safe for visitors. When they don’t, people get hurt in ways that were entirely preventable. We handle a wide range of these cases across Bulloch County and the surrounding areas.
Georgia law places a clear legal duty on property owners to protect people who have been invited onto or reside on their property. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1, a landowner who invites someone onto their property for any lawful purpose must exercise ordinary care to keep the premises and environment safe. If they fail in that duty and someone is hurt, the owner can be held liable for damages.
The duty a property owner or other party owed depends on why the injured person was on the property. Customers at a store, patients at a clinic, or guests at an apartment complex are generally considered invitees. Property owners owe invitees the highest level of care. Licensees, such as social guests, receive less protection, and the owner is only liable for willful or wanton injury under Georgia Code § 51-3-2. Trespassers receive the least protection, though exceptions apply, particularly for children under the nuisance doctrine as described in O.C.G.A. § 51-3-3.
One of the most important rules to understand for premises liability cases is the statute of limitations. Under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, most personal injury claims in Georgia must be filed within two years of the date of the injury. If you surpass that deadline, you could lose the right to recover, regardless of how strong your case is. There are limited exceptions, however, but they are narrow. We recommend not waiting for more time to go by before speaking with an attorney.
When a property owner’s negligence causes an injury, Georgia law allows victims to seek compensation across several categories. What you may recover depends on the facts of your case, the severity of your injuries, and how the accident has affected your life.
Economic damages cover the direct financial costs you’ve incurred. This includes emergency room visits, surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy, follow-up care, prescription medication, and any future medical treatment related to your injury. If you missed work while recovering, lost wages are recoverable. So are future earnings if your injury affects your ability to work long-term.
Non-economic damages address the parts of your injury that don’t come with a receipt. Pain and suffering, which is the physical discomfort you’ve endured, is compensable under Georgia law. Emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and the impact on your relationships are also considered non-economic harms that a jury or insurer should account for. Non-economic damages can be where the largest portion of a premises liability recovery lies, particularly in severe injury cases.
Punitive damages are less common but available in Georgia when a defendant’s conduct was especially reckless or showed a conscious disregard for others’ safety. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-5.1, punitive damages are meant to punish rather than compensate, and they require a higher standard of proof. In negligent security cases, for example violent crimes, this may come into play when an owner had repeated warnings about dangerous conditions and ignored them anyway.
Georgia also follows a modified comparative fault rule under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33. If you are found partially at fault for the accident, your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault. But if you are 50% or more responsible, you cannot recover compensation. Insurance companies often try to attribute blame to the injured person to reduce or eliminate payouts.
If you were hurt on someone else’s property in Statesboro, Georgia, please do not assume that everything will be handled fairly. Attorney Ben Clary has your best of interests in mind when insurance companies and other parties do not. At Chattahoochee Injury Law, we represent premises liability victims on a contingency fee basis, that means no fees unless we recover for you. We’ll review what happened, explain your options, and let you know where your case stands. Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation.
