Violent crime in Atlanta is a problem that has generated significant concern in recent years, with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporting the city’s violent crime rate to be three times the national average. The city was even named among the top 25 murder capitals in the U.S. by 24/7 Wall Street, based on FBI data. Although… Read More
Atlanta Personal Injury Blog
How Negligent Security Can Contribute to an Apartment Complex Shooting
Suing a Property Management Company for Negligence?
When a person is injured because of unsafe conditions unaddressed due to property management company negligence, there may be grounds to sue. This is something that arises frequently in densely-populated cities like Atlanta, where many people rent apartments or own condominiums with common spaces that property management companies may be responsible to maintain. Some examples… Read More
Have You Been Shot or Stabbed in Your Apartment?
An act of violence that involves a victim being shot or stabbed in their own apartment is extremely disturbing, yet is something that occurs at an alarming rate in Georgia. In fact, parts of Atlanta are so dangerous that in 2016, AJC.com reported that Atlanta was named as one of America’s top “murder capitals.” When… Read More
Negligent Security: How It Applies to Your Premises Liability Case
When you are injured on another’s property as the result of the property owner’s reckless or negligent behavior, you may be entitled to compensation for the damages you suffer in a premises liability claim. This generally applies in situations involving accidental injuries, but what if your case involves injuries suffered as a result of a… Read More
Suing For Negligence: Six Grounds for Inadequate Security [Case]
When you suffer personal injuries due to the reckless and willful actions of others, the impacts can be long ranging and severe. In addition to your immediate costs for medical care, you could end up requiring additional testing, treatment, and therapy for months or even years to come. Lost wages are also an issue, both… Read More
Have You Been Robbed in Your Apartment? Things You Need to Know
Whether you live in Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, or another city in Georgia, big or small, being robbed is a possibility. Under Georgia code, robbery is defined as taking the property of another from the person, or in the immediate presence of another, by use of force, by intimidation or threat, by placing the person in serious… Read More
Was Someone You Love Shot and Killed in an Apartment Complex?
Violence is a very serious thing, and in the worst of cases, we – or our loved ones – are the victims of senseless acts of violent crime. If someone you love was shot and killed in an apartment complex in Georgia, our attorneys understand what you are going through. We also understand that you… Read More
If I Live in an Apartment Complex and I Am Shot or Physically Attacked, Should I Hire a Lawyer?
Living in an apartment complex can sometimes present unique challenges when it comes to tenant safety. So many people living so near one another, and guests of visitors coming and going, can sometimes lead to acts of crime or violence being committed against others who live in the apartment complex. Assault, battery, stabbings, sexual offenses,… Read More
