# Union City Premises Liability Lawyer | Van Sant Law **Table of Contents***[*Expand*]* 1. How Premises Liability Works Under Georgia Law 2. Types of Claims Our Union City Premises Liability Lawyers Handle 3. Holding Property Owners Liable 4. What Your Premises Liability Claim May Be Worth 5. Why Choose Van Sant Law? 6. Speak With a Premises Liability Attorney in Union City [![David M. Van Sant, Owner and Attorney at Van Sant Law](https://www.vansantlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/david-m-van-sant-headshot-5.jpeg)](https://www.vansantlaw.com/team/david-m-van-sant/) Reviewed By [David M. Van Sant](https://www.vansantlaw.com/team/david-m-van-sant/) Owner, Attorney Last Reviewed: August 2026 If you were injured on someone else’s property, a premises liability claim can help you pursue compensation for the unsafe conditions that caused your injury. Since 2008, Van Sant Law has helped Georgia injury victims pursue recovery after serious accidents involving unsafe buildings, poor maintenance, negligent security, and other dangerous property conditions. With 50+ years of combined experience, our firm and our Union City premises liability lawyers can help determine who may be responsible and deal with the insurance company on your behalf while protecting your claim from mistakes. Contact our office today for a free consultation with a [personal injury lawyer in Union City](https://www.vansantlaw.com/union-city-ga/personal-injury-lawyer/). ## How Premises Liability Works Under Georgia Law Premises liability is the area of law that addresses injuries caused by unsafe property conditions. In Georgia, an owner or occupier of land may be liable when a lawful visitor is injured because the owner failed to use ordinary care to keep the property and its approaches safe. That does not mean every injury on someone else’s property creates a valid claim. The legal analysis usually focuses on what made the property unsafe, how long the hazard existed, whether the owner or occupier knew or should have known about it, and whether reasonable steps were taken to fix the condition or warn you. Your reason for being on the property can also affect the duty owed to you. A customer in a store, a tenant in an apartment community, a guest at a hotel, or a visitor entering for another lawful purpose may have different legal considerations. We review those facts carefully before advising you about your claim. For a free legal consultation with a premises liability lawyer serving Union City, call [770-886-9199](tel:+17708869199) ## Types of Claims Our Union City Premises Liability Lawyers Handle At Van Sant Law, we handle premises liability claims involving: - Slip and fall accidents. - Trip and fall accidents. - Negligent security incidents. - Apartment and rental property injuries. - Retail store and grocery store injuries. - Hotel, restaurant, and business property accidents. - Parking lot and sidewalk injuries. - Swimming pool injuries. - Elevator and escalator accidents. - Dog bites and animal attacks. Keep in mind that in these cases, the property owner is not always the only responsible party. Depending on the facts, liability may extend to a tenant, property management company, maintenance contractor, security company, landlord, business operator, or another party with control over the unsafe condition. Union City Premises Liability Lawyer Near Me [770-886-9199](tel:+17708869199) ## Holding Property Owners Liable Property owners are not always liable for every injury that happens on their property. In most premises liability claims, you must show that the owner or occupier failed to use reasonable care to keep the property safe and that this failure caused your injury. That usually requires proof of notice. The evidence must show that the owner created the dangerous condition, knew it was there, received complaints about it, or failed to inspect the area in a reasonable way. A claim may also be supported when the hazard existed long enough that the owner should have discovered and corrected it. [Click to contact](https://www.vansantlaw.com/contact-us/) our Personal Injury Lawyers in Union City today ## What Your Premises Liability Claim May Be Worth The value of a premises liability claim depends on the full harm caused by the unsafe property condition. Medical bills are part of that calculation, but they do not always show the full effect of the injury on your work, mobility, daily routine, or long-term health. Insurance companies often focus on the expenses that are easiest to measure. We look at the broader evidence, including your diagnosis, treatment history, work restrictions, future care needs, pain, physical limitations, and available insurance coverage. Depending on the facts, your claim may include compensation for: - Emergency medical care and hospital treatment. - Surgery, follow-up visits, and specialist care. - Physical therapy, rehabilitation, and future medical treatment. - Medication, medical equipment, and mobility support. - Lost wages and reduced earning ability. - Pain, physical limitations, and loss of normal daily activities. - Emotional distress after a fall, assault, or traumatic incident. - Scarring, disability, or permanent impairment. - Transportation costs and other out-of-pocket losses caused by the injury. Our Union City premises liability attorneys do not value these claims based on medical bills alone. We review how the injury has affected your life and whether compensation may be available through a property owner, business, landlord, management company, contractor, security company, or another responsible party. Complete a [Free Case Evaluation form](https://www.vansantlaw.com/contact-us/) now ## Why Choose Van Sant Law? Premises liability claims require a careful review of control and notice. Van Sant Law approaches these claims with that legal standard in mind. We move quickly to identify the property owner, tenant, management company, maintenance contractor, security provider, or other party whose conduct may have contributed to the injury. We also seek records that may show prior complaints, delayed repairs, inspection failures, missing warnings, or ignored safety concerns. Our work may include: - Determining who controlled the area where you were injured. - Reviewing leases, contracts, and property management records. - Seeking incident reports, maintenance records, and inspection logs. - Requesting surveillance footage before it is erased. - Identifying witnesses, employees, contractors, or security personnel with relevant information. - Documenting your medical treatment, work restrictions, and daily limitations. - Evaluating all available insurance coverage. - Responding to claims that the hazard was obvious or that you were at fault. Founding attorney David M. Van Sant’s prior work as defense counsel for a large insurance firm also informs how we prepare these cases. We understand how insurers try to deny property claims by disputing notice, shifting blame, or separating the injury from the incident. We build the claim with those defenses in mind from the beginning. ## Speak With a Premises Liability Attorney in Union City Van Sant Law represents Georgia injury victims with the goal of identifying every available avenue of compensation. If you need help finding medical or financial resources during the claim process, we can connect you with available options. If you were hurt because of unsafe property conditions, contact our office today for a free consultation with a premises liability attorney in Union City. Make the Right Call. Call or text [770-886-9199](tel:+17708869199) or complete a [Free Case Evaluation form](https://www.vansantlaw.com/contact-us/) --- Source: https://www.vansantlaw.com/union-city-ga/premises-liability-lawyer/