Slips, Trips, and Falls:

One of the most prevalent types of injuries at airports are slips, trips, and falls. With long corridors, busy concourses, and polished floors, it’s easy to lose footing or stumble over luggage and other obstacles. Wet floors, caused by spills or cleaning activities, can further increase the risk of such accidents.

To avoid slips, trips, and falls, always pay attention to your surroundings, especially when walking on wet or shiny surfaces. Be cautious while using escalators and moving walkways, and avoid distractions like texting or reading while walking.

Luggage-Related Injuries:

Dragging heavy luggage through an airport can lead to various injuries, including strains, sprains, and back pain. In crowded areas, there is a risk of getting hit by someone else’s luggage or accidentally striking others with your own.

To prevent luggage-related injuries, pack light and use suitcases with wheels and handles that are easy to maneuver. When walking with your luggage, be mindful of others around you and avoid swinging or dragging it in a way that could cause harm.

Overhead Bin Injuries:

When boarding and deplaning, passengers often struggle to lift heavy carry-on bags into the overhead compartments. This action can result in shoulder injuries, strains, and even falling luggage that could potentially hit others.

To reduce the risk of overhead bin injuries, request assistance from airline staff if needed. If you are placing luggage in the overhead bin, lift with your legs, not your back, and ask for help if the bag is too heavy or awkward to handle safely.

Repetitive Motion Injuries:

Airports involve a considerable amount of walking, standing in line, and carrying bags, which can lead to repetitive motion injuries such as tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome.

To mitigate these injuries, take breaks whenever possible, stretch regularly, and practice proper posture while carrying bags or waiting in queues.

Seek Legal Assistance if Injured

Despite taking precautions, accidents can still occur due to the negligence of airport management or staff. If you sustain an injury in an airport accident, it’s crucial to seek legal assistance to protect your rights and ensure fair compensation for your damages. At Davis Injury Firm, we specialize in handling personal injury cases, including those related to airport accidents. Our experienced attorneys will guide you through the legal process, fighting for your rights and helping you obtain the compensation you deserve.

By following these tips, you can significantly reduce the risk of slip and fall accidents during your airport travels. Remember, your safety should always be a priority. If you ever find yourself in an unfortunate situation, don’t hesitate to reach out to Davis Injury Firm for expert legal representation.

In this blog post, we will discuss how victims of assaults, rapes, shootings, and other violent crimes can obtain compensation under Georgia law.

How To Prove A Negligent Security Shooting, Rape, or Assault Case

A negligent security claim falls under the umbrella of a premises liability case in Georgia. To prove such claims, a victim or his/her surviving heirs must prove the following elements of law in order to obtain compensation under Georgia law:

• Duty: This requires showing that the property owner has a duty to keep its visitors, tenants, and others safe from third-party crimes.
• Negligence: This requires showing that the property owner acted “negligently” or carelessly. Failing to act reasonably to protect visitors from known dangerous and foreseeable criminal attacks is sufficient to prove negligence.
• Liability/Causation: This requires showing that the negligent or careless act (such as failing to provide adequate security, lighting, gating, or taking other measures to protect people visiting the property) caused the criminal attack and the victim’s injuries.
• Damages: This requires a showing that the victim was injured, incurred medical bills, lost wages, and other losses as a result of the violent attack.
• Punitive Damages: This requires a showing that the property owner acted purposefully, recklessly, had no regard for the safety of others, and was indifferent to the consequences of taking no measures to protect visitors from known dangerous criminals and foreseeable crimes. The amount of punitive damages depends on what a jury thinks. There’s no magic formula but there is a cap on the amount of punitive damages that can be recovered in Georgia–$250,000.00.

In terms of proving the case from an investigative standpoint, the facts of the assault, rape, shooting, or other violent crime are extremely important. Some factors include:

• Was the victim involved in a criminal act related to the assault or shooting? If so, such a fact would probably defeat any negligent security claim against the property owner.
• Did the victim know the perpetrator? Although every circumstance is different, where the victim knows the perpetrator and the crime is personally driven, it would be difficult to make a claim against a property owner or business.
• Did the property owner and/or its employees know that there were prior criminal acts and safety concerns on the property? If so, this would go to show that there was knowledge that a future bad act or crime would occur.
• Some ways to establish this type of knowledge about crime include reports to the police, customer, visitor, or tenant complaints, or seeing or hearing violence or shootings in the past.
• Did the property owner take steps to protect its customers, visitors, tenants, and others? If the property owner knew about the likelihood of violent crimes and did nothing, then this is probably negligent. Examples of steps a property owner can take include hiring security patrol, putting fences and gates up around the property, installing surveillance cameras, installing adequate lighting, or vetting employees for criminal history.

The Value of a Negligent Security Case

Like any case, the amount of compensation a victim of an assault, rape, shooting, or other violent crime may recover depends on the facts and circumstances of the case. Some factors that influence value include:

• The severity of the victim’s injuries and the amount of the victim’s medical bills. Did the victim survive? Is the victim permanently impaired?
• The egregiousness of the property owner’s actions (or inaction). Were there other violent crimes that occurred in the past? Did complaints from other victims or other persons go ignored? Is there evidence that the property owner valued profits more than the safety of its customers, tenants, or other visitors?
• The type of crime.

Proving negligent security cases requires the expertise of an attorney who is familiar with Georgia law and how to investigate and build a case. The initial investigation of these types of cases is vital to preserving evidence for trial. A good personal injury lawyer knows what steps to take to investigate the case, talk to witnesses, obtain evidence, and get a case in a strong position to settle or to take to trial.

If you or a loved one have been the victim of an assault, rape, shooting, or other violent crime, contact our experienced personal injury attorney at Davis Injury Firm today to discuss your legal options. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, and more.

Contact the skilled team at Davis Injury Firm right away by calling (404) 593-2620. If you prefer, you can also fill out the online contact form, and someone from our team will reach out to you right away.

In this blog post, we will discuss how victims of drunk driving accidents in Georgia can recover compensation for their injuries.

Drunk Driving Accidents

In addition to being entitled to compensation for their injuries, Georgia victims of drunk driving motor vehicle accidents may seek what are known as “punitive damages” in Georgia. “Punitive” means “intended as punishment,” and a victim of a drunk driving accident is allowed to ask for monetary compensation designed to punish a drunk driver who causes an accident.

How To Prove A Drunk Driving Accident Case

A drunk driving accident claim still requires the victim to prove the following elements of law in order to obtain compensation under Georgia law:

• Duty: This requires showing that the at-fault drunk driver has a duty to act safely while driving on the road. All Georgia drivers have a duty to drive safely on the road.
• Negligence: This requires a showing that the at-fault driver acted “negligently” or carelessly. Violating the rules of the road and drunk driving laws is considered negligent. Where a drunk driver receives a ticket and/or is arrested and convicted of driving drunk, that is sufficient to prove negligence.
• Liability/Causation: This requires showing that the negligent or careless act (such as driving while intoxicated or following too closely or speeding) caused the car accident and the victim’s injuries.
• Damages: This requires a showing that the victim was injured, incurred medical bills, lost wages, and other losses as a result of the wreck.
• Punitive Damages: This requires a showing that the drunk driver acted purposefully, recklessly, had no regard for the safety of others, and was indifferent to the consequences of driving drunk. The amount of punitive damages depends on what a jury thinks. There’s no magic formula but there is a cap on the amount of punitive damages that can be recovered in Georgia–$250,000.00.

The Value of a Drunk Driving Case

Like any case, the amount of compensation a victim of a drunk driving accident can

recover depends on the facts and circumstances of the case. Some factors that influence value include:

• The severity of the victim’s injuries and the amount of the victim’s medical bills.
• The egregiousness of the drunk driver’s actions. Is it the driver’s first DUI or is it the driver’s third DUI? Does the drunk driver only drive under the influence or did the driver also leave the scene of the accident? Does the drunk driver lie to the police officer on the scene? Is the drunk driver also on his or her cell phone at the time of the crash?
• How impaired is the driver? Is the driver’s blood alcohol concentration on the lower or higher end?
• The severity of the wreck. Is the crash a fender bender or is it a serious head-on collision?

Proving drunk driving cases the expertise of an attorney who is familiar with Georgia law and how to investigate and build a case. The initial investigation of these types of cases is important to preserving evidence for trial. A good personal injury lawyer knows what steps to take to investigate the case, talk to witnesses, obtain evidence, and get a case in a strong position to settle or to take to trial.

If you or a loved one have been the victim of a drunk driving accident, contact our experienced personal injury attorney at Davis Injury Firm today to discuss your legal options. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, and more.

Contact the skilled team at Davis Injury Firm right away by calling (404) 593-2620. If you prefer, you can also fill out the online contact form, and someone from our team will reach out to you right away.

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On July 13, 2018, the FDA recalled the drug, Valsartan. Valsartan is the generic form of Diovan, which is used to treat high blood pressure and heart conditions. Because it costs less, the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for Valsartan is manufactured in countries outside of the United States. Several of the foreign API manufacturers changed the manufacturing process in 2012, and this change is believed to have caused unintended byproducts, which contaminated the drug with impurities, including N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), N-Nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), and/or N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA). These toxic substances are classified as probable human carcinogens, meaning that they are more likely than not to cause cancer in humans. Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical (ZHP) in China and Hetero Labs Limited (Hetero) in India are two of the API manufacturers that used the altered manufacturing process. ZHP has an estimated 45% of the US market share of the Valsartan API production.

The APIs from ZHP and Hetero are used in finished pills, which are sold in the United States. Many American pharmaceutical companies have made, distributed, marketed, and/or sold Valsartan products containing the API containing toxic substances. It is believed that the contaminated pills have been sold in the United States since 2014 and that there have been millions of contaminated pills taken in the United States. Based on tests, the API manufacturers were aware that Valsartan contained high levels of the toxic substances. The manufacturers minimized the information, citing testing inaccuracies. Eventually, after additional testing, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) issued recalls for Valsartan and the FDA followed. The FDA initially issued a report that 1 in 8,000 people taking Valsartan may develop cancer, but scientific evidence show that the number of cancer cases is likely significantly higher.

What is the current state of pending litigation?

Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) currently pends in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey Camden Vicinage, MDL No. 2875 In re: Valsartan Products Liability Litigation. The MDL includes class actions for plaintiffs seeking only economic damages based on the purchase of a tainted product. It also includes plaintiffs who have suffered from personal injuries as a result of ingesting the Valsartan product. Plaintiffs alleging personal injury, from all jurisdictions, are permitted to file suit directly in the New Jersey MDL.

There are a small number of cases filed in New Jersey state court against some of the New Jersey manufacturers. As the number of cases filed in New Jersey state court increases, it is anticipated that multicounty litigation (MCL) will be approved.

Which products have been recalled?

The recalled drugs now include some Losartan and Irbesartan products. The list of recalled Valsartan, Losartan, and Irbesartan products may be found on the FDA website here

How do I whether I have taken a recalled drug?

• Obtain your pharmacy records.
• The pharmacy records should contain a National Drug Code (NDC) listed beside each Valsartan entry. This number is a universal product identifier for drugs in the United States.
• The NDC can be searched in databases such as http://www.ndclist.com/search; or http://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-approvals-and-databases/national-drug-code-directory. The search should identify the manufacturer of the drug.
• The FDA databank or the manufacturer’s own list of recalled products can then be used to determine if the manufacturer has issued a recall on your pill batch or lot.
• You may have received recall notices from pharmacies, doctors, and/or the manufacturers.
• If your drug has not been recalled, noting that the recall list is continuing to be expanded.

What symptoms/medical problems do Valsartan drugs cause?

• Liver, colorectal, intestinal, stomach, kidney, and bladder cancers are the cancers.
• Significant liver injuries.

What should I do if I think I have a case?

• Save and turn over unused pills and the original container to your attorney.
• Retain any recall notices.
• Get a printout of your pharmacy records beginning in 2012.
• Contact an attorney before the statute of limitations expires. Georgia has the “discovery rule” in products liability cases. The statute of limitations runs 2 years from when the injured person knew or should have known that the injury resulted from the product. Optimally, filing suit should occur within 2 years of the cancer diagnosis or liver injury; however, in reliance on the discovery rule, it is possible to file suit within 2 years of the recall date of July 13, 2018. Consult further with any attorney to determine when the statute of limitations for your case expires, as it depends on which the state law that governs and other nuanced legal analyses.

If you or a loved one has suffered from injuries related to the ingestion of Valsartan, please call the Davis Injury Firm at (404) 593-2620 for a case evaluation with an attorney.

There are many misconceptions about premises liability claims, which is why having an Atlanta premises liability lawyer on your side is helpful. We’ll go through the five biggest misconceptions about premises liability claims so you can understand how a premises liability lawyer may help you. 

1. Property owners are the only ones who are legally responsible in premises liability cases

Most people are familiar with property owners being sued for premises liability issues, but these claims are not limited to property owners or private owners. Others who can be liable in premises liability cases include:

• Property managers
• Landlords
• Maintenance workers
• Airbnb hosts
• Commercial business owners
• Negligent security

For example, if you are a tenant and rent an apartment from a landlord, the landlord owes a duty to you during the term of your lease. The duty of the landlord is to exercise ordinary care in keeping the premises safe.

The premises include the inside, outside, and common areas of your building, walkway, and the parking lot. If the landlord fails to repair a hazardous condition on the property and you are injured, you may be entitled to compensation.

However, the landlord had to know about the hazardous condition and then did not take steps to repair the hazard within a reasonable amount of time.

How do you know what is a hazardous condition or what is a reasonable amount of time? That is where an Atlanta premises liability lawyer comes in. Consult with a premises liability lawyer to better understand your case and the next steps to take so you can receive compensation for your injuries.

Airbnb is another situation where more than the host, which is the property owner, is liable. While the host is liable if a guest is injured on their property, Airbnb may be liable as well. Airbnb hosts do not always have insurance because it is expensive, and a basic homeowners insurance policy may not cover Airbnb guests.

If the host does not have insurance, it is hard to receive a payout from them. However, Airbnb does have up to $1 million USD of primary liability insurance.

Yet, that does not mean Airbnb will cover all your expenses if you are injured at a host’s house. It means you must go through the claims process, which is through Airbnb’s insurance, to receive compensation. This can take time and is a headache you don’t need while you recover from your injuries.

2. If your insurance provider is involved then you do not need a premises liability attorney

Premises liability cases can be complicated, especially when your insurance company is involved. Insurance companies are focused on profit and settling claims for the least amount possible. Even though they are your insurance company, they may not have your best interest at heart.

Eventually, your medical bills will pile up and you may be pressured by the insurance company to take a settlement that doesn’t cover your bills. Next thing you know, the insurance adjuster is calling and asking if you want to settle.

The insurance agents are experienced at negotiation, so it’s best not to go at it alone. Not only do you have the stress of bills on your mind, but you have injuries to care for as well. The pressure of dealing with the insurance company and handling negotiations is a lot to handle in a short amount of time.

Another common misconception when it comes to the insurance company is once you start working with the company, it pauses the time to file your lawsuit. However, this is not the case. The statute of limitations in Georgia is two years from the date you were injured.

You have two years from the day of your accident to file a premises liability claim. If you do not file within those two years, you can no longer sue the person or company who was negligent and caused your injury. Keep in mind there are some exceptions to this rule, which is why it is important to consult with an attorney.

If your insurance company does not pursue your claim right away, and they miss the deadline to file suit, you could completely miss out on your damages.

If you have a premises liability claim, the best option is to consult with an Atlanta premises liability lawyer. When it comes to lost wages, medical bills, and future expenses, an attorney will help you recover the damages so you can focus on your recovery.

3. If you are partially at fault you cannot recover for your injury

Even if you are partially at fault when it comes to your premises liability claim, you may still be able to recover. Georgia Code Section 51-12-33 says that if a plaintiff is partially responsible for their injury, the court determines the plaintiff’s percentage of fault during litigation against the defendant.

Once the court determines the plaintiff’s percentage, the judge reduces the amount awarded in proportion to the fault of the plaintiff.

For example, if the court finds the plaintiff was 30 percent at fault, and the awarded damages were $100,000. The judge would reduce $30,000 from $100,000 for a total payout of $70,000.

However, if the court finds the plaintiff is over 50 percent at fault, then the plaintiff cannot recover any damages.

Even if you were a little at fault for your injury, it is important to consult with an Atlanta premises liability lawyer to discuss the merits of your case.

4. Premises liability cases are frivolous

Some people think premises lawsuits are frivolous or they may think they are not entitled to damages because they did not “suffer enough.” Even if your claim isn’t worth millions of dollars, you could still be entitled to compensation for your injuries, emotional suffering, and lost wages.

When you speak with an Atlanta premises liability lawyer, you are exercising your right to receive compensation for your injuries. If you suffered harm, it is only fair that you seek justice.

The legal system is in place to protect people who are wrongfully injured or hurt. Most of the time, the money does not come from the individual itself, but it comes from a multimillion-dollar insurance company. The owner, landlord, or business pays insurance premiums for a reason. That reason is to pay for claims in case anyone is injured on their property or premises.

Basically, the money is rightfully yours because you were injured due to the negligence of the other party. Your injuries are real. Your pain is real. Don’t feel guilty about filing a claim because another person was negligent and caused you harm. Talk with a premises liability lawyer to discuss your options.

5. Slip and fall are the only type of premises liability cases

While slip and fall are common premises liability claims, they are not the only type. The following are examples of other premises liability claims:

• Escalator injuries
• Criminal attacks, such as shootings, rapes, and other assaults on unsafe properties
• Non-existent or inadequate fire alarms in rental properties
• Swimming pool accidents
• Dog bites
• Animal attacks
• Wrongful death accidents
• Exposure to hazardous materials
• Amusement Park injuries

An example of a premises liability case that is not a “slip and fall” is a criminal attack or assault that occurs on an unsafe property. Under Georgia law, a property owner, such as an apartment complex, is responsible for keeping the property safe from known dangers, including criminal activity that can harm tenants and visitors.

In Atlanta, there are numerous apartment complexes and other properties where the owners and property managers know that crime is a problem but fail to provide security patrol, adequate lighting, working controlled access gates, and take other measures to protect their tenants and other visitors. If an attack, such as a rape or shooting, occurs on one of those unsafe properties, the property owner and manager can be held responsible for the attack, if they knew about the potential for crime and did nothing to stop it.

As you can see, t here are many different types of premises liability cases, which is why it is important to contact a premises liability lawyer. They can explain the law, their experience with the justice system, and provide more information on how your case will go.

Talk to an Experienced Atlanta Premises Liability Lawyer

If you were injured at a person’s home, a commercial business, an Airbnb, or as a tenant, contact the Atlanta premises liability lawyer at the Davis Injury Firm. Betty Davis has over 15 years of experience helping thousands of clients get the compensation they deserve. You shouldn’t have to pay medical bills out of your own pocket or suffer in silence.

Call Betty Davis at (404) 593-2620 today to talk about your case so you can rest easy.

The recalled airbags are potentially extremely dangerous, as an explosive chemical inside of the airbags has been causing some airbags to explode rather than properly deploy, even in minor automobile accidents. Upon explosion, metal shrapnel from the component inside the airbag can fly into drivers and passengers, seriously injuring or even killing them.

Honda has one of the largest numbers of recalled vehicles, to date, although the number of recalled vehicles worldwide amongst all car manufacturers exceeds 14 million! Investigations have shown that Honda and Takata have known about the airbag defects for years; in 2004, a Honda Accord had an exploding airbag that injured its driver. Since then, at least three people have died from ruptured airbags in Honda Civics and Honda Accords.

In fact, in 2010, a Georgia woman was severely injured by a piece of flying shrapnel from an airbag in a Honda Civic that severed an artery in her neck. In that case, the woman was stopped at a red light when the driver and passenger airbags deployed, and there was not even a wreck. Honda quietly settled this lawsuit and several other lawsuits for confidential amounts.

It appears that despite numerous red flags about the dangerous nature of the airbags, Honda did not issue a recall until 2008, and when it did issue the recall, it was only for a very small fraction of its fleet of vehicles. In reality, millions of vehicles contain potentially dangerous airbags.

When asked about what caused the airbags to explode, Takata’s engineers have given numerous reasons, including a machine defect at a production plant and water damage to the explosive component that caused the chemicals contained in the airbag to be overactive. But, Takata has yet to fully explain why the airbags explode.

Further, it is now coming to light that the defective Takata airbags have been installed in millions of vehicles manufactured by several different car manufacturers, expanding the danger to millions of consumers worldwide.

Car manufacturers have been held liable for placing unsafe vehicles on the road, as shown by the numerous rollover, roof collapse, seat belt, acceleration, ignition, and other defective products litigation. Products liability law in Georgia also allows consumers who are injured by the defective airbags to sue manufacturers for placing those products into the stream of commerce.

If you or a loved one has been injured by an exploding airbag, contact a products liability lawyer immediately to evaluate your case. We at The Davis Injury Firm will walk you through the process and ensure that you obtain quality legal representation for your product’s liability case. Please call us at (404) 593-2620 to speak to an attorney today.

If you own any of the recalled vehicles listed by the NHTSA, you should bring your car in for service and repair immediately to avoid a very dangerous product. See below for the NHTSA list of recalled vehicles; even if you do not see your car, you should also check with the manufacturer of your car directly to ensure that there are no recalls and continue to monitor the recalls in the future. The NHTSA allows you to sign up for recall alerts. Here is the list:

Affected Vehicles, by Manufacturer, Impacted by CY 2013 and 2014 Recalls Involving Takata Airbags

Toyota: 778,177 total number of potentially affected vehicles

2002 – 2004 Lexus SC

2003 – 2004 Toyota Corolla

2003 – 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix

2002 – 2004 Toyota Sequoia

2003 – 2004 Toyota Tundra

2003 – 2004 Pontiac Vibe

Honda: 2,803,214 total number of potentially affected vehicles

2001 – 2007 Honda Accord (4 cyl)

2001 – 2002 Honda Accord (6 cyl)

2001 – 2005 Honda Civic

2002 – 2006 Honda CR-V

2003 – 2011 Honda Element

2002 – 2004 Honda Odyssey

2003 – 2007 Honda Pilot

2006 – Honda Ridgeline

2003 – 2006 Acura MDX

2002 – 2003 Acura TL/CL

Nissan: 437,712 total number of potentially affected vehicles

2001 – 2003 Nissan Maxima

2001 – 2003 Nissan Pathfinder

2002 – 2003 Nissan Sentra

2001 – 2003 Infiniti I30/I35

2002 – 2003 Infiniti QX4

2003 – Infiniti FX

Mazda: 18,050 total number of potentially affected vehicles

2003 – 2004 Mazda6

2004 – Mazda RX-8

BMW: 573,935 total number of potentially affected vehicles

2000 – 2005 3 Series Sedan

2000 – 2006 3 Series Coupe

2000 – 2005 3 Series Sports Wagon

2000 – 2006 3 Series Convertible

2001 – 2006 M3 Coupe

2001 – 2006 M3 Convertible

General Motors: 133,221 total number potentially affected vehicles

2002 – 2003 Buick LeSabre

2002 – 2003 Buick Rendezvous

2002 – 2003 Cadillac DeVille

2002 – 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer

2002 – 2003 Chevrolet Impala

2002 – 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

2002 – 2003 Chevrolet Venture

2002 – 2003 GMC Envoy

2002 – 2003 GMC Envoy XL

2002 – 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora

2002 – 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada

2002 – 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette

2002 – 2003 Pontiac Bonneville

2002 – 2003 Pontiac Montana

If you are injured at the Atlanta airport, do the following at the scene:

• Report the injury immediately.
• Obtain an incident report.
• Take photographs or videos.
• Call 911.
• Accept medical treatment from paramedics or other emergency responders.
• Obtain witness names and contact information.

After the incident, be sure to follow up with immediate and consistent medical care. If you are injured, it is important to be under the care of a medical professional in order to prove your injuries. No treatment or a delay or “gap” in treatment could harm your case.

It is important to note that a person who is injured on business property, such as the airport, is not automatically entitled to recover compensation for those injuries. Like any other premises liability case, proving up an airport case requires the claimant or injured party to show that the at-fault party failed to act reasonably to protect the claimant from a dangerous condition and that failure caused the claimant to become injured. Additionally, the injured party must have been exercising care when the injury occurred and must not have knowledge of the dangerous condition.

Dangerous conditions include foreign substances (for example, spilled water, waxy floors, misplaced items or equipment) or “static defects”, which are unsafe conditions that are often permanent in nature and due to poor design (examples are steps that are too high or too low, steep ramps, or a hole in the floor). When in an airport, any number of things, from spilled liquids to ramps that are too steep, could be dangerous conditions, and any number of companies could be responsible for either causing the dangerous conditions or failing to fix the dangerous conditions.

As you can see, when someone is hurt in an airport, making a claim involves complex factual and legal issues. Retaining an attorney early on to assist you with an airport or airline injury case allows an early investigation into the facts of what happened and who is responsible and could make a big difference in the outcome of your case. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of an airport or airline incident, call the Davis Injury Firm at (404) 593-2620 to speak to an attorney.