Premises Liability

The Difference Between Invitees, Licensees, and Trespassers

February 26, 2025 | The King Firm Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | Premises Liability

Your legal rights after sustaining an injury on someone else’s property often depend on your legal status at the time of the accident. Georgia law typically classifies people into three categories: invitees, licensees, and trespassers. Each comes with different levels of legal protection after an accident. Understanding these distinctions is important if you have...

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