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• Auto Liabiltiy

• Premises Liability

• Homeowner's Liability

• General Liability

• Umbrella/Excess Exposure

Auto Liability

Amongst the most common tort claim in Georgia, auto accidents occur every day. The Law Offices of Tavis L. Knighten, P.C. provides an outstanding defense against both liability and damages.  Whether a claim is a simple rear-end accident, a DUI accident, or accident involving a catastrophic injury or fatality, the quality of the defense is one of the key determining factors in the outcome.  Our attorneys will bring their knowledge of the law and trial experience to provide a vigorous defense.  By thoroughly investigating the accident facts and carefully reviewing the plaintiff’s claimed damages including all pre-existing conditions, our defense will ensure that our client can effectively resolve the appropriate cases, while being prepared to defend all others up to and through trial. Our firm has experience defending lawsuits arising under both standard and non-standard policies, as well commercial automobile policies. 

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Premises Liability

Premises Liability law is a diverse and evolving field for which there are many resources which can be utilized in order to vigorously defend clients in this area of the law.  The Law Offices of Tavis L. Knighten, P.C. will provide experienced representation that protects the rights and assets of premises owners.  We aggressively defend against all injury claims that can arise from the ownership, operation, maintenance and use of commercial and private premises, which include: slip and falls; inadequate security; and inadequate lighting. In addition we offer representation of property owners and management companies pursuant to third-party criminal acts including rape, sexual assault, and other personal injury claims.

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Homeowner’s Liability

Homeowner’s often face liability from various legal claims, of which the two most common are slip and falls and dog bites.  Our firm understands that homeowners are not automatically liable for every claim made; but instead, the Plaintiff must prove certain legal facts before the homeowner’s liability arises.  Through our investigation and aggressive defense of these claims, our firm effectively identifies meritorious claims versus unmeritorious claims.  This enables us to move the meritorious claims towards resolution, while defending all others up to and through trial.

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General Liability

Every business faces multiple liability exposures. From small businesses to large corporations, the business and its assets can become exposed to the many claims that arise from the day to day operations. Whether we are defending against a contractual claim, business litigation, or claim for personal injury, we are committed to attaining results that protects the rights and assets of our clients.  While we always explore with our clients all possible methods of resolution, including, settlement, mediation, and arbitration, we are never hesitant to bring any case to trial in order to protect the rights of our clients.

The various general liability matters that we accept include, but are limited to:

• ·         Premises liability
• ·         Products liability
• ·         Food borne illness
• ·         Completed Operations
• ·         Liquor Liability
• ·         False Arrest
• ·         Claims arising from criminal acts of employees 

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Umbrella/Excess Exposure

Defending claims pursuant to Umbrella/Excess policy is distinct from defending a typical tort action.  With these claims it is necessary to have an attorney that understands how to aggressively manage and monitor the underlying defense, while working aggressively to protect the insured against exposure above the underlying limits. The Law Offices of Tavis L. Knighten, P.C. will work diligently to defend the insured in matters arising from umbrella/excess exposure.

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