Premises Liability

Slip and fall cases are defined as involving a victim who slips, falls, and suffers injuries due to a property owner or business operator’s negligence. These sorts of accidents can easily occur in any location, from big cities like Atlanta to smaller cities like Macon. Any place where there is a pedestrian danger that can result in a slip and fall incident. Just recently, a Texas woman sued Walgreen’s for $900,000 due to this kind of accident.

Property owners and business operators need to be aware of the elements that may cause slip and falls. Consumers also need to be aware of these factors to most importantly stay safe but also understand their legal rights. Some common triggers of slip and fall incidents include but are not limited to:

• A floor that is wet or slippery: This can happen from any liquid or slippery substance. Pedestrians must be sufficiently informed and cautioned by signs, blockades, or verbal instruction regarding the dangerous area.
• Uneven grounds or paths: This may cause a pedestrian to trip easily. It must be clearly marked as dangerous.
• Hazardous stairs: These present perilous fall risk and must be cordoned off by those responsible and fixed in a timely manner.
• Employment and work place injuries: Hazards on the job are routinely overlooked and cause employees injuries that should have been stopped by the employer legally responsible for providing a safe working environment.

But even with all those factors, it’s not simple to prove the fault of another party in a slip and fall case. It’s crucial to have proper legal representation to ensure your rights are guarded and remuneration is aggressively pursued. Have you or a loved one been injured in a slip and fall accident in Georgia? Contact the Atlanta premises liability lawyers with The Law Offices of Wayne Grant at 866-249-5513 for a free review of your case.

Land and property owners in Georgia have a responsibility to keep their property safe and in good repair for visitors, be it a grocery store, bank, shopping mall, doctor’s office or parking lot. If the property owner does not fulfill this responsibility, visitors, or invitees, may be entering dangerous conditions resulting from faulty construction, poor or improper maintenance, and even negligent security. If the dangerous condition causes injury, the Georgia property owner may be held liable for any losses suffered by the injured victim.

According to Georgia code § 51-3-1, “Where an owner or occupier of land, by express or implied invitation, induces or leads others to come upon his premises for any lawful purpose, he is liable in damages to such persons for injuries caused by his failure to exercise ordinary care in keeping the premises and approaches safe.”

The most common type of premises liability accident in Georgia is a slip and fall or trip and fall accident. These types of accidents are usually caused by poor construction or a poorly maintained surface or space. It may be a puddle of water in the middle of a hallway floor, obtrusive boxes stacked in a doorway, crumbled stairs in a parking garage, a door handle that comes loose, or even lack of walkway lighting. Slip or trip and fall accidents may cause simple bruises and scrapes, but, oftentimes, result in more serious injuries, such as fractured bones and traumatic brain injuries.

Serious injuries require serious medical care, which is accompanied by expensive medical costs. If a Georgia property owner is negligent and does not lawfully maintain their property reasonably, it increases the risk of a Georgia property injury accident. If you or a loved one has been injured on another’s Georgia property as a result of negligent care, you may be entitled to compensation. At The Law Offices of Wayne Grant, P.C. our knowledgeable personal injury lawyers in Atlanta can help you understand your legal rights and the personal injury claim process. Contact us today to learn more at 404-995-3955 or 866-249-5513.