Slip & Fall
Can I Sue For Slipping On Icy Sidewalks In Atlanta?
Recent snowstorms in Atlanta set historical records, wreaked havoc on local roads, and resulted in numerous school closures and cancellations. In the aftermath, hazardous conditions remain. Icy, slick walkways make slip-and-fall accidents in Atlanta more likely to happen. Our Atlanta slip-fall lawyer explains how Georgia premises liability laws apply and when you can sue… Read More »
Atlanta Slip And Fall Accident Injuries: What To Expect In Terms Of Recovery
A slip/fall accident in Atlanta can happen anywhere. They are common in local grocery stores, apartment complexes, and parking lots and often occur due to property owner negligence. Unfortunately, injuries suffered are often more severe than they first appear and can impact your health and finances long after your accident. If you or someone… Read More »
Proving Damages After an Atlanta Slip and Fall Accident
If you were injured on someone else’s property because they failed to keep it safe for visitors, you shouldn’t end up on the hook for related medical bills. Instead, you could be eligible to file a slip and fall claim against the negligent property owner, seeking compensation for your losses. Doing so, however, will… Read More »
Did You Suffer Nerve Damage in a Slip and Fall Accident?
The nerves are responsible for sending electrical signals that allow the brain to communicate with the rest of the body. Essentially, the nerves allow us to move, feel, talk, and think, so any damage to those nerves can cause problems in these areas, resulting in pain, numbness, and mobility issues. Unfortunately, nerve damage is… Read More »
Time Limits for Filing a Georgia Slip and Fall Case
Suffering an injury in a slip and fall accident is not only painful, but is also often stressful. In many cases, injured parties will need medical attention, may require treatment, and could have to take time off from work. The good news is that injured parties who can prove that their slip and fall… Read More »
Slip and Fall vs Trip and Fall Injuries
While slip and fall and trip and fall accidents are very similar, they are not identical. In a slip and fall, for instance, a person’s foot loses traction with the floor because it comes into contact with a slick or movable substance (often liquid), that causes the person to fall backwards. Trip and fall… Read More »
When a Georgia Business is Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident
While many of those who are involved in slip and fall accidents are lucky enough to walk away with scrapes and bruises, an alarming number are not so fortunate. In these cases, it is often in an injured party’s best interests to file a claim with the at-fault property owner whose failure to care… Read More »
Clutter and Debris Can Increase Fall Risks
Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injury in the U.S. and while everything from slippery floors to poor lighting can and do contribute to these falls, a surprising number are caused by problems as simple as debris and clutter in walkways and other high traffic areas. This can be especially frustrating… Read More »
Proving Property Owner Liability for Wet or Icy Conditions
In Georgia, property owners have a legal responsibility to keep their premises safe for visitors. This includes a duty to property inspect and maintain the interior of their buildings, as well as their exterior grounds, ensuring that they are free of any dangerous conditions that could cause a slip and fall accident, like ice… Read More »
An Alarming increase in Fatal Slip and Fall Accidents Among Seniors
Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, regardless of gender or age. There are, however, certain populations that do tend to be involved in these kinds of accidents more often than others. Seniors, for instance, or those who are over the age of 65 years old, are injured at a much higher rate… Read More »
