Slip & Fall
Filing An Incident Report Can Help Your Slip And Fall Claim
Property owners who invite others on to their premises must take steps to keep that property safe and those who fail to do so can be held liable for an accident victim’s damages. Proving negligence on the part of the property owner can, however, end up being more difficult than expected. Fortunately, there are… Read More »
Wet Floor Slip And Fall Accidents
Even those who are wearing the right shoes or who aren’t prone to falling could easily slip on a wet floor. While many slip and fall victims chalk these accidents up to their own carelessness and go on to contend with the consequences on their own, doing so isn’t always the best course of… Read More »
Wintertime Slip And Fall Accidents In Parking Lots
Wintertime can be dangerous, not just for drivers when the roads get slick, but also for pedestrians, especially those in parking lots. Fortunately, individuals who slip and fall in a parking lot because of ice or another dangerous hazard, could be entitled to compensation for their losses if there is evidence that the property… Read More »
What To Do After A Slip And Fall Accident
Slip and fall accidents can occur just about anywhere and at any time. Many victims, for instance, are hurt at work, while others slip and fall in public spaces, or even in the home of a friend. Regardless of where an accident occurs, victims may encounter resistance when trying to recover compensation for their… Read More »
Some Of The Most Common Causes Of Slip And Fall Accidents
It is not uncommon for slip and fall victims to assume that they were at fault for their accidents. This, however, is not always true. In fact, if the property owner failed to take steps to keep the premises safe, he or she could be held liable for the victim’s accident-related losses. We’ve included… Read More »
What Happens When A Defendant Fails To Preserve Evidence In A Georgia Personal Injury Case?
In most personal injury cases, Georgia has a two-year statute of limitations. This means that if you are injured in, say, a slip and fall accident, you have two years from the date of that accident to file a lawsuit against the property owner. But that does not mean you should wait the full… Read More »
Why An Accident Victim’s “Superior” Knowledge Of A Hazard Matters In A Personal Injury Lawsuit
In a slip and fall case the plaintiff needs to do two things to get their case heard by a jury. First, the plaintiff needs to establish that the premises owner had “actual” or “constructive” knowledge of the hazard that caused the plaintiff’s accident in the first place. Second, the plaintiff must defeat any… Read More »
Georgia Judge Upholds $250,000 Slip And Fall Verdict Against Wal-Mart
A slip and fall accident can lead to serious medical complications. Aside from dealing with any broken or dislocated bones, there is always a risk of a post-accident infection. So when an accident is the result of a property owner’s negligence, they can and should be held financially responsible for such complications. For example,… Read More »
Can I Sue The City For A Slip And Fall Accident?
You probably know that if you are injured in an accident caused by the negligence of an individual or business, you can file a personal injury lawsuit and ask a court to award you monetary damages. But what if your injuries were caused by the negligence of the government? Can you sue the city?… Read More »
