Slip and Fall Accident Lawsuits

Atlanta, Georgia

A "slip and fall" injury occurs when someone slips, trips or falls as a result of a hazardous condition on another person’s property. This condition can range from an icy walkway to a crumbling sidewalk. If you become injured on someone else’s property because of their negligence, that business or land owner may be liable for your injuries.

If you are a visitor to a property and you suffer a preventable injury, you may be able to collect damages on the basis of premises liability. Property owners and managers have a duty to maintain a safe environment for customers, pedestrians, and other visitors. They also have the responsibility to effectively warn these people of possible dangers and hazardous conditions, when present.

Slip and Fall Injuries

A property owner should maintain potential hazards like broken stairs and poorly lit walkways in an effort to prevent injuries to others. A slip and fall accident can lead to a range of injuries from mile to severe, and can even result in death. Examples of slip and fall injuries include:

Lacerations and severe bruising
Sprained joints and fractured bones
Head or brain injuries
Concussions
Neck and spinal cord injuries

If You Are Injured

If you do slip and fall, the first thing to do is seek medical help. Even if you feel fine, you should still see your primary care physician or another medical doctor right away because your injuries may be more serious than you believe. Obtaining medical assistance is also essential if you intend to file a claim.

Take detailed notes about the condition that led to your fall, and also take photographs of the spot you fell and video if possible. Be very careful about signing any statement, because if you make a mistake or leave anything out it can damage or even disqualify your claim. Always consult your Atlanta slip and fall attorney before making a statement to the insurance or property owner.

Proving Your Case

The most qualified Atlanta slip and fall attorneys recognize that these types of cases can be complex and hard to win. There are a number of factors that must be evaluated and proven by law. And just because you slipped, fell and sustained injuries on someone else’s property does not mean that the property manager can be held liable. The property owner’s negligence must have caused or indirectly led to your accident.

As an accident victim and plaintiff, you must prove that:

The condition of the property was dangerous
The property owner knew of the condition or a reasonable person should have known about the unsafe condition
The property owner or manager had ample opportunity to fix the premises, or post warnings about the condition, and he or she failed to do so

If you slipped and fell on a premises in Atlanta, please contact the Atlanta slip and fall attorney at Robbins & Associates, PC today to arrange your initial consultation.

6000 Lake Forrest Drive Suite 315, Atlanta, Georgia 30328

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