Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and Fall accidents are frightening and jarring. One moment, you are walking along, and the next, you come into contact with the hard ground. As traumatic as the accident is, recovery can be even worse. You might have to miss work while you recover, and you could end up with a stack of medical bills. You can’t help but feel angry since the accident could have been prevented if the property owner hadn’t been negligent. Your stress and anger get even worse when you try to get the at-fault party’s insurance company to pay for your medical expenses. You might feel like you are alone right now, but we can be your partner during this difficult time. With our help, you can file a claim against the party responsible and collect the damages you need to recover.
Common Injuries from Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents are violent in nature and can lead to devastating injuries. Common injuries caused by slip and fall accidents include:
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Concussions
- Broken Bones
- Sprained Muscle
- Herniated Discs
- Whiplash
- Spinal Injury
- Cervical Dislocation
- Paralysis
- Back Injuries
- Death
The Basics of Slip and Falls
Investigate Liability
Liability in slip and fall or trip and fall cases arise from the owner’s failure to maintain the premises and the approaches to the premises in a safe manner. An owner of premises can be held liable when someone slips and falls or trips and falls for a variety of reasons. Some of the reasons a property owner may be held liable for a slip and fall or trip and fall can include:
- the owner’s failure to remove foreign objects on the floor
- the owner’s failure to repair defects on their property
- the owner’s failure to appropriately design their premises or make repairs
- the owner’s failure to warn about a dangerous condition on their property
- the owner’s failure to remove or improperly removing ice, snow or water.
Simply put, if an owner has failed to correct or warn about a dangerous condition on their property, they can be held liable when a person slips and falls or trips and falls on their property and is injured.
Liability in slip and fall cases usually will usually be determined by the specific facts of the case. Important factual considerations are 1) how long the unsafe condition existed and whether the owner had time to discover and fix the problem; 2) whether the steps taken to repair the unsafe condition were appropriate or adequate; and 3) whether the claimant’s carelessness contributed to the accident.
If you or a loved one were injured due to a slip-and-fall accident, you might have a case against the negligent party. Georgia has strict criteria for filing personal injury cases, including a statute of limitations. You also must prove that the other party was liable for the fall that caused your injury. Due to the complexities of slip-and-fall accidents, it’s wise to consult with Summit Tucker who is an experienced slip and fall attorney to see if you have a case. If you do have a case, we will help you take legal action against the negligent party.