Pooler Slip and Fall Accident Attorney

Protecting Clients’ Rights Against Negligent Property Owners

Who would think a person could suffer so much from injuries caused by a slip and fall accident? You may have seen these types of lawsuits talked about on the news and laughed at the idea. But when your back or spine is severely injured because of a property owner’s negligence, the laughter stops and the legal struggle starts.

Businesses and property owners are required to provide a safe premises for their invited guests. If they are unable to immediately fix the problem, they need to alert their guests to the potential hazard. This is most often done with wet floor signs, caution tape, or physical barriers. When a property owner fails to maintain safe premises, people get hurt. Those people shouldn’t have to pay for injuries that, for the most part, could have been easily avoided.

At Jarrett & Price, LLC, we have seen our fair share of slip-and-fall cases. We know the process of these complex legal issues inside and out. If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, we can help you recover damages for your injuries and lost wages. Call 855-909-3021 today for consultation today. One of our personal injury lawyers will be able to help you understand the legal process and how Jarret & Price, LLC can help.

What is Premise Liability?

Premises liability is the legal basis for most slip-and-fall accidents and the ensuing legal cases. It holds property owners or occupiers (people who rent commercial real estate) responsible for the preventable injuries that occur on their property due to unsafe and hazardous conditions.

Georgia law determines liability based on whether the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous situation and failed to fix it or warn its visitors.

Premise liability cases, like slip-and-fall accidents, are handled by a personal injury lawyer, governed by personal injury laws, and filed as a personal injury claim.

What Are Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents?

The most common cause is wet or slippery floors. That doesn’t mean there aren’t other causes for slips and falls, which should really be called slip, trip, and fall accidents, but that’s a mouthful.

Here are some of the most common scenarios that lead to slips and falls:

Uneven surfaces
Loose rugs, floor mats, or damaged carpeting
Cluttered walkways
Poor lighting
Missing or broken handrails
Sudden changes in floor elevation
Unmarked hazards
Improperly maintained stairs and elevators
Overwaxed and polished floors

As you can see, these types of personal injury cases are not simply limited to puddles of standing water or slippery liquids. If the space is intended for visitors and has unsafe walkways, paths, floors, or unmarked hazards, it can lead to serious injuries.

Who Can File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?

If you have been injured due to a slip and fall accident, you may be wondering if you can recover compensation from the owner or occupier of the property where you were injured. Even if you are not specifically named on this list, you could still have a solid slip-and-fall case.

Slip and Fall Injury Victims Who Can File a Claim Include:

Customers or clients injured on commercial property
Tenants injured in common areas of rental properties (but not inside their own apartment)
Guests and social visitors on private residential property
Deliver drivers and contract workers who are legally on someone else’s property
Hotel and resort guests
Employees involved in workplace injuries in some third-party liability cases outside of workers’ compensation
Nursing home residents and their visitors
Shoppers and pedestrians injured in parking lots or on sidewalks maintained by a business
Parents of children injured on public or private property due to an attractive nuisance or unsafe play areas

There may be instances where you can’t file a claim, even if you were injured on someone else’s property.

People Who May Not Be Able to Sue:

Trespassers who enter a property without permission or legal right
People injured by obvious hazards that were visible and avoidable
People who were intoxicated or engaging in reckless behavior that directly contributed to their fall accident
People who miss the statute of limitations

Even if you are on the list of people who can’t sue, you should still speak with a personal injury lawyer. There are always technicalities, and you may still have a valid case. The best way to find out is to schedule a case evaluation with one of our personal injury lawyers.

What is the Statute of Limitations?

As mentioned before, people who don’t file within the statute of limitations are not able to file a claim. In Georgia, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury claim. Missing that deadline means you can’t recover compensation, as the court won’t hear your claim.

Who Can Be Held Accountable for a Slip-and-Fall Accident?

This is a broad question with broad answers. You can try to boil it down to: property owners or renters who fail to maintain safe conditions for their guests. But even that has caveats you may not be aware of.

Here is a list of people and businesses commonly held liable for slip and falls:

Property owners who fail to maintain safe conditions on their property
Business owners and operators responsible for keeping commercial spaces safe
Store employees and store supervisors if they created or ignored the dangerous conditions that led to an injury
Maintenance and cleaning crews
Government entities for unsafe conditions on public property like sidewalks, parks, and government buildings.
Construction companies that don’t address hazardous conditions
Event and venue organizers who fail to ensure the safety of event goers.
Homeowners for dangerous conditions on residential property when guests are invited or expected

When you ask yourself, “Was I hurt on someone else’s property when they should have ensured my safety?” If the answer is “yes,” you likely have a valid personal injury case. Our law firm is well-versed in personal injury law. We can evaluate your case and determine your legal options.

How Do Personal Injury Attorneys Help?

A personal injury lawyer is often your front-line offense when dealing with the unique challenges that accompany a slip-and-fall accident and the best defense against insultingly low settlement offers. We do more than write a stern letter to the company. We demand maximum compensation, and we are ready to fight for it.

A personal injury lawyer can help you by:

Gathering your medical bills and medical records
Determining your future medical needs and addressing them in your claim
Tracking your lost wages
Calculating compensation for your diminished earning capacity
Work with medical professionals to prove your mental and physical injuries and future concerns
Seeking compensation for your physical pain and injuries
Addressing the emotional trauma you are suffering in your claim
Proving the other party’s negligence
Filing your personal injury claim within the deadline
Handling negotiations so you can worry about your recovery

A qualified legal professional can make all the difference when it comes to seeking maximum compensation for your slip and fall injuries. Even though these cases often have similarities, your experienced attorney will go into your personal injury claim with fresh eyes, determine who the at-fault party is, assess your injuries and future concerns, and fight for a favorable outcome that doesn’t just cover your medical expenses.

Call 855-909-3021 for your initial consultation with a Jarrett & Price, LLC personal injury lawyer. Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. We understand you may not have the resources to pay for quality legal services and their associated costs up front, but we believe everyone should have access to an experienced personal injury lawyer.