Northwest Georgia Slip-And-Fall Attorney Ready To Fight For You
Slip-and-fall accidents can turn your life upside down in an instant. At Penland, Romans, & Rayburn, our Northwest Georgia slip-and-fall attorneys have extensive experience helping injury victims pursue the compensation they deserve.
Where Slip-And-Fall Accidents Happen Most
Slip-and-fall injuries can happen in many different settings, and the cause often comes down to a property owner’s failure to address a known or foreseeable risk. Common maintenance-related hazards include:
- Cracked or uneven sidewalks and pavement
- Poorly lit parking lots, stairwells or hallways
- Broken or missing handrails on stairs and ramps
- Standing water from roof leaks or poor drainage
Indoor retail environments carry their own dangers as well. Frequent causes of Ringgold slip and falls in stores and shopping centers include:
- Wet or freshly mopped floors without posted warning signs
- Merchandise or debris left in shopping aisles
- Defective or uneven flooring near building entrances
- Unmarked spills that staff failed to clean up in time
In both settings, a property owner’s failure to act on a known risk is often at the heart of the personal injury claim.
How Georgia Law Addresses Slip-And-Fall Claims
Georgia has specific laws that govern how slip-and-fall claims are filed, evaluated and compensated. Here is what every injury victim should know before moving forward.
Under O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1, property owners owe a duty of ordinary care to anyone invited onto their premises. This requires them to inspect their property regularly, identify dangerous conditions and resolve hazards within a reasonable time. A failure to meet this standard can form the basis of a valid slip-and-fall claim.
Georgia also follows a modified comparative fault rule. If you share some responsibility for your fall, your compensation reduces in proportion to your percentage of fault. If a court determines you are 50% or more at fault, you lose the right to recover any damages at all.
Timing matters too. Georgia law gives injury victims two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline can permanently bar you from pursuing compensation regardless of the strength of your claim.
Talk To A Northwest Georgia Slip-And-Fall Attorney Today
If you suffered a slip-and-fall injury in Ringgold, Dalton or anywhere in Catoosa County, do not wait to take action. Contact Penland, Romans, & Rayburn at 706-842-9137 or reach out online to schedule a consultation with our Georgia personal injury team.