If an individual gets hurt from a fall that occurs while on another party's property, he or she may have a legal claim. Typically, such cases that are brought forth in Georgia are negligence claims. This means that the defendant was not intentionally trying to hurt...
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Slip & Fall Accidents
Tennis player settles case over slip and fall injury
While athletes in Georgia may have reason to be concerned about suffering sports injuries on the field, sometimes those damages can come as a result of a slip-and-fall accident rather than as part of the activity itself. One example is the case of Canadian tennis...
How business owners can prevent slip and fall lawsuits
Property owners in Georgia and around the country can face lawsuits when their visitors suffer injuries that could have been prevented. All reasonable steps are expected to be taken to protect visitors, and premises liability actions could be initiated when injuries...
Young adults have slip-and-fall accidents more often
While people in Georgia may be aware of the risks that are posed to seniors who slip, trip or fall, they might not be aware that younger people are likelier to have these types of accidents. A recent study revealed that more than half of college-age people fall while...
1 million Americans suffer from stair-related injuries every year
Georgia residents may be interested to learn that more than 1 million Americans every year suffer injuries after falling or tripping on the stairs. According to the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, all age groups are at risk for suffering injuries after falling...
Practice prevention to reduce slip-and-fall hazards
Businesses in Georgia, especially restaurants, can take many preventative steps to reduce or eliminate slippery floors. A slip and fall by an employee or customer could produce costly liability and increase insurance premiums. The founder of the National Floor Safety...
Survey highlights the issue of slip and fall accidents
A report from New Pig suggests that employers in Georgia and elsewhere are underestimating slip and fall risks. If a worker is injured in such an accident, a company could face significant medical costs as well as lost productivity. It may also cause short and...
Slip and fall accidents may cause ankle injuries
Slip and fall accidents can result in serious injury to any part of the body. Ankle injuries, including sprains and strains, fractures and tendon or ligament tears, are among the most common. Georgia residents who have been in one on another party's property may want...
Who is responsible when you slip in a hotel shower?
You may not think of taking a shower as a hazardous activity. Still, injuries from falls in the bathroom, particularly when getting in and out of a shower or tub, are common occurrences. The materials people choose to make their bathrooms sleek and luxurious are also...
Don’t let your right to recovery slip away after a slip and fall
Did you suffer injuries as the result of a slip and fall? It is possible that this was an accident, but there is a chance that factors beyond your control contributed to what happened to you. Many slip-and-fall incidents are the result of negligent maintenance and...