Property owners in Georgia bear maintenance responsibilities in order to reduce the chances of slip and fall accidents. Someone in possession of a property although not technically the owner could be liable for injuries, depending on the circumstances. Slips and falls...
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Slip & Fall Accidents
How property owners can avoid slip and fall claims
Investing in property can be financially beneficial to many Georgia residents. However, there are risks involved in owning property, as well, such as if someone becomes injured and decides to hold the owner liable for damages. There are a few ways to avoid a potential...
Slip and fall dangers
For many Georgia businesses, one of the primary causes of injuries that happen on their premises is slip-and-fall accidents. This is especially true for businesses that have a lot of people walking in them, such as retail stores. There are several hazards that can...
Who Pays For A Slip-And-Fall Injury?
Slip-and-fall accidents can cause serious injuries such as broken bones, torn ligaments, herniated disks and concussion. This can result in thousands of dollars in medical bills, lost-time at work, and ongoing pain. So who will pay for the damages?Many people assume...
Minimizing slip and fall accidents at work
Georgia employers may be interested in learning about the different ways that the risk of slip and fall incidents at the workplace can be reduced. According to published data, unsafe walking surfaces account for over 50 percent of the trips, slips and falls that occur...
Outdoor slip-and-fall accidents
There are many different types of outdoor slip-and-fall accidents that can injure people in Georgia. Because slip-and-fall accidents happen frequently and are often the result of dangerous property conditions, they are one of the most common kinds of personal injury...
Some facts about slip-and-fall accidents
A slip-and-fall accident in Georgia can lead to serious injury and even death. Although both men and women experience this type of accident, it is more common for men to die from such accidents at work. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that falls are responsible...
Panera Bread named in slip and fall lawsuit
Popular food chain, Panera Bread, has been named as a defendant in a slip and fall lawsuit. The plaintiff claims he was walking on the sidewalk, trying to enter Panera Bread when he slipped and fell on "a thin, clear sheet of ice on the sidewalk." The plaintiff...
Slip-and-fall complaints may rise after blizzard
With record-breaking snowfalls this winter in areas that do not typically see a great deal of snow or ice, such as many parts of Georgia, some law firms are already reporting a spike in claims arising from slip-and-fall injuries caused by improper sidewalk and street...
When is a tenant liable in a slip and fall accident?
In Georgia, a landlord may not always be liable if a tenant slips, falls and suffers an injury. In some cases, the law will presume that the person who slipped and fell could have taken care to avoid that injury. The law may also find that the property owner was not...
