When you slip and fall in a public building due to a hazardous condition, the property owner or manager may be legally responsible for your injuries if they failed to maintain safe conditions or warn visitors of known dangers.
Filing a claim after a slip and fall in a public building requires understanding premises liability law, gathering strong evidence of the dangerous condition that caused your fall, documenting your injuries thoroughly, and navigating the claims process with government entities or private property owners within strict legal deadlines. Public buildings include government offices, courthouses, libraries, schools, shopping centers, office buildings, and other structures open to the public, each with different liability rules depending on whether the property is publicly or privately owned.
What Constitutes a Valid Slip and Fall Claim in a Public Building
A valid slip and fall claim requires proving that the property owner or occupier owed you a duty of care, breached that duty by creating or failing to address a hazardous condition, and that this breach directly caused your injuries and resulting damages.
Property owners and managers have a legal responsibility to maintain reasonably safe conditions for visitors. In Georgia, premises liability law under O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1 requires property owners to keep their premises safe for invitees, which includes most people visiting public buildings for business or other legitimate purposes. The owner must either repair dangerous conditions or provide adequate warnings about hazards they know about or should have discovered through reasonable inspection.
Not every slip and fall creates legal liability. You must prove the property owner had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition. Actual knowledge means they knew about the hazard directly. Constructive knowledge means the condition existed long enough that a reasonable inspection would have discovered it. For example, if you slip on water that just spilled seconds before you walked through, the owner likely had no opportunity to address it. However, if a leaky ceiling dripped water onto the floor for hours creating a puddle, the owner should have discovered and fixed this problem.
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in Public Buildings
Understanding what causes these accidents helps establish liability and strengthens your claim by identifying specific hazards that property owners should have prevented or warned about.
Dangerous conditions in public buildings typically fall into several categories:
Wet or slippery floors – Water, cleaning solutions, spilled beverages, tracked-in rain or snow, or freshly waxed floors without warning signs create serious slip hazards that property managers must address immediately or block off until dry.
Uneven or damaged flooring – Cracked tiles, torn carpeting, loose floorboards, potholes in parking areas, or transitions between different flooring surfaces that create tripping hazards represent maintenance failures.
Poor lighting conditions – Burned-out bulbs, inadequate lighting in stairwells, hallways, or parking structures, and dark entryways make it difficult to see hazards and safely navigate the building.
Defective or missing handrails – Stairways and ramps without proper handrails, or railings that are loose, broken, or improperly installed, violate building codes and remove important safety features.
Cluttered walkways – Boxes, equipment, electrical cords, merchandise, or debris left in hallways and walking paths create unexpected obstacles that cause trips and falls.
Weather-related hazards – Failure to clear ice and snow from entrances, lack of floor mats in entryways during wet weather, or inadequate drainage that allows water to pool near doorways shows negligent maintenance.
Defective stairs or escalators – Broken steps, uneven stair heights, worn stair treads, malfunctioning escalators, or stairs that fail to meet building code requirements create significant fall risks.
Legal Responsibilities of Public Building Owners
Property owners and managers must follow specific legal duties to maintain safe premises for visitors, and understanding these obligations helps establish whether they failed to meet their responsibilities in your case.
The duty of care owed depends on your legal status when entering the property. Invitees receive the highest level of protection under Georgia law. An invitee is someone invited onto the property for purposes related to the owner’s business or for mutual benefit, which includes most people visiting public buildings like customers in stores, patients in medical offices, or citizens in government buildings. Property owners must actively inspect for hazards, make repairs, and warn invitees of dangers that are not obvious.
Building owners must conduct regular inspections to identify hazards before they cause injuries. A reasonable inspection schedule depends on the building’s traffic volume, type of business, and typical conditions. High-traffic areas like grocery stores or shopping malls require more frequent checks than low-traffic office buildings. Failure to implement and follow a reasonable inspection protocol can establish negligence.
Types of Injuries Commonly Sustained in Public Building Falls
Slip and fall accidents cause a wide range of injuries from minor bruises to catastrophic trauma requiring extensive medical treatment and long-term care.
Even falls that seem minor at the time can result in serious injuries that manifest hours or days later. Soft tissue injuries like sprains, strains, and bruising may feel manageable initially but can develop into chronic pain conditions. Head injuries represent a particular concern because symptoms of concussion or traumatic brain injury sometimes appear gradually, making immediate medical evaluation critical after any fall involving head contact.
Fractures and broken bones are among the most common serious injuries from slip and falls, particularly wrist fractures from attempting to break the fall, ankle fractures from twisting during the slip, and hip fractures especially in older adults. Back and spinal cord injuries range from herniated discs and compression fractures to complete spinal cord damage causing partial or total paralysis. Shoulder injuries including rotator cuff tears and dislocations frequently occur when people instinctively reach out to catch themselves.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Your Slip and Fall Injuries
Multiple parties may share responsibility for maintaining safe conditions in a public building, and identifying all potentially liable parties ensures you pursue compensation from everyone who contributed to your accident.
The property owner bears primary responsibility for maintaining the building’s structural integrity and overall safety. For privately owned commercial buildings like shopping centers or office complexes, this is typically the individual, corporation, or real estate investment trust that holds the title. Property owners must ensure that building systems, structural elements, and common areas meet safety standards even when they lease space to tenants.
Property management companies hired to oversee daily operations and maintenance often handle inspection schedules, repairs, cleaning, and responding to hazard reports. When a management company fails to perform these duties properly, they can be held liable alongside the owner. The management contract typically defines which party is responsible for specific maintenance tasks, but injured visitors can usually pursue claims against both.
Tenants who lease space within a public building may bear responsibility for conditions within their leased premises. A retail store, restaurant, or office tenant must maintain safe conditions in the areas they control, which typically includes the interior space and sometimes adjacent sidewalks or parking areas specified in the lease agreement.
The Claims Process for Government-Owned Buildings
Filing a claim against a government entity for a slip and fall in a publicly owned building involves different procedures and much shorter deadlines than claims against private property owners.
Government buildings include courthouses, city halls, public libraries, state office buildings, DMV locations, community centers, and similar facilities owned by federal, state, or local government entities. Georgia’s sovereign immunity doctrine generally protects government entities from lawsuits unless specific exceptions apply. The Georgia Tort Claims Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-21-20 waives sovereign immunity for certain negligence claims but imposes strict procedural requirements.
You must file an ante litem notice within six months for claims against city governments and within twelve months for claims against county or state governments under O.C.G.A. § 36-33-5. This notice must include specific information about the accident, injuries, and damages, and must be served on the proper government official. Missing this deadline typically bars your claim entirely regardless of how strong your case might be. Federal government claims require filing an administrative claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act within two years, which represents a different process with its own specific requirements.
Immediate Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall in a Public Building
Taking the right actions immediately after your fall protects your health, preserves evidence, and strengthens your legal claim significantly.
Report the Incident to Building Management
Notify the property owner, manager, or an employee of the building about your fall as soon as possible, even if your injuries seem minor at the moment. Ask them to create an official incident report documenting what happened.
Insist on receiving a copy of this incident report before you leave the building if possible. This document creates an official record that the accident occurred and establishes the property owner’s knowledge of both the dangerous condition and your injuries. Some businesses may resist providing a copy immediately, but politely insist or return within 24 hours to obtain it.
Document the Scene and Hazard
Take photographs or videos of the exact location where you fell from multiple angles while you are still at the scene. Capture clear images of the hazard that caused your fall whether it was a wet floor, broken tile, or other dangerous condition.
Photograph the surrounding area to show lighting conditions, lack of warning signs, and the general context of the location. Get images of your visible injuries as soon as possible. This photographic evidence often proves crucial because property owners may quickly repair or alter conditions after an accident occurs, eliminating physical proof of the hazard.
Identify and Speak with Witnesses
Look for anyone who saw your fall or who can confirm the dangerous condition existed before your accident. Ask witnesses for their contact information including full names, phone numbers, and email addresses.
Write down or record brief statements from witnesses while memories are fresh. Even if people seem rushed, most witnesses will provide at least their name and phone number. Witness testimony often makes the difference between a denied and accepted claim, especially when the property owner disputes your account of what happened.
Seek Medical Attention
Visit an emergency room, urgent care facility, or your doctor immediately after the fall even if you feel your injuries are minor. Some serious injuries have delayed symptoms, and gaps in medical treatment give insurance companies ammunition to argue your injuries were not serious or were caused by something other than the fall.
Tell medical providers exactly how you were injured and describe all areas of pain or discomfort no matter how minor they seem. Medical records created immediately after the accident provide crucial documentation of the cause and extent of your injuries. Follow all treatment recommendations and attend all scheduled appointments to avoid giving the insurance company reasons to question the severity of your condition.
Evidence You Need to Build a Strong Claim
Comprehensive evidence separates successful claims from denied ones by proving the property owner’s negligence and the full extent of your damages.
Photographic and video evidence of the hazard remains the most powerful proof that a dangerous condition existed. Take photos showing the hazard from the perspective someone would see approaching it, wide shots showing the overall area and context, and close-ups revealing details like the size of a floor defect or the amount of liquid on the ground. If possible, return to the scene at the same time of day your accident occurred to document lighting conditions.
The incident report filed with the property owner or manager serves as an admission that the accident occurred on their premises. This report should include the date, time, and location of your fall, a description of what happened, identification of any hazards, and names of employees who responded. If the property owner refuses to create an incident report or will not provide you a copy, send them a certified letter describing your fall and requesting documentation, which creates a paper trail proving you reported the incident.
Medical documentation must show a clear connection between the accident and your injuries. This includes emergency room records, diagnostic test results like X-rays or MRIs, treatment notes from all providers, prescriptions, physical therapy records, and documentation of any ongoing symptoms or limitations. Keep a personal injury journal recording your pain levels, limitations on daily activities, emotional impacts, and how the injuries affect your work and family life.
How Comparative Negligence Affects Your Claim in Georgia
Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33 that can reduce or eliminate your compensation if you share fault for the accident.
Under this rule, you can recover damages only if you are less than 50 percent at fault for your injuries. If you are found 49 percent responsible or less, you can still recover damages, but your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if your total damages are $100,000 and you are found 30 percent at fault, you would receive $70,000. If you are found 50 percent or more at fault, you recover nothing.
Property owners and their insurance companies will look for any evidence that you were careless or not paying attention when you fell. They may argue you were distracted by your phone, walking too fast, wearing inappropriate footwear, ignoring warning signs, or entering an area clearly marked as restricted. To counter these defenses, your case must show you were acting reasonably, the danger was not obvious or adequately warned about, and the property owner’s negligence was the primary cause of your fall.
Calculating Damages in Your Slip and Fall Case
Understanding what types of compensation you can pursue helps you evaluate settlement offers and ensures you do not accept less than your claim is worth.
Economic damages compensate for measurable financial losses that can be calculated with bills, receipts, and other documentation. Medical expenses include all costs for emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgery, medications, medical equipment, physical therapy, and future medical care. Lost wages cover income you could not earn while recovering from your injuries, and you can also claim lost earning capacity if your injuries prevent you from working in the future or require you to accept lower-paying work. Property damage such as torn clothing, broken glasses, or damaged personal items can also be claimed.
Non-economic damages compensate for subjective losses that do not have a specific dollar value. Pain and suffering addresses the physical discomfort and pain you experienced and will continue to experience. Emotional distress covers anxiety, depression, fear, humiliation, and loss of enjoyment of life resulting from your injuries. Scarring, disfigurement, and permanent disability that affects your appearance or functionality justify additional compensation. Loss of consortium claims compensate a spouse for the loss of companionship, affection, and marital relations.
The Role of Insurance Companies in Slip and Fall Claims
Property owners carry liability insurance that typically handles slip and fall claims, but understanding how these insurance companies operate helps you avoid common pitfalls that can harm your case.
Commercial general liability insurance covers most businesses and property owners for injuries occurring on their premises. These policies typically provide coverage ranging from $1 million to several million dollars depending on the property size and type. The insurance company has a duty to defend the property owner against your claim and will assign an adjuster to investigate the accident and attempt to settle your case.
Insurance adjusters work for the insurance company and their goal is to minimize what the company pays on your claim. They may seem friendly and concerned about your wellbeing, but they are trained to find reasons to deny claims or reduce settlement amounts. Common tactics include asking you to provide a recorded statement they can use against you later, requesting medical authorizations that give them access to your entire medical history to find pre-existing conditions, and offering quick settlement amounts that seem reasonable but are far below what your claim is actually worth.
Why You Should Not Give a Recorded Statement Without Legal Counsel
Insurance adjusters often request a recorded statement soon after your accident claiming they need your version of events to process your claim, but providing this statement without guidance from an attorney can seriously damage your case.
Adjusters ask carefully crafted questions designed to get you to make admissions that help them deny or devalue your claim. They may ask about your activities before the fall hoping you will say something that suggests you were distracted or careless. Questions about your immediate reaction to the fall aim to get you to admit you did not notice the hazard or that you were not paying attention. They ask detailed questions about your injuries before you have completed medical evaluations, hoping you will downplay symptoms or forget to mention conditions that manifest later.
You have no legal obligation to provide a recorded statement to the property owner’s insurance company. While you must cooperate with your own insurance carrier if you have coverage that might apply, you do not have to speak with the liability carrier. Politely decline by saying you need to consult with an attorney first, and do not let them pressure you by claiming it will delay your claim or that your refusal seems suspicious.
How Long You Have to File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit in Georgia
Georgia’s statute of limitations under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in court for most slip and fall accidents.
This two-year deadline is strictly enforced, and if you file even one day late, the court will dismiss your case regardless of how strong your evidence is or how severe your injuries are. The clock starts running on the date the accident occurred, not when you discovered the full extent of your injuries or when you finished medical treatment. While two years may seem like a long time, serious injury cases require extensive investigation, medical documentation, and negotiations that can take many months.
Different deadlines apply to claims against government entities as discussed earlier. You must file an ante litem notice within six months for city government claims and twelve months for county or state government claims. These notices are required before you can file a lawsuit, and missing these much shorter deadlines permanently bars your claim.
Settlement Negotiations in Slip and Fall Cases
Most slip and fall claims resolve through settlement negotiations rather than trial, making it important to understand how this process works and how to maximize your compensation.
Settlement negotiations typically begin after you complete medical treatment or reach maximum medical improvement, which is the point where doctors determine your condition will not improve significantly with additional treatment. At this stage, you can accurately calculate your total damages including all past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and the full impact of permanent limitations.
The insurance company will make an initial settlement offer that is almost always far below what your claim is worth. This lowball offer tests whether you know your case’s value and whether you have legal representation. Accepting the first offer is rarely in your best interest. Your response should include a detailed demand letter presenting all evidence of liability and damages, medical documentation, economic loss calculations, and a specific settlement amount that reflects the true value of your case.
What to Expect If Your Case Goes to Trial
While most slip and fall cases settle before trial, understanding the trial process helps you make informed decisions about settlement offers and what to expect if negotiations fail.
Your attorney will file a complaint in the appropriate Georgia court initiating the lawsuit. The property owner or their insurance company must file an answer responding to your allegations. Both sides then enter the discovery phase where they exchange information through written questions called interrogatories, requests for documents, and depositions where witnesses give sworn testimony that is recorded.
The trial itself typically takes one to three days for a slip and fall case. Your attorney presents evidence proving the property owner’s negligence through photographs, witness testimony, expert witnesses like safety experts or engineers, and your own testimony about how the accident happened and how your injuries have affected your life. The defense presents evidence attempting to show they were not negligent or that you were mostly at fault.
How a Personal Injury Attorney Can Strengthen Your Claim
Hiring an experienced personal injury attorney significantly increases your chances of recovering fair compensation and eliminates the burden of handling complex legal procedures while you focus on recovery.
Attorneys conduct thorough investigations that uncover evidence you might miss, including obtaining surveillance footage before it is erased, interviewing all potential witnesses, reviewing the property’s maintenance records and inspection logs, researching prior complaints or accidents at the location, and bringing in expert witnesses to testify about building code violations or dangerous conditions. This comprehensive investigation builds a much stronger case than most people can develop on their own.
Legal knowledge makes the difference between accepting an inadequate settlement and recovering full compensation. Attorneys understand the true value of cases based on experience with similar claims, know how to calculate all economic and non-economic damages, recognize insurance company tactics designed to reduce settlements, and negotiate from a position of strength because insurance companies know attorneys can take cases to trial if necessary. Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency, meaning you pay no upfront fees and they only receive payment if they recover compensation for you.
Common Mistakes That Can Harm Your Slip and Fall Claim
Avoiding these frequent errors protects your claim and prevents giving the insurance company ammunition to deny or reduce your compensation.
Failing to report the accident immediately is one of the most damaging mistakes. If you do not notify the property owner or manager right away, they will question whether the accident actually occurred on their property or suggest your injuries came from some other incident. Always insist on an incident report even if employees seem dismissive or claim it is unnecessary.
Delaying medical treatment or missing appointments allows the insurance company to argue your injuries were not serious or were caused by something other than the fall. Go to the doctor immediately after the accident even if you feel your injuries are minor, follow all treatment recommendations exactly, attend every scheduled appointment, and document any ongoing symptoms or limitations.
Giving recorded statements or signing medical authorizations for the property owner’s insurance company provides them with information they will use against you. Politely decline requests for recorded statements and do not sign any documents without reviewing them with an attorney first. Insurance companies often include broad language in medical authorizations that gives them access to your entire medical history so they can search for pre-existing conditions to blame for your injuries.
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Slip and Fall Attorney
Selecting the right attorney requires asking specific questions that reveal their experience, approach, and commitment to your case.
How many slip and fall cases have you handled in Georgia? You want an attorney with specific experience in premises liability cases in Georgia courts who understands the state’s negligence laws and has a track record of successful settlements and verdicts. General practice attorneys who handle all types of cases may lack the specialized knowledge that makes the difference in these claims.
What is your success rate with cases like mine? Ask about average settlement amounts for similar injuries and whether they have trial experience. Insurance companies take attorneys with trial experience more seriously during settlement negotiations because they know these lawyers will go to court if necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions About Slip and Falls in Public Buildings
Can I file a claim if I was partially distracted when I fell?
Yes, you can still file a claim and potentially recover compensation even if you were somewhat distracted at the time of your fall, though your recovery may be reduced. Georgia’s comparative negligence rule under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33 allows you to recover damages as long as you are less than 50 percent responsible for the accident. Being distracted by your phone or conversation does not automatically bar your claim if the property owner created or failed to fix a dangerous condition that caused your fall. The key question is whether a reasonable person would have noticed and avoided the hazard even if paying full attention. If the hazard was not obvious or adequately warned about, you likely still have a valid claim.
The insurance company will argue that your distraction contributed to the accident and attempt to reduce your compensation accordingly. For example, if your total damages are $100,000 and the jury finds you 30 percent at fault for being distracted, you would receive $70,000. Your attorney can counter this defense by showing the dangerous condition was not readily apparent, that no warning signs were present, that the hazard violated building codes or safety standards, and that the property owner’s negligence was the primary cause of your injuries. Many people are somewhat distracted in everyday life, and property owners still have a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions that account for typical human behavior.
What if the building claims they had no notice of the hazardous condition?
The property owner can still be held liable even if they claim they did not know about the specific hazard that caused your fall, because Georgia law recognizes constructive notice in addition to actual notice. Constructive notice means the dangerous condition existed long enough that the property owner should have discovered it through reasonable inspection and maintenance procedures. If a puddle of water sat on the floor for two hours in a busy hallway, the owner should have found and cleaned it during regular inspections even if no employee directly witnessed the spill.
Your attorney can establish constructive notice by showing the condition existed for a significant period before your fall through witness statements about how long the hazard was present, surveillance footage showing the timeline, evidence that the hazard was permanent or recurring rather than sudden, and proof the owner failed to conduct reasonable inspections. If the dangerous condition resulted from the property owner’s own actions or the actions of their employees, notice is not required at all because they created the hazard. For example, if a maintenance worker mopped a floor and failed to put out warning signs, the owner is liable regardless of whether managers knew about the specific mopping at that moment.
How much is my slip and fall case worth in Georgia?
The value of your slip and fall case depends on the specific facts including the severity of your injuries, the amount of your medical expenses and lost wages, whether you have permanent limitations or disability, the degree of the property owner’s negligence, and your percentage of fault if any. Minor soft tissue injuries with full recovery might settle for $10,000 to $50,000, while serious fractures requiring surgery typically range from $50,000 to $250,000. Catastrophic injuries like spinal cord damage or traumatic brain injury can result in settlements or verdicts exceeding $1 million depending on the extent of permanent disability and lifetime care needs.
Economic damages including all medical bills, future medical care costs, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity form the foundation of your case value and can be calculated with documentation. Non-economic damages for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life typically range from one to five times your economic damages depending on injury severity and impact on your life. An experienced personal injury attorney can evaluate your specific case by reviewing your medical records, understanding the facts of your accident, researching comparable case results, and assessing the strength of liability evidence. Never accept an early settlement offer without having an attorney review your case, because initial offers rarely reflect true case value.
Can I still recover compensation if I signed a waiver before entering the building?
Possibly, because liability waivers have significant limitations under Georgia law and courts do not always enforce them. General waivers that attempt to release property owners from all liability for their own negligence are viewed unfavorably, and courts examine these documents closely. A waiver might not protect the property owner if it involves gross negligence or willful misconduct, if the waiver language is too broad or vague to cover the specific type of accident you experienced, if you were not given adequate opportunity to read and understand the waiver before signing, or if the waiver violates public policy.
Waivers are most commonly encountered at gyms, recreational facilities, and event venues, but they are less common in typical public buildings like offices, stores, or government facilities. Even when a waiver exists, it may only protect against certain types of injuries or only apply to inherent risks of an activity, not dangerous conditions created by negligent maintenance. For example, a waiver at a rock climbing gym might protect against falls while climbing but not against slipping on a wet floor in the lobby that the owner failed to clean. An attorney can review any waiver you signed and determine whether it is enforceable and whether exceptions apply that allow you to pursue your claim.
What if the building fixed the hazard immediately after my fall?
The property owner’s decision to repair the dangerous condition after your accident can actually support your claim rather than hurt it. Under Georgia evidence law, subsequent remedial measures like repairs made after an accident can sometimes be used to show the condition was dangerous and could have been fixed earlier. While there are limitations on how this evidence can be used at trial, the fact that the owner deemed the condition serious enough to fix immediately suggests they recognized it posed a hazard.
This is precisely why documenting the scene with photographs immediately after your fall is so critical, because property owners often repair conditions quickly to eliminate evidence and reduce liability. If you captured clear images showing the hazard before repairs were made, you have preserved crucial proof that the dangerous condition existed. Witness statements from people who saw the hazard before your fall and can describe its condition also become extremely valuable. Your attorney can obtain maintenance records, work orders, and communications about the repair through the legal discovery process, which may reveal the owner knew about similar problems before your accident or that the repair was more extensive than they initially admitted.
Do I need to hire an attorney for a slip and fall claim or can I handle it myself?
While you are not legally required to hire an attorney, doing so significantly increases both your chances of recovering compensation and the amount you receive. Insurance companies treat unrepresented claimants very differently than those with legal counsel, typically offering much lower settlements because they know most people do not understand the full value of their claims or how to effectively negotiate. Statistics consistently show that injury victims with attorneys recover substantially more compensation even after paying legal fees than those who handle claims themselves.
An experienced slip and fall attorney brings investigation resources to obtain evidence you cannot access alone like surveillance footage and maintenance records, legal knowledge of premises liability law and building codes, experience calculating the true value of your claim including future damages, negotiation skills developed through hundreds of similar cases, and willingness to take your case to trial if the insurance company will not offer fair compensation. Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency meaning you pay nothing upfront and they only get paid a percentage if they recover money for you, so hiring representation involves no financial risk. The consultation is free and gives you a chance to understand what your case is worth and what to expect from the claims process.
Conclusion
Successfully pursuing a slip and fall claim in a public building requires thorough documentation of the dangerous condition, clear evidence linking the property owner’s negligence to your injuries, and strategic navigation of insurance company tactics designed to minimize your compensation. Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe premises, conduct regular inspections, repair hazards promptly, and warn visitors of dangers they cannot immediately fix. When they fail in these responsibilities and you suffer injuries as a result, Georgia law provides a path to recovery for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Time-sensitive deadlines including Georgia’s two-year statute of limitations for filing lawsuits and much shorter notice requirements for government entity claims make prompt action essential. The evidence you gather immediately after your fall, the medical documentation you create by seeking treatment right away, and the legal strategy you employ in dealing with insurance companies often determine whether you receive fair compensation or see your claim denied. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident at a public building, contact Wetherington Law Firm at (404) 888-4444 for a free consultation to discuss your case and learn how we can help you recover the compensation you deserve.