Slip and Fall Accidents are Common Premises Liability Cases
A "slip and fall" is a common type of accident that may result in a premises liability claim against the property owner. The term slip and fall can be used to describe when someone slips, trips or falls and is injured on another person's property.
In Savannah and throughout Georgia, people may get injured as a result of many different types of slip and fall accidents, ranging from injuries in an apartment to injuries on commercial property.
Depending on the circumstances, landlords or homeowners may be negligent if a tenant or visitor slips and falls on their property.
If you or someone you know was injured in a slip and fall accident, do not hesitate to contact an experienced slip and fall attorney for an evaluation of your case. You may be entitled to compensation. Our slip and fall attorneys can put their experience with slip and fall cases and our vast resources to work for you. Our goal is simple: Maximize compensation so our clients can move on with their lives.
Causes of a Slip and Fall Accident
The following a few examples of how slip and fall cases might begin:
- Failure to guard against dangerous adjacent areas
- Negligent care of a sidewalk or publicly owned area, such as a pothole in the ground
- Poor lighting
- Safety code violations
- Torn carpeting, changes in flooring, poor lighting or a wet floor
- Unsafe or narrow stairways
A slip and fall injury can range from minor strains or sprains to fractures and broken bones, traumatic brain injury or spinal cord damage. If you or a loved one was injured, contact our slip and fall attorneys at the Eichholz Law Firm. Don't delay. You may be eligible for compensation.
Contact a Slip and Fall Lawyer Today
A slip and fall accident can bring chaos into your life in an instant. Georgia laws exist to protect us. Understanding these laws can sometimes be difficult. You need someone familiar with Georgia's complex legal system. You need someone who can help you put the pieces back together so you can get on with your life.
We can help with insurance claims and other paperwork associated with your injury. Contact our slip and fall Lawyers today for your free, confidential consultation. A slip and fall lawyer may be able to help you with your claim.
