Refer to incidents where an individual slips, trips, or falls on someone else’s property due to hazardous conditions, resulting in injuries. These accidents can occur due to various factors such as wet or slippery floors, uneven surfaces, loose rugs or carpets, debris on walkways, inadequate lighting, or lack of warning signs for potential hazards. In legal terms, slip and fall accidents fall under premises liability law, which holds property owners or occupiers responsible for maintaining safe conditions on their premises. Property owners have a duty to regularly inspect their property, address any known hazards, and warn visitors of potential dangers. If they fail to do so and someone is injured as a result, they may be held liable for the victim’s damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related costs. Victims of slip and fall accidents may pursue compensation for their injuries through personal injury claims or lawsuits, where they must demonstrate that the property owner’s negligence led to the accident and resulting harm.
Brick Law Firm, PC
Personal Injury Attorneys
3100 Interstate N. Circle SE Ste 200
Atlanta, GA 30339
Monday to Friday Open 24 hours
At Brick Law Firm, PC, we focus on areas of practice including: Personal Injury, Negligent Security, Defective Conditions, Dog Bites, Slip and Fall Accidents, Inadequate Maintenance, and more.