Visiting someone else’s store or property in Morrow should be an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, if a property owner or store employee is negligent in maintaining safe premises, a slip and fall accident can happen at any time. If you have been hurt on a property in Morrow, you’ll want to speak with a slip and fall and premises liability lawyer right away.
To get help with your slip and fall case today, call John Foy & Associates for a FREE consultation. We’ll match you with the best premises liability lawyer for your case. We have over 20 years of experience working on these types of claims, and we know what it takes to win.
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Top Nine Most Common Slip and Fall Accident Locations in Morrow
A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere, but there are certain types of locations we see these accidents the most. Here are some of the top spots where someone might slip and fall.
1. Grocery Stores
There are a lot of potential hazards in grocery store settings. Food or beverage items can fall onto the floors and spill. If the store offers samples of products, customers can drop or spill items that others might slip on.
Grocery store employees must also be careful when they are cleaning floors. If they do not clearly display a “wet floor” sign so customers know to walk carefully, they can be liable for damages that result.
Other common hazards in grocery stores include heavy products on high shelves, uneven pavement, poor lighting, or misplaced baskets or carts.
2. Restaurants and Bars
Food and beverage items are being constantly transported from one location to another in restaurants and bars. Grease or oil can also get spilled or tracked onto the floorings. In addition, restaurant bathrooms must be monitored regularly to clean up any water or urine on the floors.
If restaurant or bar managers and employees are not careful to maintain safe premises, they can cause hazards that may lead to slip and fall accidents.
3. Retail Stores
Shopping can become dangerous quickly if store employees aren’t careful to watch for, notice, and fix potential hazards. Common hazards in retail stores include:
- Wet and slippery floors from recent mopping or spilled food products
- Torn or curled up rugs or carpeting
- Fallen clothing or other merchandise
- Uneven flooring or pavement
- Poor lighting that can make it hard for customers to see hazards
- Debris on the floors
Retail stores that are in or near shopping centers or malls must be careful to watch for food or beverage spills if customers are allowed to bring in those items.
4. Sidewalks, Driveways, and Parking Lots
Businesses and property owners must be aware of safety issues outside of their building, as well. Parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks must be free of potholes, cracks, uneven pavement, or other potential slip and fall hazards.
5. Residential Homes
Not all slip and fall accidents happen at businesses. They can occur on private property, too. It might feel awkward bringing a case against a homeowner, especially if they are a friend or family member. However, we find that in most of these cases, the homeowner is happy that they have an insurance policy that will help cover the damages.
If you were hurt on someone’s private property and need help navigating the legal side of things, contact a Morrow slip and fall lawyer today.
6. Hotels
Many people love staying hotels, but they have potential hazards too, such as loose carpeting, wet floors, or uneven pavement. A slip and fall and premises liability lawyer can help you seek compensation after an injury at a hotel.
7. Stairs or Escalators
Some slip and fall accidents happen because of issues with a property’s escalators or stairs. The mechanisms of the escalators might be faulty, there might be spills on them, or the stairs might have broken steps or missing handrails that lead customers to fall.
8. Public Areas Like Pools or Parks
Many public areas like pools or parks are maintained by a local government entity. While you can bring legal action against a state government, the process is different than a lawsuit against an individual or business. Contact a slip and fall lawyer immediately to make sure you are following the right course of action.
9. Parking Garages
Lastly, slip and fall accidents can happen in the parking garages of businesses too. Poor lighting, cracked pavement, and more can be potential hazards. If you are injured in a parking lot, the business that owns it may be liable for your damages.
Slip and Fall Accidents Also Happen at Work
Another common location for slip and fall accidents is at work. However, injuries from these accidents typically fall under the scope of a workers’ compensation claim. If you were injured at work, John Foy & Associates has workers’ comp lawyers that can also help you with your claim.
Although these are some of the most common slip and fall locations, if you were injured somewhere else, you likely still have a case. If you were not at fault, you’ll need to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.
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You Have Two Years to File Your Slip and Fall Claim
Even if you for sure have a legitimate case, if you wait too long to take action, you can lose your chances at compensation. In Morrow, you typically have two years from the date of your slip and fall or premises liability accident to bring a case (Georgia Code § 9-3-33). This is actually not a ton of time in legal terms, so you’ll want to take action now.
Talk to a Morrow Slip and Fall and Premises Liability Lawyer for Free Today
Don’t pay for an accident that wasn’t your fault. Let John Foy & Associates help you build a strong case and keep up with deadlines. We don’t charge a fee unless we win you money, so there is no risk (and no upfront fee) to begin working with us.
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