Slip and fall accidents can happen just about anywhere on properties in Georgia, but there are some places that are more common than others. The location of your slip and fall accident can also affect how you gather evidence and determine liability in your injury claim. It’s good to understand where most slip and fall accidents occur in Georgia and how you can handle them.
You should also consider reaching out to a Georgia slip and fall accident lawyer as soon as possible after your injury. They can help you research your case and build a strong claim seeking compensation for your damages. The help of a legal professional can make all the difference to your case.
Here are some of the most common places where slip and fall accidents happen.
Grocery Stores
Slip and fall accidents can happen at any time in grocery stores, as they have many potential hazards like:
- Wet floors from elements like spilled or leaking products, mopping, or melted ice or snow
- Stands or displays left in walkways
- Ice or snow in the parking lot or on sidewalks
- Misplaced baskets or carts
- Uneven or cracked pavements
- Merchandise or other products like out in aisles
Grocery stores managers and employees (and any other business employees or property owners) must exercise ordinary care to maintain safe premises, according to Georgia Code § 51-3-1. That includes having processes to regularly check for potential hazards and clean up any dangerous conditions within a reasonable amount of time.
If the store fails to uphold their duty of care and you are injured from a slip and fall accident as a result, they can be found liable for your damages.
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Retail Stores
Like grocery stores, retail stores often have a lot of items for sale that can be potential slip and fall hazards. That includes:
- Wet floors
- Cluttered aisles
- Fallen clothing or other merchandise
- Spilled food or beverage items
- Poor lighting
Slip and fall accident victims have won cases against stores like Wal-Mart, Kroger, Target, Costco, and more because of a store manager or employee negligence. If you were hurt in a store, contact a Georgia slip and fall accident lawyer right away to discuss the details. At John Foy & Associates, we’ll discuss your case for FREE if you contact us online.
Hotels
Hotels and resort destinations can be found liable for slip and fall accidents if they do not maintain certain safety standards for those staying on and visiting their property. If you are hurt at a hotel in Georgia, be sure to tell the property of your accident right away and contact a Georgia slip and fall accident lawyer.
We handle many different hotel cases, including Marriott hotel and resort slip and fall claims and Sheraton hotel slip and fall injuries.
Apartment Complexes
Georgia’s landlord-tenant laws can vary depending on location, but Georgia landlords always have a duty to protect their tenants. The landlord may be liable if you slip, fall, and become injured on their property because they failed to keep up with maintenance and safety inspections.
Gyms
Gym facilities contain various slip and fall accident hazards. For example, if they contain locker rooms, visitors can slip and fall on wet floors from showers or sinks. Sweat, sports drinks, or other liquids can also cause potential hazards.
Gyms also, of course, contain many heavy weights and other equipment that people could trip over and become injured. Gym employees and their managers must be diligent to keep the location safe. Otherwise, if you are injured, you may be able to seek compensation.
Automotive Stores
Slip and fall accidents may happen more frequently at automotive stores when oil or other lubricants fall off shelves and spill. If you had an accident at an automotive store you can turn to us for assistance. We’re ready to take on:
Drug Stores
Slip and fall injuries occur at drug stores for many reasons. These stores are often crowded and cluttered, increasing the odds of a fall. We can step in to help you after if you have a:
Small Businesses
Large retail and grocery store chains are not the only places that can be liable for slip and fall accidents. Small businesses have the same duty of care to maintain safe premises as anyone else.
If you slip and fall at someone’s small business and are hurt, contact a slip and fall accident lawyer to discuss your legal options.
Private Homes
Yes, homeowners can also be liable for injury accidents that happen on their property. These types of injury claims can feel more awkward, especially if they involve a friend or family member. However, we find that most homeowners are happy that their homeowners’ insurance exists to help.
Plus, you should not shy away from seeking compensation for your damages just because the accident happened on the property of someone you personally know. If you were not responsible for your slip and fall accident injuries, you should not have to pay for the costs.
Government-Owned Public Spaces
Slip and fall accidents can also happen in public locations like parks or public streets. Slip and fall accident claims in public locations are typically filed against a government entity—and they are more complicated.
Whereas you usually have two years to file a personal injury claim, you only have a year to file against the government. You’ll want the help of a Georgie slip and fall accident lawyer if you are injured in a public space.
Talk to a Georgia Slip and Fall Lawyer for Free Today
At John Foy & Associates, we know how painful, stressful, and expensive a slip and fall accident can be. We also know that you may be entitled to full compensation for your damages—and you should not have to pay for someone else’s negligence. We have been helping slip and fall accident victims win the money they deserve for more than 20 years, and we can help you, too.
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