Liability
In Georgia, a property owner owes a duty to those invited onto the property to keep it reasonably safe and not expose those invited there to an unreasonable risk of injuries. The property owner cannot guarantee visitors’ safety. The court will examine the facts to determine whether the owner used reasonable diligence to make sure that the property was safe. Reasonable steps may include regular inspections to locate any dangerous conditions, and either make repairs or put up warnings. Additionally, property owners need to maintain the outer stretches of a property that people use to approach it, such as parking lots, sidewalks, stairs, and driveways. If you tripped and fell in a hotel parking lot and broke a bone, a trip and fall attorney in Atlanta may be able to help you pursue a claim against the hotel owner.
If you were injured on someone else's property and wish to hold the property owner liable, you will need to show that the property owner had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition that caused your injuries. Actual notice exists if something is seen, heard, or known. For example, if a manager saw a customer spill a sticky liquid and told a coworker that she was going to get cleaning supplies, this would demonstrate that the store owner had actual notice of the dangerous condition. Constructive notice occurs when a property owner should have known about a danger had they been taking proper precautions to keep visitors safe. In some cases, it is possible to show constructive notice by using surveillance footage. Stores may reuse surveillance tape fairly soon after recording. It is important to seek legal counsel right away. Our Atlanta trip and fall injury attorneys can send a spoliation of evidence letter notifying the property owner of its duty not to destroy evidence related to your trip and fall.
As with other personal injury cases, your damages can be reduced by an amount equal to your fault under the doctrine of comparative negligence. The jury will examine the fault of all the parties; your damages will be reduced by an amount equal to your percentage of fault. You will be barred from recovering damages at all if you were 50% or more responsible for your trip and fall.
see how we've made a difference
If you are hesitating to call us for help, take a look at our recent case results.
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$150,000 $150k for Client Who Injured Knee in Accident When at Fault Driver Failed to Yield
For Client Who Injured Knee in Accident When at Fault Driver Failed to Yield
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$250,000 $250k for Man Who Suffered Neck Injury in Motor Vehicle Accident
For Man Who Suffered Neck Injury in Motor Vehicle Accident
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$140,000 $140k for Man Injured When He Was Assaulted by Employee of Large Retail Store
For Man Injured When He Was Assaulted by Employee of Large Retail Store
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$100,000 $100k Policy Limit Settlement for Client Involved in Car Accident With Shoulder Injuries
Policy Limit Settlement for Client Involved in Car Accident With Shoulder Injuries
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$172,500 $172k for a Woman Who Injured Her Leg at Her Neighbor’s House
For a Woman Who Injured Her Leg at Her Neighbor’s House
Damages
If we establish liability, we may be able to recover compensatory damages on your behalf. Compensatory damages are meant to put you back in the position in which you would have been had you not sustained injuries in the trip and fall. They can include lost wages, medical bills, rehabilitation, therapy, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, and pain and suffering.
Retain a Premises Liability Attorney
If you were injured in a trip and fall accident, you should give us a call. Van Sant Law is an adapting and safety-conscious law firm, so we can sign up your lawsuit electronically without face-to-face interaction. However, we can visit you in your home if you prefer. We maintain offices in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Athens, Cumming, Duluth, Lawrenceville, and Gainesville. Our trip and fall injury lawyers represent accident victims across Georgia.
Call us at (800) 234-9556 or complete online form form to discuss your case with a trip & fall lawyer in Atlanta or surrounding areas.
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Proven Record of Results
Van Sant Law has recovered millions in compensation for our clients’ benefit.
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Years of Experience
Van Sant Law is committed to professional and experienced personal injury representation.
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Awards and Accolades
10.0 “Superb” rating on Avvo™, Super Lawyers Rising Stars, National Trial Lawyers Association Top 40 Under 40
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Strategic and Aggressive
Our legal team includes former defense attorneys for large insurers who know how they settle injury claims.
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Our firm works hard to ensure that your needs are taken care of during your recovery time. We work for you so you can get your life back.
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Our firm works on a contingency fee basis. Meaning there are no fees or costs unless we recover compensation for you!
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