Atlanta Slip and Fall Lawyer
Property owners and businesses in Atlanta have a legal duty to maintain safe premises. When they fail — wet floors with no warning signs, broken stairways, icy walkways, poor lighting — and you’re injured as a result, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Landry Legal represents slip and fall victims across Greater Atlanta.
Proving a Premises Liability Case in Georgia
Under Georgia law, you must show that the property owner knew or should have known about the hazardous condition and failed to fix it or warn you. We gather surveillance footage, maintenance records, incident reports, and witness statements to build a strong case on your behalf.
Common Questions
Slip & Fall FAQ.
What do I have to prove in a Georgia slip and fall case?
You generally must show the property owner had superior knowledge of a hazard — that they knew or should have known about it and failed to fix it or warn you — and that you did not know about it and could not have avoided it with ordinary care. We obtain maintenance logs, inspection records, and video to prove what the owner knew.
The store says I should have seen the hazard. Does that end my case?
Not necessarily. The “open and obvious” defense is common but often beatable. Whether a hazard was reasonably avoidable depends on lighting, distractions, signage, and the specific circumstances. Georgia’s comparative fault rule still allows recovery as long as you were less than 50% at fault.
How long do I have to file a slip and fall claim in Georgia?
The statute of limitations for premises liability injuries is generally 2 years from the date of the fall. Critical evidence like surveillance video is often overwritten within days or weeks, so it is important to act quickly to preserve it.
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