An Atlanta Slip & Fall Lawyer Can Help
Slip and fall accidents happen when you least expect them. They account for more than one million injuries each year. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, act now.
Securing evidence early is crucial to winning your slip and fall case.
More than 55 percent of people 40 and older will suffer a debilitating slip and fall accident during their lifetime.
The insurance company for the property owner will try to deny your claim.
The property owner may change or alter the unsafe conditions. Security videos are often set to delete footage every few days and may destroy evidence critical to your case.
When you act fast after the slip and fall accident, we can help.
We will photograph the area where you fell. We will obtain statements from witnesses who saw the accident or dangerous condition.
We will secure evidence before it is destroyed. We will locate prior complaints about the hazardous conditions and prior slip and fall accidents at the same location.
Our Atlanta slip and fall attorneys know what needs to be done in your case. We will do everything the law allows to make sure your rights are protected.
Contact us now for a free consultation.
Do I Have a Good Slip & Fall Accident Case?
The first thing our Atlanta slip and fall lawyers do is determine if you have a good case.
Good cases for slip and fall accidents usually involve a serious personal injury. The statistics are alarming.
Every year, 17,000 Americans die from slip and fall accidents.
Slip and falls are the leading cause of fatal accidents for senior citizens 65 years of age and older. More than 55 percent of people 40 and older will suffer a debilitating slip and fall accident during their lifetime.
There are many types of slip and fall accidents that cause serious injury.
Water, ice and snow can accumulate on stairs and sidewalks, leading to falls that cause back injury, bulging disks, fractured vertebrae, and spinal cord injuries.
Food and foreign substances left on the floors of restaurants, grocery stores, and supermarkets commonly lead to back, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and knee injuries.
Knowing the facts about slip and fall cases helps you win. We know the facts. This gives you an advantage.
The five major causes of slip and fall accidents that we most frequently handle involve:
- Slippery floors
- Poor and uneven walking surfaces
- Poor visibility and lighting
- Objects in a walkway
- Narrow stairs and broken rails
If you or a loved one has been injured because of a slip, trip, or fall, you need the advice of an experienced Atlanta attorney.
Contact us today for a free consultation.
Choosing the Right Atlanta Slip & and Fall Lawyer Can Make All the Difference
Handling a slip and fall case on your own can be a costly mistake.
Medical bills for a serious slip and fall accident can easily exceed $100,000.
Insurance companies are well known for delaying and denying payment for slip and fall claims. They know these cases can be difficult to win without the guidance of an experienced Atlanta slip and fall lawyer.
Shortly after your accident, the insurance company may try to talk with you to obtain a tape-recorded statement. They want to interview you before you can speak with an attorney.
Don't let them. The insurance company can use your statements against you to deny or limit your recovery.
We will guide you through your interactions with the insurance company and handle them for you. We will make sure that the insurance company treats you fairly.
Slip and fall cases also can be legally complex. Insurance companies know this. They may try to use this against you.
After they delay your claim, the insurance company may offer you little or nothing for your injuries. They can even blame you for your injuries, claiming you were not careful, distracted or otherwise inattentive.
Our experienced Atlanta slip and fall attorneys will protect your interests.
We will promptly obtain evidence to show the property owner, and not you, is at fault. We will demand that the insurance company take the necessary action to get your bills paid.
We will do everything to help you receive the full compensation you deserve.
Contact us for a free consultation.
