Navigating The Complexities Present In Slip-And-Fall Cases
When you visit a place of business or another person’s residence, property owners have a duty to warn you about potentially dangerous conditions. If they are aware of a defect on their property or their negligence caused a dangerous condition, they must inform you about the danger to help you avoid injury.
If they fail to give you notice or make a repair, you might have a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall claim against them. The Cromartie Law legal team is dedicated to representing people injured by property owners’ negligence in Floyd County and across northwestern Georgia.
Common Injuries In Slip-And-Fall Accidents
Slip-and-fall accidents can result in injuries both minor and severe, including:
- Fractures, especially in hips, wrists and ankles
- Head injuries, including concussions
- Back and spinal cord injuries
- Soft tissue injuries like sprains and strains
- Cuts and bruises
Children and the elderly are often more vulnerable to these injuries. In severe cases, particularly for older individuals, these accidents can even be fatal.
Types Of Slip-And-Fall Or Trip-And-Fall Cases
Our lead attorney, Rick Cromartie, represents people injured in slip-and-fall accidents on various premises, such as:
- Apartment buildings: Poorly maintained sidewalks, icy walkways or faulty stairways
- Hotels: Wet bathroom floors, loose carpeting or inadequate lighting in hallways
- Restaurants: Spilled food or drinks, recently mopped floors without proper signage
- Fast food establishments: Slippery floors near drink dispensers, outdoor walkways with poor drainage
- Retail establishments: Cluttered aisles, falling merchandise from improperly stacked shelves
- Sidewalks: Uneven pavement, cracks or holes in public walkways
- Parking lots: Potholes, inadequate lighting or ice accumulation
We also handle other kinds of premises liability cases, including dog attacks and accidents in swimming pools.
Why Work With A Slip-And-Fall Attorney?
Slip-and-fall cases can be complex, and working with an experienced lawyer is crucial for several reasons:
- Proving liability: An attorney can help gather evidence to prove the property owner’s negligence.
- Dealing with insurance companies: We understand their tactics and can negotiate on your behalf.
- Accurate valuation of your claim: We ensure all current and future damages are accounted for.
- Legal experience: We navigate the complexities of premises liability law to protect your rights. In fact, we have almost six decades of experience doing so.
Don’t face a slip-and-fall accident alone. At Cromartie Law, we’re committed to fighting for your rights and securing fair compensation. Our experience and dedication set us apart in these complex cases.
Let Us Answer Your Questions
Our firm can advise on slips and falls and premises liability cases, and we understand you may have questions about your slip-and-fall accident. Call us at 706-622-4853 to schedule a free consultation or submit an intake form. We handle most personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will owe no legal fee unless we obtain compensation.