Albany Slip and Fall Lawyer
Slips and falls can cause serious injuries that rob you of your quality of life and cost thousands of dollars in medical bills and lost wages. When an unsafe condition on someone else’s property is the cause, the property owner or manager may be liable. Our Albany slip and fall lawyers can help you recover substantial compensation. Call us today at (229) 800-4591, and let us go to work for you.
Georgia property owners have a duty to maintain safe premises for guests. Negligent premises owners put innocent people at risk of serious head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and permanent disabilities. Even if your injuries aren’t permanent, you could be stuck with months of pain, rehabilitation, and medical care. You could lose thousands of dollars in income because your injuries keep you out of work.
You shouldn’t have to foot the bill for someone else’s carelessness. We have been protecting accident victims since 1979, recovering over $2 billion in compensation for our clients. Our Albany slip and fall attorneys are ready to fight just as hard for you. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn how Farah & Farah can help you.
Why You Can Trust Farah & Farah with Your Albany Slip and Fall Case
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Insurance companies often give people the runaround when they file legitimate injury claims. Smooth-talking adjusters work to gain your trust, so you’ll let your guard down. No matter what they tell you, they’re not your friend. They may say the fall was your fault or pressure you to give a recorded statement. Their lawyers will scrutinize the recording and look for innocent inconsistencies they can use to attack your credibility. They’ll make a lowball offer and act like they’re doing you a favor when you deserve much more.
Our skilled Albany personal injury lawyers can level the playing field and protect your rights. We’ll calculate the value of your slip and fall claim and fight for every penny. We’ll handle your legal details so you can focus on recovery. Whether you tripped and fell in a grocery store, workplace, restaurant, public sidewalk, apartment building, or anywhere else, we’ll be there to do the following:
- Visit the site
- Review video footage
- Interview witnesses
- Review the incident report
- Investigate the property owner’s safety record
- Handle the insurance company
- Negotiate a settlement
- Take your case to trial if necessary.
A Small Local Office with Big Firm Results
Our Albany slip and fall law firm is small enough to provide compassionate, personalized attention, but with its full access to Farah & Farah’s resources, you get big firm results. Our local connections mean we know the judges and lawyers in Albany, including the ones who defend insurance companies, and they know us. They understood we won’t accept less than our clients deserve and often pay full compensation to avoid facing us in court.
A Law Firm that Cares About Clients and Community
You’ll know you’re the most important person in our office from the moment we accept your case. You’ll have a dedicated team working around the clock to get you the best results possible. We know there’s no good time to have an accident, and that’s why there’s no bad time to call Farah & Farah.
We’re active members of the Albany community, dedicated to supporting local charities, schools, and other worthy causes. Our community involvement includes sponsorships, volunteerism, and college scholarships. In 2024, we gave away five laptops to Georgia high school seniors in our first annual laptop giveaway.
What Our Past Albany Clients Say About Our Attorneys
Our clients benefit from the hard work and care we pour into every case, and it shows in the client testimonials we regularly receive:
“Thomas McCoy was wonderful at handling my case. He got the maximum for my wife and myself, kept us updated and posted as everything moved along, and each time he made contact with either of us, it was great news. He was definitely a blessing to both of us, and we are very happy he represented us. Honestly, I doubt anybody could've done better. Thank you for everything, Thomas.”
“Very easy to talk with someone, respectful and understanding. Always give you a call back when you leave a message. Stays on top of the case no matter what and answers any questions no matter what. I recommend Farah & Farah to anyone.”
“I hired Farah & Farah after I was injured in an auto accident and was assigned Mr. Thomas McCoy-Urrutia. He has been a godsend! You've never had a more compassionate and responsive attorney. I highly recommend him and the services of Farah & Farah.”
Understanding Premises Liability in Albany, GA
A property owner’s duties vary based on whether a visitor is an invitee, licensee, or trespasser. Invitees are people who reasonably believe the owner invited them to the property, such as the following:
- Social guests
- Customers
- Vendors
- Contractors
- Clients
- Delivery drivers
- Hotel guests
- Restaurant patrons
Georgia Code §51-3-1 requires property owners to use ordinary care to maintain safe premises for invitees. Ordinary care means doing what a reasonable owner would do under the same circumstances to prevent falls. Such care includes conducting regular inspections, removing hazards, posting conspicuous warnings, and blocking access.
Licensees are those allowed on properties for their own purposes, not for the owner’s benefit. Trespassers are people who are on the property without permission. Property owners owe no duty of care to licensees or trespassers except to avoid injuring them through willful or wanton conduct, such as setting a trap that would cause someone to fall.
Damages You Can Recover After an Albany Slip and Fall Accident
Compensation for slip and fall injuries may include economic and non-economic damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. If you have clear and convincing evidence of intentional misconduct or gross negligence by the owner or manager, you may be entitled to punitive damages. Punitive damages are awarded, albeit rarely, to punish the defendant and deter others from similar conduct. Our slip and fall case results include the following:
- $750,000 for a client who fell on a wet floor at a supercenter retail chain
- $460,000 for a client who fell in a puddle at a fast-food restaurant
- $450,000 for a client who fell at a fast-food restaurant
- $350,000 for a client who fell in water from a known leak at a major retailer
- $130,000 for a client who fell because of a broken parking stop at a fast food restaurant.
How to Prove Negligence in a Slip and Fall Case
To win compensation in a slip and fall claim, you must prove that the owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to promptly take reasonable steps to remedy it. While the law doesn’t require property owners to inspect the property every minute, they must perform inspections at reasonable intervals.
You’ll need evidence to prove the owner is liable, such as the following:
- Eyewitness statements
- Video footage of the fall
- Photographs of the dangerous condition
- The incident report
- A police report, if applicable
- Medical records
Property owners often attempt to cover their tracks by removing evidence or instructing employees who witnessed the accident to stay silent. Our experienced Albany attorneys know how to get the evidence you need, regardless of an owner’s conduct.
“There is a list of things you should do to preserve your claim. The first would be to report the accident immediately to management or the property owner. The second would be to get the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all witnesses that saw you fall. The third thing would be to take photographs of the area if you have that capability. The fourth would be to preserve any physical evidence that you have, for instance, clothing that may have been wet from the fall. We're able to test to find out what kind of substance you may have fallen on. And the last thing would be to call a turn and attorney immediately because an attorney is able to preserve the evidence and send out a preservation of evidence letter which will preserve any video that may have recorded the fall.“
Types of Slip and Fall Accidents Our Albany Team Handles
- Slippery floors
- Trip hazards
- Inadequate lighting
- Broken stairs and steps
- Poorly maintained sidewalks and parking lots
- Cracked, broken, and uneven flooring
- Raised carpets and throw rugs
“If you're injured as a result of a fall, don't think it was your fault because of something that maybe you should have seen. You may still have a claim.”
How Long After A Slip And Fall Can I Make A Claim in Albany, GA?
You must file your slip and fall accident claim within two years of the incident to comply with the Georgia personal injury statute of limitations. If you miss the deadline, you’ll likely lose your right to recover damages. Don’t wait until the expiration date is close before contacting our Albany slip and fall law firm. If you wait too long, the most important evidence may be gone.
Contact Farah & Farah for Help After a Slip and Fall in Albany, GA
If you’ve been injured in an Albany, GA, slip and fall accident, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. With over $2 billion in compensation recovered and 45 years of experience, you can count on Farah & Farah to get you the results you deserve. You have limited time to file a slip and fall claim.
Call our Albany slip and fall attorneys today at (229) 800-4591 to schedule your free consultation and put our experience to work for you.
Why You Can Trust Farah & Farah with Your Albany Slip and Fall Case
What Our Past Albany Clients Say About Our Attorneys
Understanding Premises Liability in Albany, GA
How to Prove Negligence in a Slip and Fall Case
Types of Slip and Fall Accidents Our Albany Team Handles
How Long After A Slip And Fall Can I Make A Claim in Albany, GA?
Contact Farah & Farah for Help After a Slip and Fall in Albany, GA
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