Athens Slip and Fall Lawyer
If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, our experienced Athens slip and fall lawyers are here to stand up for your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve. Call (762) 402-0013 today for a free consultation, and let Farah & Farah go to work for you.
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A slip and fall accident is a traumatic experience that can leave behind serious physical and emotional trauma. When it happens in a public place or on someone else’s property, the property owner may be responsible. Our compassionate Athens, GA slip and fall attorneys are dedicated to helping those who need it most. We’ve been protecting injured individuals and grieving families since 1979, and experience makes all the difference. Contact us today for a free consultation, and put our experience to work for you.
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The Difference You Can Expect From Our Athens Slip and Fall Lawyers
We’ll Keep You in the Loop Every Step of the Way
Proving Your Athens Slip and Fall Case
Our Athens, GA Slip and Fall Attorney Team Isn’t Intimidated by Big Business
What Damages Can You Get for Slip and Fall Accident Injuries?
What To Do After a Slip and Fall Accident in Athens, GA
Time Limits for Filing Your Athens Slip and Fall Accident Lawsuit
The Difference You Can Expect From Our Athens Slip and Fall Lawyers
We’ve been representing individuals injured in slip and fall accidents since 1979, and we possess the resources and knowledge to hold corporate property owners and their insurers accountable. We refuse to accept the fast, easy settlement that doesn’t cover the true cost of your injuries. We’ll investigate your accident, gather strong evidence, and build a trial-ready case. It takes a team effort, and that is exactly what you get when you choose Farah & Farah.
Our attorneys are aggressive toward insurance companies and corporate defendants, but we treat every client with honesty, dignity, and respect. We’ll give you compassionate, personalized support and assistance with every aspect of your legal claim and beyond. We work to make your life easier, allowing you to focus on your recovery. We’ll help you find a doctor, arrange transportation, and more, with no added costs. We charge nothing up-front, and you only pay if we win.
What Our Team Approach Does for You
By working as a team, we become a well-oiled machine with the combined strengths and talents of our Athens lawyers and our entire regional law firm. Our team includes proven attorneys, such as James Farson, who brings over 30 years of legal experience, including work as a Navy JAG Corps officer, prosecutor, and insurance defense attorney. He knows the tactics insurance companies and defense attorneys use to dodge liability and how to counter them to build strong cases.
We have a strong open-door policy that encourages attorneys to collaborate and share their talents and knowledge for the benefit of our clients, rather than competing with each other. Our founder, Eddie Farah, is always available to offer insight and share resources to help each client get the best possible results.
We’ll Keep You in the Loop Every Step of the Way
When you join the Farah family, we’ll answer your calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but you’ll rarely need to call. We’ll check on your well-being regularly and update you with the latest news on your case. Here are just a few examples of the client testimonials we regularly receive about our professional, responsive, and thorough approach:
Proving Your Athens Slip and Fall Case
When property owners or occupiers cut corners on maintenance and safety, people get hurt. Fortunately, Georgia’s premises liability laws hold them accountable. Owners and occupiers of property, including businesses like grocery stores, restaurants, parking lots, and workplaces, have a legal duty to the public to inspect their premises and take reasonable steps to prevent accidents.
To recover compensation for a slip and fall accident, you must prove the following:
- The owner or occupier knew or should have known about the hazardous condition.
- The owner or occupier failed to remove the hazard or provide conspicuous warnings.
- You fell on the property and suffered an injury, and it wouldn’t have happened were it not for the hazardous condition.
- The hazardous condition is the actual and proximate cause of your injuries.
In addition to proving these elements, you must also prove that you were on the property as the right type of visitor.
Your Reason for Being on the Property Can Affect Your Claim
Property owners in Georgia bear more responsibility for the safety of some visitors than others. Your ability to hold an owner liable depends on whether the law considers you an invitee, licensee, or trespasser.
- Invitee: Under Georgia Code § 51-3-1, an invitee is someone who visits the property for the mutual benefit of themselves and the property owner or occupier. Customers, clients, contractors, and employees are invitees. Property owners owe the highest duty to invitees, including the duty to inspect for and address hazards.
- Licensee: Georgia Code § 51-3-2 defines a licensee as someone on the property with permission, but not for the owner’s benefit. Licensees include social guests and individuals asking for directions. Owners and occupiers only owe licensees a duty to avoid intentionally or recklessly harming them.
- Trespasser: Under Georgia Code § 51-3-3, a trespasser is an individual who enters property without permission. The only duty owed to a trespasser is not to intentionally hurt them.
Who Pays When You’re Injured in a Fall?
Sometimes multiple parties share blame when someone falls and gets hurt. Our slip and fall attorneys in Athens are dedicated to finding every responsible party so we can maximize your recovery.
The following parties may share blame for a slip and fall accident:
- Property owners
- Business owners
- Management companies
- Landlords
- Tenants
- Maintenance contractors
Under Georgia’s comparative negligence law, you can recover compensation even if you share some fault for the accident, as long as you’re less than 50% to blame. We use physical evidence, witness statements, and thorough investigations to prove the property owners are liable.
Since 1979, we’ve built a reputation for standing up to large insurance companies and corporate defendants. We have the experience and stamina to prove your claim against defendants of all sizes and recover the compensation you deserve.
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Our Athens, GA Slip and Fall Attorney Team Isn’t Intimidated by Big Business
When you’re injured at a business run by a large corporate chain, such as Costco, Walmart, or Olive Garden, you’ll face an army of lawyers and insurance adjusters if you file a claim. These companies have deep pockets and skilled legal teams. You’ll need lawyers who are prepared to stand up to these big businesses and fight for fair compensation.
While our Athens personal injury law office offers the personalized attention of a local practice, it’s backed by our larger firm, with locations throughout Georgia and Florida. When you choose our Athens slip and fall lawyers, you get all the resources of our entire firm. We have a proven track record of securing large settlements and verdicts against national chains and large corporations, and we’re ready to fight for you.
What Damages Can You Get for Slip and Fall Accident Injuries?
Falls can cause serious life-altering injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and psychological injuries.
You may be entitled to economic and non-economic damages when you’re injured in a slip and fall accident. At Farah & Farah, we’ll account for the full range of your economic losses, including future costs, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and lost earning potential.
We’ll also consider your non-economic damages for the effects of the fall on your life, such as pain and suffering, loss of function, and emotional distress.
We’ll Fight for the Results You Deserve
We’ve recovered over $2 billion in compensation for the injured. Here are just a few examples of our slip and fall settlements and verdicts:
What To Do After a Slip and Fall Accident in Athens, GA
What you do in the hours and days after your fall can make or break your case. The insurance company is already building its case; you should do the same.
Take the following steps to protect your rights and preserve your claim:
- Seek medical attention immediately: A prompt medical evaluation will document your injuries and prove that treatment was necessary.
- Report the incident to the manager: This creates an official record of what happened.
- Document the scene with photos and videos: This captures the hazard before the manager addresses it.
- Gather witness contact information: Witness statements can significantly strengthen your case.
- Preserve evidence, such as your clothing and shoes: This can stop defendants from blaming what you were wearing.
- Don’t give insurance adjusters recorded statements: They’ll use your words against you.
- Contact our Athens slip and fall lawyers immediately: We’ll start investigating and building your case right away.
Read More: What To Do After a Slip and Fall Accident
What Is an Incident Report and Why Does It Matter?
The last thing you want to do after falling in a place of business is stay and fill out paperwork. Yet the few minutes it takes to complete an incident report could add thousands of dollars to your case value.
An incident report will include the time and date, eyewitness information, a list of personnel on duty, your version of the events, and the employee’s version. One of the most important benefits of preparing an incident report immediately is that it includes the employee’s written account before the lawyers have had a chance to do damage control.
When completing the incident report, note any hazardous conditions, such as missing wet floor warning signs, water leaks, or uneven floors. Request a copy and bring it to your initial consultation with your attorney.
“If you're involved in a slip and fall, you need to be sure to try to determine what caused you to fall. You also want to obtain the contact information for any witnesses who may have seen you fall. Also, you should remember any statements made by the employees of the store. For instance, if a store employee says, “I forgot to mop the floor, or I forgot to pick this or that up”, that statement can be used later on against the store owner. Also, try to make sure you get the employee's name. Make sure that the store manager completes an incident report. You also want to make sure that the incident report is made and that you receive a copy of it.”
Time Limits for Filing Your Athens Slip and Fall Accident Lawsuit
The Georgia personal injury statute of limitations is typically two years from the accident date. Except in rare cases, such as cases involving minors or incapacity, this deadline cannot be extended. Once the deadline expires, you won’t be able to pursue slip and fall compensation, regardless of how well-deserved.
Even with a two-year deadline, you shouldn’t wait to contact an attorney. Every day you wait will make it harder to find witnesses, gather evidence, and build your case. Surveillance video footage can be erased, hazardous conditions can be fixed, and corporations can intimidate employees into silence.
Our knowledgeable slip and fall attorneys in Athens will ensure your slip and fall lawsuit is filed on time. Don’t wait—contact us today to start your claim.
Read More: How Long Do You Have to File a Slip and Fall Claim?
Get Help With Your Athens Slip and Fall Claim Today
A slip and fall accident is more than an embarrassment. It’s a serious accident that can cause long-term harm. A business that fails to maintain safe premises commits a serious breach of trust, and you deserve compensation when you’re the one who pays the price. Our dedicated Athens slip and fall lawyers are ready to fight for you, whether the business is a small local company or a national chain.
We’ve recovered over 2 billion dollars for clients and have the resources to fight and win. We charge no upfront fees, and you pay nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf. Call (762) 402-0013 or contact us online today for a free case evaluation, and let us get to work for you.
1865 W Broad St Suite C
Athens, GA 30606
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