Georgia Slip and Fall Attorneys

Why is it Important to Seek Medical Attention after a Slip and Fall?

January 31, 2023 | by Slappey & Sadd, LLC

shutterstock_276800948-300x157 Slip and fall accidents can occur anywhere, from the front walkway at home to a grocery store parking lot. And injuries from fall accidents can range from sprains to broken bones to concussions. While some people may brush off these incidents as minor and not worth seeking medical attention, it can be highly dangerous to do so. In fact, it is vital to seek medical attention after a slip and fall for several reasons.

Injury Documentation

A trip to the emergency room after a slip & fall provides documentation of your injury, which is crucial in building a solid personal injury case. Medical examinations typically include X-rays, lab tests and other diagnostic evaluations that can be used as evidence in court to prove the extent of your injuries. This documentation will also help your doctor determine whether or not certain treatments or surgeries are necessary to address your injuries. Without a professional examination documenting your injuries, it could be challenging to prove that you were injured in the fall and that it wasn’t just something that would have happened anyway.

20 Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents – and What to Do after a Fall

December 30, 2022 | by Slappey & Sadd, LLC

The slip and fall accident is one of the most common kinds of personal injury claims that people file because there are several situations in which people can fall due to some kind of hazard they were not aware of and property owners are often liable for injuries in these types of cases. It is incredibly important for all people in these situations to quickly retain an Atlanta slip and fall lawyer because most injury victims are going to be dealing with insurance companies that are very likely to take a skeptical view about an injury claim.

Insurers makes their money by denying claims or paying as little as possible to resolve them, and you should not accept any settlement offer that does not fully account for all of the costs you are facing because of your accident. When you hire a personal injury lawyer to handle your slip and fall accident case, they will know how to prove that another party bears liability for your fall and can work to ensure that you recover all of the compensation you are entitled to.

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

What Causes Slip and Fall Accidents?

April 29, 2019 | by Slappey & Sadd, LLC

A person's foot about to step onto a banana peel
Slip and falls can occur both indoors and outdoors for a variety of different reasons. In some cases, these accidents occur because of something that the accident victim does or fails to do – like failing to wear proper footwear. At other times, these accidents occur because the property owner fails to keep his or her premises in a reasonably safe condition.

If you have been injured in a Georgia slip and fall accident, you may be able to take legal action against the owner of the property. At Slappey & Sadd, LLC, we have been representing victims of Georgia slip and fall accidents for many years. Our legal team regularly handles personal injury matters in Fulton County, DeKalb County, Gwinnett County, Muscogee County, Newton County, Richmond County, Troup County, Walton County, and Whitfield County. Let us help you pursue the compensation you deserve today.

Slip and fall accidents sometimes occur when property owners fail to reasonably maintain their properties. Some common causes of these accidents include:

Contributory Negligence in Slip and Fall Cases

February 6, 2019 | by Slappey & Sadd, LLC

An illustration of a person falling Falling as a result of slipping or tripping can result in serious injuries – broken bones, torn ligaments, deep lacerations, facial fractures, and broken teeth. These injuries can require surgery, physical therapy, and weeks or months of recovery. If you’ve fallen on someone else’s property and have been injured, the question then becomes whether or not the property owner can be held liable for your injuries and resulting losses.

In many cases, these falls are the result of the property owner’s negligence – they failed to maintain their property in a condition that was safe for their guests and other visitors. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you assess whether the property owner should be held liable and whether you can recover compensation for your injuries.

However, even if the property owner failed to maintain their property in a safe condition, it may come as no surprise that the property owner is likely to claim that they should not be held liable for your injuries.