- Eye Injury From a Trip and FallOur client, employed as a security guard, tripped over a ground-level hazard and hit their head against a pole, resulting in a serious eye injury. Although no compensation was offered at first, we ultimately obtained a $450,000 settlement.Original OfferSettlement Amount$450,000
How long do you have to report a slip and fall injury in Georgia?
The statute of limitations for slip and fall accidents in Georgia is the same as for other personal injury claims. You typically have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, per O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33.
When is an Ellenwood Property Owner Responsible in a Slip and Fall Accident?
Under the Official Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) Title 51 Chapter 3 Article 1, property owners are liable for damages caused by a failure to exercise ordinary care to keep the premises safe.
In other words, property owners must take reasonable steps to ensure their premises (or property) is maintained and safe. They key word here, however, is ‘reasonable.’ Owners are not expected to continuously patrol their property for hazards, as that would be unreasonable. It’s far more likely that a property owner would be found responsible for a slip and fall accident if they had known of the hazard and not done anything to remove it.
What Does the Average Settlement for a Slip-and-Fall in Ellenwood, Georgia Include?
Medical expenses. Lost wages/income. Pain and suffering. Punitive damages.
