Understanding Slip and Fall Legal Claims in Georgia Restaurant Settings

If a customer causes the spill which results in the slip and fall it is possible that there may be a viable claim against the restaurant if the injured party can prove that the restaurant was aware of the spill and that the spill remained on the floor for enough time for the restaurant's employees to have discovered the spill and cleaned it up. Also, the injured party must be able to prove that they had no knowledge of the spill before the slip and fall. 

If a customer caused the spill immediately before the slip and fall, the case may be more challenging. The restaurant may have a defense that it was not aware of the condition. How long the spill was there or whether it happened near or in the presence of an employee or the owner may be an important fact. 

If the slip and fall happened at a restaurant and the required elements to prevail on such a claim under Georgia law are met, ultimately it is the restaurant and its owner's responsibility. Often restaurants are insured for such incidents and injuries under their general liability insurance policy, meaning that the restaurant's liability insurance carrier will pay the claim. 

Yes, it is possible to have a trip and fall accident claim from a fall at a restaurant if the facts show that a restaurant created or maintained a tripping hazard, such as leaving cleaning equipment on the floor where it was unexpected and difficult to see, or failed to maintain its entrance, sidewalks or parking lot.