Premises liability · Slip & fall
Atlanta slip and fall attorneys when a property hazard puts you on the ground
A wet floor, broken stair, icy walk, or unmarked drop can end a normal errand in an emergency room. If a property owner’s negligence caused your fall, you may be able to pursue compensation for medical care, lost work, and the recovery ahead.
Why these cases need a file, not a shrug
Stores mop, restripe parking lots, and replace bulbs because they know people get hurt when they do not. After a fall, the same company often has an insurer whose job is to question whether the hazard was “open and obvious” or whether you were simply clumsy.
The Angell Law Firm has represented people injured in slip-and-fall and other premises incidents for years. We step into the communications with the owner and the carrier so you are not negotiating from a hospital bed.
How we work a fall case
We look for video, incident reports, cleaning logs, weather, lighting, and prior complaints. We also document your medical course and time away from work. If a reasonable settlement is not offered, filing a lawsuit may be the next step. We will tell you that in plain language.
Injuries we see after falls
- Broken bones and fractures
- Sprains, strains, and torn ligaments
- Head injuries and concussions
- Back and spinal cord injuries
- Soft-tissue injuries and, in tragic cases, wrongful death
Should you talk to the property insurer?
You can report the incident. You do not have to give a long recorded interview or accept the first check. Insurers work to limit what they pay. Having counsel does not make you difficult — it makes the process even.
Tell us about the fall
Tell us what happened. A team member will follow up. This form does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Slip and fall FAQs
What should I do right after an Atlanta slip and fall?
Get medical care if you need it. If you can, photograph the hazard, your shoes, and the area, get witness names, and report the incident to the property owner or manager. Then call a lawyer before you give a recorded statement to the property insurer.
How can a slip-and-fall attorney help?
We gather evidence of notice and unsafe conditions, calculate medical and wage losses, handle insurer talks, and file suit if a fair resolution is not available. You can focus on getting well while the claim is documented.
What injuries are common after a fall?
Broken bones, sprains, traumatic brain injury, back and spinal injuries, soft-tissue damage, and, in the worst cases, death. Severity depends on the surface, the height of the fall, and your health going in.
How is liability decided?
Usually by showing the owner or occupier had a duty to keep the property reasonably safe, knew or should have known about a hazard, failed to fix or warn, and that failure caused your injuries. Proof — not assumption — decides it.
How long do I have to file in Georgia?
Many Georgia personal injury lawsuits, including many premises cases, must be filed within two years of the incident. Exceptions exist. Do not wait until the deadline to get advice.