Macon Slip & Fall Lawyers
Every property owner in Georgia has a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. When they fail to fix hazardous conditions — wet floors, broken steps, inadequate lighting, uneven pavement, or dangerous walkways — and someone is injured as a result, the property owner can be held liable. This area of law is known as premises liability.
Slip and fall injuries are often more serious than people initially realize, including fractures, torn ligaments, spinal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries from head impacts. Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. investigates these cases thoroughly to document the hazard, establish the property owner's knowledge of the condition, and prove that their negligence caused your injuries.
Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle
- Wet, slippery, or freshly mopped floors in retail stores and restaurants
- Broken or uneven sidewalks, parking lots, and walkways
- Inadequate lighting in stairwells, hallways, and parking structures
- Defective or broken stairs, handrails, and escalators
- Spills or foreign substances that create slipping hazards
- Swimming pool accidents and negligent pool maintenance
- Negligent security resulting in assault or robbery
- Falling objects and debris in stores or warehouses
Where an owner or occupier of land, by express or implied invitation, induces or leads others to come upon his premises for any lawful purpose, he is liable for injuries caused by his failure to exercise ordinary care in keeping the premises and approaches safe.