Our slip and fall lawyers will investigate your accident and identify the property owner at fault. We will then negotiate for the damages you deserve. A fall often means medical bills and missed work, and the property owner’s insurance company may dispute the claim.
Georgia law allows injured people to hold negligent property owners accountable, but proving fault and calculating losses may require legal training most injured people do not have. Our slip and fall lawyers will manage the investigation and deal with the insurance company on your behalf.
Jones & Swanson has won more than $50 million for injured clients across Georgia. As a hometown Marietta firm, we assign a dedicated team to every case. Call us today for a free consultation and find out how our Marietta slip and fall lawyers will help you.
How We Handle Slip and Fall Cases
Our slip and fall lawyers will handle every step of your claim from start to finish. We will collect evidence from the accident scene, ask for surveillance footage before the property owner deletes it, and talk to witnesses.
Once liability is established, your lawyer will send a demand letter to the property owner’s insurance company, seeking a payment that covers your medical bills, lost income, and the damages you deserve for pain and suffering. We may also file a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf.
If the insurer refuses a fair offer, your slip and fall attorney will represent you in court. Jones & Swanson takes a holistic approach to each of these tasks. We will assign one team to handle your case from evidence collection through payment negotiations or litigation.
We Will Determine Who Is Liable for Your Slip and Fall Accident
One of our most important jobs is conducting a comprehensive investigation of your accident. Jones & Swanson will review the property’s maintenance logs and surveillance footage to determine whether the owner knew about the hazard and failed to fix it.
A manager or property owner is usually responsible for a slip and fall accident in Georgia because they have a legal duty to keep their property safe for visitors. This includes places like grocery stores, apartment complexes, and large venues, such as Truist Park in Cobb County.
The owner is responsible if they knew about the hazard, or should have found it through routine inspections, and failed to fix it within a reasonable time. Our team will work to prove the elements of a premises liability case.
We Will Assess Your Damages After a Slip and Fall
Jones & Swanson will work with medical providers to document the complete financial impact of your injury. The value of your slip and fall claim depends on the severity of your injuries and how they affect your life.
Damages may cover your past and future medical treatment, lost wages during your recovery, and reduced earning capacity if you cannot return to your previous job. Georgia law also allows you to recover damages for pain and suffering.
Insurance companies frequently apply formulas that tend to undervalue injuries that need long-term care, such as spinal cord injuries or traumatic brain injuries. Our lawyers respond to these formulas by using medical evidence of the real costs you have incurred.
We Handle Slip and Fall Cases on a Contingency Basis
Jones & Swanson handles slip and fall cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no upfront costs to hire our lawyer, and you owe no attorney fees unless we win damages for you. Our fee will come directly from the payment or trial award, calculated as an agreed percentage.
This arrangement lets injured people pursue a claim without the financial pressure of hourly legal bills while recovering from an injury. If we do not win your case, you’ll owe us nothing. You deserve legal representation so you can protect yourself in the event of an injury.
We Will Keep Your Slip and Fall Case on Track
In Georgia, you have two years from the date of your fall to file a personal injury lawsuit under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. If you miss this deadline, you could lose your chance to get damages, no matter how strong your case is.
We will keep track of this deadline and make sure to file the needed paperwork before time runs out. Our team at Jones & Swanson will help you avoid many common errors in a personal injury case, such as saying the wrong thing to insurers.
Get Legal Help After a Slip and Fall
Our slip and fall lawyers will do many things, including investigating your accident, identifying liable parties, and negotiating for the damages you need. A slip and fall claim in Georgia depends on proving the property owner’s liability and documenting the full cost of your injury.
Insurance adjusters often dispute claims or downplay injuries. Our attorneys change the leverage in those negotiations by presenting evidence the adjuster cannot easily dismiss. We will work to secure the compensation you deserve in your case.
Jones & Swanson brings more than 50 years of combined legal experience to every slip and fall case we handle throughout Georgia, with attorneys who have practiced personal injury law since 1995. We are relationship-driven, not a high-volume settlement mill. Call today to schedule your free consultation.
