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Slip and Fall Accidents: Know Your Rights

Slip and fall injuries can occur anywhere—homes, businesses, or apartment complexes—and may lead to serious harm such as broken bones, spinal injuries, or traumatic brain damage. If a property owner’s negligence caused your fall, you may be entitled to compensation. Proving fault, however, can be complex. That’s where an experienced attorney like Don Edwards of The Law Office of Don Edwards comes in.

Understanding Premises Liability

In Georgia, property owners are legally obligated to maintain safe conditions and warn about potential hazards. If they fail to do so and someone is injured, they can be held liable.

Common causes of slip and fall accidents include:

• Wet or slippery floors

• Poorly maintained walkways

• Loose rugs or carpets

• Inadequate lighting

• Cluttered high-traffic areas

Proving Negligence

To hold a property owner accountable, you must prove:

• Duty of Care: The owner was responsible for safety.

• Breach of Duty: They failed to fix or warn about hazards.

• Causation: The unsafe condition caused the injury.

• Damages: You suffered financial or physical harm.

Property owners and insurers may try to shift blame, so having skilled legal representation is essential.

What to Do After a Slip and Fall

1. Get medical care immediately – even for minor injuries.

2. Report the incident – ask for a written report.

3. Document everything – photos, injuries, witness contact info.

4. Avoid talking to insurers before consulting an attorney.

How an Attorney Can Help

Don Edwards brings decades of personal injury experience, helping clients by:

• Gathering critical evidence

• Working with safety experts

• Negotiating with insurers for fair compensation

Possible Compensation

You may be eligible for:

• Medical expenses

• Lost wages

• Pain and suffering

• Out-of-pocket costs

Take Action Today

Recovering from a slip and fall injury is tough—but you don’t have to face it alone. Contact The Law Office of Don Edwards for a consultation and let us fight for the compensation you deserve.