Carrollton Slip and Fall Lawyer

You were going about your day in Carrollton, GA, when you slipped and fell on someone else’s property. Now you’re in pain, limited in what you can do, and wondering how you’ll pay for it all. If someone else’s negligence caused your fall, you should not have to carry that burden alone.

At Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., we know what you’re going through. We want to help you pursue the full and fair compensation you deserve and provide legal guidance and compassionate legal support through the entire process. Our firm has served people throughout West Georgia for more than 30 years and recovered millions of dollars for our clients.*

Don’t carry this legal burden a moment longer. Contact us today for a free consultation with one of our experienced Carrollton slip and fall lawyers and let us help lift that burden from your shoulders.

Common Slip and Fall Accidents in Carrollton

Slip and fall accidents can happen just about anywhere in Carrollton, including places such as:

• Stores and businesses, particularly grocery stores, malls, and shopping centers
• Restaurants, bars, and cafés
• Apartment complexes and rental properties
• Office buildings
• Parking lots and parking garages
• Sidewalks, parks, and other public spaces

Accidents can happen at these locations because of dangerous conditions like the following:

• Wet floors caused by spilled liquids or fresh cleaning
• Cluttered aisles
• Uneven walkways
• Fraying or loose carpets
• Mats that bunch or slide
• Broken stairs or loose railings
• Poor lighting
• Cracked pavement
• Potholes

Falls can lead to serious injuries, especially for older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among adults age 65 and older, and more than one in four older adults reports falling each year. National safety data also shows that millions of older adults receive emergency treatment for fall-related injuries each year.

What Must You Prove in a Carrollton Slip and Fall Case?

The person who owns or manages the property where you fell is not automatically liable for your injuries. Your Carrollton personal injury lawyer at Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., can explain to you how, under Georgia premises liability law, the key issues often include whether:

• The property owner or occupier failed to use ordinary care to keep the premises and approaches safe
• They knew or should have known about the hazard
• You lacked equal knowledge of the danger despite using ordinary care.

To hold the property owner or occupier accountable in a successful claim, you generally need to show:

• Duty – You were lawfully on the property, and the owner or occupier owed you a duty to use ordinary care to keep the premises and approaches safe.
• Breach – A dangerous condition existed, and the owner or occupier knew or should have known about it.
• Causation – The dangerous condition caused your fall and injuries.
• Damages – Your injuries caused measurable losses, such as medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, or other harm.

If the evidence supports these points, you may be able to hold the owner or occupier liable through a premises liability claim.

Why Can Slip and Fall Cases Be Challenging?

Unfortunately, slip-and-fall cases are not always as straightforward as they may seem. First, crucial evidence can disappear quickly. Property owners may fix hazards, spills may dry or get mopped up, and security cameras may overwrite footage. Without a record of this evidence, it can be harder to prove that the property owner or occupier failed to use ordinary care.

Slip-and-fall claims also involve legal and insurance challenges. Property owners and their insurers often try to avoid paying claims whenever possible. They may argue that the hazard was open and obvious, that you had equal knowledge of the danger, or that you were not on the property for a reason that required the owner to use the highest level of care.

The insurer may also rely on Georgia’s modified comparative fault rule to reduce or deny your compensation. If you share some responsibility for the fall, any damages award may be reduced by your percentage of fault. If a court or jury finds you 50 percent or more responsible for the injury or damages claimed, Georgia law bars you from recovering compensation.

But there’s good news, too. You don’t have to prove your slip and fall case on your own. You can turn it over to an experienced attorney with Sherrod & Bernard, P.C. We can handle the legal work while you focus on treating your injuries, spending time with your loved ones, and getting back on your feet.

What Compensation Is Available After a Slip and Fall?

Depending on the circumstances, your slip and fall financial compensation could cover your:

• Medical expenses and future treatment
• Lost wages and reduced earning ability
• Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life
• Out-of-pocket expenses and property damage

How Our Carrollton Slip and Fall Lawyers Can Help You

While you rest and heal, the Carrollton slip and fall lawyers at Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., can help you in many ways. When you work with our experienced legal team, we will:

• Investigate your fall and gather evidence about how it happened
• Work with medical providers and experts to strengthen your claim
• Deal with insurance companies for you
• Negotiate aggressively for a full and fair settlement
• Take your case to trial if the other side won’t make you a fair offer
• Represent you on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will pay us no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you

Local Representation for Carrollton and West Georgia

Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., is proud to serve Carrollton and surrounding West Georgia communities, including Villa Rica, Bremen, Bowdon, and Temple.

What To Do After a Carrollton Slip and Fall

You can protect your right to compensation by taking the following steps after a slip and fall in Carrollton due to a property owner’s negligence:

• Seek medical attention as soon as possible and document your symptoms.
• Report the incident and keep copies.
• Take photos and gather witness statements and information, if possible, while you are still at the accident scene
• Don’t give the insurance adjuster a recorded statement or accept a settlement offer before speaking with a lawyer.
• Finally, speak with a lawyer from our Carrollton personal injury law firm as soon as possible about your next steps.

Are There Deadlines for Filing Your Slip and Fall Claim?

Georgia law generally gives you two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, including many premises liability claims. If you try to file after the deadline, the court may dismiss your case, and you may lose your right to seek compensation. Claims involving a city, county, or state government may require much earlier written notice, so protect yourself by reaching out to a lawyer right away.

Contact a Carrollton Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer

Whether you’re treating a grocery store fall injury or you need help with a sidewalk trip and fall claim, Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., is here to help you seek justice. Our clients know us for skilled representation, sound legal counsel, respect, and compassion. Here’s what one client had to say about her experience with our firm:

“I sustained a burn on my arm while a patron at a local restaurant. John Sherrod and his staff handled the personal injury claim for me. They were always courteous and kept me informed of any new developments in my case.” 

– Sharron Furgess of Douglasville, Georgia

Contact us today for a free case evaluation with a Carrollton slip and fall lawyer and let us fight for the money you deserve.

* Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case depends on its unique facts and circumstances.