Savannah Slip and Fall Lawyers Seek the Compensation You Deserve

Strong advocacy for victims of property owner negligence

When on someone else’s property, you expect to be safe from hazards that can cause you to slip or fall. All property owners have a responsibility to provide safe conditions for anyone who enters public or private premises — whether they’re a guest, a pedestrian, or a customer — but that doesn’t always happen. Slick, uneven, or broken surfaces and stairs can cause you to fall and suffer serious, painful, and even disabling injuries.

Premises liability law allows victims to hold property owners accountable for their negligence when injuries happen on their premises. At Owens & Mulherin Injury Lawyers, our Savannah premises liability attorneys know how traumatic slip and falls can be — especially when they leave victims like you in chronic pain and unable to work. Our law firm has been helping Savannah injury victims for nearly 20 years, and we want to help you too.

If you or a loved one was hurt at someone else’s home, business, or property, you may be eligible to pursue a claim for compensation.

Falls are the third leading cause of fatal workplace injury

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the most common causes of fatal workplace injury are:

• Transportation accidents — 40 percent of deaths nationwide and 44 percent of deaths in Georgia
• Violence — 17 percent of deaths nationwide and 22 percent of deaths in Georgia
• Falls — 16 percent of deaths nationwide and 17 percent of deaths in Georgia
• Exposure to harmful substances — 10 percent of deaths nationwide and eight percent of deaths in Georgia

All other causes of death at worksites amount to 17 percent nationally and nine percent in Georgia.

If you are injured in a fall in the workplace, your sole remedy may be workers’ compensation. However, if a third party with whom you do not have an employer-employee or coworker relationship caused your fall, you may be entitled to sue for negligence. This would certainly help your recovery, since workers’ comp only pays for your medical expenses and partial wage replacement. This always produces economic loss for the victim. With a personal injury lawsuit, you could recover medical expenses, the entirety of your lost income and compensation for your pain and suffering.

If you suspect the facts of your case would support a third-party claim, our attorneys can fully explain the law and your rights at a free consultation.

Common causes of slip and fall accidents

It’s up to property owners, maintenance contractors, and public entities to keep their premises safe and to ensure everyone who enters is aware of potential dangers. When responsible parties fail to do so, serious accidents can occur, and they can be held liable if anyone gets hurt.

Some of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents include:

• Wet and slick surfaces — Icy sidewalks, uncleaned spills and excessive floor wax and polish are all common conditions on properties that can cause you to slip and suffer severe injuries.
• Uneven surfaces — You expect the ground, floor, or stairs on someone else’s property to be level and even. But some properties are poorly maintained and may have ripped or bulging carpet, loose and frayed rugs, or chipped and broken walkways that could lead to falls and injuries.
• Dangerous stairs — Stairs pose some of the biggest risks for slip and fall victims. If you were hurt walking up or down stairs, it may have been due to the property owner’s or manager’s negligence and failure to fix worn or rounded steps, remove debris, or repair broken handrails.
• Poor visibility — Surfaces don’t have to be slick, broken, or worn to cause you to fall. Your injury may have been caused by a poorly lit pathway. When guests and customers can’t easily see where they’re walking, property owners and managers may be held liable for injuries.

When you call us after your slip and fall accident, we’ll investigate the property where you fell and help determine whether your injuries could have been prevented.

No matter what type of injury you suffered, we can help

Our Savannah premises liability lawyers know how devastating slip and fall injuries can be. In many cases, victims like you develop lifelong pain and loss of motion, making it difficult or impossible to go back to work.

Some of the common injuries we help victims get compensation for include:

• Muscle and ligament injuries — These injuries may not be immediately noticeable, but they can cause you to suffer severe pain and profound disability.
• Head injuries — If your head strikes the floor, ground, or stairs during a fall, you could suffer a concussion or a more serious traumatic brain injury.
• Spinal cord injuries — Your spinal cord is protected by your vertebrae, but it can be damaged during a slip or fall, resulting in temporary or permanent paralysis.

Cuts, bruises, and broken bones are also common results of slip and fall accidents. These injuries can cause victims like you to need extensive and expensive medical care and rehabilitation that lasts for months, weeks, or even years.

Get the help you deserve for your slip and fall injuries in Savannah

At Owens & Mulherin Injury Lawyers, our legal team believes in holding property managers and owners accountable when innocent people get hurt due to their negligence.

Don’t wait another day to get the experienced legal representation you or your loved one deserves after a slip and fall injury. We’re available to take your call any time, and our services are free unless we get money for you — that’s our No Fee Guarantee®. Call 912-212-2100 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation.