Do You Need an Augusta Slip and Fall Lawyer?

When some people get injured, they know they need a lawyer right away. But, for many accident victims, deciding what to do can be much more challenging. So, do you need an Augusta slip and fall lawyer? We recommend that you contact a lawyer promptly if:

• You were injured on private or public property. Georgia’s premises liability laws cover slip and fall accidents on both private and public property. If you fell at a business, at someone’s home, at a government building or in a public space, you may have a claim for damages.

• You don’t think the accident was your fault. To file a claim for a slip and fall accident, your fall must have resulted (or at least partially resulted) from factors beyond your control. If you have any reason to believe that the property owner may be responsible for your injuries, you should talk to a lawyer about your legal rights.

• Your injuries require medical care. Not all slips and falls warrant premises liability claims. If you fell but you’re fine, then you might not have a claim. But, if you suffered injuries that require medical care, then it will probably be worth talking to an Augusta slip and fall lawyer.

• Your costs are piling up. After a slip and fall accident, the costs of your injuries can add up quickly. If you are facing mounting medical bills from an accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s time to talk to a lawyer about filing a claim.

• You are in pain and you aren’t sure when (or if) you will get better. Along with financial costs, injuries from slip and fall accidents can have various non-financial consequences as well. If you are in pain and facing a long road to recovery, this is also a sign that you should speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.

Losses You Can Recover After a Slip and Fall Accident

Many people who get injured in slip and fall accidents are surprised to learn just how quickly their costs add up. The future costs of their injuries often come as a shock as well. Under Georgia law, slip and fall accident victims are entitled to just compensation for all of the costs of their injuries. This includes their current and future:

• Medical expenses (including the costs of diagnosis, surgery, treatment and rehabilitation)

• Other out-of-pocket expenses (including prescriptions, medical supplies and transportation)

• Loss of earnings (including loss of wages or salary, commissions, tips and benefits)

Georgia law entitles slip and fall accident victims to just compensation for their non-financial losses as well. Calculating just compensation for these losses (and proving them to the property owner’s insurance company) requires experienced legal representation. When you choose our firm to represent you, Augusta slip and fall lawyer Keith B. Johnson will fight to recover maximum compensation for your:  

• Emotional distress

• Pain and suffering

• Scarring and disfigurement

• Loss of consortium and companionship

• Loss of enjoyment of life

In the vast majority of cases, recovering just compensation for a slip and fall accident involves dealing with the property owner’s insurance company. Most businesses and government entities have liability insurance to protect themselves precisely in this scenario. Homeowner’s and renter’s insurance policies cover slip and fall accidents as well. While going to trial will be necessary in some cases, most successful premises liability claims settle out of court.

What You Need to Do to Protect Your Legal Rights in Georgia

If you have a slip and fall accident claim in Georgia, there are some simple—but important—steps you need to take to protect your legal rights. To give yourself the best chance of recovering the financial compensation you deserve, you should:

#1: Take Care of Your Medical Needs

One of the most important steps you can take after a slip and fall accident is to take care of your medical needs. See a doctor, make sure you understand your diagnosis, and follow your doctor’s advice (or seek a second opinion, if necessary). When you have a premises liability claim, you need to be able to show that you are doing everything you can to recover as fully and quickly as possible.

Of course, getting the care you need is important for your physical and psychological recovery as well. Many types of fall-related injuries can get worse without prompt treatment. If you are concerned about incurring medical bills while your slip and fall claim is pending, Keith can help you understand the options you have available.

#2: Keep Your Photos and Take Detailed Notes

If you have photos from the scene of the accident, keep all of these to share with your lawyer. If you have photos of your injuries or have been taking pictures to document your recovery, you will want to share these with your lawyer as well.

Now is also a good time to take detailed notes. Take some time to write down everything you can remember about your slip and fall accident. No detail is too small, and the more information you can give your lawyer, the better.

#3: Talk to an Augusta Slip and Fall Lawyer

If you have a slip and fall accident claim, you need an experienced lawyer on your side. Your lawyer will be able to investigate the accident and collect key evidence, calculate the financial and non-financial costs of your injuries, and deal with the property owner’s insurance company on your behalf. Your lawyer can also help you make informed decisions, and your lawyer can help make sure you do not settle for less than you deserve.

When you choose our firm for your slip and fall accident case, you will not pay anything out-of-pocket. We don’t charge any upfront or monthly fees, and our personal injury clients pay nothing unless we win. We are passionate about protecting our clients; and, when you choose Keith to represent you, he will do absolutely everything he can to help you recover maximum compensation.