A slip, trip, or fall can cause serious injuries – broken bones, head trauma, back and spine damage – and property owners and their insurers often try to blame the victim. At The Delashmit Firm, we hold negligent property owners accountable when unsafe conditions injure visitors in Cartersville and across North Georgia. Founding attorney Hunter Delashmit uses his insurance-defense background to counter the tactics these insurers rely on. Call (770) 341-0559 for a free consultation.
What is premises liability?
Premises liability is the legal principle that property owners and businesses must keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. When they fail to fix or warn about a dangerous condition and someone is hurt, they can be held responsible. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1) requires owners to exercise ordinary care to keep their premises safe for invitees.
Common causes of slip and fall injuries
- Wet or freshly mopped floors with no warning signs
- Uneven sidewalks, potholes, or broken stairs
- Poor lighting in stairwells or parking lots
- Loose rugs, cords, or cluttered walkways
- Spilled liquids in stores left uncleaned
What you must prove in a Georgia slip and fall case
Generally, you must show the property owner knew (or should have known) about the hazard and failed to fix it or warn you, and that you did not know about the hazard yourself. These cases turn on evidence – incident reports, surveillance video, and witness statements – which can disappear fast. Getting a lawyer involved early helps preserve it.
Frequently asked questions
Often yes. Under Georgia’s comparative negligence rule, you can recover as long as you were less than 50% at fault, with your award reduced by your share. Insurers exploit this, so legal help matters.
Generally two years from the date of injury (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). Evidence like video is often overwritten quickly, so contact a lawyer promptly.
It depends on the severity of your injuries, medical costs, lost wages, and the strength of the evidence. We evaluate your claim for free and pursue full compensation.
Contact a Cartersville slip and fall lawyer
If you were injured in a slip, trip, or fall on someone else’s property in Cartersville or North Georgia, call The Delashmit Firm at (770) 341-0559 or contact us online for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.