A hospital should be a safe place. Sadly, that is not always the reality—and slip and fall accidents are one of the top safety hazards in hospitals. According to a study published by the United States National Library of Medicine, approximately 100,000 people are injured nationwide in fall accidents each year. Here, our Atlanta slip and fall lawyer explains the key t...
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There are countless businesses across Atlanta, and many of these establishments welcome members of the public onto their premises. Shoppers and patrons deserve to feel safe at all times, but sometimes businesses fail to provide an adequate level of security. In some cases, members of the public can be seriously harmed due to violent, criminal acts that occur on business premises. These individuals can then file a negligent security lawsuit against businesses.
If you have been injured or harmed in any way due to negli...
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At some juncture during your slip-and-fall claim, you and your attorney will submit a demand letter to the opposing party, who might be the owner of the premises where the incident occurred, the premises owner's liability insurer, or a lawyer advocating for the responsible party. For more information regarding a slip-and-fall demand letter, contact Ponton Law Firm.
...Accidents on some other individual's property occur, and injuries are frequently the outcome. Nevertheless, when somebody else's negligence (or carelessness) is a factor, you may be concerned about your legal rights. Whether you seek an insurance payout or bring a personal injury suit, you must prove that somebody else (the premises owner, in most cases) is legally liable for your injuries to win your claim.
The following are frequently the major ...
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If you cannot resolve a slip-and-fall injury case out of court, the plaintiff might well be required to bring a personal injury suit in civil court. If this occurs, the parties to the litigation — that is, the complainant (the injured individual) and the defendant (often the premises owner) — will disclose information about the incident and crucial components of the complainant's claim in a procedure known as "discovery."
The issuance of inter...
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Even though the name "slip and fall" suggests a trivial occurrence, these premise liability incidents are frequently severe, leading to life-altering health problems, including spinal cord injury, shattered bones, and traumatic brain injuries. Even worse, it may be difficult to hold a company or premises owner accountable for the reimbursement you deserve for your damages.
Based on the circumstances, you may require an expert witness to address an...
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It is unfortunate, but most persons will have a slip, trip, and fall incident at some point in life. Worse still, the incident is unlikely to be their fault. Since slips, trips, and falls may occur anywhere and to anyone, it is critical to know what to do after an incident.
The preliminary steps should be seeking medical attention, reporting the incident, as well as documenting relevant facts about your incident. Above all, you should talk to an e...
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When you take your kid to school, you should have confidence that he or she will be protected. Sadly, youngsters slip and fall at school all the time. Slip-and-fall incidents can result in spinal injuries, shattered bones, traumatic brain injuries, and other catastrophic injuries in children. Most of these injuries will demand a kid to visit the emergency department, whereas others necessitate i...
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A slip-and-fall accident can result in various injuries, including head trauma, broken bones, and spine and back injuries. When a person sustains injury due to the negligence of a premises’ owner, the injured person has the right to claim compensation for medical costs and other damages.
However, the premises owner and their insurer may contest your claim or, at the very least, attempt to underpay you. If you have been involved in a slip-and-fal...
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If you were injured and incurred damages due to a slip and fall, you might be wondering how to establish negligence in a slip-and-fall claim. It is not generally easy to show negligence. However, it is particularly essential if you want to be able to recover some reimbursement.
Even though you can believe that a premises owner is solely to blame for your accident, you must demonstrate this with tangible facts to receive reimbursement. A...
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