One accident can change your life, and you may need a personal injury attorney to help you fight for compensation and justice. At Massey Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we fought for a client whose slip and fall claim was completely denied before litigation. We took the fight to court and achieved a $97,500 recovery.
That kind of result is why an Athens slip and fall lawyer from our firm will dig in, push back, and make sure you get the financial compensation you deserve after an accident.
If you slip and fall in Athens, a lawyer can help you exercise your rights to ensure you don’t have to pay your medical expenses out of pocket. Owners must keep their properties safe for people invited to be there. They must repair or warn about hazards and take reasonable steps to prevent harm.
State law distinguishes between invitees, licensees, and trespassers. Invitees, such as customers or clients, have the right to the highest duty of care. Property owners must prevent harm to invitees by inspecting and fixing unsafe conditions as soon as they notice them. They must warn licensees, including social guests, of known dangers, while trespassers have only limited protection from intentional harm.
If your injuries resulted from a fall caused by a property owner’s failure to maintain safe conditions, you most likely have grounds to file an insurance claim or lawsuit.
According to state law, you only have two years from the date of your fall to bring your lawsuit. Missing that deadline means losing your chance for justice. The sooner you speak to an attorney, the better. This ensures you don’t risk exceeding the time limit and also means the evidence is fresh.
Talking to insurance adjusters is difficult, and it leaves people feeling overwhelmed and often with less compensation than they deserve. Our Athens attorneys can negotiate a fair settlement whenever possible, using our experience in handling slip and fall cases.
If insurers refuse to make a fair offer, our legal team can file an injury lawsuit in civil court. We know how to present strong proof of slip and fall liability and damages, whether in court or in settlement negotiations. We do what it takes to obtain the full compensation you deserve.
From the first conversation, our Athens lawyers want to hear your story, get to know every detail, and answer all your questions about your slip and fall case. We listen, gather facts, and start building a strategy around your story.
We find evidence that proves negligence by tracking down security footage, finding and interviewing witnesses, getting property maintenance records, and investigating all aspects of your case. We can work with medical professionals, accident reconstruction specialists, and safety experts to strengthen your claim.
Once our legal team has the evidence, we go after the financial compensation you deserve. This involves negotiating with an insurance company, or, if they won’t make a fair offer, filing a lawsuit and preparing for trial. We’re ready to walk away from lowball settlements and call out stall tactics.
Throughout it all, we prioritize explaining each step to you in plain language and are always happy to answer your questions and keep you updated. Our goal is to make the process clear and efficient, allowing you to focus on your recovery.
At Massey Law Personal Injury Attorneys, we’ve spent more than a decade defending people following injuries sustained in slip and falls and premises liability cases. If you want a courtroom professional who’s not afraid to fully commit to your recovery, contact an Athens slip and fall lawyer from our firm today and schedule a free consultation.
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