Legal Question in Personal Injury in Georgia

slip and fall

first of all iam on disability iam a fulltime student and iwork parttime recently i went into my local grocery store and slipped on some cooking oil and reinjured my lower back injury to the degree that i have to not only stop working but also stop going to school iam a single parent of two children ages 12 and 13 could you please tell me what my rigts


Asked on 4/18/04, 6:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: slip and fall

Premises liability is a very tricky area. You should consult with a local attorney who can spend the time with you to discuss all the facts, because the facts are extremely important. Basically, you would have to prove that the store either knew or should have known about the dangerous condition.

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Answered on 4/18/04, 6:05 pm
Jim Hough Thomas J. Hough, Jr., P.C.

Re: slip and fall

In addition to the issue of proving the store was aware or should have been aware of the hazardous condition which caused you to fall, you will have the additional task of proving what portion of your current injuries represent aggravation of you pre-existing condition. It is very important that you see your doctors and make them fully aware of what has recently transpired. Do not wait until you have contacted an attorney. If you have not seen nor been treated for the injury as a result of your fall, do so today.

If you have already seen your doctors, make sure they have noted the new complaints in your medical records.

Good luck, and call if you wish to discuss this matter further.

Jim Hough

770-607-5300

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Answered on 4/19/04, 7:47 am


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