
Valdosta Slip & Fall Injury Lawyers
Seek the Relief You Deserve with Studstill Firm, LLP
The state of Georgia requires all property owners to provide reasonably safe conditions for welcome guests and—in the event that there is a hazard of some kind—sufficient warnings to anyone who may be at risk of getting hurt. When these responsibilities are not met and an accident does occur, the property owners may be held accountable for the resulting damages. These are commonly called "slip and fall" or "trip and fall" claims, but they all fall under Georgia's premises liability law.
At Studstill Firm, LLP our experienced Valdosta slip and fall injury lawyers have seen just how serious these claims can be. We are well-versed in developing thorough, comprehensive injury claims that fully illustrate the gravity of our clients' injuries. This approach has recovered millions of dollars in relief for our clients and continues to ensure that the individuals and families we serve have their voice heard before the law.
If you have been hurt on someone else's property, the time to start exploring your legal options is now. Call our offices at (229) 515-8900 today to speak with our Valdosta slip and fall lawyer.
Why Should I Hire a Slip and Fall accident Attorney?
If you have been the victim of slip and fall injury, you have the right to file your own claim. There is a probability, however, that working with an attorney can improve your chances for financial recovery and can help alleviate some of the burden of filing a claim yourself.
By enlisting the expertise of a skilled premises liability attorney, you will have a team to help you by investigating the accident, compiling important and helpful documents, which can reduce the chance that important deadlines may be missed that someone filing their own claim may not be aware of. By with an attorney, you can focus on recovery while we focus on getting you the compensation you deserve.
What Is "Duty of Care?"
The central factor that nearly every premises liability claim revolves around is the legal concept known as "duty of care." Essentially, duty of care is the responsibility property owners have to ensure that welcome guests are safe on their premises. This applies to residential property owners and commercial property owners alike.
In a premises liability claim, the claimant must prove:
- They were owed duty of care
- The property owner failed to provide duty of care
- That the lack of duty of care allowed dangerous conditions to persist
- The dangerous conditions directly contributed to an injury
Who Is Owed Duty of Care?
As you'll notice above, the potential claimants in these cases have been referred to as "welcome guests." This is key—because not all visitors to a property are owed duty of care. Legally speaking, a visitor to a premises can fall into one of three categories.
These visitor categories include:
- Invitees: customers, patrons, those encouraged to enter a premises
- Licensees: delivery people, repair specialists, those with permission to enter
- Trespassers: those who have entered the premises illegally
Under Georgia law, invitees and licensees are owed duty of care and are eligible to seek damages if an injury occurs. Trespassers, on the other hand, are assumed to have entered the premises without the owner's knowledge and are not owed duty of care.
The "Attractive Nuisance" Doctrine
Georgia law also provides what is known as the attractive nuisance doctrine for premises liability claims that involve injuries to children. In these cases, it is assumed that children entered a property with little-to-no understanding of the danger a particular property feature may pose-- but still be attracted to it anyway. These attractive nuisance property features can include swimming pools, discarded appliances or automobiles, trampolines, piles of wood, and other property elements.
In these claims, the child's family can argue that the property owner failed to properly secure the premises and anticipate the possibility that children may have access to their property. Even hazard signage may not be enough to eliminate liability due to a child's potential inability to read or understand the warning. Our Valdosta attractive nuisance attorneys can help you evaluate the viability of your family's claim.
If you or a loved one have been hurt on someone else's property, it may be possible to seek legal remedy. Call our Valdosta slip and fall lawyer today at (229) 515-8900 to request a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
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- Jenny
Studstill Firm is an amazing personal injury law firm. The entire staff is very helpful, nice, and professional. They have answered all of my questions when I called. I highly recommend them!
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- Kt
They were very professional and cared deeply about us and our case. All the staff were very friendly and compassionate. They handled our case in a timely matter and very effective. Would recommend because they do care about you and your family.
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The web that attorneys follow is so complex, but they did not have a problem with the questions or time it took to explain.- Karen
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The Studstill Firm handled a delicate situation with respect, professionalism, and assertiveness. Justin Studstill represented my case very effectively. I never experienced any delays and all my questions were answered in a timely manner. I would most definitely recommend the Studstill Firm for any legal advice.- Dana
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Mrs. Studstill and Kira worked very diligently to get me the care I should have received from both my insurance carrier and the insurance carrier of the man responsible for the car accident and were very quick handling all calls and questions.- Jessica
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I know it’s your job to represent us but you both, especially Kira, went above and beyond to make us feel like family and secure in our decision to trust you with our case. Thanks again!- Rachel
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Unexpectedly, I found myself in need of consulting with a law firm specializing in personal injury cases. While shopping in a certain beloved grocery store, which shall remain nameless, I had an accident. A banana of all things was my downfall. Being that I did not place the banana in question on the floor of the grocery store, it was my assumption I had a case for the injuries I sustained due to this slip & fall. Which was more like a slip & crash backwards because I surely took the banana display down with me. After leaving the hospital, I called 411 pain mostly because the radio keeps telling me to. This was all I could think to do, but they were not helpful & in fact, I felt very overwhelmed. So I turned to Google & searched for law firms. Studstill law firm caught my attention & I gave them a call. I was told to talk with Jennifer who could answer my questions. I must say, I really appreciate her patience & understanding because I do tend to ramble on a bit. She was professional & kind, never made me feel rushed. She did not even laugh when I told her what happened. I appreciate this because even the doctors & nurses at the hospital laughed at the cause of my injury. Thank you Jennifer & Studstill lawfirm for helping me through this process.- Joseph
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- Rose
I have used Haynes Studstill and her staff for 2 separate cases over the last 6 years. They are an amazing bunch of caring and understanding people. I will forever recommend them. They always go above and beyond for me and my care.

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