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O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33
Modified comparative negligence (50% bar)
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Slip and Fall Claims in Georgia
Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. When they fail, people suffer serious injuries in slip and fall accidents, unsafe walkways, and hazardous conditions. Our premises liability attorneys help victims hold negligent property owners accountable. We thoroughly investigate the conditions that caused your fall and prove the owner's negligence under your state's premises liability law.
Our attorneys are licensed in Georgia and handle slip and fall claims for clients across the state, in Atlanta, Columbus, Augusta, Savannah, and Macon, and everywhere in between. There is no attorney fee unless we secure a recovery, and the rules below are the ones that will shape your Georgia claim from the first phone call.
The Georgia Filing Deadline
Most Georgia personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the date of injury under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. Limited tolling exists, for example, while a related traffic prosecution is pending, but no one should plan a claim around an exception.
Fault in Georgia: Modified comparative negligence (50% bar)
Georgia applies modified comparative negligence under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33. If you are less than 50% at fault, you can still recover, with your damages reduced in proportion to your share of fault; at 50% or more, recovery is barred. Fault allocation, witness statements, reconstruction, and how the account is presented to the adjuster are therefore central to most Georgia injury claims.
Wrongful Death Claims in Georgia
Georgia wrongful death law centers on the 'full value of the life of the decedent' (O.C.G.A. § 51-4-2), both the economic value of the life and its intangible value, measured from the decedent's perspective and generally without deducting living expenses. Claims typically belong to the surviving spouse, children, or parents, ordinarily within two years, and a separate estate claim can recover medical and funeral expenses and pre-death suffering.
Claims Against Georgia Government Entities
Georgia requires ante litem notice before suing a government: generally six months for claims against a city (O.C.G.A. § 36-33-5) and twelve months for claims against the State under the Georgia Tort Claims Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-21-26), each with strict content requirements. A defective notice can end an otherwise strong case, so government-defendant claims need counsel immediately.
Georgia Slip and Fall Claims FAQ
How long do I have to file a slip and fall claim in Georgia?
Most Georgia personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the date of injury under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. Limited tolling exists, for example, while a related traffic prosecution is pending, but no one should plan a claim around an exception. Claims against Georgia government entities follow their own strict rules, described below, so it is worth getting advice early.
What happens if I was partly at fault for my slip and fall in Georgia?
Georgia applies modified comparative negligence under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33. If you are less than 50% at fault, you can still recover, with your damages reduced in proportion to your share of fault; at 50% or more, recovery is barred. Fault allocation, witness statements, reconstruction, and how the account is presented to the adjuster are therefore central to most Georgia injury claims.
What does it cost to hire a slip and fall lawyer for a Georgia case?
Nothing up front. We handle injury cases on a contingency fee: the consultation is free, we advance case expenses, and you owe no attorney fee unless we recover for you.
Can a Hoover, Alabama firm handle my Georgia case?
Yes. Our attorneys are licensed in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, and we represent Georgia clients by phone, video, and in person. What changes across a state line is not our involvement in the case but which rules apply, and we practice under Georgia's.
Free Georgia Guides on This Topic
Plain-English answers under Georgia law, free to read before you ever call.
Hurt in Another State?
The same firm, under the rules of the state where you were hurt.