Fighting for People Hurt on Unsafe Property
You could be having a perfectly normal day running errands when an accident on someone else's property turns your life upside down. If you've been injured because a property owner failed to exercise their duty of care to you as a customer or social guest, our Valdosta premises liability lawyer can help you get the compensation you deserve. When you require surgery, physical therapy, or other treatments that cost you money out-of-pocket, that's more than "just an accident." Your injuries may have been the result of negligence, so you shouldn't be the one paying for that.
Under Georgia injury law, the owner or occupier of a property has a legal duty to keep the premises reasonably safe for invitees (such as customers) or social guests. If they fail to do so and it results in an injury, they can be held liable in a civil case. Our expert slip and fall lawyer can help you get your medical bills and other expenses paid for by the negligent party in a personal injury claim. At The Graham Firm, we have a team that will stand up to these negligent property owners and their insurance companies to make things right for you.
Call us today at (229) 444-6033 if you were hurt because of a careless property owner. The call is free, and we'll explain how we can help.
What Our Clients Say
We Handle All Types of Unsafe Property Claims in Valdosta
Premises liability claims are often referred to as "slip and fall" cases, but they can involve many other types of claims. Here are some examples of premises liability cases we've helped clients with:
- Slip and fall on wet floors in grocery stores or restaurants
- Trip and fall due to uneven pavement, broken steps, cluttered aisles, or poor carpeting
- Falling merchandise on store shelves
- Negligent security leading to assault in parking lots or apartment complexes
- Dog bites on private property
- Swimming pool accidents due to a lack of fencing or supervision
- Elevator/escalator malfunctions in hotels or office buildings
- Wrongful death after structural collapses, such as balconies, decks, or stairways that were not properly maintained.
We've seen the effects of these accidents firsthand in many of our Georgia neighbors whom we've represented. For example, a grandmother fell in a major retail store the morning after heavy rains had flooded the premises. The store failed to warn customers about this hazard. After she fell, our client required surgery and physical therapy to recover. We secured a $190,000 settlement for her after filing a lawsuit.
Our Lowndes County premises liability attorney has a team of professional investigators to assist with your personal injury claim. The team includes medical experts, accident reconstruction experts, and forensic specialists. We know how to thoroughly investigate and work with property liability experts to determine exactly what happened. Our Valdosta, GA personal injury lawyer will work to build the strongest claim possible for you, to ensure maximum compensation for your injuries.
No matter where you were hurt, call us today at (229) 444-6033 to discuss your case in a free consultation.
Common Injuries We See from Dangerous Properties
Supermarket falls and parking lot injuries are no laughing matter. A severe injury due to negligent property owners can impact a person for the rest of their life. Some victims never recover, especially if they suffer a spinal cord injury or a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a fall. Severe sprains or broken bones can take months to heal.
We understand that your injuries can impact you far beyond the initial hospital bills. The insurance companies will try to offer you a lowball settlement offer that only covers those first medical expenses. The long-term pain that you go through after an injury can negatively affect your life for a long time. Some victims suffer lost wages due to recovery time, experience a diminished capacity to work, or even lose their jobs because they're no longer able to work.
You are also allowed to pursue non-economic damages in Valdosta personal injury cases. This could include post-traumatic stress after an assault in a poorly lit parking lot, or a loss of enjoyment of life because of your injuries. The medical experts we work with will fully document the true extent of your injuries. We also calculate damages for non-economic pain and suffering, to demand the full compensation you are entitled to.
Let us handle the fight so you can focus on healing. Dial (229) 444-6033 to schedule a free case review with one of our Valdosta premises liability attorneys today.
Why You Need a Local Valdosta Premises Liability Lawyer on Your Side
It's not a good idea for any injury victim to try to take on an insurance company alone. If you push back the slightest bit, you're likely to have a team of lawyers assigned to fight your case. Insurance adjusters are trained to offer you the lowest amount possible for your injuries. That's where the strengths of The Graham Firm work to your advantage. Attorney Charles Graham knows how to fight for the rights of his clients, whether it's at the negotiation table or in the Lowndes County Superior Court.
In our decades of practice, we've recovered over $100 million in settlements and judgments for Georgia accident victims, including our neighbors in Valdosta. Our firm has certified Million-Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar status, placing Attorney Graham among the most elite personal injury lawyers in the country. As a former prosecutor, he has real-world courtroom experience that he draws on to benefit commercial property injury victims.
The legal team at The Graham Firm is known for providing a small-town, personalized touch to all of our clients. We take the time to listen and fully understand the extent of your injuries and what you're going through. We also consistently receive high praise from our clients for the work we do:
"The Graham Firm is the absolute best. The entire team was phenomenal. The staff were always on top of things and made the legal process easy. My questions were always answered in a timely manner and everything was always explained in a way that I could understand. I would recommend this Law Firm to anyone that’s seeking legal assistance." - Annesha
Put our experience to work for you by calling (229) 444-6033 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Or complete our online form and we will have someone get back to you right away.
Valdosta, GA Accident Injury Service Area
Serving Clients Injured In Accidents Caused By Someone Else's Negligence.
The Graham Firm
Phone: (229) 444-6033
Office Hours:
Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed