{"id":10075,"date":"2026-11-07T17:46:09","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T17:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/resources-slip-and-fall-injury-claims-georgia\/slip-and-fall-store-injury-lawyer-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T16:58:50","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T16:58:50","slug":"slip-and-fall-store-injury-lawyer-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/resources-slip-and-fall-injury-claims-georgia\/slip-and-fall-store-injury-lawyer-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Slip and Fall Injury Claims in Georgia | Ugwonali Law Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-10073\" alt=\"A restaurant kitchen floor with a grease sheen on quarry tile beside a freshly mopped area marked by a yellow caution sign, with an open maintenance\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-restaurant-kitchen-floor-with-a-grease-sheen-on-quarry-til-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-restaurant-kitchen-floor-with-a-grease-sheen-on-quarry-til-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-restaurant-kitchen-floor-with-a-grease-sheen-on-quarry-til-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-restaurant-kitchen-floor-with-a-grease-sheen-on-quarry-til-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-restaurant-kitchen-floor-with-a-grease-sheen-on-quarry-til-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-restaurant-kitchen-floor-with-a-grease-sheen-on-quarry-til-photo-1.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Slip and Fall Injury Claims | Atlanta, Georgia<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Hurt in a Slip and Fall? Get Clear Answers Before You Talk to an Insurer<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.769), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Ugwonali Law Group focuses on people with serious injuries from falls on unsafe property across metro Atlanta and statewide in Georgia. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14045932705\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Working With Our Firm<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">First consultation, no obligation<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">English &amp; Spanish<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Intake team speaks both languages<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Atlanta<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">3400 Peachtree Road NE<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Adanna Ugwonali \u00b7 Published November 7, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Marietta Slip and Fall Lawyer | Ugwonali Law Group<\/h2>\n<p>If you were seriously hurt in a store fall, Ugwonali Law Group reviews these cases from its office at 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta. A slip and fall claim asks whether a property owner failed to keep its premises safe and whether that failure caused your injury. Georgia law sets out that duty in plain terms. This page explains how it works, what a claim can cover, and what to do next. Our team is based at 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14045932705\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-city-worker-sprays-down-a-sunlit-urban-street-with-a-water-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A city worker sprays down a sunlit urban street with a water hose.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What a Store Slip-and-Fall Claim Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A store slip-and-fall claim is a personal injury claim for a fall on business property that caused real harm. A trip and fall on a store floor, parking lot, or walkway works the same way.<\/p>\n<p>Ugwonali Law Group handles serious falls. That includes fractures, head and spinal injuries, surgery, hospital stays, and treatment by a medical doctor.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for injured shoppers, customers, and visitors in Marietta, Cobb County, Fulton County, Clayton County, Rockdale County, and across Georgia. When a fall causes a death, family members may bring a wrongful death claim. Our firm handles those cases too.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Hazards Behind Store Falls in Georgia<\/h2>\n<p>Most store-fall hazards are conditions that could have been seen, cleaned, or repaired first.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wet or freshly mopped floors without a warning sign<\/li>\n<li>Liquid spills left on aisles or near checkout<\/li>\n<li>Torn, lifted, or uneven flooring and loose mats<\/li>\n<li>Broken stair treads and damaged walkways<\/li>\n<li>Poor lighting in parking areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Timing often shapes a claim. A spill a worker made is different from one that sat on the floor for a long time before anyone found it. Incident reports, video, cleaning logs, and repair records can show how a hazard formed and how long it was there. Early requests help keep that proof. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/walking-working-surfaces\">OSHA walking-working surfaces standards<\/a> describe what safe floors, stairs, and walkways look like, which gives a practical benchmark.<\/p>\n<h2>How Georgia Law Treats the Property Owner&#8217;s Duty<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia law requires a property owner to use ordinary care to keep its premises and approaches safe for people it invites in. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-3-1<\/a>, an owner who invites or leads people onto its property for a lawful purpose can be liable for injuries caused by a failure to use ordinary care. Paying customers are a common example.<\/p>\n<p>Ordinary care means the care a prudent person would use in similar circumstances. Failing to use it is ordinary negligence, as explained in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-1-2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia also reduces damages when the injured person shares fault. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33<\/a>, damages are reduced by the injured person&#8217;s percentage of fault. A person who is 50 percent or more responsible recovers nothing. Every case turns on its own facts, so our team reviews fault in each case.<\/p>\n<p>Filing deadlines are also set by law. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33<\/a>, actions for injuries to the person generally must be brought within two years after the right of action accrues.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Claim Can Cover After a Serious Store Fall<\/h2>\n<p>A claim can seek compensation for losses the fall caused, such as medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. General damages are those the law presumes from a wrongful act, and they can be recovered without proof of an amount, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-2<\/a>. Special damages must be proved.<\/p>\n<p>Medical costs must be reasonable. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-1.1<\/a>, special damages for medical care are limited to the reasonable value of medically necessary care. Health insurance matters here too. If the plaintiff has any form of public or private health insurance, evidence must include both the amounts charged and the amounts actually necessary to satisfy those charges, whether or not the insurance has been or will be used.<\/p>\n<p>Store falls can cause hip or wrist fractures that need surgery. They can cause concussions and traumatic brain injuries from a head strike. They can also cause herniated discs or spinal fractures from a hard landing. Necessary expenses from an injury are part of the damages estimate under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-7<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of a claim depends on the medical records, bills, wage proof, and how the fall happened. Our team cannot predict a figure before reviewing those records.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect: The Process From First Call to Resolution<\/h2>\n<p>You start with one phone call. The steps that follow happen in order.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First contact.<\/strong> Call or use the online form. Intake staff take calls in English or Spanish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free case review.<\/strong> Our team asks when and where the fall happened, how it happened, who saw it, and what treatment followed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records and evidence.<\/strong> Gather incident reports, video if it exists, medical records, bills, and receipts. Keep the shoes and clothing you wore.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance contact.<\/strong> The business&#8217;s liability insurer, which may be a commercial policy, is identified. The claim is reviewed before any demand is sent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or suit.<\/strong> Many claims resolve through negotiation. If a fair resolution is not reached, filing a lawsuit before the deadline is discussed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary with medical recovery, the insurer&#8217;s response, and court schedules. Estimates come after the file is reviewed.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14045932705\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why Injured Readers Contact Ugwonali Law Group<\/h2>\n<p>Ugwonali Law Group represents people seriously hurt in crashes, falls, and other injury events. The firm explains each step in plain language.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lawyer:<\/strong> The firm is led by attorney Adanna Ugwonali, who is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Office:<\/strong> 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice areas:<\/strong> truck accidents, car accidents, premises liability, slip and fall, trip and fall, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coverage:<\/strong> metro Atlanta and statewide across Georgia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support staff:<\/strong> Assistants and office staff handle intake and keep families informed. Intake works in English or Spanish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Store Fall Claims<\/h2>\n<p>Most store-fall questions come down to fault, deadlines, and proof.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a fall with real medical treatment fit this page?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Falls that caused fractures, hospital care, or treatment by a medical doctor are the focus here.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia reduces damages by your share of fault. You recover nothing at 50 percent or more (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gasupreme.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/s19g1612.pdf\">Quynn v. Hulsey (2020)<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally two years under Georgia law for injury claims.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will I have to go to court?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many claims resolve before trial. A claim that does not settle may need a lawsuit filed on time.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family bring a claim after a fatal store fall?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia law lets a personal representative recover funeral, medical, and other necessary expenses after a death caused by negligence, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-5<\/a>. Ugwonali Law Group handles wrongful death cases.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-snow-clearing-tractor-plows-a-snowy-city-street-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A snow-clearing tractor plows a snowy city street.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Next Steps After a Serious Fall in a Georgia Store<\/h2>\n<p>After a serious fall, get medical care first. Then protect your proof.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Get medical care, and keep every record, bill, and discharge paper.<\/li>\n<li>Photograph the spot, the floor or stair, and your shoes while they remain as they were.<\/li>\n<li>Write down the names of any witnesses and store staff who responded, while the details are fresh.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If a fall in a Marietta store has left you hurt and facing treatment, Ugwonali Law Group is a slip and fall lawyer 30067 residents can contact. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Reach out to the firm<\/a> for a free case review, and our team will walk you through what comes next.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Ugwonali Law Group. Adanna Ugwonali is the lawyer responsible for this content. Ugwonali Law Group, 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1350, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 593-2705.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How Our Firm Approaches Your Case<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical care comes first<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fractures, hospital stays, and treatment by a medical doctor matter for your health and for your claim. We focus on people with real injuries that need care.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear explanations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We walk you through the legal and medical process in plain language so you know what to expect at each step.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support for families<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a fall leads to a death, our team helps surviving family members understand their options during an unthinkable time.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy to reach<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our intake staff can speak with you in English or Spanish, and you can reach us by phone or chat.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Steps That May Help After a Fall<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get medical attention<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you feel you can walk it off, see a medical doctor. Some injuries, such as head and back injuries, may not show symptoms right away.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document the scene<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you can, photograph the area, the hazard, lighting, and any warning signs. Note the date, time, and names of any witnesses.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep your records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save medical bills, prescriptions, work notes, and receipts. A written record of how the injury affects your daily life is also useful.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk with a lawyer early<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A free first consultation can help you understand your options before you speak with an insurance company.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">A Quick Tip About Insurance Calls<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An insurance adjuster may contact you soon after a fall and ask for a recorded statement. It is reasonable to speak with a lawyer before you give one or sign any paperwork.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14045932705\">Chat with Our Intake Team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Chat with Our Intake Team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With Ugwonali Law Group About Your Fall<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+14045932705\">Request a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Request a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-slip-and-fall-injury-claims-georgia\/\">Slip and Fall Injuries in Georgia: What to Know After a Serious Fall on Someone Else&#8217;s Property<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-slip-and-fall-injury-claims-georgia\/fulton-county\/\">Slip And Fall in Fulton County<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-slip-and-fall-injury-claims-georgia\/clayton-county\/\">Slip And Fall in Clayton County<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-slip-and-fall-injury-claims-georgia\/cobb-county\/\">Slip And Fall in Cobb County<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-slip-and-fall-injury-claims-georgia\/what-does-injury-mean-in-law\/\">What does injury mean in law?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-slip-and-fall-injury-claims-georgia\/what-is-the-hardest-injury-to-prove\/\">What is the hardest injury to prove?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-slip-and-fall-injury-claims-georgia\/what-not-to-say-to-an-injury-lawyer\/\">What not to say to an injury lawyer?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-slip-and-fall-injury-claims-georgia\/can-you-sue-a-hospital-for-a-slip-and-fall\/\">Can you sue a hospital for a slip and fall?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-slip-and-fall-injury-claims-georgia\/fulton-county-slip-and-fall-accident-lawyer\/\">fulton county slip and fall accident lawyer<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hurt in a store fall in Marietta or metro Atlanta? 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