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How Does a Slip and Fall Lawsuit Work in Georgia?<\/h1>

A plain-language guide from Ugwonali Law Group to the steps in a serious slip and fall claim, from the first medical visit to a possible lawsuit. Adanna Ugwonali is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>

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By Adanna Ugwonali \u00b7 Published October 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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How does a slip and fall lawsuit work?<\/strong> It starts with a fall caused by an unsafe condition on someone else’s property. The injured person claims the owner or occupier failed to keep the property reasonably safe. Most cases begin as an insurance claim, and a lawsuit is filed only if that claim does not resolve.<\/p>\n

This guide explains each stage in plain language. It covers what must be proven, who can be responsible, how Georgia’s fault rules work, and what affects timing.<\/p>\n

What Is a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?<\/h2>\n

A slip and fall lawsuit is a negligence claim against the owner or occupier of a property. It is brought after a person falls because of a hazard on that property. The injured person asks a court to decide whether the property was kept safe.<\/p>\n

Georgia law sets the basic duty<\/a>. An owner or occupier who invites people onto the property must use ordinary care to keep the premises and approaches safe, under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-3-1<\/a>. That duty covers people whom the owner or occupier induces or leads to come onto the property by express or implied invitation for any lawful purpose.<\/p>\n

Most slip and fall injuries are first handled as an insurance claim. The injured person, or a lawyer for that person, reports the fall to the property’s liability insurer. The insurer investigates and responds.<\/p>\n

Three terms often get mixed up. A claim is the request for payment for an injury. A demand is a written request that lays out the claim. A lawsuit is the formal court case filed when the claim and demand do not resolve.<\/p>\n

Slip and fall cases fall under premises liability, the area of law covering injuries on property. Our premises liability overview covers that wider topic.<\/p>\n\n

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If a fall left you or someone you love hurt and unsure what comes next, our team can talk it through in a free, confidential consultation. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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What Counts as a Slip and Fall Accident?<\/h2>\n

A slip and fall accident happens when a person loses footing or trips because of a hazard on property. The hazard is usually something the owner created, knew about, or should have found and fixed.<\/p>\n

Common hazards include:<\/p>\n