Average Slip and Fall Settlement Amounts With and Without Surgery in Georgia

Slip and fall accidents fall under the legal concept of premises liability in Georgia. This means that property owners and occupiers have a duty of care to maintain their premises in a safe condition and to warn visitors of any known hazards. If a property owner or occupier breaches this duty of care and someone is injured as a result, the owner or occupier may be liable for damages. If you’re injured in a slip and fall accident in Atlanta, it’s important to hire a personal injury attorney that will go the extra mile to investigate and prove fault – which can maximize your chances in settlement negotiations. Our team at The Kalka Law Group is dedicated to the entire process of obtaining your claim – from investigation through to negotiation and settlement.

 

What are the Average Slip and Fall Settlement Amounts in Georgia?

According to the trip, slip and fall accident settlement examples listed on this page, the typical Georgia slip and fall accident settlement is anywhere from $75,000 to $650,000. Settlements depend greatly on the unique circumstances of each case, which is why there is no accurate average settlement amount for slip and fall accidents in Georgia. According to the data on this page, average slip and fall settlements with surgery in Georgia range from $75,000 to  $250,000, but, as is the case with slip and fall settlement amounts without surgery in Georgia varies based on a number of factors. While our team at Kalka Law Group does excellent work on our clients’ cases, no results are guaranteed, and the results below should not be considered “typical” results.

 

What Were Some Recent Trip & Slip and Fall Settlements Near Me in Georgia?

$650,000 – Trip and Fall outside the stadium in Cobb County, Georgia

This was a case of negligent construction, as a construction company left a curb in a dangerous condition, which caused our client to fall while walking to her car. Our client suffered broken ribs, broken leg, and broken wrist. The initial settlement was a meager $40,000. We were able to investigate the incident and show our client’s major injures and ongoing treatment – garnering a final settlement of $650,000 in 2022.

$75,000 – Slip and Fall Settlement with Surgery  – Torn Meniscus from Slip and Fall on Hazardous Condition at Gas Station in GA

Client exited her truck at a gas station in Powder Springs, GA. Client sustained a torn meniscus that required surgery. Georgia law requires that parking lot owners put down salt, sand, gravel or take some measure to improve the footing where they should expect invitees to step while putting gas in their vehicles. As a result, what our client thought and reasonably expected to be solid concrete was actually ice, causing her to slip and fall, and severely injure her left knee. The Atlanta Slip & Fall Lawyers at The Kalka Law Group were able to settle her personal injury slip and fall case in the amount of $75,000.

$250,000 – Slip and Fall Settlement with Surgery at Large Grocery Store – Client Suffered Torn Meniscus in Georgia

Client was walking down the grocery store aisle when she slipped on liquid and suffered a torn meniscus. The Kalka Law Group was able to obtain video footage of the incident and identify the liquid she slipped on. We were able to recover a $250,000 settlement for our client.

$75,000 – Trip and Fall at Grocery Store in Georgia

Client tripped over a pallet that was left at a grocery store in a hazardous condition. They suffered various injuries and we were able to obtain a $75,000 settlement on their behalf in 2020.

 

What Factors Must Be Present to Prove Slip and Fall Negligence in GA?

While injury severity plays a role, it is not the only factor that determines the validity of your legal claim. You do not need to have surgery to be able to pursue a slip-and-fall settlement. Here’s what you need to prove negligence in a slip and fall accident in Georgia:

• Duty of care: The property owner or occupier owed a duty of care to the plaintiff. This means that they had a legal obligation to take reasonable steps to keep the premises safe and free from hazards.
• Breach of duty: The property owner or occupier breached their duty of care by failing to take reasonable steps to keep the premises safe and free from hazards. This could include failing to properly maintain the property, failing to warn of known hazards, or failing to remove or repair hazardous conditions.
• Actual and proximate cause: The breach of duty actually and proximately caused the plaintiff’s injuries. This means that the plaintiff’s injuries would not have occurred but for the property owner or occupier’s negligence.
• Damages: The plaintiff suffered actual damages as a result of their injuries. This could include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.

In addition to these elements, the plaintiff may also need to prove that they were not contributorily negligent. This means that they did not take any actions that contributed to their own injuries. For example, if the plaintiff was aware of a hazard but chose to walk on it anyway, was running down an aisle with a cart recklessly, etc. the