Slip and Fall Lawyer
Slip and Fall Attorneys in NC, SC & GA
Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common causes of emergency room visits in the United States. While some people dismiss these incidents as minor, the reality is that slip and fall accidents frequently result in serious injuries — broken hips, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and other conditions that can permanently alter a victim's quality of life. At Dr. Ted Injury Law, our slip and fall lawyers hold property owners accountable when dangerous conditions on their premises cause injuries to visitors, customers, and guests.
Property owners and managers have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. When they fail to address hazards such as wet floors, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, or broken handrails, they can be held liable for injuries that result. Our attorneys have extensive experience proving negligence in slip and fall cases and recovering substantial compensation for our clients.
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
- Wet or slippery floors — Spills, recently mopped floors, and leaking fixtures without warning signs.
- Uneven surfaces — Cracked sidewalks, potholes, uneven flooring transitions, and raised carpet edges.
- Poor lighting — Inadequate lighting in stairwells, parking lots, hallways, and entrances.
- Broken or missing handrails — Stairways and ramps without proper handrails.
- Cluttered walkways — Merchandise, cords, debris, or other obstacles in walking paths.
- Weather-related hazards — Ice, snow, and standing water on walkways that are not properly cleared or treated.
- Defective flooring — Loose tiles, worn carpet, and improperly installed flooring materials.
Where Slip and Fall Accidents Happen
Slip and fall accidents can occur anywhere, but they are most common in:
- Grocery stores and retail establishments
- Restaurants and bars
- Office buildings and commercial spaces
- Hotels and resorts
- Hospitals and medical facilities
- Apartment complexes and condominiums
- Government buildings and public spaces
- Parking lots and garages
Proving a Slip and Fall Case
To prevail in a slip and fall claim, you generally must prove that the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition, the property owner failed to correct the hazard or warn visitors, the dangerous condition caused your fall and injuries, and you suffered actual damages. Our attorneys gather evidence including incident reports, surveillance footage, maintenance records, witness testimony, and expert opinions to establish all elements of your claim.
State Laws Affecting Slip and Fall Claims
North Carolina
North Carolina applies the traditional categories of invitee, licensee, and trespasser to determine the duty of care owed by a property owner. Business invitees are owed the highest duty of care. North Carolina's contributory negligence rule is a major factor — if you are found even slightly at fault for your fall, you may be barred from recovery. The statute of limitations is 3 years.
South Carolina
South Carolina eliminated the traditional distinctions between invitees and licensees in favor of a general duty of reasonable care owed to all lawful visitors. The state's comparative negligence system allows recovery if you are less than 51% at fault. The statute of limitations is 3 years.
Georgia
Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1), property owners must exercise ordinary care to keep premises safe. The plaintiff must show the owner had actual or constructive knowledge of the hazard. Georgia's comparative negligence rule allows recovery if less than 50% at fault. The statute of limitations is 2 years.
Compensation
Slip and fall victims may recover for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, permanent disability, and reduced quality of life. Our attorneys fight for full and fair compensation.
Contact Us
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, contact Dr. Ted Injury Law today for a free consultation.
Related Case Results
A warehouse employee in Greenville fell through a defective elevated work platform that collapsed under normal use, suffering multiple spinal fractures and a traumatic brain injury. The platform had been installed by a third-party contractor who used substandard materials and failed to conduct required load testing. We pursued claims against both the employer and the installation contractor, securing a $2.1 million settlement for our client.
A 62-year-old grandmother slipped on an unmarked wet floor in a Raleigh grocery store, striking her head on the tile floor and suffering a traumatic brain injury. Store surveillance footage showed that an employee had mopped the area but failed to place warning signs, and that the wet floor had been left unattended for over 20 minutes. Our client's brain injury resulted in permanent cognitive impairment and the inability to live independently. We recovered $1.7 million.