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    • Scott Pryor
      Scott Pryor
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      Attorney at Law - Scott is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and is listed in the top 1% of trial attorneys in the nation by the Litigator Awards. He is also a member of Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association—Champion Level and sits on the Communications Committee of GTLA, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

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    • Philip Lorenz
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      Attorney at Law - Philip W. (“Phil”) Lorenz is a seasoned trial attorney, Phil has tried, mediated, or facilitated settlement of tens of millions of dollars in claims and lawsuits over the course of his career.

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    • Angie Hemmings
      Angie Hemmings
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      Intake Manager - Angie joined The Scott Pryor Law Group and quickly made her mark on the Firm. Her previous employment on staff at a local church prepared Angie for her current role in client relations and marketing. Meeting prospective clients, checking in regularly with current clients, and staying in touch with former clients are what Angie is passionate about. She wants you to know that you and your family are important to her.

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    • Rhonda Anzaldua
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      Marketing Manager - Rhonda brings over 20 years of customer service and hospitality experience to the marketing and intake team. She is passionate about providing our clients with an outstanding experience from the very first day, and prides herself in her ability to be straightforward and honest but also able to empathize and offer comfort in the difficult conversations.

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    • Lisa Serio
      Lisa Serio
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      Legal Support Manager - Lisa focuses on optimizing the day-to-day business of the firm. With over 8 years of experience in managing Legal Offices, she has a unique set of invaluable skills and experiences to offer The Scott Pryor Law Group.

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    Slips and falls can result in surprisingly serious injuries. Even otherwise healthy people can suffer from severe harm due to a simple fall.
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When you enter a public place like a park or a shopping mall, you expect to complete your visit without incident. Unfortunately, unforeseen hazards can cause you to suffer a severe injury after a slip and fall. When that happens, a call to a personal injury attorney may give you some insight as to whether you have a viable injury claim.

An experienced attorney could evaluate the viability of your claim, the extend of your damages, and the liability of the property owner. To learn more about your legal options after suffering an injury on private property, contact a Columbus slip and fall lawyer right away.

Common Causes of a Slip and Fall Injury

Any object, no matter how seemingly insignificant, could result in a slip and fall accident. However, certain circumstances are more likely to lead to a fall than others. These circumstances can include slippery floors, debris, or uneven surfaces. No matter the cause, a skilled Columbus slip and fall attorney may be able to recover damages for their injured client from the person responsible for the fall.

Common causes of slips and falls include:

  • Wet or icy sidewalks
  • Spilled food at a grocery store
  • Slick floors caused by chemical spills at the workplace
  • Unmarked natural hazards
  • Broken stairs
  • Poorly lit hallways
  • Damage carpeting
  • Uneven pavement

Contributory Negligence in a Georgia Slip and Fall Lawsuit

When it comes to slip and fall injurires, assigning blame is not always cut and dry. In some cases, a plaintiff can play a role in their own fall. This concept is known as contributory negligence. In Georgia, some measure of contributory negligence will not automatically bar a plaintiff from recovering any damages. However, when a plaintiff is primarily at fault, Georgia law will prevent them from recovering any compensation at trial.

At trial, the jury must first determine the total amount of damages available to the plaintiff. Once the amount of damages is set, the jury will then assign fault for the injury to the parties of the lawsuit in the form of percentages. If the jury finds a plaintiff is 50 percent or more at fault, the plaintiff will recover nothing. Should the jury determine the plaintiff is 49 percent or less at fault, the plaintiff will recover the total amount of damages determined by the jury, but reduced by their percentage of fault.

Discuss Your Case with a Columbus Slip and Fall Attorney

A slip and fall injury can lead to life-changing injuries, which may, in turn, lead to high medical costs/ Those costs may be compounded if your injuries caused you to miss work for an extended period of time. Monetary compensation could help soften the economic blow caused by a slip and fall injury and help give you the financial stability you deserve.

If you suffered injuries due a fall through no fault of your own, you might have a viable injury claim. To learn more, contact a Columbus slip and fall lawyer today.

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