A sudden fall can leave you facing serious injuries and overwhelming questions—Who is responsible? How will I pay for medical care? What if I’m unable to return to work? At Lazenby Law Group, we understand how a slip-and-fall accident can turn your life upside down in seconds.
If your fall happened because of someone else’s negligence—whether at a grocery store, apartment complex, or public space—you may have the right to seek compensation. With more than $150 million in verdicts and settlements recovered, Gainesville slip and fall accident lawyer Shane Lazenby has the experience, skill, and compassion to guide you through the legal process and fight for what you’re owed.
Property owners have a legal duty to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. When they fail to fix a hazard or warn visitors of known dangers, they can be held responsible if someone is injured. That includes businesses, landlords, government entities, and even private homeowners.
Slip-and-fall cases may seem straightforward, but proving fault can be complex. Evidence like surveillance footage, accident reports, or maintenance logs can make or break your case, which is why it’s so important to contact a Gainesville slip and fall accident lawyer right away.
At Lazenby Law Group, we’ll handle every detail so you can focus on healing.
Falls can happen anywhere, and they often occur because of property owners ignoring dangerous conditions. We represent clients across Gainesville, GA in a wide range of premises liability cases, including:
If your injury occurred on someone else’s property and you believe they could have prevented it, we’re here to listen and help you understand your options.
Slip and fall injuries often lead to more than a bruised ego. Many victims suffer broken bones, concussions, back or spinal injuries, and long-term mobility issues. If someone else’s negligence caused your fall, you may be entitled to financial compensation for:
Shane Lazenby works with medical professionals and financial experts to make sure every dollar of your losses is documented and pursued.
We know how discouraging it can feel to suffer a serious injury—especially when someone else’s carelessness is to blame. At Lazenby Law Group, you’ll find more than legal representation. You’ll find a team that listens, supports, and stands beside you throughout the entire process.
As a former insurance defense lawyer, Shane Lazenby knows how the other side operates—and how to build strong, evidence-driven cases for injured clients. He now uses that experience to advocate for everyday people across Gainesville and North Georgia.
When you choose our firm, you can expect:
You focus on healing. We’ll focus on getting justice.
Whether you have been injured on a business premises, a publicly-maintained park or sidewalk, or have been injured due to negligence on private property, you may be eligible to seek reparations for your damages and injuries. If you have fallen and hit your head, suffered from a concussion, or experienced broken bones or contusions, you may be facing significant medical expenses and ongoing complications from your injury.
This record of the incident can be a factor in showing that your injuries occurred on the property and can help provide evidence that you are not at fault.
Document any signage, or lack thereof, that could have alerted you to unsafe conditions. Do not share these images on social media.
Seek medical attention promptly if you have taken a hard fall. A delay in medical care can make it more difficult to prove that your damages were indeed caused by the fall instead of an unrelated incident. Photograph your injuries to help document their severity and establish the date and time they were incurred. Again, do not share images through social media sites about the accident.
In Georgia, the most common defense tactic is to blame the injury on the victim themselves, which can reduce or eliminate your potential financial recovery.
In Georgia, a successful suit in a slip-and-fall case hinges on who is at fault. If the plaintiff can show that they bear less than 50% of the fault for the injury, the judge and jury can find that they are owed damages. The jury award is percentage-based, meaning that if the plaintiff is deemed to be 10% at fault for the injuries they received, they will receive 90% of the jury-awarded compensation.
Georgia has a two-year statute of limitations for slip and fall injuries, meaning that any legal proceedings must be filed within that two-year period.
Please do not be fooled by the false assurances of insurance companies or less experienced counsel asserting the statute of limitations is in some way extended by a “discovery rule.” A discovery rule does not apply in Georgia law.
We will keep your filings and case details up to date, gather evidence and witness testimony, and seek full compensation for your injuries. We aim to ensure that every client receives justice, so if you or your loved one have been seriously injured due to a slip and fall incident, we will help restore your losses and alleviate your financial stress. Our no-obligation consultations are always free, so contact us today and we will be happy to assess your case.
