Georgia slip and fall cases fall under premises liability laws, where property owners owe a duty of care to visitors. Fault hinges on proving the owner’s negligence in maintaining safe conditions, and victims can seek compensation if less than 50% at fault under the state’s modified comparative negligence rule.​
Determining Fault
Property owners or occupiers must keep premises safe for invitees (like customers), warning of or fixing known hazards such as wet floors, uneven pavement, poor lighting, or debris. Plaintiffs prove four negligence elements: duty existed, it was breached by allowing a hazard, the owner knew or should have known (actual or constructive notice), and it caused injury. “Open and obvious” dangers may reduce or bar claims if a reasonable person would have avoided them.​
Compensation Availability
Recoverable damages cover medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and rarely punitive damages for gross negligence. Awards reduce by the plaintiff’s fault percentage if under 50%; over 50% bars recovery entirely. The statute of limitations is two years from the incident.​
Common Scenarios
- Businesses liable for unmarked spills, broken stairs, or ice not cleared.
- Homeowners or landlords for tenant injuries from unrepaired defects.
- Reduced liability for trespassers unless willful harm occurs.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.enjuris.com/georgia/premises-liability/)
[2](https://www.princemay.com/georgias-regulations-on-slip-and-fall-cases-what-you-should-know/)
[3](https://www.thegunnlawgroup.com/slip-and-fall-accidents-in-georgia-understanding-liability-and-your-rights/)
[4](https://www.shiverhamilton.com/blog/when-a-georgia-business-is-liable-for-a-slip-and-fall-accident/)
[5](https://www.mcmaneslaw.com/slip-and-fall-atlanta-premises-liability/)
