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Georgia Court Permits Plaintiff’s Slip-and-Fall Case to Proceed against Maintenance Company

In a recent Georgia slip-and-fall opinion, a state appellate court discussed whether a plaintiff’s case should proceed to trial against a defendant maintenance company. The case affirms the importance of conducting a thorough investigation before filing any Georgia personal injury … Continue reading

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North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim Involving Kitchen Slip-and-Fall Denied Based on Failure to Link Additional Claim for Benefits with Original Injury

Filing a claim for workers’ compensation benefits is merely the first step in receiving the financial support that you need and deserve after an accident at work. Your employer’s insurance carrier may contest your claim or seek a denial of … Continue reading

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Key Questions in Georgia Slip-and-Fall Cases

Georgia slip-and-fall cases typically involve lawsuits being brought against a business that caused a dangerous situation. A typical scenario is when an employee washes or polishes a floor, fails to put up warning signs and a member of the public … Continue reading

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Court Discusses “Distraction Doctrine” in Recent Restaurant Slip-and-Fall Case

Recently, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a Georgia premises liability lawsuit that was filed against a Chick-Fil-A fast-food restaurant after the plaintiff tripped and fell in the restaurant’s parking lot. Relevant to this appeal was the … Continue reading

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Court Reverses Dismissal of Plaintiff’s Slip-and-Fall Case Based on Defendant’s Willful Ignorance of Hazard

Recently, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a personal injury case that presents an interesting issue for Virginia slip-and-fall victims who are considering filing a premises liability claim. The case required the court to determine if the … Continue reading

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