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You slip on wet floors at Kroger on Piedmont Road. No warning cone. No "wet floor" sign. This wasn't bad luck — it was a safety rule violation.
By Harrell Gunn, Esq. — Gunn Law Group
The Property Owner's Safety Rule They Hope You Don't Know About
Your knee hits the tile. Your wrist twists as you catch yourself. Three hours later, you're getting an MRI at Emory University Hospital.
Here's what the property owner doesn't want you to understand: This wasn't bad luck. This was a violation of a fundamental safety rule that protects everyone who enters their building — including you.
O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1
Property owners in Georgia must maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for people they invite onto the property.
This isn't a suggestion. It's the law. Whether it's a grocery store in Buckhead, a restaurant in Midtown, or an office building in Sandy Springs — they are legally required to protect every visitor who walks through the door.
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The Safety Rule
The Safety Rule Every Property Owner Must Follow (But Many Don't)
Property owners in Georgia must follow one basic safety rule: maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for people they invite onto the property.
This isn't a suggestion. It's the law under O.C.G.A. § 51-3-1. When a business invites you in as a customer — whether it's a grocery store in Buckhead, a restaurant in Midtown, or an office building in Sandy Springs — they are legally required to:
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Regularly inspect their property
Property owners must actively look for dangerous conditions — not wait until someone gets hurt to discover the hazard.
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Fix hazards they find — or warn visitors
Once a danger is known, owners must repair it or place clear warnings (cones, signs, barriers) so visitors can avoid it.
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Not create new hazards through negligence
Sloppy mopping, poor lighting, broken handrails, ignored leaks — when the owner's own conduct creates the risk, they're responsible.
When property owners violate this safety rule, they put every visitor at risk. Including you. Including your family members. Including everyone else who walks through that door.
The community has an interest in making sure this rule is followed. Because if property owners can ignore basic safety without consequences, anyone could be the next victim.
Your Story
Your Journey From Victim to Full Recovery
As someone injured by a property owner's safety rule violation, you're the hero of your own recovery story. But you shouldn't have to navigate Georgia's legal system alone.
Where You Are Right Now
You're dealing with medical bills, missed work, pain from your injury, and the frustrating realization that someone else's carelessness turned your normal day upside down. You're wondering if you'll be stuck paying for someone else's negligence.
Where You Deserve to Be
Fully compensated for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering — with the peace of mind that comes from holding the responsible party accountable so they don't put anyone else at risk.
The Guide You Need
An experienced Georgia premises liability attorney who knows how to investigate these cases, gather the evidence that property owners try to hide, and fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Clear Path Forward
The Three-Step Process to Hold Negligent Property Owners Accountable
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Step 2: Build Your Safety Rule Case
We prove the property owner violated the fundamental safety rule. We show how their violation put the entire community at risk. We establish what your injuries have cost you — and will continue to cost you.
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Step 3: Fight for Full Compensation
We negotiate aggressively with insurance companies. If they won't pay fairly, we take them to court. You focus on healing while we handle the fight.
Who Is Responsible
Who's Really Responsible When Georgia Property Owners Break Safety Rules?
Business Owners and Managers
The store manager who saw the spill two hours ago but decided to "get to it later." The restaurant owner who knows the mat by the kitchen creates a slip hazard but hasn't replaced it in months.
Property Management Companies
The apartment complex managers who let broken stairs stay broken. The office building owners who ignore lighting problems in parking areas.
Retail Chains
Major stores like Walmart, Target, and grocery chains have written safety protocols. When employees don't follow them, people get hurt.
Landlords
Property owners who cut corners on maintenance put every tenant and visitor at risk.
The Stakes
What Happens If Property Owners Get Away With Breaking Safety Rules?
If property owners can violate basic safety rules without consequences, the problem gets worse. More people get hurt. More families face medical bills they shouldn't have to pay. More members of our community become victims of preventable accidents.
The violations continue. The hazards remain. The next person through that door could be someone you love.
The Evidence
The Evidence That Proves Property Owners Knew Better
Surveillance Footage
Shows how long a hazard existed before your accident. Proves whether employees walked past the danger without addressing it.
Maintenance Records
Reveal whether property owners had notice of ongoing problems. Document patterns of neglect.
Incident Reports
The paperwork they fill out after your accident. Often contains admissions about what they knew and when they knew it.
Safety Protocols
The written policies most businesses have but don't always follow. When they violate their own safety rules, that's powerful evidence.
Employee Statements
Workers often know about dangerous conditions long before accidents happen. Their testimony can establish the property owner's knowledge.
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"What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident in Georgia: 7 Steps to Protect Your Rights and Maximize Your Recovery."
This guide reveals:
- What evidence to collect immediately (before it disappears)
- The mistakes that can hurt your case
- How to deal with insurance companies
- When you need an attorney
- What your case might be worth
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The Truth
Why Some Property Owners Get Away With Safety Violations
They hope you won't know your rights.
Many accident victims assume their injuries are just "bad luck" instead of recognizing a safety rule violation.
They count on you not taking action.
Property owners know most people won't pursue a claim, even when they have a strong case.
They have experienced legal teams.
The moment you're injured, their insurance company starts building a defense. They're protecting their interests — who's protecting yours?
Why Gunn Law Group
What Makes Gunn Law Group Different
At Gunn Law Group, we specialize in holding negligent property owners accountable for safety rule violations. Attorney Harrell Gunn founded this firm in Atlanta after earning his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law. We've recovered compensation for families across metro Atlanta when property owners violated basic safety rules.
Our Promise
No fees unless we recover for you. Court costs and legal expenses may apply, but you pay no attorney fees until we win.
Our Agreement
Clear communication throughout your case. You'll know exactly what's happening and why. No legal jargon, no surprises.
Don't Wait
Take Action Before Evidence Disappears
Evidence in slip and fall cases disappears quickly. Surveillance footage gets overwritten within 30-90 days. Floor conditions change. Witnesses' memories fade. The sooner you act, the stronger your case becomes.
Call 888-BIG-GUNN (888-244-4866) for a free case evaluation.
We'll tell you honestly whether you have a viable claim and what steps to take next.
The property owner already has a team protecting their interests. You deserve one protecting yours.
Don't let them get away with violating the safety rules that protect our entire community. Take action today.
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"No fee unless you win or collect" refers only to fees charged by the attorney. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client. Contingent fees are not permitted in all types of cases.
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