Washington is known for its vast array of recreational opportunities, including land for bikers to enjoy riding their vehicles. Historically, the Washington recreational immunity law provided a level of protection to property owners when a biker was injured on the...
Do premises liability laws impact auto repair shops?
A visit to an auto repair shop in Washington often involves people worried about their vehicles. Sometimes, those persons may leave the premises more concerned about their health and well-being. Accidents happen, including slip-and-fall incidents, and there may be...
What if an accident on a property was the visitor’s fault?
Property owners in the state of Washington have a legal responsibility to ensure that their premises are safe for visitors. If a visitor is injured on a property, the property owner may be liable for the injuries if a court finds that they did not act reasonably to...
Premises liability is much more than slip-and-fall accidents
Perhaps you know someone who has filed a successful slip-and-fall claim. Maybe they slipped on ice outside a store. Or perhaps it was a summertime accident, slipping and falling on a wet surface by a swimming pool. The technical name for these cases is premises...
Waterpark hazards: When is the park to blame?
When you go to a waterpark, it’s usually with the understanding that you’ll be around water and are taking calculated risks. You know that there will be wet ground and that you could breathe in water if you aren’t a strong swimmer. Some of these risks are inherent to...
What role does lighting play in premises liability cases?
Property owners and managers have a responsibility to the public when they make their facilities accessible to others. It is important that they maintain safe and reasonably secure facilities. Adequate maintenance can go a long way toward defraying the potential...
Why a slip-and-fall incident is classic premises liability
“Premises liability” is a legal term that refers to the specific risks a business or property owner incurs when their property is accessible to the public. People have an obligation to maintain facilities in a safe and clean manner to help ensure that no one gets hurt...
