If you slip, trip or fall while shopping at a Washington retail establishment, you could be entitled to significant compensation. A financial award may help pay for medical bills, lost wages and other damages incurred due to the property owner's negligence. However,...
Premises Liability
3 common sources of Washington premises liability claims
Owning real property comes with numerous personal responsibilities and potential expenses. Property owners have to pay tax based on the assessed value of their holdings, and they typically also need to carry liability insurance. Anyone visiting a property could get...
When is a fall the property owner’s fault?
Whether you stopped to visit a client at their home or ran into a shop to make a purchase, you expected to visit publicly accessible faces safely. Unfortunately, you ended up falling and getting hurt. Maybe you tripped over an unsecured electrical cord or fell down a...
Comparative negligence laws in Washington state
Filing suit against a potentially negligent party in the state of Washington can be a challenge in some situations, but not as difficult as in some other states. The details surrounding how the injury occurred are still vital to the final outcome in most cases even...
The different types of premises liability exposure
Premises liability claims by definition involve property ownership and/or control. Potential negligent actors can include government agencies as well as individual owners and can extend to businesses leasing a property for operational purposes. Determining who is...
Keep your home in good shape: Prevent premises liability
Did you know that you are liable for an accident on your property? Residents of Seattle and nearby areas in Washington may want to learn more about how to keep your home safe, not only for your family but for any accidents that may result due to your negligence. You...
Liability for hotel accidents
Being injured while staying at a Washington hotel can be a complicated legal matter in many instances. Any number of scenarios could result in injury when staying at an unusual place around other people, most of whom are strangers. Not only is it important to be on...
Premises liability in Washington state
Property owners in Seattle, Washington, are required to make their property safe for anyone with permission to enter. Therefore, if you sustain injury when lawfully visiting someone's property, you have a legal right to a compensation claim for any damages incurred....
Could you be held liable for an attractive nuisance?
Pennsylvania homeowners can upgrade their property with many different types of amenities. While you may be thinking about all the fun memories you're going to make with amenities like a swimming pool or fish pond, it's important to consider the liability that they...
Washington property owner liability for bikers on premises
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...