Premises Liability

When visiting a shopping center, parking garage, apartment complex, or hotel in Seattle, patrons and residents reasonably expect physical safety. While criminal acts are committed by third parties, commercial property owners have a legal duty to implement reasonable...

Liability for a brain injury from a fall in Washington often depends on who controlled the property and whether that party failed to fix or warn about a dangerous condition. In a commercial premises case, responsibility may fall on the owner, a business tenant, a...

Poor lighting can be more than an inconvenience. In some situations, it can create a serious safety risk that people might not realize up until the point that a serious accident occurs. A poorly lit parking lot, stairwell or walkway can make it difficult to see where...

Slip and fall accidents can happen in an instant—at a grocery store, a parking lot or at work. While some falls result in minor scrapes, landing directly on your tailbone can lead to significant physical discomfort and long-term medical costs. Recognizing the symptoms...

A slip and fall can result in a spinal cord injury (SCI) that may cause permanent physical limitations and overwhelming medical expenses. Understanding the legal path to recovery is vital for those facing long-term mobility challenges or chronic pain. What evidence...

When the temperature drops in Washington, slipping on a commercial parking lot can be a frequent risk. If you have suffered a serious fracture or head injury from a fall on ice, you may be wondering if it was just a clumsy accident. But under Washington law, your...

Piles of colorful autumn leaves are a sure sign of the season, but those same lovely leaves can create hazards for people who are walking, riding or driving. Some people think that the worst danger they can suffer from fallen leaves is the aching back from sweeping up...

Many premises liability claims involve same-level falls. Slip-and-fall incidents can put people in the hospital or force them to take time away from work. An individual loses traction and falls while perusing the aisles in a grocery store, which leads to a broken...

Taking a stroll down the sidewalk or going grocery shopping should be risk-free. You shouldn't expect to get hurt in these places—they should be safe. But sometimes, accidents happen because property owners are negligent. It's important to know that property owners...

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, we expect hotels to meet specific standards, such as clean rooms, locks that work and a well-maintained property. Hotels have a responsibility to protect their guests from potential harm. This obligation extends across all...