Premises Liability

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...

If you are the parent of school-age children, the last fleeting days of summer are coming quickly to a close. That makes families often try to have one final summer fling and take a weekend holiday. But if your travels take you places where there are pools and spas,...

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...

In the U.S., property owners must maintain a reasonably safe premise for visitors, guests and customers. That duty extends to those who own or are responsible for private residences, commercial establishments and even government facilities. When they fail in this...

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,...