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...
Premises Liability
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...
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....
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...
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...
