Washington Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer

Serving throughout the state of washington

You were walking in a Washington state store aisle when suddenly your foot hits a small puddle and slides out from under you. You lose your balance and fall to the floor, severely hurting your spine and fracturing bones. What now? Let Washington state slip and fall injury lawyer Steven Defoe of Steven Defoe Law Office help you investigate your personal injury claim and help you get compensation for your injuries.

Understanding Premises Liability

All too often we see Washington state residents suffer from serious injuries caused by property owners’ negligence in keeping facilities free from harmful conditions. When a visitor to a property suffers a preventable injury because of a hazard on the property, the law of premises liability is used to determine the responsibility of the property owner or manager. The law applies both to residences and places of business.

In addition to slip and fall accidents caused by slippery floors or standing water, ice, or snow, the following situations are examples of other probable premises liability:

• Trip-and-falls caused by damaged or uneven walkways, slippery stairs, or poor upkeep
• Inadequate security (lights, surveillance) resulting in a preventable assault by a third party
• Construction site injuries, particularly those involving persons other than workers
• Pool drownings
• Falling trees
• Products falling off of shelves at a store

Proving Negligence

The key to Washington state slip and fall accident cases is to prove that the property owner or manager was negligent and your injury resulted from his or her negligence. However, doing so can be difficult. One reason for this is that a property owner might make quick repairs before you even file a claim. For this reason, if possible, take photographs of the accident scene and your injuries, and write down the names and addresses of any eyewitnesses as soon as possible after the accident.

Also contact Washington state premises liability lawyer Steven Defoe as quickly as possible. The legal staff of Steven Defoe Law Office can help collect vital evidence and take action to thoroughly investigate your case to help get you the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages.

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