Seattle Premises Liability Attorneys
Negligence can take on a variety of forms, and sometimes accountability for negligence is not always clear. In the case of premises liability, accountability lies in the hands of property owners. It is the duty of property owners to ensure that facilities they own are properly maintained, and that all people who pass through the property are safe.
Premises liability in Tacoma can result when a floor is too slippery, or loose building materials pose a hazard by blocking a walking path in a building, preventing a person from safely navigating through it. Premises liability can refer to instances where a person is injured because proper exits and ramps are not put into place, or when a person is the victim of a crime and certain safety measures, such as adequate lighting in parking lots, are not installed. Premises liability can also include on-the-job injuries, where an employee is injured as the result of dangerous conditions existing at the work place and the owner of the workplace fails to warn the employee of the danger.
Though they do not control the weather, it is the responsibility of building owners to provide safe walkways leading to their property even when adverse weather conditions play a role in causing the accident. Ultimately, uneven pavement or flooring, including carpet, can cause a person to trip and injure him or herself. If this happens, the owner of the building can be held liable for all expenses associated with the injury. Though the property owner's insurance will more than likely cover the cost of medical bills, the property owner can be held liable for other monetary damages, such as those associated with loss of income.
Our Seattle product liability lawyers are experienced and well-versed in all aspects of premises liability law. The Bernard Law Group has won significant case settlements and verdicts in premises liability cases, such as:
- $185,003.14 Jury Verdict - Plaintiff slipped and fell on the dangerously slippery floor in hospital room while getting ready for a kidney surgery. Plaintiff sustained fractured hip and fractured ribs.
- $150,000.00 Jury Verdict - Plaintiff slipped and fell and broke her leg requiring surgery on her way out of her sister's rental the day she was to be married. The tiled entry way of the house was broken and plaintiff caught her heel on broken tile.
If you have been injured in a Seattle premises liability accident, please don't hesitate to contact the knowledgeable attorneys at the Bernard Law Group. Our skilled Washington premises liability attorneys will examine every aspect of your case to ensure that negligent parties are held liable for their actions, or lack thereof. Call us for a free compensation, and we will help you get the compensation that you deserve.
IF YOU, OR A LOVED ONE, HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO ANOTHER'S NEGLIGENCE - CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION!
