Slip and Fall

Slip and fall claims are considered personal injury lawsuits under premises liability tort. In layman’s terms, a plaintiff claims that a negligent defendant caused their injury. They further claim that their injury would not have happened if the defendant had taken care of the premises… Read On

It is no secret that many of Yakima’s sidewalks have seen better days. Due to winter weather, tree roots, or other conditions, many sidewalks have crumbled into hundreds of pieces. Unfortunately, innocent pedestrians can trip on uneven pavement, cracks, or potholes, injuring themselves in the… Read On

It is a common sight in supermarkets and other stores—a yellow sign telling customers to use caution because the floors have been freshly mopped. Unfortunately, many stores never set up warning signs or cones, and unsuspecting customers can slip on the floor, suffering serious injuries… Read On

It’s no secret that slip and fall cases can take a long time to settle. Generally, slip and fall settlements can take a year or longer. There’s a variety of reasons for that, but the most important one to understand is that you are likely… Read On

With winter fast approaching in Yakima, pedestrians soon face a daunting task—traversing one of the city’s icy sidewalks after a snowstorm. Unsurprisingly, hundreds of people each year slip and fall on ice while walking on sidewalks, some of whom sustain serious injuries. Determining legal liability… Read On

Almost anyone can trip over their own feet. But slip and fall accidents are often caused by dangerous conditions that property owners have failed to correct. These falls happen at a variety of places—at work, in a business, at a private residence, or on public… Read On

After a slip and fall, many people immediately begin thinking about how much they could get in a settlement. It’s no wonder. Slip and fall accidents cause serious injuries that can leave you holed up at home for weeks or months. Unable to work, and… Read On

Washington Slip and Fall Accident Statute of Limitations Slip and fall lawsuits are considered personal injury claims. Each state has its own set of rules governing how and when personal injury claims can be brought forth against an at-fault party. In the State of Washington,… Read On