Personal injury
Premises liability and slip and fall lawyer in Silverdale
Property owners and managers are expected to keep their premises reasonably safe. When a preventable hazard causes a serious fall or injury, we help you understand who may be responsible and what your options are.
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Personal injury
Slip and fall cases cover more than slips
Despite the name, a slip and fall case can involve almost any injury caused by an avoidable hazard on someone else's property. A broken stair, a loose rug, an icy walkway or a cord stretched across an aisle can all lead to a fall with lasting consequences.
Those responsible for a property should keep it safe for the people they invite in, or keep people out of areas that are not safe. When they fail to do that and someone gets hurt, they can be held responsible for the injuries.
Kitsap Law Group represents people injured on unsafe property in Silverdale, Bremerton and across Kitsap, Jefferson and Mason Counties, at stores, parking lots, offices, restaurants and other places open to the public.
- Falls at stores, restaurants and businesses
- Injuries in parking lots and on walkways
- Unsafe stairs, railings and floors
- Free consultation to review your case
Why acting early matters
In premises cases, the most important evidence often disappears first. A spill gets mopped up, a broken step gets fixed, and security video may be recorded over within days. Reaching out early gives us time to request footage and records while they still exist.
Our attorneys work hard to provide compassionate and effective representation for people injured by unsafe property conditions. Contact Kitsap Law Group to talk about your situation.
What we handle
Common hazards behind premises injuries
Serious injuries can happen when someone slips, trips or falls. Conditions we often see include:
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Ice and snow
Walkways, steps and parking lots left untreated after a Kitsap County freeze or snowfall.
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Wet or oily floors
Spills, mopped floors and tracked-in rain left without cleanup or a clear warning.
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Defective stairs and railings
Broken treads, uneven steps and loose or missing handrails.
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Hidden cords and clutter
Extension cords, boxes and merchandise placed where people walk.
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Loose rugs and carpets
Unsecured mats and torn carpet that catch a foot.
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Broken floors and sidewalks
Cracked, heaved or crumbling surfaces on floors, sidewalks, steps and entryways.
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Poor lighting
Dim stairwells, parking areas and entrances that hide a hazard until it is too late.
Our approach
How we handle a premises liability claim
Property owners and their insurers often have arguments ready when someone gets hurt, and many try to shift the blame onto the injured person. We are ready for those tactics and keep the focus on the hazard and on who was responsible for it.
Free consultation
We hear what happened, review photos and records and explain how a claim like yours generally works in Washington.
Preserve the evidence
Hazards get cleaned up and repaired quickly. We move fast to request video, incident reports and maintenance records.
Identify who is responsible
The owner, the business operating the space and a maintenance or snow removal contractor may each share responsibility.
Pursue the claim
We present your claim to the insurers and are prepared to go to court if a fair resolution is not offered.
Who handles it
Attorneys who handle personal injury
Premises liability claims are handled by attorneys whose practices include personal injury and premises liability litigation.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What should I do after a fall on someone else's property?
Get medical care, and report the fall to the owner or manager so there is a record. If you can, photograph the hazard, your footwear and the area, and get the names of any witnesses. Keep your shoes and clothing as they were.
Who can be responsible for my injuries?
Depending on the facts, the property owner, the business operating on the property and a company hired for maintenance or snow removal may all share responsibility. We look at each of them.
The store says I should have been watching where I was going. Do I still have a claim?
Possibly. Blaming the injured person is a common response. Being partly at fault does not always end a claim, and an attorney can explain how fault may be weighed in your situation.
Does it matter how long the hazard was there?
It often does. Whether the owner knew or should have known about the hazard is usually an important question, which is why video, inspection logs and witness accounts matter.
What if I fell on public property, such as a city sidewalk?
Claims involving cities, counties and other public entities can have special notice requirements and timelines. Talk with an attorney early. An attorney can confirm the deadline for your situation.
Is the consultation free?
Yes. There is no charge to meet with us about a slip, trip or fall injury and learn your options.
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