Accident Claims Related to Dangerous Property Conditions
Premises liability is the legal term for a property owner's responsibility to maintain a building or land in a reasonably safe condition — if the owner fails to keep the premises in a safe condition, there's a risk of liability to someone injured as a result.
A personal injury lawyer will need to consider: Just what does reasonable safety mean? Is a trespasser protected the same way as an invited guest or a commercial patron? Does it matter if the property is operated for profit? Should the injured person have paid more attention?
At J. Michael Koch & Associates, P.S., Inc., our focus on personal injury litigation over the last 25 years means that our attorneys have had a chance to consider just about all of the finer points of Washington premises liability law at one time or another. In 1983, Mike Koch successfully argued the case of Pimentel v. Roundup Co. before the Washington Supreme Court and established a new standard of care for self-service stores.
As in other accident cases, our primary objective is to help our client recover the greatest amount possible under the facts and law of a given situation. To learn how we can apply our experience and attention to detail to your potential premises liability claim, contact us in Silverdale for a free case evaluation.
Examples of the kinds of cases our attorneys handle include:
- Workplace accidents caused by poor building maintenance or unsafe structures.
- Slip-and-fall injuries on broken sidewalks, unlit stairwells or wet floors.
- Injuries in unmarked construction, remodeling or maintenance areas.
- Injuries caused by falling overhead objects.
- Injuries due to negligent security in hotels, apartment buildings or public facilities.
- Swimming pool accidents.
- School or playground accidents.
A distinguishing feature of the personal injury practice at J. Michael Koch & Associates is reflected in our ability to accurately assess the value of a client's claim, and then assemble the evidence necessary to document the claim to overcome the resistance of a claims adjuster, a self-insured defendant, or even your own health care insurer. Rather than recommend that a client accept a settlement less than we think we could win in trial, we'll take your case to court whenever it's necessary to protect its full value.
Call 888-447-6271 or 360-536-4197 to Discuss Your Case With a Lawyer
We advise clients with premises liability claims throughout Kitsap County and the Puget Sound region: Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island. Contact our office in Silverdale for a free evaluation of your case.
