slip and fall accident attorney

Slips and falls happen often and can lead to financial hardship

slip and fall Statistics 

Slip-and-fall accidents can be very dangerous and can even be life threatening. According to the National Floor Safety Institute there are 2 million fall injuries each year. 1 in 5 falls results in a serious injury such as a head injury or a broken bone. If these serious injuries happen to you it can affect your financial security.

Slipped on someone’s premise, are you owed anything?

If you have been injured from a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you may be able to receive compensation for your setbacks. If you were injured on a commercial or residential property and the slip and fall was due to the property holder’s negligence, the owner may be deemed liable for your injury and/or losses. Check out our information on Premises Liability to find out more.

statute of limitations

As with most civil cases, your slip-and-fall lawsuit in Washington is subject to a statute of limitations. You have up to three years from a slip-and-fall incident to start your lawsuit. If your claim is against a public entity, the amount of time you have can be less. These are reasons why it’s important to contact a Slip-and-Fall lawyer and start your personal injury claim right away.

TACOMA AREA LAWYERS who deal with slip and fall claims

With the help of a Slip-and-Fall Accident Attorney, you can file a personal injury claim. The attorney may also be able to help to gather evidence in order to prove that the property owner is liable. 

We are proud to serve the areas of Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia, and all Western Washington. Our team of attorneys are also working hard to attend to the needs of clients amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Do not hesitate to give the Law Offices of Michael Clark a call at 253-573-1000 or a request for a free consultation online for your legal needs.