Premises liability covers far more than slip and falls. From negligent security and inadequate lighting to unsafe stairwells, swimming pool accidents, and falling objects, Washington property owners must keep their premises reasonably safe. Injury Claim Team connects injured Washingtonians with premises liability attorneys who know how to prove these claims.
Types of Premises Liability Claims
Negligent security leading to assault, inadequate maintenance, unsafe stairs and railings, swimming pool incidents, falling merchandise, dog attacks, and toxic exposure all fall under premises liability. Each requires proving the owner failed in their duty to keep visitors safe.
Duty of Care in Washington
Washington property owners owe different duties depending on the visitor's status. Invitees are owed reasonable inspection and warning of dangers; licensees are owed warning of known hazards. Establishing your status and the owner's knowledge of the danger is key.
Negligent Security Cases
When inadequate lighting, broken locks, or a lack of security contributes to an assault or robbery on a property, the owner may share liability. These cases require showing the harm was foreseeable and the owner failed to take reasonable precautions.
Deadlines and Comparative Fault
Washington's three-year statute of limitations under RCW 4.16.080 generally applies, and the pure comparative negligence rule (RCW 4.22.005) allows recovery even when the victim bears some fault.
No fee unless you win. Our network attorneys handle Washington premises liability cases on contingency. Your case review is always free — call 973-566-5599 or request a review online and a specialist will reach out within the hour.
Premises Liability FAQs in Washington
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on contingency — no fee unless they win compensation for you. Your case review is always free and confidential.
Most Washington personal injury claims must be filed within three years of the injury under RCW 4.16.080, though some claim types and government claims have shorter or different deadlines. Acting quickly protects your rights.
Washington follows pure comparative negligence (RCW 4.22.005), so you can recover even if you were partly at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, not eliminated.
Call 973-566-5599 or request a free case review online. A specialist will review your case at no cost and connect you with an experienced Washington attorney — and reach out within the hour.