A serious fall can cause broken bones, head injuries, and lasting disability. Washington's wet climate makes slick floors, icy walkways, and unsafe entrances a year-round hazard. Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe — when they fail, Injury Claim Team connects injured Washingtonians with attorneys who pursue full compensation.
Washington Premises Liability Basics
Property owners and occupiers owe a duty of care that depends on why you were on the property. Business invitees — customers and the public — are owed the highest duty, including reasonable inspection and warning of hazards. Proving the owner knew or should have known about a danger is central to a slip and fall claim.
Common Slip and Fall Hazards
Wet entryways during Washington's rainy months, icy parking lots and sidewalks, unmarked spills, broken stairs and handrails, poor lighting, and uneven surfaces all cause serious falls. Documenting the hazard quickly — before it is fixed or cleaned — strengthens your case.
Comparative Fault in Fall Cases
Owners often argue the victim was careless. Under Washington's pure comparative negligence rule (RCW 4.22.005), you can still recover even if partly at fault, with your award reduced by your share. The general three-year deadline under RCW 4.16.080 applies.
What Your Claim May Recover
A slip and fall claim can seek medical bills, future care, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Hip fractures, head injuries, and spinal injuries from falls can be severe, and Washington does not cap compensatory damages in most injury cases.
No fee unless you win. Our network attorneys handle Washington slip and fall 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.
Slip and Fall 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.