Burnett & Williams - Personal Injury Lawyers

Slip and Fall Accidents

"Slip and fall" is a term used for a personal injury case in which a person slips or trips and falls, and is injured on someone else's property. These cases usually fall under the broader category of cases known as "premises liability" claims, because slip and fall accidents usually occur on property (or "premises") owned or maintained by someone else and the owner or possessor of the property may be held legally responsible.

Dangerous conditions such as torn carpeting, changes in flooring, poor lighting, narrow stairs, or a wet floor can cause someone to slip and hurt him or herself inside a building. Other instances of slip and fall incidents can occur when people trip on broken or cracked public sidewalks or trip and fall on stairs or escalators. In addition, a slip and fall case might arise when someone slips or trips and falls because of rain, ice, snow or a hidden hazard, such as a pothole in the ground. If you or a loved one has been hurt because of hazardous conditions, please call us at 703-777-1650 to help determine the liability of this incident.  Slip and falls, dog bites, fires and explosions are examples of premise liability. Because of the number of variables in these areas, we strongly encourage you to call and speak to our legal team for the best advice possible. There is no charge for initial consultation.