Slip and Fall Accidents in VA
Virginia Slip and Fall Lawyer
From Bill Hicks' law office in Springfield, Virginia , Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. clients receive legal advice regarding injuries suffered in the seemingly minor accident called 'slip and fall' or `trip and fall'. Any experienced attorney will tell you that a slip and fall accident can not only lead to a serious injury, it leads to death every year for thousands of people in the United States. Injures suffered include strains, sprains, torn ligaments, broken bones, concussions, and on occasion, death. Slip and fall injury cases involve a degree of responsibility on the part of the building owner or management, and are also known by the name 'premises liability'.
Bill Hicks, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, has been representing individuals in personal injury cases, including wrongful death litigation, for twenty-six years. The cases that achieve the larger settlements tend to be the ones that go to trial, although a jury trial carries its own risks. Premises liability slip and fall personal injury litigation can come from injuries caused by:
- Broken Tiles
- Dangerous Floor Conditions
- Elevators
- Icy Sidewalks
- Loose Handrails
- Overhanging Branches Or Eaves
- Parking Lot Potholes
- Slippery Linoleum Or Tile
- Uneven Flooring
A settlement in a slip and fall accident is not impossible, although it has been the experience of those in this law office that jurors from Northern Virginia jurisdictions, such as Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County, have a relatively high tolerance for other people's pain. It is not known whether fear of rising insurance premiums or some other issue is at play, but for some reason, Virginia juries are not known to be very generous. An experienced personal injury trial lawyer may be able to help you achieve a settlement for medical expenses, lost wages, and in some cases, compensation for pain and suffering.
If you live in Northern Virginia, including Arlington or Alexandria, and have been injured in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident, a premises liability attorney may be able to help you receive the settlement you deserve. Please call or contact personal injury trial lawyer Bill Hicks to schedule an appointment
