Vancouver, Washington, Premises Liability Attorney
Both business owners and homeowners have a legal duty to keep their properties safe for visitors. Commercial property owners have a stricter duty than private homeowners to prevent injuries to visitors, but if you or someone you know has been injured in a store, at a school, or even at a private home — the property owner may be required by law to pay compensation for medical bills and other financial losses.
Premises liability may arise in slip and fall cases, where a person slips — or trips — and is injured in a fall. Such falls may be caused by poorly constructed or maintained stairways and handrails, by uneven sidewalks, or by defects in the flooring that cause a misstep. Premises liability also arises in large retail stores, when customers are injured by falling merchandise.
Successful Premises Liability Law Firm — Vancouver, Washington
The Harlan Law Firm — centrally located in Vancouver, Washington — is a boutique personal injury law firm that focuses on providing aggressive legal representation in personal injury cases.
Our law firm is led by personal injury attorney Beau Harlan, an experienced trial lawyer with a record of success winning settlements and jury verdicts in slip and fall cases. We operate on the principle that the best way to protect our clients’ right to financial compensation in the aftermath of an injury accident is to investigate thoroughly and prepare each case and each client for a jury trial. We do not accept settlements in cases where we believe that a more just result can be reached by telling our client's story to a jury.
Slip and Fall Case
Result: $70,000 Settlement
The Harlan Law Firm negotiated a $70,000 settlement on behalf of an 85-year-old woman who was injured in a falling accident in a public school district building, where she had attended a volleyball game. During our investigation of the case, we learned that the school district had improperly installed the handrail for the stairs, leading to our client’s fall. Our investigation also revealed that the lighting conditions in the stairwell were insufficient and that construction in the building also created a dangerous condition for visitors.
Get Legal Advice About Premises Liability
At the Harlan Law Firm, we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that our clients pay no legal fees unless and until we win for them the compensation they deserve.
Contact our office today to schedule an initial consultation if you or a family member has been injured in a slip and fall case. Call 360.735.8200 or send us an e-mail.
