Under Virginia law, property owners owe folks a duty to maintain their property in a reasonably safe manner. That duty can vary depending on the type of visitor you are to the property, whether you’re a business invitee or a trespasser. Property owners generally cannot maintain their premises negligently. They are responsible for trips, slips,…
There are so many circumstances where our personal injury law firm receives calls from clients who have been hurt on someone’s property because of icy or snowy conditions. In these types of slip-and-fall incidents, the attorney will want to know when the storm occurred and whether or not it was still snowing, sleeting, or freezing…
When a client has been injured in a slip-and-fall accident at a business, one of the first things a personal injury lawyer will look for is whether there were any building code violations that caused the accident. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident caused by a property owner’s negligence, don’t hesitate…
Under Virginia law, landlords have a legal obligation to maintain safe premises for their tenants. The legal concept of “premises liability” holds landlords accountable for ensuring that the property they rent is safe and free from hazards that could cause harm to tenants, visitors, or guests. If a landlord fails to live up to his…
You have the right to file an insurance claim if the homeowner or occupant caused the accident that injured your daughter or allowed the accident to happen.