Washington Slip and Fall Lawyer

You should report the incident, ask for a copy of the report, and take photos of the hazard and your shoes. Early documentation helps your case more than you might realize. Get medical care even if the pain seems minor at first, and keep the shoes you were wearing. Finally, don't give a recorded statement, as anything you say can be used against you. Get legal advice first.

Many businesses won't share evidence or take a claim seriously until a lawsuit is filed. Litigation gives us access to training records, surveillance footage, and inspection logs that can make the difference in proving your case. It also signals that you're serious about being treated fairly.

It depends. Under Washington's comparative fault rules, your compensation can be reduced but not erased. We focus on what the property owner did (or didn't do) to prevent the hazard in the first place. A fall is rarely about one moment of inattention. It's often about a long-ignored risk.

Video helps, but it isn't everything. We request all records, send preservation letters, and use legal tools to uncover inspection logs, past complaints, and witness information. Many cases are won without video evidence because the surrounding facts speak for themselves.

Claims involving cities (like Kent or Olympia), counties, or the state may have strict notice rules and shorter deadlines. If those steps aren't handled correctly, your right to recover could be lost. We handle everything to ensure that nothing is missed.

That may be an L&I (workers' comp) case first, but you may also have a separate injury claim if a third party, like a property manager or contractor, caused the hazard. We coordinate both claims to protect your recovery and avoid surprises.