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Washington DC Slip and Fall Lawyers


Slip and fall accidents are the most common type of premises liability claim. Premises liability refers to the responsibility of a property owner to take the care necessary to maintain safe conditions. For example, if you went to a grocery store, slipped on a wet floor and suffered an injury, you may be able to file a slip and fall claim to recover damages. However, you would have to prove that the property owner was negligent, and should have known that the wet area would lead to someone’s injury.

What Circumstances Commonly Lead To a Slip and Fall Claim?


Slip and fall claims are easy to identify because they always involve a plaintiff who has lost his or her footing and fallen, leading to some type of injury. And the most common circumstances that can lead to a slip and fall injury include:

  • Extension Cord – Extension cords are a hidden danger because they often run along corners, and a person who is walking without looking down can easily trip on a cord and suffer an injury.
  • Greasy Floor – Any floor that is greasy or oily increases the likelihood of a slip and fall accident.
  • Ice and Snow – In the winter, the accumulation of ice and snow that has not been plowed can cause a slip and fall.
  • Loose Floorboard – Loose floorboards that have not been repaired can cause a person to trip and fall.
  • Old Staircase – Staircases with old, worn-out handrails are a danger that can cause a serious fall and injury.
  • Wet Floor – Any floor that is wet significantly increases the likelihood of a slip and fall accident. Grocery stores and department stores often have wet floors due to cleaning or some type of spill.

The Standard of Proof For a Slip and Fall Claim

To win a slip and fall claim, you have to prove that a property owner violated one of the following two standards:

  • Was the condition that caused the slip and fall accident foreseeable? In other words, should the property owner have known that an extension cord in the path of a patron could cause an accident and taken steps to prevent that accident from happening?
  • Was the condition that caused the slip and fall accident the result of negligence? In this instance, you would have to prove that the property owner knew of the hazardous condition, or should have known of the hazardous condition, but did nothing to remove the hazard or correct the problem.

Contact Washington, DC Slip and Fall Lawyers at the Law Offices of Duane O. King


If you need an experienced lawyer to help with a slip and fall claim, the Washington DC slip and fall lawyers at the Law Offices of Duane O. King have the skills and experience necessary to help those who have been injured due to a slip and fall accident. Please contact us online or call 202-931-6252 today for a free legal consultation.