Practice Areas

Premises Liability

Slip, Trip, and Fall • Premises Liability • Property Liability

If you are injured on another person’s property due to a dangerous condition that the owner caused, was aware of, or should have been aware of, you may have a valid premises liability claim against the property owner. Typical slip and fall accidents result from:

• Ice or snow accumulation
• Inadequate lighting
• Spilled food or drink in a restaurant or store
• Torn, raised or worn carpeting
• Obstructions, such as electrical cords
• Other Causes

If you have been seriously injured from a slip or fall, the attorneys at Vail A. Kaufman, P.A. can help you. We represent people in Washington DC and metropolitan Maryland, including Prince George’s and Montgomery County. Even if you believe the slip and fall was partly your fault, you may have a legal claim against the property owner. True, you have a duty to watch where you are going and understand that things may fall or spill onto walking surfaces, but the property owner also has a duty to keep the property reasonably safe. It is important to understand that the law may find that both the injured person and the property owner were at fault, and still award some compensation to the injured person.

In addition to slip and fall accidents, premises or property liability claims also include injuries from toxic chemical exposure, toxic mold and lead poisoning. A property owner can be liable for failure to warn of hazardous conditions on the property or for improperly maintaining equipment, furniture or furnishings. Overgrown or uncontrolled landscaping or tree growth, fallen trees or limbs, dog attacks, uncovered ditches, culverts, potholes and open holes all make the landowner potentially liable for personal injury, as will other dangerous conditions on the premises that the property owner fails to warn of and/or correct.

The lawyers at Vail A. Kaufman, P.A. understand that you may have uncertain feelings about contacting an attorney and pursuing a claim. Contact us for a free initial consultation so that we may discuss your concerns. We can evaluate your case from a legal perspective, and guide you through the claim process and help you receive just compensation for your loss.