People move through Alexandria in all kinds of spaces every day, from shops near King Street to apartment buildings in Old Town and restaurants, offices, and hotels around Eisenhower and Carlyle. A wet floor, unsafe stairway, or neglected walkway can turn an ordinary visit into a serious injury. When a preventable hazard causes harm, an Alexandria premises liability lawyer can help you understand your rights.
Regan Zambri Long’s premises liability attorneys bring nearly 200 years of combined experience to serious personal injury claims. We have achieved over $1 billion in recoveries for clients across Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland, and are consistently named one of the Best Law Firms in America. All our attorneys are currently named among the Best Lawyers in the District of Columbia for Personal Injury Litigation, and more than 100 5 star Google reviews speak to the trust clients place in our advocacy, communication, and support.
If you have been hurt on someone’s property in Alexandria, contact Regan Zambri Long today, and one of our attorneys will personally reach out to you for a free consultation. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there’s no fee unless we win your case.
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A premises liability claim holds a property owner accountable for any injuries or damages resulting from an accident. Whether the property is residential or commercial, a property owner can be held liable for any injury that may occur on their grounds.
For example, you stop in a restaurant for a relaxing lunch. Before you walked in, someone had just mopped the floor but neglected to put up a “wet floor” sign to warn customers. Unknowingly, you stroll into the restaurant, looking for a delicious meal, but fall on the wet floor and break your wrist. The restaurant owner would be liable for your injuries while on their property.
At Regan Zambri Long, we firmly believe knowledge is power. While we do the heavy lifting in a premises liability claim, we understand that you are deeply invested in the outcome. Therefore, we want to keep you informed every step of the way. One of the most essential components of a premises liability case is understanding the rights you are fighting to protect.
Alexandria, Virginia’s premises liability law comes from years of legal precedent. An experienced Alexandria personal injury attorney guiding you through your claim is in your best interest. Our liability lawyers at Regan Zambri Long have won millions of dollars for our clients in Northern Virginia and throughout the DC metro area. We recently settled a $3.9 million premises liability case for our client, who was injured by a collapsed railing.
Our broader premises liability results also include:
Our record is backed by trial credentials, peer recognition, and leadership in serious personal injury litigation:
If an unsafe property condition caused your injury, our Alexandria premises liability lawyers can help you understand your rights and pursue the compensation available under Virginia law. Call today for your free consultation and to take legal action.
Call today for your free consultation and to take legal action.
The laws in Alexandria are similar to the rest of the state. Property owners are responsible for providing reasonably safe conditions for visitors, employees, and residents. When Alexandria property owners fail to do so, they are financially responsible for any injuries incurred.
However, according to Virginia premises liability law, homeowners and other private property owners may owe different levels of care to various types of visitors:
Premises liability cases include a wide variety of situations and circumstances. No two cases are alike. The main question to ask yourself is: did my injury occur on someone else’s property? If so, was the accident because of neglect?
Some of the more common causes of premises liability claims are:
Contributory negligence is a common tort law recognized in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Contributory negligence means you have zero liability in the accident to recover compensation.
For example, you ran and slipped on a neighbor’s driveway, spraining your ankle. The property owner may argue that your injuries may have been less severe if you had been walking rather than running. The owners may even try to say that if you had been walking, you may not have fallen at all.
This is why contacting a liability attorney at Regan Zambri Long is essential. Our lawyers have navigated contributory negligence in Northern Virginia for over 40 years. We are confident we have the right attorney to build a case to secure a settlement in your favor. Call today.
Whether your accident was a result of icy conditions, poorly maintained properties, or a slip and fall accident in a store, these accidents can lead to serious injuries.
Some of the most commonly sustained catastrophic injuries that appear in personal injury claims include:
These injuries may require long-term medical treatment, physical therapy, surgery, and medication usage. This is why connecting with an experienced premises accident attorney who has handled complex cases involving Virginia law is important.
There are four main steps to your premises liability case.
The first step is to prove that the defendant (the person you are suing) had a duty of care. A duty of care is how a person should act toward others. Another reasonable person would use a standard of care in a similar situation. For example, a restaurant owner must provide safety for customers while they dine there.
The second step is proving that the defendant breached the duty of care. Let’s get back to the restaurant owner. If faulty dining chairs in the restaurant broke as you sat on them, causing an injury, the restaurant owner would be liable for those injuries. She was responsible for ensuring the restaurant’s furniture was safe for all customers. If the restaurant owner knew the chairs created dangerous conditions but did not take reasonable steps to repair or replace those chairs, they could be liable.
Next, your premises liability attorney will prove that your injuries were a direct result of the accident. If it is proven that your injuries were, in fact, from another accident, you may not be able to recover fair compensation. Your Regan Zambri Long premises liability lawyer will build a case showing that your injury only came from the negligence of others.
Finally, your lawyer will establish the damages you will collect. The amount of damages you can collect from a premises liability case varies depending on the severity of your injuries. However, your Alexandria premises liability attorney will seek the highest compensation possible.
Your personal injury attorney will work with you to establish negligence and build your personal injury lawsuit. This will include utilizing evidence such as:
Your lawyer will recover economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages include:
Non-economic damages include:
Virginia’s statute of limitations on personal injury cases is two years from the accident date, according to § 8.01-243 of the Code of Virginia. Believe us when we say this—two years is not long, and medical bills pile up very quickly.
There is no exact estimate of the damages collected from a personal injury case. It largely depends on the injuries you suffered.
Organizations in Alexandria, VA, who may help establish the property owner’s negligence include the Alexandria Police Department and the City of Alexandria Department of Code Administration.
At Regan Zambri Long, we make a promise to our clients. You don’t pay us a dime unless we win your case. Our lawyers, regularly featured in Super Lawyers, don’t pinch pennies when building a strong case for our clients. To sculpt a winning argument, we will work with law enforcement agencies, medical consultants, accident reconstruction, eyewitnesses, documentation, insurance companies, security footage, and other legal experts.
We firmly believe that you and your family have enough to deal with in the aftermath of a serious accident. You will not pay one penny out of pocket throughout the process, even if we must go to trial. Regan Zambri Long has the financial resources to see your case through until the end.
Your best option is always a local attorney who knows and cares about the community you live in. The attorneys at Regan Zambri Long practice in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC We are committed to fighting for justice for our clients and improving the communities we live in.
One of our Senior Partners, Salvatore Zambri, has been called “The Culture Changer” by Super Lawyers. He aims to make Northern Virginia and DC metro communities safer through litigation. That’s the difference between an attorney who lives locally in the community he is serving and an attorney who doesn’t have an actual investment in your case. Our lawyers have a deep understanding of Virginia insurance companies and court systems. We are well-versed in local Alexandria laws. We know and have worked with the defense attorneys many times. This knowledge will tremendously benefit you and your case and help you win a favorable settlement or verdict.
Our lawyers are ready to help you with your lawsuit. Contact us for your no-obligation, free consultation.
Have you or your loved one sustained injuries in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia? Regan Zambri Long PLLC has the best lawyers in the country to analyze your case and answer the questions you may have.