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Understand Your Right to Compensation in Virginia

A Slip and Fall is a term describing an accident in which somebody, because of the conditions on the property of another, slips, falls, and is hurt. A property owner in Charlottesville may be liable to you for any injuries you sustained while on their property.

Prevalent Reasons for Slip and Falls in Charlottesville Virginia

Slip and Falls happen because of a hazardous or dangerous condition on the property in Virginia.

There are 3 broad categories of conditions that can cause Slip and Fall injuries. First, there are structural defects, more prevalent in old buildings, resulting from wear and tear and a lack of maintenance. Second, there are hazards caused by the weather, such as ice on sidewalks, or water on smooth surfaces. Third, there are building code vilations, where the owner has not taken necessary steps to bring the property into compliance with local safety rules.

The types of evidence you will need to present in court will differ depending upon which type of condition you were hurt by in Charlottesville.

There are 3 broad categories of conditions that can cause Slip and Fall injuries. First, there are structural defects, more prevalent in old buildings, resulting from wear and tear and a lack of maintenance. Second, there are hazards caused by the weather, such as ice on sidewalks, or water on smooth surfaces. Third, there are building code vilations, where the owner has not taken necessary steps to bring the property into compliance with local safety rules.

Get Help for your Slip and Fall Case in Virginia

If you or a loved one has been hurt because of a slip and fall on someone else's property in Charlottesville then you should speak with a knowledgeable attorney who specializes in Slip and Fall cases to maximize your chances of success in a lawsuit.

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Life in Charlottesville

Charlottesville is an independent city surrounded by Albemarle County. Being an independent city, it is not actually legally part of the county in which it sits. It runs its own affairs, and unlike other cities, the government of the county in which it sits has no jurisdiction over it. It has a population of about 41,000 people.

Charlottesville was named in 2004 as the best place to live in the United States, in the book Cities Ranked and Rated, due in part to its high quality of life, low cost of living, and mild climate.

The city of Charlottesville is steeped in history. It was the home of presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. It is home to the University of Virginia, which was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. Along with Monticello (Thomas Jefferson's estate), the university is an UNESCO World Heritage Site - having been recognized by the United Nations as a place of special historical significance to all of mankind. It is the only university in the U.S., and one of the only manmade structures in the U.S., to be designated a World Heritage Site.

The University of Virginia has one of the best law schools in the country, so you don't need to worry about finding a good Charlottesville, Virginia lawyer, if you ever need one. Charlottesville lawyers are ready to take just about any case that you're likely to face.

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