Portsmouth Slip and Fall Attorneys

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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 harmed. A property owner in Portsmouth may be liable to you for any injuries you sustained while on their property.

Reasons for Slip and Falls in Portsmouth Virginia

Slip and Falls commonly happen because of a hazardous situation on property in Virginia.

These conditions are classified loosely into three categories: 1) structural defects occurring as buildings get older and need repair, 2) hazards created by weather, like icy sidewalks, and 3) building code violations where a property owner has not taken reasonable steps to ensure that the property meets all local safety requirements.

The type of evidence you will need to present to prove your injury may depend on what type of Slip and Fall case you have in Portsmouth.

These conditions are classified loosely into three categories: 1) structural defects occurring as buildings get older and need repair, 2) hazards created by weather, like icy sidewalks, and 3) building code violations where a property owner has not taken reasonable steps to ensure that the property meets all local safety requirements.

Get help for your Slip and Fall case from an Attorney in Virginia

If you have been harmed by falling or slipping on someone else's property in Portsmouth then you should speak with a reliable attorney who specializes in Slip and Fall cases to maximize your chances of success in a lawsuit.

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Life in Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Virginia is an independent city (meaning it is not part of any county) in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia. Its population is about 95,000 people.

Portsmouth is home to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, a historic and still-active shipbuilding facility for the United States Navy. It was given the name "Norfolk" to avoid confusing it with the Naval shipyard that already existed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

This shipyard employs thousands of people, and is one of the major economic drivers of Portsmouth, Virginia. The shipyard, and the associated military installations nearby, employ several Portsmouth, Virginia attorneys, both as military officers and civilians.

Because of its varied industries and large military presence, there are many lawyers in Portsmouth, Virginia practicing a wide variety of legal specialties. If you need legal advice, chances are good that you can find a Portsmouth, Virginia attorney who can help.

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