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Understand Your Right to Compensation in Washington

A Slip and Fall is a term describing an accident in which somebody, because of the circumstances on the property of another, slips, falls, and is harmed. A property owner in Mercer Island may be liable to you for any injuries you suffered while on their property.

Slip and Falls Accidents in Mercer Island Washington

Slip and Falls occur because of a hazardous or dangerous condition on the property in Washington.

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 show your case may vary depending on the category of condition that caused your Slip and Fall in Mercer Island.

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 Guidance for your Slip and Fall Case in Washington

If you or a loved one has been harmed because of a slip and fall on someone else's property in Mercer Island then you should retain a skilled Slip and Fall attorney. By doing so, you will have the best chance of being paid for your injuries.

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Life in Mercer Island

Mercer Island, Washington is a city situated in King County, on an island in Lake Washington. Its population, according to a 2008 Census estimate, is about 24,000 people.

Mercer Island is part of the Seattle Metro area, and is considered a suburb of that city. The Mercers, a wealthy Seattle Family, settled Mercer Island in the late 1800s, and gave the area its current name.

During that time, an industrialist built a large, luxurious resort on the waterfront, and it was accessible via steamboat from the nearby towns on the mainland. The resort was burnt by a mysterious fire in 1908, however.

Mercer Island is quite affluent, and the IRS has ranked it among the 50 wealthiest Zip Codes in the U.S. The median household income is about ,000, and only 0.2% of the population lives below the poverty line.

There are quite a few parks in Mercer Island, Washington. Luther Burbank Park is one of the largest, and covers about 77 acres, and a significant portion of waterfront. It features a public dock for boats, tennis courts, picnic areas, and nature trails.

Given their sophisticated clientele, and proximity to the largest city in the state, Mercer Island, Washington lawyers are experienced in a wide variety of legal areas. If you have any legal issue, there's a good chance that a Mercer Island, Washington lawyer can solve it, or point you to someone who can.

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