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City Officials Ask Landlords To Secure Roofs After Fatal Fall Accident

After a Ballard man fell from a Boston rooftop while filming a school project, city officials are asking landlords to make certain to secure roof access.

Seattle Man Falls To Death Down Outdoor Stairwell

A Seattle man that was found dead at the bottom of a flight of outdoor stairs died as a result of a fatal slip and fall accident, Washington Police say.

Seattle Woman Dies In Fall Accident From Boat

A woman's body was recovered from the waters around Ballard Bridge after authorities believe she fell from a boat or dock and into the water. It is unclear what caused the fall accident, but police believe that foul play was not involved.

Eight-Year-Old Dies In Fall Accident In Washington’s San Juan Islands

A small girl was killed in a fall accident on the San Juan Islands while vacationing with her family. The girl fell from a cabin loft and struck her head. She was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center for emergency brain surgery, but died of her head injury.

Seattle Worker Dies In Four-Story Fall From Hotel Construction Site

A man working on a new hotel construction in Lynnwood, Washington, was killed after falling four stories while unloading carpet into the building. He was rushed to a Washington hospital where he died of his fall injuries.

Seattle's waterfront sidewalk collapses | Seattle slip and fall attorney

NWCN.com reports that on May 21st near Pier 48 along Alaskan Way South in Seattle, Washington a sidewalk collapsed and a 60 year old man was trapped in a 10-foot deep hole.  The Seattle Fire and Rescue crew pulled the man through a narrow opening over an hour later.  The Washington State Department of Transportation is investigating this incident.

If you have been involved in a fall injury accident, call the Andrew Kim Law Firm for a free, no-obligation consultation at 425-289-1990 or 1-800-636-3676.  We would be happy to discuss your case with you.

October Library Items: A Focus on Slips and Falls

This month, we decided to focus our informational Library Items on slip and fall accident awareness.

First, we wanted to let our readers know how common slip and falls really are -- not just minor trips where you might skin a knee, but serious slip and fall accidents where you may injure your back, your wrists, your ankles, your shoulder, or your knee. Although you might think these accidents are rare, you might be surprised: the annual numbers are in the millions.

Secondly, we wanted to give our readers a few tips on how they could help prevent such accidents, especially for those in the workplace and for the elderly. As attorneys, we understand well that some slip and fall accidents cannot be prevented -- the negligence of the property owner was to blame, not your footwear or your vigilance. However, there are some simple rules you and your family can take to help stop serious injuries from occuring, especially in bad weather or in other dangerous environments.

As always, if you have been involved in a slip and fall accident, call us today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We would be happy to discuss your case with you.

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Avoid Slip And Fall Injuries On Your Rented Property

If you live in Washington state and rent a house or apartment, how can you prevent slip and fall injuries on the property? Although not all slip and fall injuries are preventable, and although not all slip and fall injuries that take place on rental property are due to someone else's negligence, there are a few things you can do to prevent slip and fall cases in these situations.

1. Report dangerous conditions. If there is a broken stair, uneven pavement, unsafe deck, etc., make sure that your landlord is aware of the problem - they can't fix it if they don't know about it. The majority of landlords will send a professional to fix the issue and keep your building safe.

2. Keep on them if they do not respond. If the situation is not remedied in a timely manner, keep writing letters and keep a record of what they said and when you sent them. This way, if an accident does occur, there is written proof that the landlord was aware of the issue and did not respond.

3. Make sure the repair is done well. While most landlords will send professionals to fix problems, a few will attempt to make repairs themselves. While some are able to do so well, others may rely on a temporary solution or do a shoddy job of fixing the problem. If the latter is the case, write another letter voicing your concern.

4. Ice and snow should be shoveled. Landlords' duties go beyond making sure that repairs are made - they are also responsible for removing ice and snow from step, walkways, and driveways. If you slip and fall because this snow and ice was not removed, your landlord has been negligent.