Barney Injury Law
Broken stair railing and cracked steps at a commercial building entrance

Virginia Beach Practice Area

Virginia Beach Premises Liability Attorney

Property owners have a legal duty to keep visitors safe. When they cut corners and you get hurt, I hold them accountable.

Premises liability covers any injury caused by an unsafe condition on someone else's property, not just slip and falls. I'm Scott Barney, a Virginia Beach personal injury attorney with 20+ years of experience proving owner negligence and recovering full compensation for Hampton Roads clients, on a no-win, no-fee basis.

Cases I Handle

Virginia Beach premises liability claims

Slip, trip & fall injuriesNegligent security & assaultsInadequate lightingSwimming pool accidentsFalling merchandiseStructural & stairway defectsDog bites & animal attacksFire, smoke & code violations

How I Help

What I do for you

1

Investigate the property

I document the dangerous condition, maintenance history, and any prior complaints or incidents.

2

Establish the duty

I show what a reasonable owner should have done, and how they fell short.

3

Prove causation

I connect the unsafe condition directly to your injuries with medical and scene evidence.

4

Negotiate or litigate

I pursue full compensation and try the case before a jury when the owner won't be fair.

What You May Recover

Compensation in a Virginia premises claim

  • Medical expenses, current and future
  • Lost income and earning capacity
  • Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
  • Permanent disability or disfigurement
  • Costs of ongoing care and rehabilitation

Recent Results

Outcomes for clients

$250,000Unsafe condition causing serious spinal injury
$150,000Negligence claim with lasting orthopedic harm

Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict a similar outcome in any future case.

Premises Liability FAQ

Questions I hear most

Slip-and-fall is one type of premises liability. The broader category also covers negligent security, pool accidents, falling objects, dog bites, and other dangerous conditions on a property.

Hurt and not sure what to do? Let's talk today.

Free, confidential, and no obligation. You owe me nothing unless I win your case.