Barney Injury Law
Wet floor caution cone next to a spill on a store aisle floor

Virginia Beach Practice Area

Virginia Beach Slip & Fall Attorney

A fall can mean months off your feet and a stack of bills. When a careless property owner caused it, I make them answer for it.

If you slipped, tripped, or fell because a Virginia Beach property owner failed to keep their premises safe, you may be owed compensation. I'm Scott Barney, a Hampton Roads personal injury attorney with 20+ years of experience proving these cases, and overcoming the tough defenses Virginia law allows, on a no-win, no-fee basis.

Cases I Handle

Where Virginia Beach falls happen

Wet or unmarked floorsIcy or unsalted walkwaysBroken stairs & loose railingsPoor lightingUneven pavement & potholesGrocery & retail store hazardsApartment & common-area defectsRestaurant & hotel injuries

How I Help

What I do for you

1

Prove the hazard

I move quickly to capture the dangerous condition and incident reports before the owner fixes or hides it.

2

Show notice

I establish the owner knew, or should have known, about the danger and failed to act.

3

Counter the blame

Owners argue you weren't watching. I gather evidence to defeat the contributory-negligence defense.

4

Pursue full value

I document every cost and push for a fair settlement, ready to try the case if they refuse.

What You May Recover

Compensation in a Virginia premises claim

  • Medical bills: emergency care, surgery, and rehabilitation
  • Lost wages while you recover
  • Future treatment for lasting injuries
  • Pain, suffering, and reduced quality of life
  • Out-of-pocket costs related to the fall

Recent Results

Outcomes for clients

$250,000Fall causing herniated discs, liability initially denied
$150,000Premises hazard with serious orthopedic injury

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.

From the Blog

More on slip & fall cases

Slip & Fall FAQ

Questions I hear most

Generally yes. That the owner knew or should have known and didn't fix it. That's why fast evidence-gathering matters. I work to establish notice before the trail goes cold.

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.