How Virginia Premises Liability Law Applies to Slip-and-Fall Injuries in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Arlington Counties
his article offers a complete examination of Virginia slip and fall and premises liability law, focusing on key legal standards and practical insights for injuries that occur in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Arlington Counties. Slip and fall claims are a subset of premises liability and require proof that the property owner owed and breached a duty of care, that the dangerous condition was known or should have been known, and that the breach caused compensable damages. Virginia’s strict pure contributory negligence rule can bar recovery if the injured person is even slightly at fault. We explain the two-year statute of limitations under Virginia Code § 8.01-243, evidence gathering, defenses, and what compensation may be available. This guide also covers common incident types, attorney strategies, and county-specific considerations.
