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I think you might have a cause of action against the landowner depending upon the circumstances of the fish pond. Was there anything that hid the fishpond? Was there tall grass or anything that obscured your view of it? For example, if this were just a hole in the ground that the landowner did not make, you could not sue them because it was open and obvious, and it was the natural state of the land. If the landowner has liability, there must be something about it that was dangerous and that caused your injury. If the fishpond was open and obvious, and not hidden, and you just fell into it, I do not think you have a good chance of prevailing against the landowner. A WA personal injury attorney could give you a good appraisal of your chance of winning. You can find them online or by contacting the WA state bar association. Please contact me if you have more questions. I am sorry my information is not more positive, but these types of cases can be difficult to win unless the danger is obscured by something.

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Expert:	J D Haas
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Answered:	10/24/2007

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21 years as a serious injury/wrongful death trial lawyer; nationally board certified; 43 jury trials