Missouri Slip & Fall Accident Lawyers Holding Property Owners Accountable.
Hurt in a slip and fall or trip and fall in Missouri? Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. When they fail, we hold them accountable. Free consultation 24/7.
What to Do After a Slip and Fall
7 Steps Missouri Slip and Fall Victims Should Take
Evidence in slip and fall cases disappears quickly. Property owners fix the hazard and surveillance footage gets deleted. Act fast.
Report the accident to the property owner
Tell the manager or property owner about the accident right away and ask them to file an incident report. Get a copy if possible.
Do not leave without documenting the scene
Photograph the exact spot where you fell, the hazard that caused it, any wet floor signs or lack thereof, and your injuries. These conditions can change within minutes.
Get witness names and contact information
Other customers or bystanders may have seen you fall or noticed the dangerous condition. Get their information before you leave.
Seek medical attention right away
Even if you feel okay, see a doctor the same day. Falls can cause serious injuries that are not immediately obvious, including head injuries and internal damage.
Do not give a recorded statement
The property owner's insurer may call you quickly. Do not give a recorded statement without an attorney. They will try to use your words against your claim.
Keep all evidence of the incident
Keep the shoes and clothing you were wearing. Do not wash them. They can show the conditions of the fall and the surfaces involved.
Contact Missouri Injury Attorneys
Surveillance footage is often deleted within days. We act immediately to send preservation letters and document the hazard before it is repaired.
Do You Have a Case?
Missouri Premises Liability Law: What You Need to Know
Property owners in Missouri have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions. Here is what the law says.
Missouri premises liability
Property owners owe different levels of duty to different visitors. Invitees such as customers get the highest protection. Licensees such as social guests get moderate protection. Trespassers generally get less, with some exceptions for children. We determine your status and build your case accordingly.
Proving negligence
To win a slip and fall case in Missouri, we must show the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you. We gather surveillance footage, maintenance records, prior incident reports, and witness accounts.
Comparative fault
Missouri follows pure comparative fault. If you were 20% at fault for the fall, your recovery is reduced by 20%. Property owners and their insurers will try to put as much blame on you as possible. We fight to keep your share low.
5-year statute of limitations
You have 5 years to file a slip and fall personal injury claim in Missouri. But acting fast preserves evidence. Surveillance footage is usually gone within 30 to 60 days.
Injuries We Handle
Common Slip and Fall Injuries in Missouri
Falls can cause serious, life-altering injuries. We handle all types of slip and fall injury cases.
Older adults are especially vulnerable to serious injuries from falls. If an elderly family member was seriously hurt or killed in a slip and fall, contact our wrongful death attorneys today.
How We Handle Your Case
What Happens After You Call Us
We move fast on slip and fall cases because evidence disappears quickly. Here is what we do.
Immediate evidence preservation
We send legal preservation letters to the property owner and their insurer demanding they retain surveillance footage, maintenance records, incident reports, and any evidence of the hazard.
Scene investigation
We visit the location, document conditions, interview witnesses, and gather any available video or photo evidence before it disappears.
Building your case
We compile your medical records, expert opinions on the hazard, and evidence of prior complaints to build the strongest possible case of negligence.
Demand, negotiation, and trial
We present your case to the property owner's insurer and negotiate for fair compensation. If they refuse, we take them to court.
What Property Owners Do
How Property Owners and Their Insurers Fight Slip and Fall Claims
Property owners and their insurance companies fight hard to deny or minimize slip and fall claims. Here is what to expect.
Blame you for not watching where you were going
The most common defense is that you were careless. Insurers argue you should have seen the hazard and avoided it. We counter this with evidence of the actual dangerous condition.
Fix the hazard immediately after the fall
Property owners often repair the dangerous condition right after an incident. This can be used as evidence that they knew it was dangerous. We document this quickly.
Delete or claim they lack surveillance footage
Security footage is often conveniently unavailable. We send immediate preservation demands backed by legal authority to prevent destruction of evidence.
Deny they had notice of the hazard
If the property owner claims they did not know about the dangerous condition, we pull maintenance logs, prior complaints, and inspection records to show they did or should have.
Local Injury Guide
Slip and Fall Claims Across Missouri
Dangerous property conditions cause serious injuries across Missouri. Here is what you need to know about slip and fall claims in the areas where we work.
Slip and fall accidents in Missouri stores and grocery chains
Big box stores, grocery stores, and retail chains are responsible for keeping their floors, parking lots, and entrances safe. Wet floors, broken tiles, poor lighting, and unmarked steps cause serious falls every day. We hold major retailers accountable.
Slip and fall accidents in Missouri restaurants and bars
Spilled drinks, grease on kitchen floors that seep to public areas, and slippery restroom floors are common hazards in Missouri restaurants and bars. These businesses have a duty to clean up hazards promptly.
Slip and fall in Missouri apartment complexes
Landlords must maintain common areas, stairwells, walkways, and parking lots in safe condition. Broken steps, icy walkways, and poor lighting are frequent causes of serious tenant injuries. We hold negligent landlords accountable.
Winter slip and fall accidents in Missouri
Missouri winters bring ice and snow that create dangerous conditions on sidewalks, parking lots, and building entrances. Property owners have a duty to address these conditions in a reasonable time. We handle winter slip and fall claims across the state.
Have questions about your Missouri slip and fall case? Call us 24/7. Your first consultation is always free and confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Missouri Slip and Fall Claims
Still have questions? Call us any time. It is always free and confidential.
You must show the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you. We gather surveillance footage, maintenance logs, prior incident reports, and witness statements to build this case.
Under Missouri pure comparative fault, you can still recover even if you were partly at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you were 30% at fault and your damages are $100,000, you can still get $70,000. We minimize your share of fault.
It depends on your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and the impact on your life. Serious injuries like broken hips, head injuries, or spinal damage can result in significant recoveries. We evaluate every case for free.
Claims against government entities in Missouri have special rules including shorter notice deadlines. If you fell on government property, contact us right away because time limits are much tighter than in standard cases.
A visible hazard does not automatically mean you have no case. If the property owner created the hazard or failed to fix it for a long time, they can still be liable. We evaluate the full circumstances of your fall.
Waivers have limits in Missouri. They cannot release a business from liability for negligence in most premises liability situations. We review any waiver you signed and advise you on your rights.
Ready to Fight for Your Missouri Slip and Fall Case?
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