St. Louis Slip and Fall Injury Attorneys
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St. Louis Slip and Fall Injury Attorneys
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A “slip and fall injury” is when someone falls due to a hazardous condition on someone else’s property.
These conditions can include wet floors, spilled liquids, snow, ice or improperly maintained walkways. Slip and fall accidents can result in a variety of serious injuries, including broken bones, sprains, strains and head, neck and back injuries.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a slip and fall accident, it is important to speak with a premises liability lawyer about your case. The St. Louis premises liability lawyers at Niemeyer, Grebel and Kruse will work to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
Call us today for a free case evaluation – (314) 350-1900.
Where do slip and fall accidents usually occur?
Slip and fall accidents can occur anywhere there is a dangerous condition on someone else’s property. Some common places where slip and fall accidents occur include:
- Supermarkets
- Shopping malls
- Grocery stores
- Parking lots
- Outdoor walkways
- Office buildings
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Schools
Property owners and business owners have a responsibility to keep their property free from hazards that could potentially cause a slip and fall accident, and they should also warn visitors of any potential dangers. This is otherwise known as a “duty of care”.”
For example, if there is a wet floor, the property owner should put up a sign to warn people of the danger.
If they fail to do so, they can be held liable for any injuries that occur as a result.
What responsibility does the owner have in Missouri to ensure their property is safe?
Under Missouri law, the property owner’s responsibility to the visitor depends on why the visitor was there.
The law defines visitors under three categories: Invitees, licensees and trespassers.
- An invitee is someone who has been invited onto the property, most commonly for business purposes. The property owner has a responsibility to keep the property safe for invitees and to warn them of any potential hazards.
- A licensee is someone who has been given permission to be on the property for their own purposes, such as a residential. The property owner is not responsible for keeping the property safe for licensees but should still warn them of any potential hazards.
- A trespasser is someone who is on the property without permission. The property owner is not responsible for keeping the property safe for trespassers but should still warn them of any potential hazards.
How can an experienced personal injury attorney help after your slip and fall accident?
Slip and fall injuries can often lead to serious, long-term problems. In the weeks and months following an injury, a slip and fall victim might be dealing with doctor’s appointments, surgeries, physical therapy and other medical bills.
In addition, they may be unable to work, which can lead to lost income and a mounting pile of bills. An experienced St. Louis slip and fall lawyer can help you get the compensation you need to cover your medical expenses and lost wages, as well as pain and suffering damages.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, an attorney can help you by:
- Investigating the accident and gathering evidence to support your claim
- Identifying all potential defendants
- Filing a premises liability lawsuit on your behalf
- Negotiating with the insurance company for a fair settlement
- Taking your case to trial if necessary
The St. Louis personal injury lawyers at Niemeyer, Grebel and Kruse have extensive experience handling premises liability cases, and we will work tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Call us today for a free consultation – (314) 350-1900.
Common injuries from slip and fall accidents
Slip and fall accidents can result in a variety of serious injuries. Some common injuries that we see in slip and fall cases include:
- Head injuries. These injuries can range from mild concussions to life-threatening skull fractures and brain injuries. Some common symptoms of a head injury include nausea, dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, ringing in the ears and loss of consciousness.
- Neck injuries. These injuries are more common in car accidents, but they can also occur in slip and fall accidents. This can occur when the victim falls and lands on their neck, or if the head is suddenly jerked backwards and forwards, for example.
- Back injuries. Slip and fall accidents can cause a variety of back injuries, including strains and sprains, herniated discs, pinched nerves, spinal cord injuries and fractured vertebrae.
- Broken bones. Fractures are a common injury that can result from a slip and fall accident. When you fall, the force of the impact can cause your bones to break. This can be especially dangerous if you fall on your arm, leg or hip.
- Sprains and strains. Slip and fall accidents can cause a variety of sprains and strains. For example, this can occur when the victim falls and lands on an outstretched arm, leading to a shoulder sprain, or when they fall on their leg, leading to a hamstring strain.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Many times, the full extent of an injury is not immediately apparent, and it is important to get checked out by a doctor to make sure you are not seriously injured.
How much can I recover from a slip and fall claim in Missouri?
Missouri has no cap on personal injury claims, which means that you can recover as much compensation as you deserve for your injuries. This is in contrast to some other states, which have caps on the amount of money that can be recovered in a personal injury claim.
This means that the amount of compensation you can recover in a slip and fall accident will depend on the severity of your injuries, as well as other factors. For example, if you were forced to miss work because of your injuries, you may be able to recover lost wages.
If your injuries are particularly severe, you may also be able to recover pain and suffering damages. This is an award for the physical and emotional anguish that you have suffered as a result of your accident.
No two slip and fall claims are exactly alike, so it is important to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney who can evaluate your case and give you an estimate of the amount of compensation you may be entitled to.
How long after an accident can I file a slip and fall claim?
In Missouri, you have five years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury claim. This is known as the statute of limitations. If you do not file your claim within this time frame, you will be barred from recovery.
This may seem like a long time, but it is important to remember that it can take time to recognize the full extent of your injuries. For example, if you suffer a serious head injury in a slip and fall accident, it may take months or even years for the full extent of your injuries to be known.
It is important to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible after an accident so that they can begin investigating your case and ensuring that your claim is filed within the statute of limitations. Call the St. Louis premises liability attorneys at Niemeyer, Grebel and Kruse today for a free case review – (314) 350-1900.
Work with experienced Missouri premises liability attorneys
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, it is important to seek legal help as soon as possible. An experienced attorney can help you file a claim and negotiate with the insurance company to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
The Missouri premises liability attorneys at Niemeyer, Grebel and Kruse have more than 50 years of combined experience representing injury victims in a variety of personal injury claims, including slip and fall accidents.
We understand the challenges that you are facing after an accident, and we will fight to ensure that you receive the full amount of compensation that you are entitled to. Contact us today for a free case review – (314) 350-1900.
Have Questions?
WE HAVE ANSWERS
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If I fall as a result of ice or snow is there a way to bring a premises liability lawsuit?Yes, there may be grounds for a lawsuit. If the property owner knows that snow or ice is in the forecast and may become a hazard for property visitors, they may have the responsibility to remove that hazard.
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If I fall at a commercial property can there be grounds for a premises liability lawsuit?Yes, there may be grounds for a lawsuit. In many circumstances, a visitor to a commercial property is an “invitee” (described above). Property owners have the highest degree of responsibility to invitees. They are not only responsible for protecting invitees from known dangers on the premises, but they are also obligated to proactively inspect and discover unknown dangers to invitees.
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What are the responsibilities of property owners in taking care of their property?
Broadly speaking, property owners have the duty to protect visitors from dangers on the property that they knew or should have known about. If the owner knows (or should know) about something dangerous on their property, the owner must reduce or eliminate the danger, or they must warn visitors about that danger.
The specifics of this depend on the visitor. A visitor can fall into one of three legal categories, depending on why they’re on the owner’s property:
- Invitee – The visitor was invited onto the owner’s property, such as a business customer.
- Licensee – The visitor has permission to be on the property for their own purposes, such as a residential tenant.
- Trespasser – The visitor does not have permission to be on the premises at all.
Property owners have the obligation to inspect and discover unknown dangers to protect invitees. They are only required to take “reasonable care” to protect licensees. They have no responsibility for the safety of trespassers.
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