What is Premises Liability in Missouri?

St. Louis, MO Premises Liability Attorney

Premise liability cases, commonly known as a "slip and fall" case, arise when an individual is injured due to the negligence of a property owner. The negligence can come in the form of a slippery substance left on the floor, unsafe design of property, uneven flooring, or any other condition that might expose others to injury. Under Missouri law a business must keep its property reasonably safe and prevent potential hazards from arising or at least warn of the danger they have created within a reasonable amount of time.

Typical Premises Liability Situations

The following are some typical premises liability situations:

  • Grocery store aisle injury – i.e. broken item leaves aisle wet and slippery for unreasonable amount of time. Individual falls on it and is injured.
  • Parking lot injury – i.e. Handicap curb is improperly painted and/or has unreasonable elevation changes. Individual trips on curb.
  • Hardware store injury – i.e. Sharp item unsecured on shelving and falls on individual.
  • Bar Injury – i.e. Individual is injured at bar that has a history of dangerous conditions of violence or by an overly-physical bouncer or employee.
  • Open land injury – i.e. Large car part left in field in which owner invites people to drive ATVs. Individual hits old car part and is injured.

Premises Liability also encompasses other types of injuries that result from unreasonable dangers a property owner exposes to the public. Those dangers can include dog bites, four-wheel accidents, unsecured property that might fall on an individual, or exposure to mold or other toxins.

Litigating your St. Louis Premises Liability Claim

If you or a loved one has been injured by the negligence of a property owner in the Greater St. Louis area, call Henderson & Waterkotte, P.C. today. There is no legal fee unless we recover compensation on your behalf.