Slip and Fall Injury Accidents
Perhaps you or a loved one has slipped and fallen due to the negligence of a business owner. A slip and fall usually results in injury, medical expenses, and lost finances. Ongoing medical problems, loss of income and pain can also typically result from serious injuries of this nature.
Although most folks feel a bit clumsy when they slip and fall, the fact is that many times the accident is not the victim's fault.
Common causes of slip and fall injuries include:
Unfortunately, despite often being preventable, many people will experience a slip and fall more than once during their lifetime. That’s why it is so important to hold property owners and managers liable for any reckless or negligent care of the property, which contributed to your injury.
For someone else to be held legally responsible for your injuries on their property, one of the following must apply:
If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident due to the carelessness of someone else, it is important to contact a knowledgeable and experienced Missouri Slip and Fall Attorney.
A Personal Injury lawyer can assist you by:
At the law firm of David Lowe, we understand the seriousness of a slip and fall injury and the short- and long-term effects that it can have on your life and livelihood. That’s why we will work hard to help you obtain the compensation that you deserve. To learn more or to schedule a free initial consultation, contact us for a free consultation to see if you have a situation that requires justice and compensation. Please contact us at 573-774-3122 or through our website by clicking here.
Although most folks feel a bit clumsy when they slip and fall, the fact is that many times the accident is not the victim's fault.
Common causes of slip and fall injuries include:
- Poor lighting
- Broken steps
- Obstructed walkways
- Slippery floors
- Icy sidewalks
- Unmarked changes in elevation
Unfortunately, despite often being preventable, many people will experience a slip and fall more than once during their lifetime. That’s why it is so important to hold property owners and managers liable for any reckless or negligent care of the property, which contributed to your injury.
For someone else to be held legally responsible for your injuries on their property, one of the following must apply:
- The property owner caused the spill, tear, slippery surface, or out of place item to be there;
- The property owner or an employee knew of the dangerous condition but did nothing about it; or
- The property owner or an employee should have known of the dangerous condition, since a “reasonable” person in their position would have discovered and corrected it.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident due to the carelessness of someone else, it is important to contact a knowledgeable and experienced Missouri Slip and Fall Attorney.
A Personal Injury lawyer can assist you by:
- Explaining your rights
- Conducting a professional investigation
- Working with healthcare providers and insurance companies
- Providing options and advice
- Estimating damages
At the law firm of David Lowe, we understand the seriousness of a slip and fall injury and the short- and long-term effects that it can have on your life and livelihood. That’s why we will work hard to help you obtain the compensation that you deserve. To learn more or to schedule a free initial consultation, contact us for a free consultation to see if you have a situation that requires justice and compensation. Please contact us at 573-774-3122 or through our website by clicking here.
