"Premises liability" is a legal term used in cases when property owners or managers are legally responsible for an injury that happens on their property to invited guests. As such, the injured party can recover compensation for the damage suffered due to the injury.
In the unfortunate event that you have been injured as a result of dangerous conditions on another’s property, you can file a premises liability claim to recover damages. The premises liability attorneys at McCloskey Law Center have over 75 combined years experience helping residents of St. Louis seek justice and receive compensation. We have delivered favorable outcomes in various accidents and incidents that are covered under premises liability.
To understand if you have a case, please call our personal injury law firm in St. Louis at (314) 721-4000 for a free case evaluation.
Types of Premises Liability Claims
The term premises liability usually brings slip and fall incidents to mind but, in reality, it covers nearly any kind of injury. Types of accidents and injuries our premises liability attorneys can address include:
- Slippery or uneven surfaces
- Swimming pool liability
- Trip and fall hazards
- Deterioration of ceilings and floors (open holes, falling plaster, etc.)
- Structural collapse
- Escalator malfunction
- Falling or dropped objects (box stores)
- Fires
- Food poisoning
- Improper accumulation of water and ice
- Improper or lack of handrails or barricades
- Inadequate or lack of security
- Assaults or rapes
- Overly aggressive security guards or bouncers
- Assault or attack by customers or staff
Commonly, premises liability claims are pursued by customers or patrons of retail establishments, bars and nightclubs, malls, hotels, restaurants, and parking garages and lots, but these claims can also apply to apartments, workplaces, schools, and even residences. As long as the dangerous conditions should have been reasonably addressed by the owners or managers, you may have grounds for a claim.
Our premises liability attorneys can explain how personal injury law applies to your case and what we do to ensure that your rights are protected. We work on a "No Fee If No Recovery" payment arrangement, charging for our work on your case only if we win your case.
What is Involved in Pursuing a Premises Liability Claim?
When working on your case to ensure a strong premises liability claim recovery, our attorneys take the following steps:
- Proving that the property owner was negligent in maintaining their premises: This means showing that the property owner failed to take reasonable steps to maintain a safe environment and this failure led to the injury.
- Gathering evidence to prove your claim: This involves documenting the hazardous conditions through photographs and videos, and collecting relevant evidence, such as maintenance records, medical records, witness statements, and testimonies from those previously injured due to similar hazards, to support your claim.
- Working with insurance companies: Be forewarned that the insurer is likely to make a low-ball settlement offer. If the offer is outside the reasonable value of your claim, our premises liability attorneys can negotiate on your behalf.
- Filing suit.
Note that there is a time limit for bringing a premises liability case. Missouri law gives you five years from the date of your injury to file a claim. So it is important to talk with our premises liability attorneys as quickly as possible following your injury to avoid missing the opportunity to recover compensation.
Call Our Premises Liability Attorneys in St. Louis to Explore Your Legal Options
Personal injury claims are complex to navigate on your own. When you choose to receive personalized legal counsel from our premises liability attorneys, you do away with stress and improve your chances of recovering damages.
For a free initial consultation, call us at (314) 721-4000 to discuss your case.
