Slip and fall accidents are unfortunately common occurrences that often lead to injuries that can affect your health, finances and future wellbeing. Property owners have a duty to ensure their premises are free of hazards and safe for visitors. If you were harmed on someone’s property, you may have grounds to seek compensation from the property owner.
Holder Susan Slusher LLC has protected the rights of injury victims for more than 20 years. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, call 573-499-1700 right away to discuss your case for free. Our experienced slip and fall lawyers welcome clients from throughout Missouri, including Columbia, Moberly, Fulton, Boonville and other nearby areas.
Common Causes of Slips, Trips and Falls
Potential slip, trip and fall hazards surround our daily lives. There are a variety of common causes of slips and falls that property owners should always be aware of and protect against, such as:
- Wet floors
- Poor lighting
- Unstable handrails
- Uncleared ice or snow
- Debris or loose gravel
- Parking lot potholes
- Torn or degraded carpeting
- Defective sidewalks
- Loose tiles or floorboards
- Cluttered walkways
While slip and fall accidents are the most common type of premises liability cases, other forms of property-owner negligence occur as well. For example, negligent security claims involve cases in which poor security measures led to crime and injury of innocent victims.
Potential Compensation in a Slip and Fall Case
If someone else’s carelessness or recklessness has caused you to suffer an injury, you may be entitled to recover your damages through a premises liability lawsuit. The experienced slip and fall lawyers at Holder Susan Slusher LLC have the skill, resources and trial experience needed to effectively protect your rights in and out of court. When assessing the true value of your claim, we will consider both your immediate and long-term needs. By looking at both the present and future ramifications of your injury, we seek to secure comprehensive coverage for your physical, emotional and financial losses, which may include:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Future lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Disability
- Funeral costs and other related losses in a wrongful death claim
Holder Susan Slusher LLC is passionate about helping you get back on track. Whether at the negotiating table or in a courtroom, we will pursue the full and fair compensation to which you are entitled. Following your free consultation, we will investigate every detail of your case, identify the liable party or parties and work tirelessly to hold them accountable. We will focus on every aspect of your case so you can focus solely on healing.
When Is a Property Owner Liable for a Slip and Fall?
A property owner may be liable when a dangerous condition creates an unreasonable risk of harm, the owner knew or should have known about it, and reasonable steps were not taken to correct the hazard or warn visitors.
Liability can depend on factors such as how long the hazard existed, whether the owner had notice of it, and whether the condition directly caused the injury.
What Evidence Can Help Support a Slip and Fall Claim?
Because hazards can be cleaned up or repaired quickly, evidence may play an important role in a slip and fall claim.
Useful evidence may include:
- Photos or video of the hazard
- Surveillance footage
- Witness information
- Incident reports
- Medical records
- Maintenance or inspection records
- Records of prior complaints or similar incidents
An attorney can help identify and preserve evidence that may support the claim.
What If You Were Partially Responsible for the Fall?
A property owner or insurance company may argue that an injured person contributed to the accident by failing to notice the hazard or otherwise using insufficient care. Under Missouri’s comparative fault system, a person’s share of responsibility may reduce the amount of compensation awarded rather than automatically preventing recovery.
The specific facts of the accident, including how visible the hazard was and whether the property owner should have anticipated the risk, can affect how fault is evaluated.
Why Choose Holder Susan Slusher for a Slip and Fall Case?
Mike Holder has more than two decades of experience handling personal injury matters in Missouri, including premises defect claims. Across his injury practice, he has obtained tens of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts and personally accepts, reviews, negotiates, and litigates the cases he handles.
Holder Susan Slusher also brings substantial trial experience to complex injury claims. Chris Slusher has tried more than 60 jury trials in state and federal courts. This combination of premises liability experience, courtroom background, and familiarity with the mid-Missouri legal landscape supports a thorough approach to slip-and-fall cases from investigation through resolution.
Call Now For a Complimentary Case Evaluation
At Holder Susan Slusher, LLC we know what a difficult time this may be for you and your family. If you’ve slipped, tripped or fallen on someone’s property, call 573-499-1700 today for a free consultation with an experienced premises liability attorney. Our distinguished law firm helps men and women from across the great state of Missouri, including Columbia, Moberly, Fulton, Boonville and nearby areas.