St. Louis Slip and Fall Lawyers

Premises Liability & Slip and Fall Injuries

A slip, trip, or fall is not always just a simple accident. When you visit a grocery store, a restaurant, an office building, or an apartment complex, the property owner or manager has a legal duty to ensure the premises are reasonably safe. When they fail to address or warn visitors about hazardous conditions, they can be held liable for the resulting injuries.

Establishing Liability in Missouri

To win a slip and fall claim, it is not enough to prove that you fell and were injured on someone else's property. We must prove that the property owner was negligent. This generally requires demonstrating that:

1. A dangerous condition existed on the property.
2. The property owner knew, or reasonably should have known, about the hazard.
3. The property owner failed to fix the hazard or provide adequate warning.
4. This negligence directly caused your injuries.

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

• Wet floors without proper "Caution" signage.
• Uneven walkways, torn carpeting, or broken tiles.
• Ice and snow that was not promptly cleared from parking lots or sidewalks.
• Inadequate lighting in stairwells or hallways.
• Missing or broken handrails.

Don't Let Them Blame You

Insurance companies will aggressively defend slip and fall claims. Their primary tactic is to shift the blame to the victim, arguing that you were distracted, wearing inappropriate footwear, or that the hazard was "open and obvious."

At Avery Injury Law, we counter these tactics by gathering surveillance footage, maintenance logs, and witness statements. We build a comprehensive case to prove the property owner's negligence and secure compensation for your medical care, lost income, and pain and suffering.