St. Louis Premises Liability Attorneys

Common Premises Liability Injuries

Even seemingly minor incidents, such as a slip and fall, can result in serious injuries that may have long-term consequences for the victim. While sometimes these accidents cause only minor bruises or scrapes, they can also lead to more significant harm that affects an individual's health, mobility, and daily life.

Common premises liability injuries include:

• Fractures and broken bones. Falls often lead to broken bones, particularly in the wrists, arms, hips, and ankles, as individuals instinctively try to brace themselves during a fall.
• Head injuries. These can range from mild concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries if the head strikes a hard surface.
• Spinal cord injuries. Accidents can result in damage to the vertebrae, which may lead to temporary or permanent paralysis, depending on the severity of the injury.
• Soft tissue injuries. These include sprains, strains, and tears in muscles, ligaments, and tendons, which can result in significant pain and limited mobility.
• Cuts and abrasions. Sharp objects or rough surfaces can cause lacerations or abrasions, sometimes requiring stitches or leading to infections.
• Back and neck injuries. These injuries can occur from the impact of a fall or awkward movements, potentially leading to chronic pain or mobility issues.
• Internal injuries. In some cases, slip-and-fall accidents can lead to internal bleeding or damage to organs, which may not be immediately apparent but require urgent medical attention.

Proving a Premises Liability Claim

To prove a premises liability claim in Missouri, you must be able to demonstrate several key elements. We understand how to build strong premises liability cases that include each of these elements and can put our experience to work for you. 

First, you must establish the defendant's ownership, occupation, or control of the property where and when the incident occurred. This is crucial, as liability typically rests with those responsible for the property's upkeep and safety. Second, you must demonstrate that you were lawfully on the premises at the time of the incident. Trespassers generally receive limited protection in these cases.

Third, you must prove the existence of the dangerous condition on the property. You must also show that the property owner or occupier knew or reasonably should have known about the dangerous condition. You must then show that the property owner or occupier negligently failed to resolve or warn you about the dangerous condition. Finally, you must establish that you suffered injuries as a direct result of the dangerous condition. 

Damages in Premises Liability Cases

You can recover both economic and non-economic damages in a premises liability lawsuit. Economic damages cover the tangible, quantifiable financial losses that you have incurred as a direct result of the accident. Non-economic damages refer to the intangible impacts of your injuries that don't necessarily have a precise monetary value.

Our St. Louis premises liability lawyers can fight to get you just compensation for all economic and non-economic damages, including:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Lost earning potential
• Property damage (such as a broken watch or phone)
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life