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Slip and fall accidents cause serious injuries ranging from broken bones to traumatic brain injuries, yet property owners often dismiss these cases as minor incidents. At MorenoLawKC, we understand that falls on dangerous property conditions create lasting physical and financial hardships. Our Kansas City slip and fall attorneys investigate property maintenance records, building code violations, and prior incidents establishing knowledge of hazards. We fight property owners and their insurance companies who prioritize profits over visitor safety.
Historical overview
Premises liability law evolved from absolute landowner immunity to requiring reasonable care for visitor safety. Missouri distinguishes between invitees, licensees, and trespassers, with businesses owing highest duties to customers. Kansas City's varied weather creates slip hazards from ice, snow, and rain requiring diligent maintenance. Modern premises law emphasizes preventing accidents through proper maintenance rather than accepting injuries as inevitable.
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• Store and restaurant falls
• Apartment complex injuries
• Workplace slip accidents
• Parking lot hazards
• Stairway and railing failures
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Our working process
Slip and fall cases require immediate evidence preservation before property owners eliminate hazards and destroy proof. We photograph conditions, interview witnesses, and secure surveillance footage showing accidents and prior knowledge. Our investigation examines maintenance logs, weather data, and inspection reports. We consult premises safety experts establishing violation of industry standards. This comprehensive approach proves both dangerous conditions and owner negligence.
Through the ages
Initial investigation in fall cases races against evidence destruction as owners quickly repair hazards. We document exact conditions through measurements, photographs, and preservation letters. Witness statements captured immediately provide crucial contemporaneous accounts before memories fade.
Resolution often requires demonstrating trial readiness as property insurers minimize fall injuries. We present life impact evidence showing how falls cause permanent limitations. Jury verdicts holding owners accountable force reasonable settlements for deserving victims.
Discovery reveals patterns of negligent maintenance and prior knowledge through incident reports and complaints. We depose property managers about policies, budgets, and decisions prioritizing costs over safety. Expert analysis transforms maintenance failures into compelling negligence evidence.
Culmination
Property owners must maintain safe premises, and those who fail deserve accountability for resulting injuries. At MorenoLawKC, we investigate thoroughly and fight aggressively for slip and fall victims. Our expertise in premises liability law ensures dangerous conditions are exposed and victims receive fair compensation. If you've been injured in a slip and fall accident, contact us immediately to preserve evidence and protect your rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a property owner liable for my slip and fall injury?
Property owners must maintain reasonably safe conditions and warn of known hazards. Liability depends on whether they knew or should have known about the dangerous condition.
What should I do immediately after a slip and fall accident?
Report the incident to the property owner or manager, take photos of the hazard and your injuries, get witness information, seek medical attention, and preserve evidence like your shoes and clothing.
How do I prove the property owner was negligent?
You must show the owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition, failed to fix it or warn visitors, and that this negligence directly caused your injuries.
What if I was partially at fault for my slip and fall?
Missouri and Kansas follow comparative fault rules, meaning your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of fault, but you can still recover if you're less than 50% at fault.
Are there different rules for slip and falls in stores versus private property?
Yes, commercial properties generally have higher duties of care to customers, while private property owners have different obligations depending on whether you're an invitee, licensee, or trespasser.
What damages can I recover in a slip and fall case?
You may recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, future medical costs, permanent disability compensation, and other damages related to your injuries.
