St. Louis Premises Liability Attorneys – Free Consultation

Property owners have the legal responsibility to protect visitors from dangers they know about or should know about.

Unfortunately, a property owner either might not know about dangerous conditions on their property and might choose to ignore them, or they might not put forth the amount of investigation needed to discover potentially dangerous conditions on their property. When that happens, members of the public are unnecessarily exposed to the risk of injury. These are cases of premises liability.

If you or someone you love was injured as a result of someone else’s failure to mitigate dangers on their property, the St. Louis premises liability attorneys at Niemeyer, Grebel and Kruse are here to help. Call today for a free case review – (314) 350-1900.

What is premises liability?

Premises liability is a legal term that refers to the responsibility of a property owner to protect visitors from any dangers on their property. This includes dangers that the property owner knew about or should have known about.

Because this covers a wide range of situations, premises liability victims can become injured in many different ways. Some examples of these cases can include:

• Slip and falls – These are one of the most common types of accidents. They can happen anywhere, from grocery stores to office buildings. Slip and falls are often caused by hazards like wet floors, uneven ground and inadequate lighting. Injuries from slip and fall accidents are often serious and can affect the head, neck and/or back.
• Icy conditions – All too often, we see property owners who know about dangerous ice on their property and choose to do nothing about it. This leaves members of the public vulnerable to serious injuries.
• Defective railings – For individuals with limited mobility, we trust that the railings we use will bear our weight and allow us to travel safely. However, if a railing is poorly constructed or gives way, it can lead to unnecessary injuries.
• Dog bites – If a dog bites someone and injures them, its owner can be held liable for injuries caused. Dog owners can also be held liable if their dog causes an accident, for example by jumping on someone and causing them to fall.
• Poorly maintained swimming pools – Property owners can be held liable if someone is injured in a swimming pool on their property. Some of the dangers that property owners need to watch out for include: Unsecured pool covers, slippery surfaces around the pool and defective diving boards or slides.

How working with a Missouri premises liability lawyer can help with your claim

After suffering a personal injury, many individuals face financial challenges from medical bills and lost income. In addition, those who have been injured may find it difficult to return to work or may no longer be able to do the same job they were doing before the accident.

Then, to make matters worse, it can be difficult to recover compensation from the property owner. Insurance companies and opposing attorneys make their living in denying you your rightful compensation. They might offer a settlement that is far less than what you deserve or stonewall you outright.

This is where it pays to work with an experienced St. Louis premises liability lawyer.

An experienced attorney will be well versed in the evidence needed to win your premises liability claim. From medical records to security camera footage, witness interviews and police reports — the law firm you retain will work tirelessly to collect the evidence needed for your claim.

Then, your attorney will also handle all of the communication with insurance companies and opposing lawyers on your behalf. This allows you to focus on recovering from your injury.

What is the statute of limitations on a Missouri premises liability claim?

In the state of Missouri, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases, including premises liability claims, is generally five years. This means that an individual has five years from the date of the incident (the day they were injured) to file a lawsuit against the property owner or occupier.

It’s important to note that if a claim isn’t filed within this period, the individual generally loses the right to file a lawsuit to recover damages for their injuries. Therefore, it’s crucial to act promptly when considering a premises liability claim.

Exceptions to this statute of limitations can exist, such as in the case of minors or in circumstances where the injury is not immediately apparent. In such cases, the time limit may be extended, but this can vary, and consulting with a skilled premises liability attorney to understand the specifics is always recommended.

Experienced premises liability attorneys on your side

When interviewing personal injury attorneys, one of the most important things to ask about is their experience handling cases like yours. Is this a case they commonly take on, and most importantly, is this the type of case that they typically win?

When working with the attorneys at Niemeyer, Grebel and Kruse, you can count on our proven track record of success in premises liability cases. In more than 1,000 personal injury cases, we have maintained a 98% client success rate, including a number of major premises liability victories.

In one example, NGK Law recently was successful in obtaining $200,000 for a client who suffered several injuries from a defective hand railing that broke causing the client to fall down a flight of stairs. Our client sustained injuries to their head and hand, which required hospitalization.

We launched an in-depth investigation that led the courts to determine that the handrail in question actually violated the local building code. The proof of this violation sealed our client’s claim and allowed us to obtain the full amount of insurance coverage for our client’s injuries.

If you or a loved one need assistance after sustaining an injury as a result of a dangerous condition on property, call us today at (314) 350-1900.