Columbia, MO Premises Liability Attorneys
Holding Careless Owners Responsible for Harming You
It’s not too difficult to keep property clean and safe, especially if the owner has a staff member whose job is to maintain the property. Unfortunately, people neglect the important upkeep of their business and other properties, which often leads to life-changing accidents.
Our premises liability attorneys in Columbia, Missouri, are ready to hold careless property owners responsible for your avoidable injuries. Whether you slipped and hit your head, were bitten by an aggressive dog, or inhaled toxic fumes, our team will fight for you.
Tell us your story over a free consultation. We are a contingency-fee-based law firm, which means you only pay if we win your case.
Call (573) 444-8888 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Our Case Results
When our clients are visitors to someone else’s properties, they expect to be taken care of and safe, no matter what. When a negligent property owner has low standards for their visitors’ safety, our attorneys hold them accountable.
Take a look at some of our successful cases where our client was hurt on someone’s property:
- $3,400,000: Our client was shot through the leg after a pawn shop employee mishandled a gun.
- $1,500,000: Our client was injured on a farm when a truck rolled downhill and pinned him against heavy equipment.
- $1,000,000: Our client was renovating an attic when she fell through the ceiling.
Types of Premises Liability Accident Cases
All it takes for you to get hurt is one negligent cleaner, manager, or owner to disregard safety policies. Different types of buildings come with different types of dangers.
Whether you’re at someone’s unkept house or a business that is falling apart, our Columbia premises liability attorneys will fight for your rights and the compensation you are owed.
Common types of premises accidents include:
- Slip and falls on wet floors, icy sidewalks, or uneven surfaces
- Dog attacks and bites
- Toxic chemical exposure
- Balcony or porch collapse
- Swimming pool accidents and drownings
- Injuries caused by negligent security
- Unsafe stairways or elevator malfunctions
- Violations of building or fire codes
The Role of a Visitor in a Missouri Premises Liability Claim
Missouri Revised Statute §537.348 distinguishes between the types of visitors on other people’s property:
- Invitees:
Invitees are people on a property for the benefit of the owner, like customers at a store or restaurant. This also includes public places like parks or libraries. Property owners can be held responsible for injuries if it was caused by a hazard they knew about or should have reasonably known about. - Licensees:
A licensee is someone who is allowed on the property for personal, non-business reasons. This includes social guests. In Missouri, property owners are only liable for dangers they knew about, not those they should have known about. - Trespassers:
Trespassers are on the property without permission and generally can’t sue for injuries. However, there are a few exceptions, including:- If the property owner intentionally caused harm through “willful and wanton conduct.”
- If a child is injured by an “attractive nuisance” (something likely to attract children, like a pool or trampoline). In such cases, the child’s family may seek compensation.
Our Columbia premises liability lawyers will listen to your story and help you determine the liability of the property owner. Reach out to us today for a free consultation.
Call (573) 444-8888 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
How to Prove Liability
In order to prove the property owner’s negligence caused your injuries, we need evidence that their premises weren’t safe. Here’s what’s required to prove liability in Missouri:
- Duty of Care: The property owner had a duty to maintain safe premises or warn you of any potential dangers.
- Breach of Duty: The owner neglected this responsibility, leading to unsafe conditions.
- Causation: This negligence of care directly led to your injuries.
- Damages: You suffered physical, emotional, and/or financial harm due to the accident.
Our Columbia, MO, premises liability attorney and support staff of investigators, case managers, and medical records specialists will work together to collect critical evidence, such as witness statements, surveillance footage, and maintenance records, to prove your case and maximize your recovery.
What Compensation Can I Receive?
Premises liability victims in Missouri may be entitled to compensation for several types of damages, including:
- Medical bills
- Long-term care and therapy
- Lost wages and reduced earning potential
- Funeral and burial costs (in the instance of a wrongful death)
- PTSD
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of companionship or guardianship
- Loss of independence
Missouri Premises Liability Statute of Limitations
Missouri law allows you to file a premises liability claim only 5 years from the date of your injury. Missing this deadline means you may not be able to receive a settlement, so don’t wait. Speak to our Columbia, MO, premises liability lawyer today to get started.
Mike’s Got This! Schedule Your Free Consultation!
Nothing is more infuriating than being hurt in an accident that could have easily been prevented. That’s why our team at DM Injury Law, your Columbia premises liability law firm, is here to help.
Tell us your story today over a free consultation, and we’ll seek the compensation and justice you deserve. You don’t have to pay a cent unless we win your case.
Call (573) 444-8888 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Past results obtained on behalf of clients afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.
