St. Louis Premises Liability Attorneys
Were You Injured On Someone Else’s Property?
Property owners and managers are responsible for maintaining their homes, commercial buildings, or workplaces. If their premises are unsafe and cause you injury, you have the right to hold them accountable and seek compensation.
If this has happened to you or a loved one, you need a St. Louis premises liability lawyer on your side. Our team at DM Injury Law is here to advocate for your rights and hold negligent property owners accountable.
Tell us what happened over a free consultation. We are a contingency-fee-based law firm, which means you don’t have to pay us unless we win.
Here are a few of our successful case results for premises liability accidents:
- $900,000: Our client received head and face injuries after falling through the attic of a house.
- $700,000: Our client suffered life-threatening injuries after being attacked while working security at an apartment complex.
- $255,000: Our client broke his ankle, requiring 4 surgeries after slipping on ice in a parking lot.
Call (314) 888-4444 or contact us online for a free consultation.
What Are Examples of Premises Liability Accidents?
You may have been in a premises liability accident if avoidable hazards caused the accident. It applies when a property owner’s failure to address, fix, or warn of a safety hazard results in personal injury to a visitor, guest, contracted worker, or other person who is lawfully on the property.
Our St. Louis premises liability attorneys can represent you in the following accidents:
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Dog and animal bites
- Porch and balcony collapse
- Broken stairs
- Unkept sidewalks
- Broken elevators and escalators
- Lack of disability accommodations
- Unstable shelves or poor product storage
- Harmful chemicals/toxic exposure
- Ungrounded wiring and other electrical hazards
- Poor lighting
- Negligent security
- Swimming pool accidents
- Fire and building code violations
Common Injuries from Premises Liability Accidents
A number of things can cause premises liability cases. Because of that, you can suffer catastrophic injuries because of someone else’s negligence. We have frequently seen the following injuries:
- Broken and fractured bones
- Sprains and strains
- Back and neck injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Hip and joint injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Cuts and bruises
- Burns
- Paralysis
In the worst of cases, an accident can cause the wrongful death of a loved one. A St. Louis premises liability attorney can help you hold the negligent party accountable and seek the justice you are owed.
Where Do Premises Liability Accidents Frequently Happen?
You can be a victim of a premises liability accident if you are injured on a private or commercial property that you don’t own, manage, or maintain. These can include:
- Grocery and retail stores
- Restaurants
- Hotels and motels
- Parking lots
- Office buildings
- Government property
- Parks
- Apartment complexes
- Amusement parks
- Schools and colleges
- Hospitals
- Public sidewalks
- Gyms and fitness centers
If you have been injured on someone else’s property, call a premises liability lawyer in St. Louis, Missouri, and East St. Louis, Illinois. Our well-rounded staff of attorneys, investigators, case managers, and medical record specialists can uncover the truth in your case and seek the compensation you deserve.
Call (314) 888-4444 or contact us online for a free consultation.
Who Can Be Held Liable in Premises Liability Claims?
Someone who owns, leases, or manages a property has a duty to prevent hazards from happening. When they notice issues within their property, they are responsible for promptly addressing the issue to keep other people safe.
If you have been injured on someone else’s premises, you may be able to hold the following responsible for your injuries:
- The property owner
- An individual leasing the property
- The property or business manager
- Renters or tenants
How Long Do I Have to Make a Premises Liability Claim in Missouri and Illinois?
- Missouri: You have 5 years to file a premises liability claim in Missouri. However, if you are filing a claim against a government agency, you have 90 days.
- Illinois: You have 2 years to file a premises liability claim in Illinois. However, if you are filing a claim against a government agency, you have 1 year.
What Damages Can I Seek After a Premises Liability Accident?
Our Illinois and Missouri premises liability attorneys at DM Injury Law can help you seek both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover objective financial losses, and non-economic damages cover subjective losses. These can include:
- Medical bills
- Long-term and in-home care
- Lost income
- Property damage
- Funeral and burial costs (if the accident resulted in the wrongful death of a loved one)
- Pain and suffering
- PTSD
- Anxiety and depression
- Loss of independence and enjoyment of life
- Loss of companionship
- Disfigurement and scarring
Schedule Your Free Consultation Today
Our St. Louis premises liability law firm protects the rights of innocent victims harmed when in public. We’ll listen to your story and fight for the justice you deserve. Contact DM Injury Law today to set up your free consultation. Remember, you don’t have to pay a dime unless we win your case.
Call (314) 888-4444 or contact us online for a free consultation.
