Slip and Falls

Technically, a slip and fall accident is defined as occurring when the interface of the victim’s shoe and the floor fails, for whatever reason.  Examples of this type of accident include the following:

• Slipping on a grocery store spill that was not cleaned, or was not marked until dry
• Tripping on loose carpeting in a public facility
• Falling down an unlit step in a dark movie theater
• Tripping on an uneven surface or in a pot hole in a public parking lot

Identifying responsible parties

In a slip and fall injury lawsuit, both the property owner and the victim can be held fully or partially liable for the accident.  The owner of the premises is responsible for keeping the property safe, but the victim is also seen as having a duty to exercise a reasonable degree of care.

What Lear Werts LLP can do for you

If you are injured due to an unsafe condition in a public place, you can count on the attorneys at Lear Werts to protect your rights and help you obtain fair compensation for your injuries.  We understand local comparative fault laws, and we will ensure that you do not accept less than the rightful and legal amount of liability.

Call Lear Werts LLP for a free initial consultation

If you have been injured from slipping on improperly maintained public surfaces, contact our Missouri injury lawyers at 573-875-1991 (or toll free 877-875-1991), or contact us online to arrange for a complementary consultation about your situation.