Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common types of premises liability cases and one of the most common ways people suffer serious injuries. Property owners and insurance companies often do not take responsibility for a fall on their premises, arguing the fall is the fault of the injured person who failed to keep a careful lookout. Missouri and Kansas have different laws regarding premises liability and comparative fault and is the reason you should consult with a personal injury attorney that specializes in slip and falls.

Slip and fall accidents can occur on public, private or government property. When the property owner, manager or government entity allows a dangerous condition to exist on the premises and knew or through the use of ordinary care should have known of the condition and failed to use ordinary care to remove, remedy or warn of it, they may be liable to you for your injuries related to your fall. Dangerous conditions often include the following:

The attorneys at Welch & Webb understand that property and business owners will take better care of their premises to avoid such dangerous conditions or hazards if they are held responsible for their negligence.