St. Louis Slip and Fall Lawyer
Slip and Fall Accidents & Injuries in Missouri
A serious slip-and-fall accident can occur anywhere at anytime. When such an accident occurs because of the negligence of a landlord or retail store employees, the victim may seek compensation. A business entity owes you, as a customer (or business invitee), one of the highest duties of care recognized by the law. They have a duty not to expose a person to an unreasonable risk of harm.
In slip-and-fall cases, it is vital that you speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. The Mathews Law Firm can provide a free case evaluation. Call us at (800) 957-1186. An attorney at our firm can explain the legal process, evaluate your case, and discuss how we may be able to obtain compensation for you.
About Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents may occur on virtually any type of property, such as at an amusement park, mall, apartment or office building, parking facility, retail store, restaurant, school, hospital, etc. There are a number of specific hazardous conditions which may lead to an accident of this kind:
- Wet or slippery floor
- Uneven walkway
- Standing water or ice
- Objects in the walkway
- Improperly placed floor mats
- Poorly lit walkway
- Uneven pavement
Liability in Missouri slip and fall accidents is not always clear, and the property owner may try to deny responsibility altogether. Be sure you have a legal professional on your side to protect your rights and interests.
You Must Act Quickly
Persons who suffer injuries due to negligence are often victimized twice — first by the accident itself, and then by an insurance company. To protect your ability to claim compensation, you need to take action quickly:
- Get the names and phone numbers of witnesses
- Record a summary of how the accident occurred
- Write down what the facility's employees and bystanders said just after the event about the conditions in the area
- If possible, take pictures of the dangerous condition
- Do not discuss the event with any insurance company representative
- Talk with an experienced premises liability attorney
Success in Challenging Cases
A slip-and-fall case can seem simple and straight-forward, however the opposite is usually true. Landlords or store owners do not usually volunteer information and uncovering the facts can present certain challenges. Our firm has succeeded in numerous slip-and-fall cases because we understand how to investigate the facts and how to develop a strong case.
Compensation for Slip-and-fall Accident Victims
The Mathews Law Firm helps victims of slip-and-fall accidents, as well as trip-and-fall accidents obtain the medical care, physical therapy, and other assistance they need to recover and rebuild their lives. Our extensive experience in cases involving fractures, broken bones, brain injuries, and other serious injuries enables us to evaluate and investigate these cases effectively.
At The Mathews Firm, we take our work very seriously, because we know that our clients’ lives and futures depend on our efforts to get them the compensation that justice demands. We want to help you in your time of crisis, and will work with you to develop the strongest case possible using facts, science, and the law.
The Mathews Law Firm, will build a strong case and seek to maximize the compensation you receive. To arrange a free initial consultation with a lawyer at The Mathews Law Firm, please call (800) 957-1186 or email Todd Mathews at todd@themathewslawfirm.com. We offer consultations in our office, or other locations which are convenient for you, including the hospital, your home, or anywhere else in the states of Missouri and Illinois.
If you or someone you know was injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else's property, you may have grounds to file a legal claim to receive financial compensation for your injuries. By talking to a St. Louis personal injury attorney about your injuries and the incident itself, you can find out more about whether you can take legal action at this point, what will benefit your case, and what your claim may be worth.
Contact St. Louis slip and fall accident attorney Todd Mathews today!