Premises Liability

Effective Kansas City Premises Liability Lawyers

All too often when people think of slip and fall litigation, they picture a pratfall and a false claim of injury. At Holman Schiavone, LLC, in Kansas City, Missouri, we take premises liability cases seriously. Every year thousands of people are seriously injured as a result of poorly maintained property. Property owners are required to maintain safe, secure, and properly maintained premises. When their failure to do so is inadequate and results in a serious injury, we are committed to helping obtain compensation for the resulting injuries.

Slip and falls are the most common type of premises liability claims. Slip and falls can cause serious injuries, including spine injuries, head injuries, and broken bones. Some of the common causes of slip and fall injuries include:

• Failure to maintain walkways
• Unmarked sinkholes at construction sites
• Lack of warning signs
• Unmarked step-downs
• Defects in the floors or stairways
• Raised carpets or floor board
• Ice in the parking lot

In addition to slip and fall litigation, our attorneys are prepared to handle premises liability cases involving negligent security, and failure to post warnings at construction sites. We have handled several premises liability cases related to improperly stocked or secured merchandise. One involved PVC piping that fell from a shelf and seriously injured our client.

While property owners have an obligation to maintain their property, they do not have the same obligation to every possible person that may set foot on their property. A higher standard is set for an invitee or a licensee that is injured on the property than for a trespasser. Our lawyers have the skill to assess the long-term consequences of our client's injuries and the duty the property owner had to protect them. We seek out all sources of recovery in premises liability cases in order to maximize the recovery our clients receive.

Contact our Kansas City Slip and Fall Lawyers

If you or a member of your family has been seriously injured on someone else’s property, call our Kansas City, Missouri premises liability attorneys at 816-283-8738 for a free initial consultation. If you feel more comfortable you can send us a summary of your situation over the Web by using our contact us page.