Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere — in grocery stores, parking lots, restaurants, apartment complexes, or on sidewalks. When a property owner's negligence creates a dangerous condition that causes your injury, they should be held accountable. GroverLawKC has significant experience handling slip and fall cases throughout Kansas City and Overland Park.
Proving a Slip and Fall Case
To succeed in a slip and fall case, you must prove that a hazardous condition existed on the property, that the property owner knew or should have known about it, that the owner failed to fix the hazard or warn visitors, and that the hazard caused your injuries. This often involves obtaining surveillance footage, maintenance records, incident reports, and witness testimony.
Property owners and their insurance companies act quickly to investigate falls and build defenses. Common defenses include arguing the hazard was "open and obvious" or that the victim was not paying attention. Our firm anticipates and counters these arguments with thorough preparation.
Common Slip and Fall Hazards
Wet or freshly mopped floors without adequate warning signs, uneven pavement or floor surfaces, torn carpeting, inadequate lighting, icy parking lots or sidewalks without proper treatment, and spilled liquids that are not promptly cleaned up are among the most common hazards that lead to slip and fall accidents.
Kansas City winters create particular risks for falls on ice and snow. Property owners in both Missouri and Kansas have a duty to reasonably address hazardous accumulations of ice and snow on their premises.
Injuries and Damages in Slip and Fall Cases
Falls can cause surprisingly severe injuries, particularly for older victims. Broken hips, wrists, and ankles, traumatic brain injury from striking the head, spinal cord injuries, and soft tissue damage are common outcomes. These injuries may require surgery, extended physical therapy, and result in permanent limitations.
Call GroverLawKC at (816) 533-3969 to discuss your slip and fall injury. Free consultation, no fees unless we win.
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If you or a loved one was injured in Kansas City or Overland Park, contact GroverLawKC today. The consultation is free, and there are no fees unless we win.