Kansas City Slip & Fall Attorney

Handling Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents are common occurrences in restaurants, supermarkets and even in parking lots. When there is an unsafe condition allowed to remain on a walking surface, there is a possibility of someone slipping or tripping and hurting themselves. Property owners are responsible to ensure that any visitors to their premises are safe. If there is an unsafe condition that the property owner fails to handle in a prompt manner which results in some type of slip or trip and fall which causes an injury, that person may be entitled to file a claim for damages. When injured in such a manner, it becomes important to have a Kansas City personal injury attorney to represent you for this type of claim, as once a hazard is cleaned up the property owner may refuse to acknowledge that any accident occurred on their premises.

When someone slips and falls, they will normally have one of their feet slide forward, and then fall backwards or onto their side. This type of fall can result in injuries to the leg, back, head, spinal cord and hip, and can require extensive medical care. Don't let someone else's negligence leave you with injuries left untreated! You have a right to compensation for your medical costs if it can be determined that the fall was caused by the negligence of the property owner. Contact Meyerkord & Russell to find out what your best legal option is in regards to pursuing a claim.

Kansas City Slip & Fall Lawyer

When injured in a slip and fall, you may have the right to recover costs for your injuries, including compensation for medical bills, lost earnings and even pain and suffering and in some cases emotional distress. Our firm will investigate your accident to determine the best strategy for your case and are committed to fighting for the best compensation available for you. Attorney Meyerkord believes in personal attention for his clients and will aggressively pursue a settlement through negotiations, or at trial. We have extensive experience in the courtroom and enjoy helping our clients obtain recovery of damages in that manner.

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident contact Meyerkord & Russell, a personal injury attorney who can aggressively help you with your claim.