Kansas City Trip & Fall Lawyer
Who is liable for my injuries?
A trip and fall accident can happen anywhere to anyone. Many people consider that a trip and fall accident is the fault of the person who fell. This is not always the case. There are numerous factors that could actually create a hazardous environment which increases the potential for an accident to occur. If property owners are found to be negligent in ensuring the reasonable safety of visitors, they are at fault.
Premises liability cases can be hard to prove, so it is very important to contact a Kansas City personal injury attorney immediately so that all evidence can be gathered, witnesses secured and the event fully documented. Many trip and fall accidents occur in the workplace. There are specific procedures that must be followed if that is the case. Your lawyer will be able to assist you in filing a claim correctly to help make sure your rights are not violated in any way and your injury will not be ignored.
We Stand Ready to Fight for Your Rights
In many instances, catastrophic injuries occur as a result of a trip and fall or slip and fall accident. Spinal cord injuries are common as well as broken bones, head injuries, and in the worst case, a wrongful death may occur. At Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott, we understand the hardships that you may be facing. Mounting medical bills, loss of time at work and emotional suffering are all consequences of an injury due to someone else's negligence. Please allow us to help you receive the compensation that you are entitled to by law.
Contact our firm in Kansas City, MO if you have been injured in a trip and fall accident due to negligence by a property owner.