Cape Girardeau Slip & Fall Attorneys

Seeking Maximum Compensation for Your Injuries in Missouri

Slip-and-fall accidents can occur in many different ways. When they take place on public or private property due to a property owner’s negligence, you may have the right to pursue compensation for your resulting injuries. Property owners have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for visitors. If there are any safety hazards or dangerous conditions, property owners must warn visitors until the conditions can be repaired.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a slip-and-fall incident, you should seek legal assistance to determine whether you have a valid personal injury claim. Bertrand Law Firm has provided results-driven representation to clients throughout the region for more than a decade. Attorney Trae Bertrand has the skills needed to investigate and pursue your claim and obtain maximum compensation. He strives to settle claims by negotiating favorable settlements but is always ready to take a claim to court if necessary.

Reach out to a Cape Girardeau slip and fall lawyer by calling (573) 227-6265. Your initial consultation is free of charge.

Filing a Slip & Fall Claim in Missouri

Slip and falls cases are premises liability claims. Property owners and managers owe a duty of care to visitors. When a homeowner, government, or commercial property owner violates that duty of care and someone is injured, they can be held responsible for the damages the victim suffers.

Examples of safety hazards or dangerous conditions that can lead to a slip-and-fall claim include:

• Spills
• Broken or uneven flooring or torn carpets
• Insufficient or broken lighting
• Defective stairs, railings, porches, balconies, and decks
• Debris in aisles, pathways, and halls
• Defective electrical outlets
• Icy surfaces such as sidewalks and parking lots that have been left untreated

Do I Have a Valid Slip & Fall Case?

There are several factors that determine whether or not you should pursue a slip and fall lawsuit, though the following are typically the most important:

• Were you seriously hurt? If your injuries required extensive medical care, you may have a claim against the property owner. Serious slip and fall injuries that warrant a lawsuit typically include broken bones, herniated discs, sprained ankles, concussions, or other serious injuries that require you to miss work during your recovery. If you only suffered minor scrapes or bruises, it likely will not be worth it to pursue legal action.
• Did the building owner act negligently? Negligence on the part of the property owner is often the key to a valid slip and fall claim. For example, did you slip on a wet floor that was not properly marked with a sign? Did you fall in a stairwell due to poor or inadequate lighting? Was there enough of a warning of the hazard that caused your injuries that a reasonable person would have known about it?

If you are unsure if the circumstances of your injuries lend themselves to a valid claim, get in touch with us. Our Cape Girardeau slip and fall lawyer can help you determine the most appropriate course of action.

Choose Bertrand Law Firm

Bertrand Law Firm knows how to deal with insurance company tactics designed to give you as little as possible for your damages. Trae Bertrand is committed to pursuing compensation on your behalf and is ready to do what it takes to achieve success in your case.

Call (573) 227-6265 to arrange for a free consultation about your slip-and-fall case today.