Slip and Fall Lawyer
Our Experience: File a Lawsuit with a Slip and Fall Lawyer
Our slip and fall lawyers know slip and fall accidents can lead to serious injuries. If you have been hurt in a slip and fall, you may be entitled to compensation. At Monsees & Mayer, we have decades of experience helping clients in slip and fall cases. Our skilled attorneys can investigate your accident, determine who is at fault, and fight to get you the maximum settlement possible.
Proving Liability
To win a slip and fall lawsuit, we must prove that the property owner or manager was negligent and liable for your injuries. Our lawyers are experts in building a strong case by gathering evidence like witness statements, photos of the accident scene, medical records, and reports from OSHA or other safety experts. We investigate factors like poor lighting, lack of proper signage, failure to clean up spills, uneven walking surfaces, lack of handrails, and more.
Maximizing Your Settlement
In addition to proving liability, we work to determine the full cost of your injuries and build a case for maximum compensation. This includes costs for medical bills, physical therapy, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any permanent disability. We know how to calculate a settlement that provides for your needs now and into the future. Our attorneys are skilled negotiators who will fight for the highest possible settlement from insurance companies. If needed, we are fully prepared to take a case to court to get you the justice you deserve.
Why Choose Us?
With nearly a century of combined experience in personal injury law, our attorneys have a proven track record of success in slip and fall cases. We have recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients. When you hire our firm, you get dedicated legal counsel and advocacy to help you win justice and fair compensation. Contact us today for a free case review and to discuss filing a lawsuit for your slip and fall accident. We work on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Recent Case Results
SETTLEMENT – POLICY LIMITS
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SETTLEMENT – POLICY LIMITS
$21,000,000
Pedestrian Wrongful Death Lawsuit Resolves Before Trial
A multimillion-dollar settlement was reached in a lawsuit alleging the wrongful death of a pedestrian. The family filed the suit after the decedent was struck by a bus while walking in a pedestrian crosswalk.
Attorneys: Reed Martens, David Mayer
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$2,100,000
SETTLEMENT – POLICY LIMIT
$2,100,000
Family Gets $2.1 Million After Driver Killed By Trailer Tire
A wrongful death claim pertaining to a man who perished in a traffic accident while on the job has been settled for $2.1 million.
Attorneys: Bobby Thrasher
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$1,250,000
SETTLEMENT – POLICY LIMIT
$1,250,000
Family Gets $1.25 Million After Death of Man On Wheelchair
The family of a wheelchair-bound man who died after being struck by a Hummer will collect a $1.25 million settlement from the driver’s insurer.
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VERDICT – 5x POLICY LIMIT
$550,000
VERDICT – 5x POLICY LIMIT
$550,000
Jury Finds For Plaintiff in Kansas Driveway Crash
A 62-year-old Kansas woman whose vehicle was struck by another as she was pulling into her driveway won $550,000 in a case where liability was admitted but causation was contested.
Attorneys: Chip Lee, Reed Martens
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Personal Injury Attorney
If you’re searching for a dedicated personal injury lawyer, look no further than Monsees & Mayer. Our firm is built on three pillars: experience, relationships, and results.
Our Experience and Dedication to Get Results
Our Kansas City and Springfield personal injury attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience. We are passionate about representing individuals injured by the negligence of others. Our team has successfully handled numerous catastrophic injury settlement claims and can take a range of serious injury cases, including:
Personal Injury Attorney
If you’re searching for a dedicated personal injury lawyer, look no further than Monsees & Mayer, P.C. Our firm is built on three pillars: experience, relationships, and results.
Our Experience and Dedication to Get Results
Our Kansas City and Springfield personal injury attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience. We are passionate about representing individuals injured by the negligence of others. Our team has successfully handled numerous catastrophic injury settlement claims and can take a range of serious injury cases, including:
Common Causes Our Slip And Fall Lawyers Have Experience With
Slip and fall accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, often due to unsafe conditions on someone else’s property. Our slip and fall attorneys have handled cases arising from:
Liquid spills
- Wet or oily surfaces like spilled drinks, cleaning fluids, or other liquids create slippery hazards. Business owners must clean spills promptly and warn customers until the area is dry. Failure to do so could constitute negligence.
Uneven walking surfaces
- Cracked, broken or uneven sidewalks, floors, stairs or pavement can easily lead to slips or trips. Property owners are responsible for maintaining safe, level walking areas and repairing or replacing damaged surfaces.
Poor lighting
- Dimly lit or unlit walking paths, hallways, parking lots and stairwells hide potential slip and fall hazards and make it difficult for people to see where they are stepping. Adequate lighting is required to prevent accidental falls.
Weather-related hazards
- Snow, ice, sleet and rain can quickly make walking treacherous if not properly addressed. Property owners must salt, sand or shovel walkways as well as post warnings about icy or wet conditions. Failure to do so constitutes negligence.
Our slip and fall lawyers have successfully represented clients in cases involving all of these causes and more. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident due to unsafe conditions on someone else’s property, contact us today for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and options for pursuing compensation.
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Recovering Compensation For A Slip And Fall Accident
If you have suffered injuries due to a slip and fall accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses and damages. To recover compensation, you will need to prove that another party was negligent and responsible for creating the dangerous conditions that caused your accident.
- Gather evidence immediately following your accident.
- Take photographs of the location where you fell, noting any spilled substances or other hazards.
- Get contact information for any witnesses.
- Seek medical attention right away and keep records of your diagnosis, treatment, and expenses.
Hire an experienced slip and fall lawyer or attorney to handle your claim. They can investigate your accident, determine liability, and negotiate a fair settlement with insurance companies. If necessary, they can take your case to court on your behalf.
Filing a Lawsuit
- Your lawyer will file a personal injury lawsuit in civil court, naming the responsible parties as defendants. In Missouri, this is typically done within 5 years of the accident date due to state statutes of limitations.
- During the discovery process, evidence and witness testimony will be gathered to establish negligence and liability. Depositions may be taken. Your medical records and bills will be obtained.
- Compensation typically includes payment for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Punitive damages may also be awarded in some cases.
- Most slip and fall cases settle out of court before trial. Your lawyer will negotiate the best possible settlement on your behalf.
- If the case goes to trial, a judge or jury will determine if the defendants were negligent and liable for your damages. If so, they will decide on appropriate compensation.
With the guidance of an experienced slip and fall attorney, you have the opportunity to recover damages for the harm you have suffered. While no amount of money can undo your injuries, it can help provide resources for medical care, make up for lost income, and improve your quality of life going forward.
A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere – a store, restaurant, hotel or even your own workplace. After suffering such an accident, it’s important to determine who is legally responsible for your injuries. A slip and fall lawyer can help investigate your accident and establish liability.
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