Premise Liability

Property owners can be held responsible for maintaining their property in a safe condition. There are a number of local laws and federal regulations that must be followed when an owner of property opens it to the public. In addition, property owners and tenants have a legal duty to ensure that their premises are safe from unreasonably dangerous hazards. A property owner who fails to do so may be found negligent and subsequently held responsible for any injuries suffered on their property.

Premises liability lawsuits can vary tremendously depending on the facts and circumstances of the matter. Some examples of premises liability cases that Kilo Flynn handles include:

• Slip/Trip and fall accidents
• Swimming pool accidents
• Staircase injuries
• Dog bites
• Negligent security incidents
• Construction site accidents
• Icy or poorly maintained sidewalks and parking lots
• Toxic or Hazardous conditions (i.e. lead paint, mold, asbestos etc.)

Given the variety of cases that fall within the realm of premises liability lawsuits, there are a number of injuries that can result from various conditions of the property. Bones can be broken after slipping on an icy sidewalk or falling down a poorly lit stairwell. People can get shocked or burned by electricity or injured in buildings that have not been properly maintained. Or worse, people can become victims of assault, robbery, or rape, in buildings or on the property of business establishments that do not have proper security maintaining the premises.

As discussed, a property owner may be responsible for the safety of guests, visitors, and in some circumstances, even trespassers. If someone has been injured on the property of another, then they may be entitled to compensation for their losses from the property owner. Injured people can be compensated for medical bills or any other expenses associated with the injury, including loss of wages (future and past), or for any emotional damages. An experienced premises liability attorney will best be able to assess the claim and determine possible avenues for relief.

If you have been hurt or injured while on someone else’s property and are in need of an experienced premises liability attorney, please call Kilo Flynn today at 314-647-8910 to discuss your claim. The attorneys at Kilo Flynn have represented clients in counties throughout Missouri and Illinois, including the Missouri counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Lincoln, Jefferson, Franklin and Crawford, and the Illinois counties of Madison, St. Clair and Monroe, to name a few. We will not charge any legal fees unless we successfully recover on your behalf, so call today to schedule your free case evaluation with an experienced St. Louis attorney.