Premises Liability Attorneys in Blue Springs, MO

What types of premises liability claims do you handle?

When you go shopping, see your accountant, get your hair cut, or do anything away from home, you have the right to expect that the property owner made sure the property was safe. You have the right to focus on the supermarket shelves, the products you want to buy, and the people you need to speak to – without watching the floor for dangers or without checking around for other risks.

At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we handle all types of premises liability claims including:

• Slip and fall accidents. A substantial proportion of accidents on property happen because visitors slip or trip causing the visitor to lose his/her balance. The slips or trips may be due to spilled liquids that haven’t been mopped up, rain and snow that is tracked into the store, torn carpets, broken tiles, loose railings, loose cables and wires, uneven stairs, or other reasons.
• Escalator and elevator accidents. These moving devices should be inspected regularly. If repairs are needed, the property owners should place warning signs to alert users not to use the escalator or elevator. Falls from malfunctioning elevators and escalators can be fatal.
• Swimming pool accidents. Hotel owners, gym owners, apartment complexes, and neighbors should take steps to prevent drowning accidents, falls, and drain entrapment. These steps include installing fences to limit access, placing warning signs about the dangers of diving, using lights if the pool will be used in the evening, and employing lifeguards.
• Dog bites. When you visit your neighbor or walk through your neighborhood, you have the right to expect the owners will keep their dogs inside or restrained so that they can’t surprise you. Owners need to be especially alert to the likelihood that children will be overly friendly with a dog – which may result in a dog bite. Generally, dog owners are strictly liable for any injuries or deaths caused by a bite from the dog. There is generally no requirement to show the dog had a propensity to bite.
• Negligent security. Property owners should take reasonable steps to prevent visitors from being attacked. For example, tavern owners should be extra-careful because intoxicated patrons are often unruly. Any venue that exchanges cash, such as banks, should take extra security measures to prevent assaults. Common safety steps include cameras, video equipment, fences, and security guards.
• Parks and entertainment venues. Blue Springs is home to many different lakes and parks such as Blue Springs Lake, Lake Jacomo, James Walker Skate Park, Wilbur Young Park, and other venues. Some of these venues offer rides, athletic activities, and other forms of entertainment. The property owners (public and private) should ensure that the rides and facilities are safe to use. They should regularly inspect their property for possible dangers.

We work aggressively to show the property knew, or should have known, of a dangerous condition and          failed to take reasonable safety measures.