Kansas City Premises Liability Attorney

Understanding Kansas City Premises Liability Claims

While many personal injury lawsuits are filed against someone who directly caused the injury, such as the other driver in a car accident or the doctor in a medical malpractice suit, in many cases the person who is liable for damage s may not have been anywhere near the scene of the accident at the time of the injury. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, it may be possible to sue the owner of the property where your injury occurred, under the legal principle known as premises liability.

A classic example of a premises liability action involves a slip and fall accident in a grocery store. If the store owner knew-or should have known-about a spill on the floor and failed to take action to clean it up or at least to place a "Wet Floor" sign, a customer can sue for damages after suffering injury in a fall. The property owner's responsibility for the premises includes a duty to safeguard visitors, guests or patrons against the possibility of injury.

Suing the Property Owner for Your Injury in Kansas City

Recovering compensation in a premises liability case depends on demonstrating that the proprietor failed to take reasonable precaution to prevent an accident. Lack of proper fencing and safety equipment at a swimming pool can lead to legal action over a drowning accident, while allowing a dog with known vicious tendencies to live in an apartment may expose the complex owner to a lawsuit for a dog bite. If you believe that your injuries should have been prevented, let a Kansas City injury attorney from the Montee Law Firm, P.C. review the situation and determine whether you have grounds for a premises liability claim.

Contact a Kansas City premises liability lawyer from our firm now for a consultation about your accident and to learn what your claim for damages may be worth.