Personal Injury Attorneys Serving St. Louis
Premises liability cases generally fall into two main categories. The first is what is commonly known as a "slip and fall" case. The other main area concerns "inadequate security and defective conditions". At Kolker & Germeroth, L.L.C., our experienced trial lawyers regularly work in both areas, and offer free initial consultations to anyone in the St. Louis area with a possible case. Contact us any time.
Slips and Falls
The insurance industry has aggressively supported judicial candidates which have severely limited the right and ability to recover in a slip and fall case. Usually, the main legal hurdle a personal injury lawyer must overcome is proving that the premises owner had knowledge of unsafe conditions which caused the accident.
An immediate investigation is often the most important key to a successful result. It is very important to obtain witnesses' names and photographs of the site before the premises owner has an opportunity to remedy and correct the dangerous condition. Attorney Tom Germeroth is a frequent lecturer on slip, trip and fall cases and can help you assemble a strong case.
Inadequate Security
Inadequate security cases involve people who are victims of crimes on others' business premises. Many of these claims arise at hotels, apartment complexes, resorts, shopping centers, amusement parks, parking garages, or other business establishments. An owner of these premises is responsible if the likelihood of criminal activity is "reasonably foreseeable".
These are often difficult cases and an investigation and thorough preparation is necessary for a successful result. Our lawyers can help you obtain the full compensation that you deserve if you have been injured because of dangerous or unsecured premises.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about either premises liability litigation or about our firm, call us at 1-866-770-8691 or visit our contact page. You can also fill out our special personal injury intake form.
We offer free initial consultations and do all cases on contingency, charging no attorneys' fees until you get a settlement or verdict. Evening and weekend appointments are available, and we can meet with you in your home or hospital.
