St. Louis Premises Liability Attorneys

Holding Negligent Property Owners Accountable in Missouri

When a property owner's negligence causes you harm, you shouldn't have to bear the financial consequences alone. Whether you slipped on an unmarked wet floor, were injured by a poorly maintained staircase, or were attacked due to inadequate security, Missouri law may entitle you to compensation.

These cases can be hard to prove — and insurers will work quickly to minimize what they owe you. At Meyerkord Law Group, founding attorney Geoff Meyerkord — with nearly 30 years of courtroom experience — is personally on every case we accept. We prepare every file as though it will go to trial, because that preparation is what forces property owners and their insurers to take your claim seriously.

• Over $60 Million Recovered for Our Clients
• 30+ Years Trial Experience
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Contact our St. Louis premises liability lawyers at (314) 500-6000 if you think you have a premises liability case. You pay nothing unless we win.

Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle

Property owners and managers — private and public — are responsible for the safety of their visitors. When they fail to perform that duty, the consequences can be serious. We handle claims involving:

• Slip and falls and trip and falls
• Unmarked dangerous conditions
• Unsafe stairs, balconies, and decks
• Fires and toxic exposure
• Poor maintenance and building collapse
• Malfunctioning elevators and escalators
• Dog bites and animal attacks
• Swimming pool accidents
• Parking lot accidents
• Injury due to negligent security or third-party criminals

If you're unsure whether your situation qualifies, call us — we'll review the facts and give you a straight answer.

Why Hire Meyerkord Law Group?

You work directly with your attorney. Geoff Meyerkord is personally involved in every case we accept. Clients hear back from him directly, including on evenings and weekends — not a case manager or paralegal.

We have medical experts on your team. Our staff includes a Registered Nurse and a credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist (M.S., CCC-SLP). We review your medical records immediately, identify negligence markers, and build lifetime care valuations in-house. This directly affects how your damages are valued.

We prepare like every case is going to trial. We use focus groups — presenting your case facts to real community members before trial — to sharpen our arguments and anticipate the defense. Insurance companies know which firms will go to court and which won't. Our preparation changes what they put on the table.

We don't take every case — so yours gets our full attention. Our boutique model means hundreds of hours of investigation, research, and trial preparation dedicated to your file.

Proving a Premises Liability Case

It's not enough to show there was a hazard that hurt you. To succeed in a premises liability claim, you generally must prove:

• The property owner knew or should have reasonably known about the hazard
• They failed to fix it or provide adequate warning
• You had no reason to know the situation was dangerous
• You suffered real damages as a result

Evidence matters enormously in these cases. If there is surveillance footage, witness statements, incident reports, or maintenance records, we move quickly to obtain and preserve them. When that evidence isn't immediately obvious, we investigate to find it.

Who Can File a Premises Liability Claim?

Missouri law places injury victims into three categories based on their relationship to the property:

• Invitees — People welcomed onto a property for the owner's benefit (customers, clients, guests of a business). Property owners owe invitees the highest duty of care — actively maintaining the property to keep it safe.
• Licensees — People with permission to enter for their own purposes (social guests). Property owners must warn licensees of known dangers, but aren't required to actively inspect for hazards.
• Trespassers — People without permission to be on the property. Trespassers generally cannot recover compensation, with limited exceptions.

If you're unsure which category applies to you, that's exactly the kind of question we answer in a free consultation.

Comparative Fault in Premises Liability Cases

Insurance companies frequently argue that you should have noticed the hazard yourself. Under Missouri's pure comparative fault rule, if they successfully assign you a percentage of blame, your recovery is reduced proportionally.

These tactics are common and predictable. We anticipate them, prepare for them, and counter them with thorough documentation of the property owner's negligence.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

A premises liability claim in Missouri can include compensation for:

Economic damages:

• Current and future medical expenses
• Lost wages during recovery
• Reduced earning capacity if injuries are lasting
• Transportation and home care costs

Non-economic damages:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Permanent disability or disfigurement

We evaluate the full financial and personal impact of your injury — not just the first set of medical bills. That honest assessment drives better outcomes at the negotiating table and in court.

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