St. Louis Slip & Fall Accident Attorneys

Fighting For Slip & Fall Accident Victims in Missouri

A slip and fall can happen in an instant — and the aftermath is often harder than people expect. Beyond the physical pain, you're dealing with medical bills, missed work, and a property owner or insurance company that's already working to minimize what they owe you.

These cases aren't always straightforward. Proving that a property owner knew about a hazard and failed to fix it requires fast action, thorough investigation, and the willingness to fight back when insurers push blame onto you.

At Meyerkord Law Group, founding attorney Geoff Meyerkord is personally on every case we accept. We move quickly to preserve evidence, investigate the property, and build a case strong enough to force a fair result — at the negotiating table or in court.

• Over $30 Million Recovered for Our Clients
• 30+ Years Trial Experience
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Call us today at (314) 500-6000 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our slip & fall accident lawyer in St. Louis.

Why Slip & Fall Cases Are Harder Than They Look

Many people assume that if they fell on someone else's property, they automatically have a case. The reality is more complicated. Missouri law requires you to prove not just that a hazard existed, but that the property owner knew or should have known about it — and failed to fix it or warn you.

Insurance companies know this, and they use it. Common tactics include:

• Arguing the hazard was open and obvious
• Claiming you weren't paying attention
• Disputing the severity of your injuries
• Suggesting the condition was temporary and reasonable

Under Missouri's pure comparative fault rule, successfully shifting even a portion of blame onto you reduces what they owe. We anticipate these arguments, investigate thoroughly, and build the evidence to counter them.

We Build Your Slip & Fall Case

Evidence in slip and fall cases disappears fast. Spills get cleaned up. Surveillance footage gets overwritten. Witnesses forget details. The sooner we're involved, the stronger your case will be.

Our investigation typically includes:

• Obtaining and preserving surveillance footage before it's deleted
• Photographing and documenting the hazard and surrounding conditions
• Reviewing maintenance logs and incident reports
• Interviewing witnesses while memories are fresh
• Analyzing lighting, signage, and property records
• Working with experts when reconstruction or medical analysis is needed

We also bring our in-house Registered Nurse into cases involving serious injuries — reviewing medical records immediately and building documentation that accurately captures your long-term needs, not just your initial bills.

What You Need to Prove

To succeed in a slip and fall claim in Missouri, you generally need to establish:

1. The property owner had a duty to keep the premises reasonably safe
2. They knew or should have known about the hazardous condition
3. They failed to fix it or provide adequate warning
4. That failure directly caused your injury and damages

The strength of your case depends heavily on the evidence gathered early. That's why contacting an attorney quickly — before the property is repaired and footage is gone — matters so much.

What Compensation Can You Recover?

A slip and fall 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
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life

We evaluate the full impact of your injury — not just the immediate medical bills. That means accounting for ongoing treatment, the effect on your daily life, and any long-term limitations your injuries create.

What To Do After a Slip and Fall

At the scene:

• Report the incident to the property owner, manager, or employee immediately — get a written record
• Photograph the hazard, surrounding area, lighting conditions, and any posted warnings
• Get contact information from any witnesses
• Do not apologize or suggest you were at fault

In the days after:

• Seek medical attention right away, even if injuries seem minor — some injuries take time to fully appear
• Keep all medical records, bills, and correspondence
• Do not give a recorded statement to the property owner's insurer before speaking with an attorney
• Contact us as early as possible — evidence disappears quickly

Frequently Asked Questions