Premises liability law is an important part of personal injury law. It holds property owners liable for injuries that occur on their property due to negligence or other wrongdoing. If you have been injured due to someone else’s carelessness, you may be able to file a premises liability claim in Missouri. Keep reading to learn more about the grounds for a premises liability claim in the state of Missouri. 

What Is Premises Liability?

Premises liability is a concept that holds property owners responsible for any harm that occurs on their property due to negligence or other wrongful behavior. In Missouri, this responsibility extends not only to the owner of the land but also anyone who has control over it, such as tenants, guests, and visitors. The theory behind premises liability is that if someone gains access to your property and becomes injured as a result of your negligence, they should not be held liable for those injuries. 

When Should I File a Claim? 

In order to successfully file a premises liability claim in Missouri, you must show that four elements are present: duty of care owed by the defendant; breach of duty; causation; and damages suffered by the plaintiff. The first element—duty of care—determines whether or not the defendant was obligated to take reasonable steps to protect people from being injured on their property. The second element—breach of duty—determines whether or not the defendant failed to uphold this obligation by failing to exercise reasonable care towards visitors on their property. The third element—causation—determines whether or not there is a connection between the breach of duty and the injury sustained by the plaintiff. Finally, damages suffered by the plaintiff must be proven before filing any sort of lawsuit against another party in Missouri courts. 

Types Of Cases We Handle

The Khouri Law Firm handles all types of premises liability cases in Missouri including slips and falls, negligent security cases, dog bites and attacks, swimming pool accidents, elevator/escalator accidents, amusement park rides/attractions accidents and more! Our goal is always maximum compensation for our clients so they can move forward with their lives after an incident occurs on someone else’s property! 

Premises liability law states that when an individual sustains an injury due to negligence or other wrongdoing on another person’s property, they may be able file a claim against them. In order for this claim to hold up in court in Missouri, four elements must be proven: duty of care owed by the defendant; breach of duty; causation; and damages suffered by the plaintiff. If you believe you have grounds for a premises liability claim in Missouri contact The Khouri Law Firm today! We are here ready assist St Louis public with all types of personal injury claims including those related to premises liability incidents!