Slip & Fall Accidents
Missouri Slip and Fall Statistics
Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the leading causes of injuries, not just here in Missouri, but also around the country. Such accidents could happen just about anywhere. They could happen in supermarkets, stores and restaurants or at apartment complexes, offices, construction sites, parking lots and sidewalks. A hazard we encounter most commonly, such as a…
Read MoreMissouri Statute of Limitations for Slip and Fall Accidents: Facts You Should Know
Generally speaking, the statute of limitations for slip and fall injury cases that occur in Missouri, as established by RSMo § 516.120, sets a deadline of five years starting from the date of the injury. This deadline can apply in your case if you been injured in a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident due to someone…
Read MoreSlips, Trips, and Falls Are Common Truck Driver Injuries
If you were asked what are the most common injuries that truck drivers experience, you would probably say injuries from truck accidents. Surprisingly, they’re not. It’s actually slips, trips and falls that are the most common injuries for truck drivers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, slips, trips, and falls were the leading cause…
Read MoreWho’s Responsible If I Slip Outside a Store?
If you’re going out to get groceries, some new clothes, or a new grill, or shopping and visiting stores, it should be a simple and safe experience. We’re thinking about what items we’re going to buy, not whether or not we’ll be needing an ambulance ride to the hospital. Whether it’s because of ice, rainwater,…
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