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Premises Liability Lawyer
in St. Louis, Missouri
When you visit a business, a friend’s home, a restaurant, or even a public park, you have the right to expect that the property is safe. Unfortunately, not all property owners take this responsibility seriously. When they fail to correct hazards—or fail to warn you about them—you can end up with life-altering injuries.
At The S.E. Farris Law Firm, we represent clients across Missouri who have been injured because of injury on the property of others. These cases fall under an area of law known as premises liability, which simply means a property owner or occupier can be held legally responsible when their negligence leads to an injury.
Whether you slipped on a wet floor, tripped on broken stairs, bitten by an animal, or were harmed because of negligent security, you may be entitled to compensation. With over 30 years of experience as a St. Louis premises liability lawyer, Spencer E. Farris and his team know how to hold careless property owners accountable.
What Is Premises Liability?
Premises liability law governs the responsibility of property owners to keep their property safe for visitors. The type of visitor you are often determines the level of care owed to you:
If you were injured while lawfully on someone else’s property in Missouri, you may have a valid claim for premises liability compensation.
When Are Property Owners Liable?
Generally, a property owner in Missouri can be held liable for your injury if they:
Directly caused the hazard
Example: Removing a handrail for “aesthetic reasons” and leaving a staircase unsafe.
Knew about the danger but failed to act
Example: Ignoring a spill in a grocery aisle without posting a wet floor sign.
Could have known about the hazard through reasonable inspections
Example: Broken or missing stairs that were never checked because the property was poorly maintained.
Property owners are expected to conduct routine inspections, fix hazards promptly, and warn visitors of potential dangers. Failing to meet these duties can make them responsible for resulting injuries.
Missouri Premises Liability Law
Missouri law allows an injured party to pursue compensation for damages such as medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term disability. However, Missouri also follows a comparative fault system. That means if a jury finds you were partly responsible for your accident—for example, by not paying attention to your surroundings—your recovery may be reduced by your percentage of fault.
Insurance companies often try to use this law against victims, arguing they should accept less compensation. At The S.E. Farris Law Firm, we know these tactics and fight back with strong evidence to prove the property owner’s negligence.
If you were injured on public property, there are strict notification requirements that will bar your claim if the governmental agency or mayor isn’t notified within the time limits. This is especially hard on injury victims as you focus on recovering from your injuries and not on recovering your damages. It is crucial to contact an attorney quickly if you get hurt on public property like a government building or park.
Real Results for Premises Liability Clients
Our firm has successfully represented clients in premises liability cases across Missouri:
If you were injured while lawfully on someone else’s property in Missouri, you may have a valid claim for premises liability compensation.
Why Choose The S.E. Farris Law Firm?
Choosing the right St. Louis premises liability lawyer is critical. At our firm:
Our goal is simple: to get you the compensation you need to recover and move forward.
