A serious fall is rarely “just clumsy.” When a property owner’s negligence — a wet floor with no warning, ice left on a walkway, broken stairs, poor lighting — causes a fall, that’s a premises-liability claim, and you may be owed compensation for your injuries.

Proving a premises case

These cases turn on evidence that disappears fast: incident reports, surveillance video, maintenance logs, and witness accounts. We move quickly to preserve what proves the owner knew about the hazard and didn’t fix it.

Where it happens

Grocery and retail stores, apartment complexes, parking lots, restaurants, and workplaces across Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri and Kansas communities.

The Berger Law approach

  • Lower contingency fee — you keep more of your recovery
  • Direct attorney access — you work with your lawyer, not a call center
  • A small caseload so your case gets real attention

General information only, not legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

Do I actually have a slip and fall case?
You generally need to show the property owner knew (or should have known) about a hazard and failed to fix or warn about it, and that it caused your injury. A wet floor with no sign, ice left on a walkway, broken stairs, or poor lighting are common examples. A free consultation is the fastest way to find out.
What if I was partly at fault?
Missouri and Kansas both use comparative-fault rules, which means partial fault doesn’t necessarily end your claim — it may just reduce it. Don’t assume you have no case; let an attorney evaluate it.
How long do I have to file?
Missouri generally allows five years and Kansas generally two years for these injury claims, but exceptions apply — especially for claims against a government entity, which can have much shorter notice deadlines.
What does it cost?
Nothing up front. We work on a lower contingency fee and only get paid if we recover for you.

Injured in Kansas City? Talk to an attorney — free.

No call center, no case manager. You speak directly with your attorney, and you pay nothing unless we recover for you.

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