St. Louis Slip & Fall Lawyers

Children fall on playgrounds, pedestrians slip on sidewalks and workers trip on the job. Most of the time, a slip and fall is minor — but sometimes, it results in severe injuries. As St. Louis slip and fall lawyers, we help victims regain control after a fall turns their world upside down.

Practice AreasPersonal InjurySlip & Fall

Premises Liability Explained

Premises liability is a catch-all term for legal claims resulting from dangerous property. Property owners have a responsibility to maintain a safe environment for visitors. If you experience a severe injury on someone else’s property, our premises liability lawyers use the following elements to build a strong case.

Dangerous Conditions. The property must contain a condition that posed an unreasonable risk of harm to visitors.
Reasonable Knowledge. The property owner knew of or should have known of the condition.
Failure to Remedy or Warn. The property owner failed to take reasonable steps to correct the dangerous condition or warn you of the risks.
Causation. The dangerous condition directly caused your injury.

Unsafe Conditions

Visitors may lose their balance and hurt themselves after encountering unsafe conditions. As St. Louis slip and fall lawyers, we attend to cases with a range of injuries — from minor sprains to spinal cord injuries.

Common unsafe conditions that cause injuries include:

Uneven Surfaces
Loose Surfaces
Wet or Icy Surfaces
Clutter or Debris
Inadequate Lighting
Missing or Defective Railings

Common Categories of Slip & Falls

Elevator Accidents

Elevators are intended to help, not hurt you. However, property owners may neglect maintenance or overlook safety regulations. Our premises liability lawyers have seen severe injuries resulting from sudden drops, misaligned floors or malfunctioning doors.

Stairwell Accidents

Stairs may pose a hazard if not properly maintained. Negligent property owners often cut corners on safety measures at the expense of visitors. Our St. Louis slip and fall lawyers have seen injuries occur due to loose handrails, poor lighting, uneven steps or slippery surfaces.

Escalator Accidents

Escalators turn into fast-moving traps if not properly maintained or designed. Property owners may fail to inspect their escalators, resulting in dangers such as sudden stops, jerky movements or loose panels.

Swimming Pool Accidents

Both public and private swimming pools require safety measures, such as fences, self-latching gates, covers and warning signs. Our premises liability lawyers have taken on cases in which guests slipped on wet surfaces, dove into shallow water or drowned without supervision.

Two Roman & Boock attorneys discussing slip and fall case processes.

Our Case Process

Roman & Boock attorneys help you stand up to property owners after serious slips, trips or falls. However, we build each client relationship on a foundation of understanding — before we take on your case, explore our typical case process.

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Attorney Spotlight

John Guletz

John Guletz is a results-driven attorney who specializes in slip & fall and wrongful death cases. At Roman & Boock, he is known for his individualized approach — always making sure clients are fully comfortable and knowledgeable as their case progresses.

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Our Clients’ Perspectives

I cannot imagine having better representation than Rachel Roman. She is highly intelligent, astute, perceptive and compassionate. It is very clear from the moment you meet her that she truly cares about her clients and will leave no stone unturned.

Ashley A.

[Rachel] doesn’t look at her clients as numbers or money. She looks at them as humans that are going through a very difficult time! I will forever be grateful for Rachel and her falling into our path!

Tiffany S.

The whole team is wonderful to work with! If you have a battle to fight, these are the people you want and need to represent you.

Julie B.

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