Hurt At Work?
The Hines Wilson Law Firm Fights for You.

When you visit someone else’s property — whether it’s a grocery store, shopping mall, restaurant, apartment complex, or even a friend’s home — you have a reasonable expectation that the property will be safe. Unfortunately, many serious injuries occur because property owners fail to properly maintain their premises.

At The Hines & Wilson Law Firm, our Missouri premises liability lawyers fight for individuals who have been hurt due to unsafe property conditions. If you were injured because of a dangerous situation that should have been fixed or warned about, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

We know how overwhelming the process can feel. Insurance companies and employers don’t always explain your rights, and sometimes they even make the process harder. That’s where we step in.

Our law firm handles a wide range of premises liability claims in Columbia, Jefferson City, and throughout Missouri, including:

• Slip and fall accidents: Wet floors, uneven pavement, icy sidewalks, or loose rugs can all cause devastating falls.

• Trip and fall accidents: Cluttered walkways, poor lighting, or broken steps often lead to serious injuries.

• Negligent security: Assaults or attacks that occur because a business or apartment complex failed to provide adequate lighting, locks, or security measures.

• Falling objects: Merchandise falling from store shelves or debris from construction sites.

• Dog bites and animal attacks: Owners are responsible for keeping their pets under control.

• Swimming pool accidents: Drownings or injuries due to lack of proper fencing, signage, or supervision.

• Fire and electrical hazards: Poor maintenance that creates dangerous conditions for tenants and visitors.

No matter how your injury happened, if it occurred on unsafe property, a Missouri premises liability attorney can help you determine your rights.

Not every accident on someone else’s property automatically leads to a legal claim. To succeed in a premises liability case, you must generally prove that:

1. A dangerous condition existed on the property.

2. The property owner knew or should have known about the hazard.

3. The owner failed to repair or warn visitors of the danger.

4. You were injured as a direct result of that condition.

Insurance companies often try to argue that the hazard was “open and obvious” or that the injured person wasn’t paying attention. That’s why it’s so important to have a lawyer who understands the law and can gather the evidence needed to support your case.

At The Hines & Wilson Law Firm, we take pride in protecting the rights of injured Missourians. Here’s why clients trust us with their premises liability cases:

• Local experience: We represent clients in Columbia, Jefferson City, and across mid-Missouri.
• Personal attention: We listen to your story and guide you step by step.
• Proven advocacy: We know how to stand up to insurance companies that try to minimize or deny valid claims.
• No fees unless we win: You don’t pay us unless we recover compensation for you.

If you’re injured on someone else’s property, here are some steps to protect your rights:
Here is a checklist of the basic steps you should follow after being hurt on the job.