Representing some of the largest retailers in the nation, the hospitality industry, restaurants, manufacturers and many other businesses, BSCR takes an aggressive approach to defending premises liability matters, having successfully defended multi-million dollar cases.

We offer our clients a winning combination of experience that encompasses a four-pronged approach.
 

• We make an early evaluation of the claim, arriving at our client’s place of business almost immediately after an incident has occurred, taking care to investigate and preserve evidence that could influence our litigation strategy.

• To the extent possible, we make early case evaluations as to whether a case should be settled early or defended.

• We identify public relations fallout that could adversely affect the business concerns of our larger clients. These concerns, too, drive our strategy.

• As experienced litigators well versed in negligence issues in the premises liability context, we never shy away from taking our cases to trial when necessary. Because members of the plaintiff’s bar in our area know this about us, we are often successful in reaching mediated settlements that are favorable to our clients.

This is our approach whether our clients are facing possible liability for slip and falls, industrial accidents, civil rights complaints, claims of failing to provide adequate security, serious injuries or deaths.

Our attorneys have handled appeals in state supreme court and Federal appellate court resulting in precedent-setting rulings in the premises liability field.

We  are active in educating industry leaders about trial tactics and also regularly teach continuing legal education seminars.

For more information about our Premises Liability practice contact Executive Committee Member John W. Cowden at 816.448.9347.

Results

BSCR Obtains Favorable Result for Retail Client at Trial

After a week-long trial in which plaintiff alleged severe physical and mental injuries left her disabled after being hit by a shopping cart in our client’s retail store, a Kansas Federal jury returned a favorable verdict for our client.

Defense Verdict Obtained for Retail Client

BSCR successfully defended a major retail client at trial where plaintiff claimed she tripped and fell over a mat in the client’s store causing her to break her hip. Plaintiff asked the jury for an award of $4M. . .

Favorable Settlement Negotiated on Behalf of International Airport in Premises Liability Case

BSCR negotiated a favorable settlement on behalf of our client, an international airport, in an action filed in Platte County, Missouri in which plaintiff, an airline passenger, alleged injuries sustained due to dangerous property conditions at the airport.