The landowner will be liable for damages if the condition of the premises is so dangerous, that the injured victim acted carefully and still suffered an injury or died, even though the hazardous condition was an open and obvious danger.
Continue reading…Fall Because of Water, Snow, or Ice In Illinois? Watch out for the Natural Accumulation Defense
In Illinois, a landowner or someone occupying the property is responsible for another’s injuries sustained while on the premises if the landowner or occupier had a legal duty to protect the person from harm.
Continue reading…Illinois Slip and Fall Cases Can Turn on Open and Obvious Defense
Our slip and fall attorney in Chicago discuss what it takes to win a slip and fall case in Illinois is not easy, even if you suffered terrible, life-altering, and debilitating injuries.
Continue reading…Frequent Injuries Suffered in Premises Liability Cases in Chicago
When you enter upon a person’s property in Chicago, and elsewhere in Illinois, you have the absolute right to be protected from injury caused by hazards on the property. The property owner, tenant, lessee, or occupant must protect you from harm. Unfortunately, many people suffer injuries in Chicago each year because of defective or harmful…
Continue reading…Hip Fracture Lawsuit Lawyers For Illinois Slip and Fall Accidents
Hip fractures are common injuries in slip and fall claims, especially among older victims. The hips grow more fragile as we age. Fragile hips combined with decreased balance, dexterity, and strength are a recipe for disaster. Anyone older than 65-years-of-age is at an elevated risk for falling. However, older females are particularly susceptible to breaking…
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Filing a Successful Slip-and-Fall Claim Against Costco
Thousands of customers pass through Illinois Costco stores weekly. They purchase items in bulk from Costco’s warehouse-like store. Costco’s cavernous stores are filled with potential dangers. Like all other stores in Illinois, Costco must protect its customers from injury. That means the store must take precautions to guard against patrons slipping and falling on liquids…
Continue reading…How to File a Slip-and-Fall Claim Against Mariano’s Grocery Stores
Every person who enters a store in Illinois to shop has the right to be protected by the store against injuries. Patrons of grocery stores like Mariano’s are particularly vulnerable to slip and fall incidents leading to severe injuries. The operators of Mariano’s should anticipate that food from its shelves will fall onto the floor…
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Filing A Slip and Fall Lawsuit Against Target Stores in Chicago
It is not uncommon for people to be injured in large stores like Target. Spills in the aisles are common, and if a person falls because of a slippery floor, it is possible that the retailer is liable to that person for damages. Establishing a Valid Legal Claim Against Target Of course, Target is not…
Continue reading…Mother Falls on Ice in Trader Joe’s in Illinois: Who is Responsible?
Trader Joe’s is quickly growing into a favorite grocery store for mothers of young children because of the variety of healthy, organic food that the store offers. The store can reasonably expect that mothers with small children will be in and out of the store all day and it is Trader Joe’s responsibility to keep…
Continue reading…Slip and Fall Liability in Illinois
Slip and fall injuries are common. People often fall because of slippery flooring or objects that are in a walkway. Injuries may occur at a business or residence, and they can take place at a person’s place of employment. There are many factors that determine whether theinjured individual can collect compensation for the harm the…
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