Property owners in Chicago have a legal responsibility to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. When someone enters a store, apartment building, restaurant, or other property, they expect a safe environment not hazardous conditions that could cause serious injury.
Unfortunately, our firm is currently representing clients who suffered significant injuries due to unsafe property conditions that should have been addressed long before the accident occurred.
These incidents highlight a serious issue that goes far beyond a simple accident.
Our client was lawfully shopping at a local grocery store when she encountered a dangerous condition inside the premises. While walking forward with groceries in hand, her foot became caught on a snow mat that was rippled and not properly secured, creating a tripping hazard in a main customer walkway.
As a result, she fell forward face-first and onto her left side. The impact caused her glasses to press into her face, and she landed on her left hand and shoulder, as well as her knees, twisting her back in the process. Two store employees witnessed the fall and assisted her afterward. She promptly reported the incident to the front counter and completed an incident report before leaving the store.
Hazards such as bunched, rippled, or improperly maintained floor mats pose a foreseeable risk of serious injury to customers. Businesses have a duty to ensure that entry mats and walking surfaces are flat, secure, and regularly inspected to prevent exactly this type of preventable fall.
Under Illinois law, property owners, landlords, and business operators must exercise reasonable care to maintain safe conditions.
This includes:
When property owners ignore safety concerns or fail to take reasonable precautions, they can be held liable under Illinois premises liability law.
In a busy city like Chicago, where foot traffic is high and winter weather creates additional risks, maintaining safe property conditions is not optional, it is a legal obligation.
Premises liability accidents can result in serious and sometimes life-altering injuries, including:
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common premises liability claims in Chicago, but injuries can occur in many different settings, including retail stores, apartment complexes, parking garages, and commercial properties.
Even a seemingly minor fall can result in extensive medical treatment, missed work, and long-term pain.
To hold a property owner accountable, it must be shown that:
These cases often require careful investigation, including:
Large property owners and insurance companies frequently attempt to deny responsibility or argue that the injured person was at fault. Having an experienced Chicago premises liability lawyer can make a significant difference in the outcome of a claim.
Holding negligent property owners accountable is not just about compensation for one injured person.
These cases help:
No one should suffer serious injuries because a property owner failed to maintain reasonably safe conditions.
Our firm is committed to representing individuals who have been harmed due to unsafe property conditions and negligence.
We fight to recover compensation for:
Every premises liability case is unique, and we work diligently to ensure our clients’ rights are protected from the very beginning.
If you were injured on someone else’s property, it is important to speak with an experienced Chicago personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Premises liability injuries can change lives in an instant. If you or a loved one was injured due to unsafe property conditions, you deserve answers and accountability.
Contact our office today for a free consultation to learn more about your legal options with a trusted Chicago premises liability lawyer.
