Chicago Attorneys Concentrate on Slip & Fall Accidents
Illinois Slip & Fall Law Firm Will Protect Your Legal Rights
Any injury suffered because of the negligence of a property owner, operator, or manager may become a premises liability claim. Generally, in order to bring such a case, the victim must show that:
- They were legally present on the property.
- The owner had a duty to keep the property safe and failed, or breached, that duty and knew of a dangerous condition.
- As a result of that negligence, an injury was sustained.
Many, but not all, premises liability cases involve slip and fall or trip and fall accidents, and over 2.5 million slip and falls occur annually in the U.S. Generally, most of these accidents happen for three reasons:
- Physical factors such as a missing handrail or loose handrail on a stairway, foreign objects on the floor, and slippery floors or loose carpeting.
- Environmental factors like visual distractions, poor lighting, or uneven surfaces that can contribute to a fall.
- Personal factors including poor vision, excessive weight, or improper footwear. Personal factors may bar recovery unless negligence on the part of the property owner was also a contributing factor in the injury.
What Should I do if I’m Injured on Someone Else’s Property?
You should see a doctor and complete an accident report before leaving the property, if possible. If you can, take some photos, preserve any evidence you have of the scene, and obtain contact information from any witnesses to the incident. If you can show evidence that the accident was caused by the negligence of the property owner in maintaining a reasonable level of safety on their property, you may have the elements of a successful premises liability case.
Contact a Chicago Slip & Fall Attorney Today
If you or someone you love sustained a slip & fall accident in Chicago, contact Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to set up your free initial consultation with a premises liability attorney today. There is never a fee unless you collect.
