Cook County Attorneys Pursue Damages for Slip & Fall Injuries
Illinois Slip & Fall Law Firm Represents Injured Plaintiffs
Slip and fall incidents can happen anywhere, inside or outside of a property. However, no matter where the accident occurs, a potential legal claim based on a theory of negligence or premises liability could be made.
Indoor Slip and Fall Claims
When a slip and fall occurs indoors, the following factors could play a role in the potential claim:
- Floors. The property owner has a duty to keep the floors free of trash, spills and other obstacles, especially if customers frequent the property.
- Carpeting. Carpeting that is worn, damaged, frayed, torn, ripped, or has holes can be a source of liability if it causes someone to trip & fall and sustain an injury.
- Stairs. Interior stairways need to be safe, well maintained, and complete with handrails. Businesses need to be handicap-accessible.
- Elevators/escalators. To prevent slip & fall injuries on elevators and escalators, they need to be in good working order and free from debris.
A property owner’s liability for indoor injuries extends to all areas they control, including common areas such as hallways, entryways, and lobbies.
Outdoor Slip and Fall Claims
The causes of outdoor slip and fall injuries are usually somewhat different than those occurring indoors:
- Weather. Hail, rain, sleet, and snow can make outdoor conditions slippery and treacherous, leading to slip and fall injuries.
- Poor lighting. The lack of outdoor lights can mask hazards that might be visible in the daytime invisible at night, resulting in slip and fall accidents.
- Parking lots. The surface of parking lots and outdoor parking structures collect oil and grease left by vehicles, which in turn can result in a slip & fall accident.
- Sidewalks. Property owners can be found liable for injuries caused by cracked, rough, and inadequately maintained sidewalks on their property.
The property owner is only responsible for maintaining the outdoor property that they own, not city government maintained sidewalks and streets.
Contact a Cook County, IL Premises Liability Lawyer Today
If you sustained a slip & fall accident in Cook County, IL, contact Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to set up your free initial consultation to discuss your potential for recovery today. Never a fee unless you collect.
