Law Offices of

 

221 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2017
Chicago, IL 60601
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118 S. Main Street, Suite 1
Wauconda, IL 60042

 

312-236-7078

 

[email protected]

 

 

Slip And Fall:

In Illinois thousands of injuries occur as a result of the negligence of the landlord or property owner who failed to maintain or created a dangerous condition on their premises. Accordingly, this type of negligence is also commonly known as premises liability. Municipalities and businesses who have caused or failed to address a defect on their land can be held responsible for the injuries that are caused to the plaintiff. Generally recoverable damages include medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, etc.

Liability Of The Owner and Landlord:

The duty to maintain the premises free and clear of defects is the responsibility of the property owner. If a dangerous condition exists on the premises and the landlord or owner knew or should have known about it and has failed to warn the injured party of the defect, the plaintiff usually has a cause of action against the owner. Types of places where slip and falls commonly happen are;

  • Restaurants
  • Grocery stores
  • Churches
  • Gas Stations
  • Parking lots
  • City sidewalks
  • Residential sidewalks
  • Hotels
  • Residential Homes
Dangerous Conditions:

Types of dangerous conditions that can cause an injury may include the following;

  • Unnatural accumulation of snow, ice or rain
  • Sidewalk defects
  • Spilled liquids
  • Holes in the ground or pavement
  • Uneven walking surfaces
  • Loose or broken handrails
  • Loose steps
  • Loose carpeting
  • Carelessly placed objects

If you or someone you know is injured because of the any mentioned conditions above you should know that there is a time limitation in which your claim must be filed. We have experience handling slip and fall cases. Our team of attorneys will get the desired results.

We handle premises liability issues on regular basis. Each case is different and may have special circumstances. If you would like to receive more information regarding your case, give us a call to set up a free consultation and an evaluation of your case.

Law Offices of Mitch Furman
221 N. La Salle Street
Suite 2017
Chicago, IL 60601
312-236-7078 Phone

The law offices of Mitch Furman, serve clients in Chicago and the surrounding parts of Illinois, including Rolling Meadows, Skokie, Maywood, Maybrook, Bridgeview, Markham, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Cicero, Berwyn, Elk Grove Village, Oak Lawn, Evanston, Wilmette, Palatine, Barrington, Bartlett, Lake Forest, Kenilworth, Arlington Heights, Mt. Prospect, Wheeling, Homewood and all cities within Cook County, Lake County DuPage, McHenry and Will County, as well as arrests by the Illinois State Police on the Interstate Highways.