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Slip & Fall

Chicago Slip and Fall Lawyer

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Slip and fall accidents are the most common type of premises liability case. Though the terms “slip and fall” may make this type of accident sound minor, statistics show that slip and fall accidents are second only to car accidents as a major cause of accidental death and disability. In fact, slip and fall accidents kill more workers each year than all other types of workplace accidents combined, and they are the most common reason patients visit the emergency room.

A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere — at work, out on a public street, while you are shopping at a store, or even on private property. While many of these accidents are truly unavoidable, all too often they are caused by unsafe property conditions. Property owners and managers have a responsibility to keep their premises safe, especially when they are frequently traversed by the public.

If a hazardous property condition causes you to fall and sustain serious injury, you may be entitled to compensation. The Chicago slip & fall lawyers at Walner Law® have years of experience handling these claims.

Send us a message or call (312) 410-8496 to request a free consultation with our legal team.

Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

Some examples of unsafe property conditions that lead to slip and fall accidents include:

  • Bad lighting
  • Slippery surfaces with no warning signs
  • Uneven sidewalks
  • Steps that are not properly marked
  • Obstacles or obstructions
  • Loose tiles or rippled carpet

In too many situations, the property owner was already aware of the damage and simply failed to address it. If this is the case, they can be held liable for your injuries, including your medical bills, lost income, and other related damages.

Slip and fall accidents can result in several types of serious injuries, such as broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries. Some patients are left incapacitated for life because a single hazard was not cleared away or marked properly by a property owner.

Proving a Property Owner’s Neglect

Despite their prevalence, slip and fall cases are some of the most difficult personal injury cases to prove in court. Many property owners will deny responsibility for an individual’s injuries by claiming that they were legitimately unaware of the hazard despite diligent maintenance, or that the victim caused the accident.

In order to hold a property owner liable for your injuries, you must be able to prove one of three things:

  • The owner’s actions created the dangerous condition or environment
  • The owner was aware of the unsafe condition and ignored it
  • The owner failed to adequately warn public users of an unsafe condition

Our Chicago slip & fall lawyers at Walner Law® can thoroughly investigate your accident and gather important evidence that links your injury to a property owner’s neglect. Also, we retain civil engineers who can evaluate the premises and determine if there are building code violations.

If you were injured in a slip and fall accident in Chicago, it will cost you nothing to contact our Chicago personal injury lawyers and see if you have a case. We work on a contingency basis, meaning we do not charge you fees unless we collect money in your case.

To schedule a free consultation with our attorneys, complete our contact form or call (312) 410-8496.

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