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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.
