Illinois Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer
Suffering an injury in a slip and fall accident can be a confusing and frustrating experience. You may feel like blaming yourself, thinking it might not have happened if you were more careful. However, Illinois property owners are responsible for keeping their premises reasonably safe for guests and pedestrians.
If you’ve been injured in a fall caused by someone else’s negligence, the experienced slip and fall lawyers with The Illinois Hammer Injury Attorneys know how to hold them accountable and get you serious results. Contact us online or call 888-742-6637 today for a free consultation.
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- Why Choose The Illinois Hammer for Your Slip and Fall Case?
- When Can You File a Slip and Fall Claim in Illinois?
- Compensation You Can Recover From a Slip and Fall Claims in Illinois
- Who Can Be Liable for Your Slip and Fall Accident?
- How Fault Affects Your Slip and Fall Claim in Illinois
- Contact Our Attorneys Today For a Free Case Review
- Frequently Asked Questions About Slip and Fall Accidents in Illinois
Why Choose The Illinois Hammer for Your Slip and Fall Case?
Our team has over 30 years of experience handling cases for injury victims throughout Illinois. Personal injury is our specialty, and we know what it takes to win. Our case results include more than $500 million in settlements and verdicts for our clients.
We take an aggressive approach to representation. Unlike other firms, we don’t settle for lowball offers—we hammer insurance companies until they pay you every penny they deserve.
We fight hard for you while giving them the support and personal attention that insurance companies won’t. We can even help you find medical attention or assist you in securing a same-day settlement loan to cover emergency expenses during your case.
We don’t charge any fees upfront, and you won’t pay us anything unless we win your case. We also offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, allowing you to walk away without any financial commitments and take your case elsewhere if you’re unhappy with our services.
When Can You File a Slip and Fall Claim in Illinois?
You generally can file an Illinois slip and fall claim if you have been injured due to slippery conditions a property owner failed to reasonably address.
Illinois typically has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits with exceptions for minors and disabilities , but if you wait too long to get started on your case, you could lose your right to pursue compensation. If you’re unsure whether you have a valid claim, call our Illinois slip and fall attorneys at 888-742-6637 for a free case review.
What Makes a Strong Slip and Fall Case?
Slip and fall cases have the same requirements as many other personal injury cases that involve negligence. To prove a valid case, you must establish the following:
- Duty of Care: The property owner owed you a duty of care. Property owners owe those who lawfully enter the property a duty of reasonable care under the circumstances to make their property safe.
- Negligence: The property owner was negligent and violated that duty. In slip and fall cases, this usually means that the owner knew of or should have known about a hazard on their property and failed to reasonably fix it or warn others.
- Injury Cause: The property owner’s negligence caused your injury.
- Damages: Your accident and injury led to recoverable damages you can establish through evidence.
If you have any questions about whether your case qualifies, give us a call and our attorneys can review the circumstances of your accident and help determine whether you have a valid claim.
Compensation You Can Recover From a Slip and Fall Claims in Illinois
In a personal injury claim, you can generally pursue the recovery of economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover financial losses, such as medical expenses for past and future treatment, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and any other out-of-pocket costs you incur due to your injuries.
Non-economic damages compensate for pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and other impacts on your quality of life and well-being resulting from the accident.
Each case involves unique circumstances that influence the value of the available damages, with the nature and severity of your injuries being the most influential factors.
Who Can Be Liable for Your Slip and Fall Accident?
Where you were and what you were doing at the time of your Illinois slip and fall accident can play a significant role in who is liable and whether you can recover compensation. Determining who is responsible for the property and proving their negligence is key to building a successful case.
Retail Stores & Shopping Centers
Spilled liquids, cluttered aisles, or uneven flooring often cause slip and fall injuries in big-box stores or other retailers. Depending on who is responsible for maintaining the space that contained the hazard, the store owner, property manager, or even a third-party cleaning company may be liable.
Additionally, stores owe a higher duty of care to customers, delivery workers, and others with a legitimate purpose on the property. If you were trespassing when you got hurt, it might impact your ability to recover compensation.
Restaurants & Hotels
Owners and managers of hospitality businesses are responsible for keeping common areas like entrances, hallways, and dining rooms safe for guests. Wet floors, insufficient lighting, or poor maintenance can create dangerous conditions.
Your legal options after a slip and fall accident may differ whether you are a worker or a guest. Our attorneys can help you understand your next steps.
Apartment Buildings & Rental Properties
Landlords and property managers are responsible for fixing and maintaining common areas used by residents, guests, and workers, including stairs, lighting, and walkways. Failing to address broken or icy pathways can lead to liability for slip and fall injuries.
Workplaces & Job Sites
In many situations, an employer may be exempt from liability for an on-the-job slip and fall injury, including in high-risk work like construction, because Workers’ compensation might apply. Our team is able to handle both workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. However, you may still be able to sue contractors, equipment manufacturers, building owners, and other third parties for their role in your injuries.
For instance, a building owner who isn’t your employer might be liable if you were injured in a slip and fall at an office job.
Public Spaces & Sidewalks
Government entities can be liable for unsafe conditions on sidewalks, in parks, or in public buildings. However, legal deadlines for claims involving the government are often much shorter than other injury lawsuits. Our Illinois slip and fall lawyers can help you build and file a timely claim.
When Multiple Parties May Have Contributed to Your Slip and Fall Accident
Liability is not always straightforward in slip and fall accidents. Multiple entities can sometimes share responsibility, allowing you to pursue multiple claims. Cleaning companies, maintenance providers, product manufacturers, negligent security contractors, and others may all share some liability.
An experienced Illinois slip and fall attorney can investigate the circumstances of your accident, identify all liable parties, and work to maximize your compensation. Our skilled team can help you get the compensation you deserve after a slip and fall accident.
How Fault Affects Your Slip and Fall Claim in Illinois
In some circumstances, you may be considered partially at fault for a slip and fall accident. However, under Illinois’ modified comparative negligence law, you can still recover compensation if you were not more than 50 percent liable for your injuries.
Instead, you will lose out on a portion of your award equal to your degree of liability. For example, if a jury finds you 20 percent responsible for your injuries, you would only receive $80,000 from a $100,000 reward.
Insurance companies often try to shift blame to injury victims to reduce their liability and protect their bottom lines, so it’s important to have a strong legal advocate who will fight hard to protect your rights and maximize your compensation.
Contact Our Attorneys Today For a Free Case Review
We’re passionate about leveling the playing field for injury victims and fighting relentlessly to get them the compensation they deserve. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, call the Illinois Hammer Injury Attorneys today for a free consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slip and Fall Accidents in Illinois
How Much Is My Slip and Fall Case Worth?
The value of your slip and fall claim will depend on several factors, including the nature and severity of your injuries, your medical costs, lost wages, the extent of other long-term impacts from the accident, and the strength of the case. Our attorneys can help estimate how much your case could be worth.
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Slip and Fall Case?
You’re not legally required to hire an attorney to file a slip and fall claim, but insurance companies often blame victims for their accidents, undervalue their injuries, and attempt to pressure them into taking lowball offers. Having an experienced lawyer on your side can help protect your rights and maximize your compensation.
What If the Property Owner Denies Responsibility?
Your attorney can gather evidence such as surveillance video, maintenance logs, expert opinions, and more to prove the property owner’s liability for your injuries.
Will I Have to Go to Court?
Most cases settle before going to court, but we prepare every case for trial just in case. We’re not afraid to fight in court to win the compensation you deserve. Our win rate is 97% because we go above and beyond.
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