Premises Liability

Slips, trips and falls due to the negligence of an owner or maintainer of real property are a major cause of serious injuries in this country. The laws that govern the rights of property owners and those who are injured on their property in Illinois can be quite restrictive. If you are thinking about seeking a slip and fall settlement or filing a lawsuit, it is important to have the right attorney by your side.

For instance, although we live in a northern climate where it is so easy to slip and fall on snow and ice, Illinois law does not guarantee the recovery of damages for an individual injured in a fall just because it occurred on someone else’s property. In general, Illinois law states that property owners or managers are only responsible for removing unnatural accumulations of ice or snow, such as ice caused by a leaking gutter or that is formed in a pothole in a driveway. The law, however, does not require that an owner remove natural accumulations. There is also a large body of law governing how property owners and managers must maintain their property, such as staircases, handrails, ramps, doorways, and the like. Just because you suffer a slip and fall accident does not mean that your lawsuit will be successful or will receive a settlement. That is where an expert attorney can help.

The reality is, in most slip and fall lawsuits or other types of premises liability cases what may appear to be a clear cut claim actually turns into a legal struggle to establish negligence on the part of a property owner, manager or maintenance contractor, while at the same time minimizing any claim of comparative fault on the part of the injured person. Under these circumstances, it is important to have the assistance of an experienced personal injury attorney.

At Goldberg, Weisman & Cairo, our personal injury attorneys understand the complexities of the law when it comes to helping the victims of slip and fall accidents. We know how to analyze the facts of the case and we are skilled at locating witnesses and taking thorough depositions to help prove our client’s claims. And, as with all our personal injury cases, we bring an unwavering commitment to help our clients recover the maximum compensation allowed by law. So if you are looking for an expert Illinois slip and fall attorney to help you with your slip and fall lawsuit, please contact GWC today.

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