Slips, trips and falls are a major cause of serious injuries in Illinois, and are often traceable to negligence on the part of the owner or maintainer of the property.  The laws that govern the rights of property owners and those who are injured on their property in Illinois, however, can be quite restrictive for the injured party.  This makes it essential to have the right attorney by your side.

For instance, although we live in a climate where falls attributable to ice or snow accumulations are relatively common, Illinois law does not guarantee recovery of damages in this situation.  In fact, the general rule is that property owners or managers are not responsible for injuries resulting from a failure to remove ice or snow.  Along similar lines, there is a body of law limiting the liability of property owners and managers for injuries relating to the maintenance and upkeep of staircases, handrails, ramps, floors and doorways on their property.  What this means is that even the most seemingly clear-cut slip or trip and fall cases will entail a legal struggle to establish negligence on the part of the 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 injury attorney who knows and thoroughly understands the ins and outs of these cases.  This is where GWC can help.

At Goldberg Weisman Cairo, our injury attorneys understand the complexities of the law when it comes to helping the victims of accidents involving slips, trips and/or falls. We know how to analyze the facts 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 attorney to represent you in a claim arising from a slip, trip and/or fall, call GWC today.