If you slip and fall on someone else’s property and sustain an injury, you have the right to sue the property owner or operator. Establishing his or her liability for your injury, however, may prove more difficult than you initially think.FindLaw explains that...
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Slip And Fall
Where do most slips and falls occur?
A slip-and-fall accident refers to a situation in which you slip, trip or fall while on another person's property through no fault of your own and receive an injury as a result.FindLaw explains that slips and falls represent some of the most common accidents people...
What does Illinois law say about snow removal?
With winter only about half over for this year, you likely already are more than ready for spring. You hate the thought of any more snow, ice, below-zero wind chills, shoveling, and all the other things that go along with an Illinois winter. Nevertheless, you...
Steak N Shake invitee files lawsuit after slip and fall
Stores and restaurants have a responsibility to ensure that their premises are safe for customers. If someone is eating at a restaurant and slips and falls due to an unsafe condition on the premises, the restaurant could be held liable for the injured party's damages....
Who is at fault for slip-and-fall injuries?
Every day, Peoria residents step onto property owned by others for a variety of reasons. They may be visiting a friend at an apartment complex, shopping at the grocery store or even just walking on a local sidewalk. Property owners, store owners, landlords and even...
Contributory negligence in slip and fall cases
Personal injury claims are a necessary component of the civil legal system because they allow individuals who have been harmed by the negligence and recklessness of others to recover the losses that they have endured. Illinois victims of slip and fall accidents may...
Property owners may present defenses to slip and fall claims
Suffering a damaging slip and fall accident while out shopping or running errands can be painful for a victim in more ways than one. An Illinois resident who suffers injuries in such an event may be left bruised, battered, and distressed from lasting ailments that may...
Conditions that may cause serious outdoor slip and fall accidents
It is officially winter and Peoria residents may be sick of dealing with the snow, ice, and slush that is accumulating on their driveways and vehicles this holiday week. While many people love having a white Christmas, after several weeks of wet and cold weather most...
The legal elements of a slip-and-fall lawsuit
Readers of this Illinois personal injury legal blog may know that when they elect to sue another party for their damages, they must first build a case that provides evidence of their included claims. That evidence must support the various legal elements of the claims...
Can trespassers obtain compensation for slip and fall injuries?
Not everyone who enters onto the property of another person has the right to be there. For example, if an Illinois resident sees a "no trespassing" sign and elects to enter that land, they may waive their right to seek compensation for any injuries they sustain while...