Whether you were hurt by slipping on a wet floor, attacked in a dark public parking lot, or injured in some other way on a dangerous property, it’s important to know if you may be able to file a premises liability lawsuit. Premises-related accidents often result in serious injuries. If you have been seriously injured on public or private property in Illinois, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other losses. Seeking the financial compensation you deserve will involve filing a premises liability lawsuit.
When can you file a premises liability lawsuit in Illinois? Here are five of the most common types of premises liability cases:
By far, the most common types of premises liability cases are those involving slip-and-fall and trip-and fall accidents. If you fell as a result of a slip or trip at someone else’s home, at a business, or on government property, you may have a claim for just compensation.
Numerous causes of slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents can give rise to premises liability claims in Illinois. These include puddles, ice and snow, uneven walking surfaces, inadequate lighting, and inadequate property maintenance—among many others. If you were injured in a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident, you will want to see a doctor promptly (if you have not done so already), and you will want to speak with a lawyer about filing a premises liability lawsuit as soon as possible.
Falls from heights can also give rise to premises liability claims in Illinois. This includes falls due to dangerous staircases, loss or missing guardrails, unsafe construction sites, and other types of property-related issues.
For obvious reasons, falls from heights frequently leave victims facing life-altering injuries. Whether you suffered brain trauma, spinal trauma, broken bones, nerve damage, internal organ damage, or any other type of serious injury in a major fall, you can—and should—contact our lawyers for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss the merits of a potential premises liability lawsuit.
While elevators and escalators should not be dangerous, they often are. Elevator and escalator safety issues are most often due to inadequate or negligent maintenance. This means that property owners and tenants (or their maintenance companies) can be held liable in most cases.
We handle cases involving all types of elevator and escalator accidents in Illinois—from trip-and-fall accidents on escalators to sudden stops and free falls on elevators. As with any type of premises liability lawsuit, if you have grounds to file a claim for an elevator or escalator accident, it will be important for you to engage a law firm to conduct a comprehensive investigation right away.
Swimming pools are also dangerous far more often than they should be. Accidents at residential swimming pools, community swimming pools, hotels and motels, gyms and fitness centers, and other facilities can all justify claims for just compensation in Illinois.
Along with slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents, other common types of swimming pool accidents include collisions between swimmers, getting caught in drains and strainers, and other near-drowning incidents. Tragically, some swimming pool accidents prove fatal; and, in these cases, grieving families will often have claims against pool owners for wrongful death.
Another common type of premises liability case involves seeking to hold a property owner or tenant liable for a physical or sexual assault. Under Illinois law, businesses have a legal duty to provide adequate security for their patrons and guests. If a business fails to meet this duty, it can be held liable in a specific type of premises liability lawsuit focused on negligent security.
Inadequate lighting, failure to install or maintain security cameras, failure to hire adequate security staff, and various other issues can justify negligent security claims under Illinois law.
When you engage our law firm to represent you, our lawyers will work quickly to preserve any available evidence of negligent security before it disappears—and then we will use this evidence to establish accountability and seek just compensation on your behalf.
Again, these are just some of the most common examples. From electrocution accidents to fires and explosions, various other types of accidents can give rise to premises liability claims as well. If you have questions about your legal rights after suffering serious injuries in any type of accident on someone else’s property, we invite you to contact us for a free consultation.
If you were hurt on someone’s dangerous property, it is important to act quickly. Contact the premises liability lawyers at Coplan and Crane to discuss your case in a FREE initial consultation. During this complimentary case review, our attorneys will listen to your story, assess the merits of your case, and explain your rights and options.
Contact Coplan + Crane today online or at 312-982-0588 to schedule a FREE case evaluation. We help clients across Illinois, including Chicago, Oak Park, Rockford, and other areas. We handle premises liability cases on a contingency basis, which means you don’t pay unless we win.
