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Slip and Fall Claims Made Easy

Thousands of Chicago residents visit the emergency room every year as a result of injuries sustained in slip and fall accidents that occur on improperly

Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall Accident

If you were recently injured as a result of a slip and fall accident, you need to begin preparing your case immediately.  Early preparation increases your chances of obtaining proper compensation for your injuries.  The slip and fall attorneys at Ankin Law can guide you through the personal injury claim process and the steps to take after a slip and fall accident.

Elements of a Slip and Fall Accident Claim

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident and want to recover damages, you must prove the four elements of a slip and fall accident claim. A slip and fall attorney with Ankin Law can help you understand the elements and how to prove them. 

Where Do Most Slip and Fall Accidents Occur?

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, but there are some locations that are riskier than others. Many slip and fall accidents happen while visiting a property that is owned and controlled by someone else, like a store, parking lot, another person’s private residence, a restaurant, or on government property. If a property owner’s negligence caused you to suffer a slip and fall injury, the premises liability attorneys at Ankin Law can help to hold liable parties accountable. 

How Unsafe Cleaning Practices Cause Slip and Fall Accidents

Unsafe cleaning practices could create dangerous conditions inside a store or other place of business, causing a slip and fall accident to occur. Property owners and operators are responsible for ensuring that their visitors are reasonably safe from hazards. When they are negligent and someone gets hurt, the slip and fall lawyers at Ankin Law can help to ensure they are held accountable for the harm that they cause.