Property owners in Illinois, whether they own a large-scale business or a residential home, owe a duty of care to keep their property reasonably safe for visitors. That duty must be carried out by repairing or removing hazards, having signs indicating hazards that cannot be removed or repaired, and constantly monitoring the property to detect
If you’re involved in a slip and fall accident on government property, you can hold the government responsible for your injuries and losses. However, your claim will be more complex compared to those where a private citizen is at fault. The government maintains some level of sovereign immunity in premises liability cases. As such, there are strict
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 secured or unsafe properties. Slip and fall claims are born when a hazardous or dangerous condition on another person’s property causes a victim to slip, trip, or fall, and be
The attractive nuisance doctrine is a specific doctrine in Illinois and other jurisdictions that enables individuals to hold property owners liable for injuries to children who trespass on a person’s property. This law applies when the victim trespassed because of an object that appeals to children and encourages them to engage with it. Learn more
Uninsured and Underinsured motorist insurance provides coverage for pedestrians who are injured in hit-and-run accidents. The settlement provided by the insurance company is intended to compensate victims for the expenses arising from sustaining injuries in a pedestrian accident. However, insurance companies may attempt to deny pedestrian hit-and-run accident claims in bad faith. If you purchase
Broken bones, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, bruises, soft tissue injuries, and soft tissue damage are some of the more common slip and fall injuries. These injuries can leave Chicago victims unable to work, support their families, or cover their medical expenses. Unfortunately, slips and falls are a leading cause of nonfatal injuries, accounting for
Mishaps on airlines can result in severe emotional distress for passengers, even when they don’t suffer physical injuries. When passengers fear for their lives due to some type of airline mishap, they can sue an airline for emotional distress to receive compensation. What Is Emotional Distress? Emotional distress, also referred to as mental anguish, is
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