Chicago Slip and Fall Attorney

Have You Sustained a Personal Injury After a Slip and Fall on Another Person’s Property?

Having found your way to this page, you are probably one of millions of people who have been injured after slip and falls accident.

You may be entitled to financial compensation for the cost of your medical bills and lost wages, and are looking for some help with your Chicago slip and fall accident case.

You Want to Hold the Property Owner Accountable for Your Injury

You want to hold the property owner accountable for their inability to provide a hazard-free environment for the benefit of public safety.

You know that it is the responsibility of the property owner to keep their grounds maintained in a way that limits the likelihood of slips, falls, and other accidents - and that they've failed to do that.

A Slip and Fall Lawyer Can Help You Recover Compensation

The Chicago slip and fall accident lawyers at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers believe that those who are responsible for your injury should be held fully accountable when their disregard for public safety results in a fall injury.

One of the Chicago slip and fall attorney from our law firm will fight on your behalf when you have been injured due to a property owner's negligence.

We are available for a free consultation at your convenience. Even better, we don’t charge a fee until we win a settlement for you!

We’ve Handled Fall Cases Just Like Yours

Our experienced personal injury attorneys know the serious injuries that can occur in these cases, from broken bones to traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and even death.

When you hire one of our attorneys, you can trust that you are hiring an experienced professional who knows how to negotiate a settlement for full compensation for your injuries.

A slip and fall lawyer from Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers knows common tactics used by defendants and have handled many cases where the unsafe conditions on property caused you to fall.

We also handled cases where the property owners made attempts to cover up the scene of the accident to avoid responsibility.

Our Chicago, IL law firm has access to the expertise of medical professionals, accident reconstruction specialists, economists, and social workers.

This allows us to connect you with resources critical to your physical recovery while representing your legal rights. We also rely on these same individuals to provide compelling testimony that establishes the value of your case when seeking slip and fall settlements.

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Cases

Personal injuries from slip and fall accidents can be caused by a range of situations.

We commonly see serious injury cases in Chicago, IL caused by falls on:

• Snow and ice
• Uneven floors
• Wet floors
• Stairway defects
• Protruding objects

Whether you have been injured in a hotel, restaurant, shopping mall, airport, construction site, or nursing home, our injury lawyers have seen it all. Among the cases we see are incidents involving stairways, parking lots, and swimming pool decks.

Grocery store fall accidents are also incredibly common, and each fall attorney in our office has represented people injured in slip and fall accidents at large, reputable chain stores such as Walmart, Target, Lowes, Home Depot and Costco.

More specifically, we have argued Chicago slip and fall cases for clients in accidents caused by:

• Poorly maintained premises with worn carpets, extension cords or debris cluttering the floor at a business.
• Cluttered work sites where construction workers are present.
• Negligently maintained apartment building with poorly lighting and defecting stairways.
• Poor conditions in nursing homes, such as debris and water on floors.
• Store merchandise cluttering an aisle at a large store.
• Freshly mopped or waxed floors at a restaurant or grocery store without a 'wet floor' sign.
• Water or other liquids sitting on the floor of a business or office for an extended period of time.
• Inadequate lighting in a hotel or apartment building resulting in poor visibility.

From this vast experience with slip and fall accidents in Illinois, you can rest assured that our accident lawyers will give your case the best chance of a favorable settlement. Through our free consultation, we will advise you of the best way forward.

Wins for our Slip and Fall Clients Across Chicago...and Across Illinois

Below are some examples of fall injury cases that our trial lawyers have won for people who've gotten hurt on the property of someone else.

What to Expect from Your Slip and Fall Lawyer

When you hire a personal injury attorney from our law firm, you can expect a close attorney-client relationship throughout your accident case.

Your dedicated injury attorney will see you through the process of legal action:

1. Investigation: We will determine if you have a valid case by looking at the cause of the accident and unsafe conditions, and who the liable party might be.
2. Claim: We will file a claim with the property owner’ liability insurance provider. The insurer will then send an adjuster to investigate your slip and fall accidents case and negotiate a settlement. We provide the insurance adjuster with copies of all of your medical records and medical bills related to your injuries. We also regularly provide them with reports from treating doctors so they can assess your claim.
3. Lawsuit: If no settlement can be reached, our trial lawyers will assess the option of filing a lawsuit, and guide you through the entire legal process of discovery, pre-trial motions and eventually, trial.

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FAQs about Chicago Slip and Fall Accidents

Below are some frequently asked questions about slip and fall accidents by some of our clients who have suffered serious injuries in Chicago. If you or a loved one was hurt in an accident on some else's property, contact our team for a free consultation with a top-rated attorney.

Helpful Information About Slip and Fall Accident Cases in Chicago

To give you some context about your accident case in Illinois, our law firm has put together some helpful information for your convenience.

• The burden of proof: To succeed on your accident claim, Illinois premises liability law requires to you prove that the property owner did not take reasonable steps to provide a safe environment and had notice of a defective condition.
• Insurance: Property owners should have insurance for premises liability cases. If a settlement is reached, this insurance company will directly pay the plaintiff on behalf of the business owner or private individual. These insurance companies know how to fight these cases and will try their best to avoid paying.
• Damages: If you have been injured due to a slip, trip, or fall accident on another person's private property, you may be entitled to financial compensation for the cost of your medical treatment, lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses, and pain and suffering. Normally, non-economic damages double or triple a plaintiff’s out-of-pocket bills.

What to do If You Have Had a Slip and Fall Accident

If you have been involved in an accident on someone else 's property, follow these helpful instructions to give your case the best possible chance.

1. Take pictures of the property immediately so that the owner is unable to tamper with the evidence found at the scene or make expedited repairs. Include photos of the exact location where you suffered harm and the property damage or hazard that caused your accident.
2. Seek emergency medical treatment. It is a legal mistake to leave the scene appearing unharmed and seek treatment after the fact. By calling emergency services, you will establish a record of the incident with the authorities and the hospital where you received medical attention.
3. Obtain contact information of any witnesses present when you were injured. It is vital to get in touch with anyone who can provide testimony to support your case. Try to learn who the property owners are.
4. Report the accident to the property owner. You do not need to have a long conversation with the owner about your injuries or answer specific questions. However, it is essential that you inform the owner that you have been injured on their property. It is your right to refrain from any in-depth discussion about the accident until you've spoken with a personal injury lawyer. Hopefully, the property owner will post a sign about the dangerous condition, so a similar accident doesn't happen to someone else.

Meet an Experienced Chicago Slip and Fall Lawyer for a Free Case Evaluation

Our law firm is proud to represent people in their slip and fall case across all of Illinois.

Contact us for a free case evaluation with an experienced Chicago slip and fall lawyer. We will address any potential concerns or questions about your case and explain the legal theory of premises liability law applicable to your situation.

We handle slip and fall cases on a contingency fee basis where we only receive a legal fee when we are successful in securing a recovery for you.