Chicago Slip and Fall Lawyer

A Slip and Fall Lawyer Can Help You Recover Compensation

The Chicago personal injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers believe that those responsible for your serious injury should be held fully accountable when their disregard for public safety results in an injury.

One of our Chicago slip and fall attorneys 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!

Have You Sustained an Injury After a Slip and Fall on Another Person's Property?

Are you one of the millions of people who have experienced a slip and fall injury? You may be entitled to obtain fair compensation for the cost of your medical bills and lost wages and are looking for some help with your Chicago slip and fall case.

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 property owner's responsibility 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.

We've Handled Fall Cases Just Like Yours.

Our experienced attorneys know the serious injuries that can occur in these slip and fall 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 and fair compensation for your injuries.

The personal injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC, know common tactics used by defendants and have handled many cases where the unsafe conditions on the property caused your damages.

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

Our Chicago, IL law office has access to medical professionals, accident reconstruction specialists, economists, and social workers.

Our law firm can 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

A range of situations can cause personal injuries from slip and fall accidents.

We commonly see serious injury cases in Chicago, IL, caused by slip and 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 lawyers have seen it all.

We have represented fall victims in incidents involving stairways, parking lots, and swimming pool decks.

Like a car accident, grocery store slipping & falling event is also incredibly common. Each injury attorney in our office has represented people injured in falls at large, reputable chain stores such as Walmart, Target, Lowes, Home Depot, and Costco.

 

Have You Sustained an Injury After a Slip and Fall on Another Person's Property?

Are you one of the millions of people who have experienced a slip and fall injury? You may be entitled to obtain fair compensation for the cost of your medical bills and lost wages and are looking for some help with your Chicago slip and fall case.

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 property owner's responsibility 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.

More specifically, we have argued Chicago accident cases for clients in falls 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 poor 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 time
• Inadequate lighting in a hotel or apartment building results in poor visibility

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

Wins For our Slip and Fall Clients Across Chicago, Cook County, and Across Illinois

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

• $166,200: Woman who fractured her arm while exiting her favorite restaurant when she tripped over a tangled doormat hazard.
• $300,000: A settled case involved a carpenter who injured his back and hip falling at a construction site over scattered construction debris.
• $85,000: A woman who fractured her foot in a slip/fall incident on an ice hazard that had unnaturally accumulated in front of a busy store.
• $500,000: Recovery for an older man who fractured his hip due to liquids on the floor of his nursing home.
• $610,000: An accident report showed that a property owner was held responsible for slip/fall damages after a tenant fell on broken stairs, requiring immediate medical attention.
• $2,100,000: The slip/fall suit was settled during a mediation session for a woman harmed in an auto accident in a Chicago parking lot. She suffered a fractured leg and hip, requiring extensive rehabilitation after the car accident.

What to Expect from Your Slip and Fall Lawyer

When you hire an 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:

• Investigation: We will determine if you have a valid case by looking at the cause of the trip and fall accident and unsafe conditions and who the liable party might be, based on evidence and the accident report.
• Personal Injury Suit: We will file a case with the property owner's liability insurance provider. The insurer will then send an adjuster who will begin investigating your slip and fall accident, gathering evidence, and making an offer to settle the injury case. Our experienced slip/fall lawyers provide the insurance adjuster with copies 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 personal injury suit.
• Lawsuit: If the at-fault party doesn't agree to settle, our trial attorneys will assess the option of filing a lawsuit and guide you through the entire legal process of discovery, pre-trial motions, and, eventually, trial.

Helpful Information About Slip and Fall Accident Cases in Chicago

Our law firm has put together some helpful information for your convenience to give you some context about your slipping and falling accident case in Illinois.

• The burden of proof: Illinois premises liability law requires you to 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. Once a case is settled, 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 try not to pay the victim.
• Damages: If you have been injured due to an accident on another person's private property, you may be entitled to seek compensation for ongoing medical bills, the cost of future medical attention, lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses, and pain and suffering. Normally, non-economic damages double or triple a plaintiff’s out-of-pocket bills.

In addition to seeking compensation for past and future wage loss, the main goal of filing an Illinois slip/fall accident case is to obtain full reimbursement for your medical bills.

 

FAQs about Chicago Slip and Fall Accidents

Below are some frequently asked questions about slipping and falling by some clients who have suffered serious injuries in Chicago. If you or a loved one was hurt on someone else's property, contact us for a free consultation with experienced an slip and fall lawyer.

Contact an attorney at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone number) or use the contact form today for information, immediate legal representation, or schedule a free consultation on how to seek compensation.

Meet Experienced Chicago Slip and Fall Attorneys for a Free Case Evaluation

Our experienced attorneys are proud to represent injured victims in civil suits across Illinois.

Contact us for a free case evaluation with experienced Illinois slip and fall lawyers. 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.

Resources:

• NCBI - Slip-and-fall Accidents
• NIH - Prevent Falls and Fractures