Chicago Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer

Have You Sustained a Personal Injury After Falling 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 a slip and fall 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 Personal Injury

You want to hold the relevant 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.

Our Personal Injury Lawyers Will Fight for You

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.

A 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 Many Slip & 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 confront your transgressors to see you to a beneficial settlement after a serious injury.

Our Chicago slip and fall attorneys know common tactics used by defendants and have handled many cases where the unsafe conditions leading to the injury were temporary or the property owner made attempts to cover up the scene of the accident to avoid responsibility.

Our 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 with insurance companies and defense lawyers.

We Know how to Argue & Win Your Illinois Fall Case

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

Common causes of slip and fall cases in the Chicago area are caused by snow and ice, uneven floors, wet floors, and protruding objects – and we know the intricacies of holding the relevant party accountable under Illinois law.

Whether you have been injured in a hotel, restaurant, shopping mall, airport, construction site, or nursing home, our personal injury lawyers have seen it all.

Among the cases we see are incidents involving stairways, parking lots, and swimming pool decks. Grocery store accidents are also incredibly common, and we have represented injured parties from accidents at chain-retail stores such as Walmart, Target, Lowes, Home Depot and Costco.

More specifically, we have argued fall injury cases for clients in accidents caused by:

• Inadequate warnings of dangerous conditions by business owners, such as wet floors.
• Poorly maintained premises with worn carpets, extension cords or debris cluttering the floor at a business.
• Cluttered job sites where construction workers are present.
• 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 in Cook County

$2,100,000: Settlement realized during a mediation session for a woman who fractured her leg and hip and other severe injuries in a Chicago parking lot fall.

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$1,000,000+: Recovery for a temporary worker who fell after a recent assignment to a factory. In addition to the settlement, the man also received medical care and addition benefits under workers compensation.

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$750,000: Settlement for an office worker who fell on carpet that was being replaced in the building.

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$500,000: Recovery for an elderly man who fell on a wet floor at an assisted living facility.

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$300,000: Settlement to a carpenter who injured his back and hip in a construction site fall over scattered construction debris.

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$195,000: Awarded to a man who fell down a poorly lighted stairway at a Chicago area apartment building.

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$166,200: Woman who fractured her arm while exiting her favorite restaurant when she tripped over a tangled doormat.

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$85,000: Woman who fractured her foot in a slip and fall on ice that had unnaturally accumulated in front of a busy retail store.

What to Expect From Your Fall Attorney

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 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 case and negotiate a settlement.
3. Lawsuit: If no settlement can be reached, we 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

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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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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, 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.
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.

Meet a Specialist Slip and Fall Lawyer for a Free Case Evaluation

Our law firm is proud to represent people in slip and fall cases across all of Illinois. Contact us for a free case evaluation with a 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.