Chicago Slip and Fall on Ice Lawsuits
It is not uncommon for a person to slip and fall due to winter conditions, especially here in Chicago which can have harsh winter weather conditions. These falls are usually not dangerous and are often more humorous than painful. However, not everyone who slips on an icy sidewalk or parking lot is laughing.
Serious slip-and-fall accidents on snow and ice can occur, leaving the victim with serious injuries resulting in medical expenses, lost wages, and even permanent disabilities. Property owners and even property managers have the legal responsibility to keep the property safe. If they do not, they can be held liable for the accident.
The Chicago, IL personal injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC represent fall victims hurt in snow, ice slip, and fall accidents on property owned by another homeowner or business.
If you, or a loved one, were hurt in slip and falls in Illinois due to a business owner or premises owner’s failure to remove snow or ice, contact our slip and fall accident lawyers at (888) 424-5757 to schedule a free consultation to discuss a claim to receive compensation for your damages.

Serious Injuries Caused by Slips & Falls
Slip and falls due to snow or ice can be more dangerous than many think. Although everyone will eventually fall during their lifetime, accidents due to slippery conditions involving snow or icy surfaces can be more severe.
Some of the more common injuries include:
- Herniated disc
- Broken bones, including an arm, wrist, or hand fracture
- Knee and back injuries
- Leg, pelvis, or hip fractures
- Spinal cord injuries
- Whiplash injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
There were over nine million emergency room visits to treat injuries from falls in 2019. Many of these slip and falls were on ice.
However, victims have legal rights when an apartment complex and owners of parking lots fail to ensure everyone's safety by removing snow or hiring a snow removal company. In a premises liability case, the property owner may be liable for compensation involving victims with slip and fall injuries since they had the legal duty to ensure their property was without risk of falls on ice.

Illinois Slip and Fall on Ice Premises Liability for Property Owners
Although most property liabilities involve a relatively specific responsibility for falls due to snow and ice are not as concise in Illinois. Just because a person falls and is injured on another person or company's property due to icy walkways or parking lots does not mean the property owner is liable.
In most instances, they will not be responsible, regardless of the injury's severity. Illinois law holds the property owner legally liable for damages on their property due to the "natural accumulation" of snow and ice. However, they are not responsible for removing snow or ice.

There are circumstances in which the property owner can be held financially liable for injuries caused by a slip and fall due to icy conditions including:
- Unnatural accumulation of snow: Property owners must ensure that no piled snow or water is purposely allowed to freeze on the walkways that could be considered a liability, leading to slippery surfaces. Alternatively, natural accumulations of snow occur during blizzards, storms, and snowfall.
- Lease agreement: Some lease agreements state that the property will be free of the natural accumulations of snow or ice during winter. Any failure to remove ice or snow could create liability problems for residential or commercial property owners when they fail to contract snow removal after any natural snow weather conditions.
- Black ice: Freezing winter weather and snowstorms may cause dangerous conditions on roads and parking lots, allowing black ice to form. Frigid winter weather and snowstorms may cause hazardous conditions on the pavement, allowing black ice to form. Black ice could cause treacherous conditions leading to slip and falls, and more severe accidents.
Legal options are available to people who had a significant accident on snow or ice at someone else's property, such as an apartment complex or parking lot, to ensure they recover damages. A personal injury lawyer can work on their behalf to ensure that their claim results in a successful resolution.

Snow or Ice Accident Injuries FAQs
Our Chicago, Illinois, attorneys know you likely have many unanswered questions on injury cases involving snow and ice accidents. Our personal injury attorney answered a few of your questions below.
Contact us today at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone number) to schedule a free consultation.

Were You Injured in a Slip-and-Fall Accident? We Can Help!
At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC, we can help you obtain financial compensation for your injuries.
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