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SLIP AND FALL

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FIRST 2 THINGS TO DO AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN A SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT

 

Slip And Fall Sign BoardSlip and fall Slip and Fall Personal Injury accidents cover a whole range of hazards that can occur on a poorly maintained property. Whether ice or water makes a floor slippery, poor structural integrity makes a staircase rickety, or exposed wires cause electrical shock, any ensuing injury can be traced back to negligent property maintenance. It is always good to contact a Chicago slip and fall lawyer. If you or a loved one is injured in a slip and fall accident make sure you,

1. TAKE PHOTOS

If possible, take a picture of the area in which the slip and fall occurred. If your case is taken to court, the property owner will most likely claim that the ice is a “natural accumulation” of snow. This is a strategic use of terminology. By claiming the area is a “natural accumulation” of snow, they are absolving themselves from blame. If there is any evidence of “unnatural accumulation” of snow (shoveled mounds of snow blocking views, unplowed snow after several days of accumulation, ice from drainage pipes, etc.) then it is imperative you take a picture to use in court.*

The statute of limitations for an adult slip and fall accident is 2 years after the accident. For a child, the statute of limitations is 2 years after the child turns 18. BUT DON’T WAIT. Call our Chicago slip and fall lawyers today at (888) 258-6665 to receive your rightful compensation.

2. HIRE A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER

It can be extremely difficult to identify the responsible party as people are very quick to pass the blame to someone else. An experienced Chicago personal injury attorney will take the address of the accident and research the owner of the property, the snow removal company, any individuals responsible for the care and keeping of the property, etc. to correctly identify blame.

A personal injury attorney would then make a claim with the at blame party’s insurance provider.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE WHEN YOU SLIP AND FALL?

Liability in a slip and fall case usually falls on the business or property owner where the accident occurs. But determining and then proving such liability is not a straightforward as you might think. For one thing, there are no hard and fast rules about the maintenance that an owner must perform on their property.

REASONABLE CARE

While a restaurant is expected to keep certain standards of cleanliness, the same could not be said for a derelict warehouse. If the case goes to court, a standard of “reasonable care” must be established to determine whether the property owner knowingly created a hazardous environment. Especially in the case of trespassing, it can be difficult to show that a property owner should have expected harm to come to someone on their property.

COMPENSATION FOR SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS

Once you have sufficiently demonstrated both negligence and liability on the part of the business or property owner, you seek compensation for past and future medical expenses, lost income, emotional distress, pain and suffering, and more. Strong documentation throughout the entire claim process is necessary to receive full compensation for your slip and fall injuries.

CALL YOUR CHICAGO SLIP AND FALL LAWYER

Slip and fall cases require specialized knowledge of the regulations and legal mandates that apply to public and private property upkeep, as well as your rights as a victim. If you or a loved one have suffered from a slip and fall accident, we encourage you to seek legal counsel now.

I Am Calling My Lawyer's team of experienced slip and fall lawyers located in Schaumburg can help you get the money you deserve before it's too late! Get in touch at (888) 258-6665

WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE US:

  • Our lawyers have over 50 years of combined personal injury experience
  • Our attorneys have successfully worked on both sides of personal injury
  • In the case of extreme injury, we understand our clients cannot travel to our offices and are willing and able to travel to them for their consultation.
  • Law never sleeps, we have a knowledgeable representative available 24/7
  • Our clients don’t pay a cent until we achieve a positive result in their case
  • If necessary, we take care of your property damage free of charge

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