A premises liability accident is a type of personal injury case where the injury was caused by an unsafe or hazardous feature on a person's property. Property owners have the responsibility of making sure their property is safe and maintained.
Unsafe or dangerous areas need to be sufficiently labeled or made known. For instance, if there is water on the floor in a grocery aisle, that area needs to be blocked off and labeled with a "wet floor" sign until it can be mopped up to prevent slips, trips, and falls.
Many personal injury cases, including premises liability cases, are based on negligence. Negligence means the property owner has failed to take appropriate care of their property. If you are the victim of a premises liability injury, contact an attorney in Naperville, Illinois immediately to begin the pursuit of due compensation for your pain and suffering.
Not every premises liability accident is the result of a property owner's negligence. But many injuries are caused by unsafe property conditions. The most common causes of premises liability accidents include:
If you fell on an icy sidewalk outside a gas station or tripped over misplaced merchandise at a grocery store, you may be entitled to compensation. However, there are important steps you must take to ensure you are healthy and are not actually at fault for your injury.
You are not alone. Many others are in the same shoes as you; we have helped them, and we can fight to help you reach a favorable solution, too. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, $4 billion are awarded to compensate premises liability injury victims each year. Don’t let your injury put you into financial turmoil. We will strive to fight for your rights.
If you or a loved one were injured as the result of a property owner's negligence and are looking for an experienced attorney in Naperville or Aurora, Illinois, Marker & Crannell can help. Contact our law offices today for a free consultation, so we can evaluate your case and advise you of your options.