Premises Liability
As the holidays approach, many shoppers might experience crowded sidewalks, icy parking lots, and slushy storefronts. These types of conditions create more than discomfort and inconvenience. These preventable situations can lead to serious falls that can…
Chicago is full of places where people gather, shop, walk, and spend time with their families. These spaces should be safe, but poor maintenance or careless oversight often leads to serious injuries. For many, especially older…
Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. Whether you’re shopping at a grocery store, walking through a parking lot, or visiting a friend’s home, these accidents can lead to serious…
Rainy or snowy weather brings with it slick, slippery floors that can increase the risk of slip and fall accidents. While one can avoid shopping during poor weather, sometimes going to the grocery store is necessary…
Last year, a man who suffered injuries in a slip and fall accident sued a gas station and convenience store in Joliet, Illinois. He claimed a “defective condition on the premises” caused his fall. Plaintiff…
Individuals injured in a premises liability accident have the right to pursue compensation. However, first you must prove that you were hurt due to the property owner’s negligence and the existence of a hazard on their…
During the summer months people enjoy swimming, going on vacations and engaging in various outdoor activities to take advantage of the warm weather. While slip and fall accidents are commonly associated with the icy conditions of…
A woman filed a negligence and premises liability lawsuit against the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet, Illinois. She was injured in a slip and fall accident while attending a Tony Bennett concert in May 2019.…
After a slip and fall accident, a woman who fractured her ankle filed a lawsuit against a grocery and tobacco store in Joliet. The suit claimed the defective sidewalk outside the store caused her fall. …
A 67-year-old woman filed a lawsuit against Burlington Coat Factory over a slip and fall accident that resulted in injuries. The lawsuit cited five instances of negligence. Judith Hemme was visiting the Joliet store when…