Premises Liability

Are Illinois Grocery Stores Liable For Falls on Rainy Days?

Are Illinois Grocery Stores Liable For Falls on Rainy Days?

December 20, 2022

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…

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Injured Man Accuses Joliet Gas Station of Negligence in Slip and Fall Lawsuit

Injured Man Accuses Joliet Gas Station of Negligence in Slip and Fall Lawsuit

September 15, 2022

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…

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What types of evidence can help in a premises liability case?

What types of evidence can help in a premises liability case?

July 7, 2022

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…

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Summertime safety tips to avoid slip and fall accidents

Summertime safety tips to avoid slip and fall accidents

June 10, 2022

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…

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Tony Bennett concertgoer sues Joliet theater for unsafe premises 

Tony Bennett concertgoer sues Joliet theater for unsafe premises 

May 18, 2021

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.…

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Woman sues Joliet store after sidewalk slip and fall

Woman sues Joliet store after sidewalk slip and fall

March 26, 2021

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.  …

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Joliet woman files slip and fall lawsuit against Burlington Coat Factory

Joliet woman files slip and fall lawsuit against Burlington Coat Factory

March 19, 2021

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…

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Five things you should do after a slip and fall accident

Five things you should do after a slip and fall accident

February 19, 2021

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, from parking lots or walkways to supermarkets or restaurants. Not only can they be painful, but they can also leave you feeling disoriented and confused about what to do…

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Woman sues Thorntons after slipping on nacho cheese dip

Woman sues Thorntons after slipping on nacho cheese dip

February 2, 2021

Slip and fall accidents can occur across a variety of public properties, ranging from supermarkets and restaurants to parking lots and workplaces. Earlier in 2020, a woman filed a slip and fall lawsuit against a Thorntons…

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Joliet woman sues Jewel-Osco for slip and fall accident

Joliet woman sues Jewel-Osco for slip and fall accident

December 23, 2020

Slip and fall accidents can occur in many different locations, whether it is grocery stores, parking lots or restaurants. When you are injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to file a personal…

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