Premises Liability

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…

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…

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…

Liability for slip and fall accidents caused by wintertime icy conditions

December 11, 2020

The winter months are known to blanket Chicago streets with snow and ice. Something as simple as walking can become dangerous due to slick sidewalks, parking lots, building entrances stairways and more. The harsh weather can…

Can a swimming pool owner be held liable for accidents?

November 5, 2020

Owning a swimming pool comes with a responsibility to keep people safe. Without proper pool maintenance and supervision, what is meant to be a fun and relaxing time in the water can result in accidents that…

Repairman falls 15 feet down elevator shaft at Chicago hotel

April 28, 2020

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, from homes and sidewalks to supermarkets and restaurants. They can also occur in workplaces. In a recent case, an elevator technician was seriously injured on the job in a…

Shooting of Burger King worker raises questions about inadequate security

April 24, 2020

A Burger King employee was shot in the arm by a man who was refused service at the fast food restaurant’s location in Dolton, Illinois. The incident occurred in the drive-through area. A witness stated that…

Son of woman fatally shot in Walgreens files wrongful death lawsuit

September 20, 2019

The son of a woman who was shot and killed at a Walgreens store in Chicago filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company, its nighttime store manager and the man accused of shooting her. The…

Man files slip and fall lawsuit against Illinois sports bar

July 9, 2019

An appellate court revived a slip and fall lawsuit filed by a former bus driver against a restaurant in Palatine, Illinois. The man claimed the restaurant owner was liable for his accident, which resulted in injuries…

Nurse gets $7.2 million settlement in inadequate security lawsuit

June 7, 2019

A Chicago nurse received a $7.2 million settlement in a lawsuit filed against Kane County and a hospital’s security contractor after she was held hostage and raped by a hospitalized jail inmate. Three other nurses also…