Premises Liability

Steak N’ Shake sued for woman’s slip and fall accident

May 3, 2019

A woman’s slip and fall lawsuit against Steak N’ Shake will proceed to a bench trial after a judge denied a motion for summary judgement filed by the restaurant’s parent company in the U.S. District Court…

Illinois woman files slip and fall lawsuit against Walmart

March 15, 2019

A woman sued Walmart after suffering an injury during a visit to the store in December 2017. The lawsuit was filed at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet, Illinois. Deborah Grover was hurt in a slip…

Postal Service urges people to clear ice and snow to keep delivery workers safe

January 29, 2019

Winter weather brings with it snow and ice that has the potential to create dangerous conditions on roads and sidewalks. Slippery surfaces can significantly increase the risk of slip and fall accidents, which can cause serious…

Woman sues Illinois hotel and its security guard over alleged rape

January 18, 2019

A 49-year-old woman alleged that a security guard at a hotel in Skokie, Illinois raped her while she was staying there in October 2013. The premises liability lawsuit claimed the hotel owners did not have adequate…

Illinois man sues Sam’s Club over slip and fall accident

December 21, 2018

IA man who was injured in a slip and fall accident filed a lawsuit against Sam’s Club in Joliet, Illinois. The complaint was filed in Will County Courthouse against Walmart, which is doing business as Sam’s…

3 Handy Tips for Fall Prevention at Home

December 12, 2018

September 22 marked the 10-year anniversary of National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. According to the National Council on Aging, falls are responsible for numerous emergency room visits among aging adults. Slip and fall accidents can result…

Common locations where slip and fall accidents occur

November 29, 2018

Slip and fall accidents can occur at any time and just about anywhere. In fact, the National Floor Safety Institute estimates that they account for more than a million emergency room visits each year. People can…

Man files slip and fall lawsuit against Joliet YMCA

August 31, 2018

Slip and fall accidents often result in serious injuries and considerable medical expenses for the victim. In some cases, it may be possible to take legal action in order to pursue compensation for pain and suffering,…

Illinois man accuses Red Lobster restaurant of unsafe premises

August 28, 2018

A man filed a lawsuit against Red Lobster in Joliet, Illinois after he tripped over a push broom inside the restaurant. He claimed he suffered “severe and permanent injuries” due to the accident. James Pruitt had…

1.6 Million dollars awarded in wrongful death lawsuit against group home

May 18, 2016

A jury awarded $1.6 million to the family of a woman who died of severe brain damage after falling repeatedly at her group home. The verdict is the highest in a wrongful death action in Stephenson…