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Chicago Slip and Fall Victims: We’re on Your Side

Unintentional falls are a leading cause of death in the US, particularly among older adults. Anyone can be injured in a slip and fall, however.

After a slip and fall, you may struggle to recover from serious injuries. You may worry about how you’ll pay your bills. You may wonder if or when you’ll be able to return to work. You may wish to hold negligent parties accountable for the harm you suffered, but you may be uncertain where to start.

If this sounds familiar, we’re on your side. Talk to the experienced Chicago fall injury lawyers at Briskman Briskman & Greenberg today by calling our office at (877) 595-4878.

Slip, Trip, and Fall Injury Statistics

Over 2.1 million older adults experienced a fall in Illinois in 2022, according to the state Department of Public Health (DPH). Falls were the cause of death in 1,184 such cases. Nearly 22,000 older adults needed hospital care after a fall.

Fall statistics for older adults are tracked because falls are a leading cause of injury and death in Americans over age 65. However, fall injuries can harm anyone at any age. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 684,000 people worldwide die in a fall-related accident each year. This number makes falls the second most common cause of death from accidental injury worldwide.

The WHO notes that most falls do not cause death. However, many falls can cause serious injuries. A study of falls in China, for instance, determined that for every one person who dies from a fall:

Four people suffer permanent disabilities,
Thirteen people need to be hospitalized for more than 10 days,
Twenty-four people are hospitalized for one to nine days, and
690 people need medical care and miss work or school to recover from their injuries.

These injuries can result in substantial losses for injured people and their families.

Slip and Fall Accidents at Work

Falls are one of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s “Fatal Four,” or the four most common deadly workplace injuries.

When a slip and fall occurs at work, an injured person may have access to workers’ compensation. The injured person may also be able to seek compensation from a third party who caused the accident.

In 2023, 17 percent of all fatal workplace injuries resulted from a slip, trip, or fall, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Only “transportation incidents” claimed a larger percentage of lives lost in workplace accidents. Falls at work claimed 25 lives in Illinois in 2023. Falls, slips, and trips also caused hundreds of cases in which workers had to take time off work or accept job restrictions as their injuries healed.

Construction workers face the highest risk of falling from a height, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Falls from height are more likely to cause fatal or serious injuries than falls at the same level. However, both types of falls can cause serious injuries. Workers in any workplace or job can be harmed by a fall.

The 3 Basics of Chicago Slip and Fall Injury Cases

Slip and fall cases follow specific sets of laws and court procedures. How these rules apply depends on the facts of your case, however. Use the overview below to guide the questions you ask an experienced attorney about your case.

Proving Who’s At Fault in a Slip and Fall Personal Injury Case

Workplaces are only one of many venues in which a fall can occur. Chicago businesses have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. If a hazard cannot be immediately fixed, businesses must warn their visitors about the trip, slip, or fall risk.

Proving fault in these cases can prove challenging. An injured person may need to prove that the business knew about the risk, but that the risk was hidden from public view. Obtaining the evidence you need to build your case can be challenging. An experienced attorney can help.

Comparative Fault: When the Other Side Claims You Caused Your Injuries

In many slip and fall cases, a business argues that an injured person is wholly or partly at fault for their injuries. For example, a business may argue that you should have seen the spill on the floor, or that you tripped because you used an escalator incorrectly, or that you should expect snow and ice in Chicago winters.

Illinois’ “comparative negligence” laws allow an injured person to recover damages if the injured person is less than 50 percent at fault for their injuries. If you’re found to be 50 percent or more at fault, you can recover nothing.

Your compensation can also be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you. For instance, if a court finds you were 20 percent at fault for your injuries, your total compensation can be decreased by 20 percent.

A dedicated Chicago slip and fall lawyer can help you fight accusations of shared fault. Your attorney can help you build a case for the full, fair compensation you deserve.

When a Slip and Fall Claims a Loved One’s Life

Some fall injuries prove fatal. When this happens, the estate or family can seek compensation through a wrongful death claim.

A wrongful death claim is similar to a personal injury claim. It seeks compensation for losses related to the death, like medical expenses. It also seeks compensation for the survivors’ loss of their loved one.

If a slip, trip, or fall claimed the life of your family member, speak to a compassionate Chicago fall injury attorney today.

How Does Workers’ Compensation Apply To Fall Injuries in Illinois?

For Illinois employees, workers’ compensation covers injuries related to work. These include injuries from work-related falls. Workers’ compensation covers medical expenses, helps to address lost wages, and may even pay death benefits to families if a fall proves fatal.

Navigating workers’ compensation can be challenging when you’re already dealing with a serious injury. An experienced attorney can help.

What If A Third Party Caused My Fall?

Workers’ compensation is available regardless of who was at fault for your injury. In some cases, however, neither you nor your employer caused your fall. Instead, someone else’s negligence is to blame.

Examples of cases in which a fall is caused by a third party at work might include:

A hospital worker is injured when a contracted cleaning company fails to warn about wet floors.
A delivery person trips and falls on stairs while dropping off a package because the business receiving the delivery failed to fix a broken step or warn visitors.
A construction worker falls off a roof when their safety equipment snaps due to a hidden defect in its manufacturing.

When a third party causes harm, you can seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. Often, you can seek compensation even if you’re also receiving workers’ compensation. Speak to an experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer to learn more.

Types of Compensation You May Seek After Sustaining a Serious Fall in Chicago

Slip and fall injuries can impose significant costs. Some costs are financial, like medical bills. Others are personal, like the pain and suffering you endure as a result of your injuries.

A slip and fall injury lawsuit seeks compensation for both financial and personal costs. Common losses compensated in a slip and fall injury case include:

Medical bills, including emergency care, surgery, hospital stays, physical therapy, medical equipment, and prescription medications.
Lost wages, if you need time off work to heal or have to accept restricted job duties for less pay while you heal.
The cost to repair or replace any damaged property from the fall.
Compensation for your conscious pain and suffering.
Compensation for the loss of enjoyment of any hobbies you can no longer do because of your injuries.
Compensation for mental and emotional anguish.

Compensation can also cover future losses. For instance, you can seek future medical expenses if your injuries require ongoing care. You can seek future lost wages if your injuries leave you unable to work at all.

Contact Our Chicago Slip And Fall Lawyer and a Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys Today

Have you or someone you care about suffered a personal injury in a slip and fall accident? Do you want to get fair compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other costs related to the accident? The attorneys at the Chicago law firm of Briskman Briskman & Greenberg are ready to help you get it.

The lawyers at our law firm have decades of experience handling slip and fall cases. When you turn to us, you can be confident in our ability to stand by your side in order to pursue the compensation you need to move forward with your life.

No Fee Unless Your Case is a Success

All slip and fall cases are handled on a contingency basis, which means we only accept payment if we successfully obtain compensation for you. We serve clients throughout Cook County, Lake County, and Will County.

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Our law firm is available to serve people in Chicago, throughout Illinois, and in Wisconsin. To schedule a free consultation about your case, call us toll-free at (877) 595-4878 or contact our slip & fall lawyers via email.

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