Although the days are already getting longer, there is likely to be quite a few more weeks of ice and snow for us to contend with here in the Chicago area. As Aurora slip and fall lawyers, we know all too well how a slip or fall can lead to missed work and significant...
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Home Safety Tips for Fall Prevention
This week is Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Falls are the leading cause of injuries in older adults. Suffering a fall can create a lesser quality of life for many older adults because of the serious injuries they sustain.Keep these home safety tips in mind to make a...
When Do I Have a Premises Liability Claim?
Every day in Chicago, people slip and fall or are otherwise injured while on another's property. Premises liability lawyers recognize that every injury does not make the basis for a personal injury lawsuit, however. How can you find out if you have the legal grounds...
Who is responsible for snow removal on sidewalks?
There is a line from a popular cable television series that goes, "Winter is coming." In a similar vein, although currently spring is about to give way to summer in Chicago, residents of the city are never forgetful that eventually winter will return and with it the...
What constitutes a slip and fall accident?
When you go shopping, typically you expect to be able to do so safely. But when there are dangerous conditions in the store, things can turn ugly quickly. If you have been injured by a slip and fall accident in a shop, it is important to know if the incident is...
Woman files lawsuit against Illinois arcade
It was reported on April 28 that an Illinois arcade submitted a case in which a customer claimed that she suffered a fall due to hazardous conditions to federal court. The lawsuit had initially been submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of...
Illinois market sued by woman who fell on premises
A woman from Cook County slipped and fell in a Frankfort market on June 26, 2013, and she is now suing the market for the injuries she sustained in the fall. In the suit, the woman cited the market with negligence. She filed the suit with the Cook County Circuit Court...
Slip and fall liability in Illinois
When injuries arise from slip and fall accidents in Illinois, many people initiate legal action as soon as possible. However, of these potential plaintiffs, many lose their case or are told they have no case because of factors inherent in the accident itself. While...
Illinois woman sues ATT after tripping in parking lot
A woman who allegedly suffered injuries to her back, hand, left leg and left shoulder after tripping in a Hoffman Estate parking lot is suing multiple individuals and organizations, including AT&T, Harper College, a property manager and a record title owner. The...
Illinois slip and fall accident claims means proving fault
When you go into a store, you don't expect that you will slip on something and fall. You likely didn't go into the store with the intent of getting hurt. Sadly, slipping and falling does happen at stores sometimes. In some cases, that slip and fall can lead to serious...