Was your child injured on a playground in Chicago, Illinois? You may be entitled to take legal action and file a personal injury claim for compensation. Mark L. Karno & Associates, LLC can help you evaluate your legal options and follow through with your best course of action after that.
Our premises liability lawyers in Chicago are among the most well-regarded in the city, with more than 100 years of combined experience and tens of millions of dollars recovered so far. We’ll immediately prioritize your case and treat you like family if you hire us to represent you.
Call us at (224) 481-1926 for a free consultation to learn more. We work on contingency, which means we only get paid if you do.
How Mark L. Karno & Associates Can Help After a Playground Injury in Chicago, Illinois
Mark L. Karno & Associates has spent decades representing families in personal injury cases and understands this area of the law as well as anyone in Chicago. When you hire our legal team for your child’s playground injury case, we can:
- Investigate the condition of the playground and the equipment involved in the accident
- Determine who is responsible for maintaining the playground and whether they met their obligations
- Gather the necessary evidence to prove your case
- Document your child’s injuries and project the cost of any future treatment they may need
- File a lawsuit if the responsible party won’t agree to a fair settlement
We’re passionate about what we do and will work hard to increase the value of your claim from the moment you decide to choose us for your case. Call today to schedule a free consultation and to ask any questions you might have.
Common Causes of Playground Injuries in Chicago
Chicago is home to hundreds of public and private playgrounds, from popular destinations like Maggie Daley Park and the playgrounds in Lincoln Park, Grant Park, and Oz Park, to smaller neighborhood parks throughout the city. Wherever your child was injured, the cause of the accident usually comes down to one of a few recurring issues:
- Broken equipment that hasn’t been repaired
- Missing guardrails on elevated platforms
- Inadequate surfacing beneath play structures, such as concrete instead of rubber
- Equipment that doesn’t meet current safety standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Lack of age-appropriate separation between play areas for younger and older children
These hazards are identifiable through routine inspections, and the entity responsible for the playground is expected to address them before a child gets hurt. When they don’t, and an injury happens as a result, they can be held liable under the state’s premises liability laws.
Who Is Liable for a Playground Injury in Chicago?
The responsible party depends on who owns and maintains the playground. For public playgrounds in Chicago, that’s usually the Chicago Park District or another government entity. For playgrounds at schools and other facilities, the organization that operates the space may be the liable party.
Claims against government entities in Illinois come with a shorter filing deadline. You generally have just one year to submit a notice of claim, compared to the two-year statute of limitations for most other personal injury lawsuits. Acting quickly is essential to make sure your family doesn’t miss that window.
Schedule a Free Consultation With a Chicago Playground Injury Attorney
If your child was injured on a playground because of unsafe conditions that should have been addressed in Chicago, IL, your family may be entitled to compensation. Contact Mark L. Karno & Associates today at (224) 481-1926 for a free consultation to get started with your case. We’ve won tens of millions for our clients to date and are just as confident in our ability to help you and your loved ones.