Dziedziak & Marcus - Chicago Premises Liability Attorneys
If you or someone in your family has been injured in a fall from a dangerous balcony, or at a poorly maintained playground or recreation center, chances are that you have a negligence claim for damages against the owner of the property or the entity responsible for keeping the property safe for visitors. Lawsuits involving facts like these are known as premises liability claims. For a free initial consultation on your claim, contact Chicago personal injury attorney John Dziedziak.
Premises liability claims are also known as "slip and fall" lawsuits because of the hazards presented to people by icy sidewalks, wet floors in stores or corridors, or oily driveways. Corny as the old banana peel cartoons may be, people can and do get seriously hurt by slipping or tripping and falling - especially if the victim happens to be elderly, already disabled, or otherwise vulnerable.
Nowadays, slip and fall cases are probably more likely to result from the following causes than they are from a wet surface underfoot:
- Poorly lit or maintained stairways, balconies, porches, and hallways, especially when missing or defective handrails are involved
- Dangerous or defective playground equipment
- Unsupervised swimming pools
- Amusement park rides
- Unfenced construction sites or excavations
We'll make a thorough investigation of the accident site to identify the cause of the injury, and we will identify the owners of the property or the parties responsible for its unsafe condition. While most premises liability defendants are private property owners or management companies, we might also sue a school district, a municipality, or a university, depending on the circumstances of your case.
Our personal injury attorneys will also make a thorough analysis of your injuries, medical expenses, and other losses for clear presentation in court. For additional information about our ability to handle a premises liability claim on your behalf, contact the experienced Chicago slip and fall lawyers at Dziedziak & Marcus.
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