Slips, trips, and falls are sometimes minor events you can laugh off, but they can easily cause serious injuries like traumatic brain injury or broken bones.
With medical costs eating through your savings, you may wonder whether you can hold a premises owner liable. Our slip and fall accident lawyer in Cicero can analyze your case and advise you.
Premises liability cases are often complex and require meticulous investigation to show that the property owner is at fault. Nevertheless, our Cicero personal injury lawyer has held property owners responsible for their negligence in the past.
Since 2002, Therman Law has helped individuals who have been injured receive the compensation they need. Allow us to advocate for you.
Why the Cicero Community Trusts Therman Law to Assist Them in Troubled Times
Our longevity as a local law firm is a testament to our strong code of ethics and our relationship with the community. We keep our practice small and personal, allowing us to focus on the people we serve.
It is a relationship that our clients appreciate because they know we will dedicate ourselves to their needs in times of trouble. People choose us because:
- We care about hardworking people facing injury, trauma, and soaring costs. If someone else is liable for that, we hold them accountable.
- We build relationships that are both personal and professional. We take time to remember names, faces, and the real people behind every injury case.
- Our law firm has a strong track record in injury law, achieving settlements totaling well over $100 million.
- We go above and beyond for our clients. We also seek ways to assist uninsured clients in finding medical providers who are willing to help.
- In short, we know what to look for in a personal injury lawyer, and we continue to work to demonstrate that we match that description down to the smallest detail.
We are passionate about what we do, and we will do everything in our power to help every client who walks through our doors. Contact us for a free case evaluation to find out how your Cicero slip and fall accident lawyer can help you.
Liability in Cicero Slip and Fall Accidents
The legal standpoint, as stated in 740 ILCS 130, is that premises owners must exercise a duty of care towards people who lawfully visit their properties.
That means they should take reasonable care to make sure nobody gets hurt. If they do not, and their negligence leads to an accident, they are liable to reimburse injured people for the damages they suffered.
In premises liability, we have to show that:
- A dangerous condition existed.
- The people in charge of the property should have been aware of the danger.
- They failed to take reasonable steps to protect visitors; therefore, they were negligent.
- This negligence resulted in an accident, which in turn led to an injury.
This may sound relatively straightforward, but to hold the whole chain together, we must show that somebody was negligent. In other words, they were aware of the danger and did nothing about it.
You will need a lawyer who is willing to take the time to investigate and search for evidence that supports this in your case.
Damages You Can Claim if We Can Show The Property Owner is Liable
A claim for damages reimburses you for financial losses and compensates you for personal ones. If we can establish liability, we can proceed to identify the expenses you can claim in an injury case, as well as the personal costs we should seek compensation for.
These include:
- Damages that cover your medical bills and your future medical costs
- Reimbursement for lost wages, including future loss of earnings
- Compensation for pain, suffering, trauma, and mental anguish
- Compensation for the long-term effects of your accident on your personal life
Your slip and fall accident attorney in Cicero will know how to calculate what a property owner may owe you. Even more importantly, they will have the experience needed to substantiate the value of your claim.
The Process Your Lawyer Will Follow When Seeking Damages On Your Behalf
Although insurance claims require a significant amount of paperwork and supporting evidence, it is worth attempting to recover fair compensation from the building owner’s insurance company first.
Our team will compile all the necessary information and will begin by claiming compensation from the relevant insurance company.
Once they have had a little time to evaluate a claim, insurance companies invariably raise queries and objections and attempt to negotiate a lower settlement. This does not necessarily mean you have to settle for less. We know how insurance companies devalue your claim, and we will present our counterarguments.
If our negotiations result in an acceptable settlement, we will notify you. If they do not, we will move forward with civil litigation. A court acts as the final arbiter and decides how much you should receive.
When we take a matter to court, this amount is often far higher than an insurance company’s best settlement offer.
When You Have Representation, Your Role in the Process is Comparatively Easy
Expecting an injured person to jump through hoops to get compensation is not fair. With our representation, you can concentrate on recovery while we fight for your rights. We handle the paperwork, negotiations, and, if necessary, litigation.
Your role is to:
- Avoid engaging with the insurance company. Refer them to your lawyer if they contact you.
- Avoid posting about your accident on social media, and consider staying offline for a while. Even likes and comments may seem like evidence that you were not badly hurt.
- Follow your doctors’ instructions closely so that nobody can say you made your own injuries worse.
As you can see, we will do all the heavy lifting. It is an appropriate state of affairs since you should be taking time to care for yourself. We provide you with the time, space, and peace of mind to do so, and we will keep you informed of any new developments.
Contact Our Cicero Slip and Fall Accident Attorney for a Free Consultation
At Therman Law, we are pleased to offer a complimentary initial consultation, either in person or via a Zoom call. Tell us about what happened, and share any evidence you have gathered so far. We will provide you with an informed opinion on your options.
If you decide to hire us as your slip and fall accident lawyer in Cicero, we may agree to work on a contingency fee. That means you only pay certain fees, like court filing fees, and you only pay your lawyer’s fees if they win your case.
Begin by getting our opinion for free. You have nothing to lose and much to gain. Call us today.
