Visiting someone’s home or business should not put your health and well-being at risk. When it does happen, and you have medical bills and other losses, you need a premises liability lawyer in Chicago ready to fight for you.
At Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C., founded in 2002, we advocate for you in pursuing fair compensation. Talk to our Chicago personal injury lawyer today about your case.
Understanding Premises Liability
In Illinois, you have the right to expect that a location you visit is safe unless warned that it is not. Premises liability concerns a property owner’s responsibility to provide a safe, hazard-free environment for visitors. When they fail to do so, the property owner or manager may be liable for the victim’s losses. Examples of premises liability matters include:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Dog bites or attacks
- Swimming pool accidents
- Trampoline accidents
- Electrical or other hazardous exposures
- Assault or unsafe conditions that the owner could anticipate
There are limitations to when you can pursue a premises liability claim. For example, you can only seek compensation for your losses if you can show the owner knew or should have known about the injury risk and failed to take action to keep you safe. You also must demonstrate that you have the right to be on the property at the time. Read our FAQs to learn more about premises liability cases.
Establishing Negligence in a Premises Liability Claim
Property owners have a legal duty to use reasonable care to prevent injuries or exposures to visitors on their property. However, it is up to you, the victim, to prove they failed to do so and that you suffered losses as a result. There are four elements you must demonstrate to seek compensation:
- A duty of care existed. This means the owner encouraged or allowed you to use the property. A no-trespassing zone may minimize this duty.
- The owner violated the duty of care. They did or did not do something that would ensure reasonable care for your safety. This might include not cleaning up a wet floor or failing to use a fence around a pool.
- Their violation of the duty of care caused the accident. There must be a clear indication that the failure caused the accident.
- You suffered physical and financial losses from the incident. Again, this must relate specifically back to the accident.
In each of these situations, there is a great deal of need for you, the victim, to have evidence to back up your claim. Let our premises liability attorney in Chicago guide you.
We work with clients who have serious limitations and injuries through no fault of their own and who deserve the support necessary to recover fair compensation. Let us become your advocates.
Serious Injuries in Premises Liability Accidents
Victims of premises liability injuries can suffer serious injuries. If you went to the hospital or sought medical care for your accident, you benefit from the legal guidance of an attorney. Some of the most serious injuries we see in these cases include:
- Near-drowning
- Multiple fractures from crushing or falls from heights
- Traumatic brain injuries from head strikes
- Soft tissue injuries
- Spinal cord injuries resulting in nerve damage
- Disfigurement
- Amputations
- Burns and road rash
You have injuries through no fault of your own, and we can help you make those who caused those losses pay for them. Put our legal team to work for you. Set up a free consultation now to learn how our lawyer will work to recover fair compensation for you, and our client testimonials tell that story.
What Our Premises Liability Attorney in Chicago Does For You
You have an injury, a pile of medical bills, and a frustrating new level of anxiety because of an accident that occurred while you visited a store, office, or a friend’s home. It is rare for insurance companies for property owners to take claims seriously or to be fair. There are several ways our legal team can become your advocate in these cases:
- We gather the evidence necessary to prove fault. This may include surveillance videos, witness statements, or other data that shows that the property owner knew of the risk and failed to keep you safe.
- Expect us to be aggressive in pursuing proof of your injuries. We will discuss your losses with your doctor and document how your injuries are impacting your mental health.
- We file a robust, evidence-based claim to the at-fault insurance party. Then, we answer their questions while protecting your privacy throughout the process. You can expect us to keep you safe.
While you heal and work towards recovery, our legal team is building your claim and, if we need to, ready to go to trial. Your losses can cause financial devastation. Let us make sure you are not further put at risk because of another person’s negligence. With our years of experience and dedication to our clients, we ensure you never face losses due to oversights.
Take Action Before the Statute of Limitations Runs Out
Victims of premises liability accidents with personal injuries must take action in a timely manner to protect their right to fair compensation. Under the Illinois statute of limitations (735 ILCS 5/13-202), most victims with injuries have two years from the date of the accident to pursue a lawsuit against those at fault, and if they fail to do so, they cannot seek compensation.
Our lawyer does not want you to wait that long for help, which is why we act quickly to pursue maximum compensation for you. Call Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C. today.
Schedule a Free Consultation with Our Chicago Premises Liability Attorney Now
Contact Charlie Therman Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C. today to learn more about the legal options available to you to hold those who caused your injuries accountable. Our Chicago premises liability lawyer has years of experience and compassion to help you navigate your rights and to hold those who caused your injuries accountable.
Set up a free consultation for additional insight and guidance. We never charge you anything unless we win your case.
