Does Premises Liability Apply to Your Injury Accident?

 Posted on August 16, 2024 in Premises Accidents

People are injured every day in a wide variety of accidents. If someone else’s negligence causes your accident, you may be eligible for compensation. You may think of car accidents, truck accidents, or medical malpractice when considering situations where you might obtain compensation. But what if you have an accident at a store, in a neighbor’s swimming pool, or are assaulted in a parking garage?

Under the Illinois Premises Liability Act, you may have grounds for receiving damages. These cases have some unique challenges, but an Aurora, IL premises liability lawyer from Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C. can help you overcome them.

What Is Premises Liability?

Property owners or occupiers, such as businesses, have an obligation to use reasonable care to protect invited guests, licensees, and visitors from harm while on the premises. Trespassers typically do not qualify for compensation in these cases.

If the parties responsible for the property do not meet this obligation, you may be able to file a premises liability claim. Frequent examples of premises liability accidents include:

• Animal attacks, including dog bites

• Falling on slippery surfaces, broken stairs, or uneven surfaces

• Lack of appropriate security

• Exposure to harmful substances

• Tripping over objects left in walkways

You need to prove specific facts to be eligible for compensation. This is where these cases become more difficult if you try to handle them alone.

What Facts Do You Need To Prove in a Premises Liability Case?

You will need evidence proving that all of the following statements are true:

• There was a hazardous condition on the premises.

• The party or parties responsible for the premises knew about or should have known about the hazardous condition.

• The responsible party or parties did not use reasonable care to repair or remedy the hazard, and they did nothing to warn others about the risk.

• This negligence directly caused your accident and injury.

Not every situation qualifies for a premises liability claim. For example, suppose a shopper next to you in a grocery store spills a drink on the floor, causing you to immediately slip and fall. The store’s management had no way of knowing that the spill existed, and they could not place "wet floor" signs or mop up the spill in time to avoid your fall.

Finding the evidence we need to support your claim becomes more challenging as time passes. If you believe you have a valid premises liability claim, contact Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C. now for your free consultation. We can begin to investigate your accident immediately to protect your best interests.

Contact Us Today for Your Free Consultation With Our Skilled Naperville, IL Premises Liability Lawyers

When you need a highly qualified Kane County, IL premises liability attorney, Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur P.C. is here and ready to assist you. Our award-winning legal team will use all of our resources to get you the highest possible compensation. Call us at 630-907-0909 now for your free consultation. From our office in Aurora, we serve Northern Illinois.