What is Premises Liability?
Premises liability cases are personal injury cases where an injury occurs on a property that is occupied, managed, or owned by another person, organization, or business owner. In these situations, the person in charge of taking care of the property may be liable for injuries sustained by an individual who had a right to be on that property, such as a customer or guest.
Situations often seen in premises liability cases are slip and fall accidents. These accidents can result in concussions, neck injuries, broken bones, sprains, and a variety of other serious injuries. Common causes of slip and fall accidents may include broken steps, a wet spot on the floor, or improperly blocked-off construction areas.
Slip and falls are not the only type of premises liability accidents our Rockford personal injury attorneys see on a regular basis. Other common types of premises liability claims include:
- Elevator or Escalator Accidents
- Stair Collapse/Stair Accidents
- Fires
- Amusement Park Accidents
- Inadequate Security
- Falling Objects
- Food Poisoning
- Swimming Pool Accidents
- Faulty Electronic Exit & Entrance Doors
Premises liability accidents can be quite serious, and sometimes the injuries sustained result in death. When this occurs, surviving family members may choose to file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for medical bills, economic damages, funeral costs, and other losses.
Contact Our Personal Injury & Premises Liability Lawyers Today
If you have been injured on someone else’s property and your injuries were caused by negligence of the property in question, you may be entitled to compensation through a premises liability claim.
Reach out to our premises liability attorneys at The Crosby Law Firm if you or someone you love has been involved in an accident and is interested in filing an injury claim. Understanding the intricacies of premises liability in Illinois, such as the statute of limitations and what conditions must be met to file a claim, is much simpler with an experienced premises accident lawyer on your side.
Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
