Chicago Slip and Fall Lawyer for Unsafe Property Injuries
Injuries on Unsafe Property
Businesses, landlords, and homeowners must keep their premises reasonably safe. If you were hurt by a hazard-an unmarked wet floor, a broken stair, an icy entryway-the Law Offices of Mark P. Loftus can help. Mark has recovered
major results in premises cases, including a seven-figure hotel injury settlement tied to a chronic leak.
Common Slip/Trip Hazards in Chicago
Wet or greasy floors in grocery stores, uneven sidewalks and cracked curbs, snow and ice near building entrances, poor lighting, cluttered aisles, broken railings, potholes in parking lots, and falling merchandise. Many of these dangers are preventable with routine inspections and warnings.
Proving a Premises Liability Claim
Illinois law holds owners accountable when they know-or should know-about a dangerous condition and fail to fix or warn. We investigate notice, prior complaints, surveillance, and building code issues. Comparative fault may be raised by insurers; Mark pushes back with evidence of poor maintenance and industry standards.
Beyond Slips and Trips
Premises liability also covers
negligent security (assaults in apartments or parking garages), dog bites under the Illinois Animal Control Act, swimming pool hazards, and injuries from falling objects. If your loved one fell in a
care facility, there may be additional protections.
Slip & Fall FAQ
What should I do right after a fall?
Get medical care, report the incident, request an incident report, photograph the hazard, and get witness names.
The store says they didn't know about the spill. Can I still win?
If the spill was present long enough that they should have known, or an employee caused it, the store can be liable.
Can I sue my landlord for broken stairs?
Landlords must maintain common areas. Long-standing defects or code violations strengthen your claim.
Get Compensation for Your Fall
Don't assume the injury was your fault. Property owners carry insurance for these events. Call the Law Offices of Mark P. Loftus to
discuss your case-whether the fall happened in a River North market, a Bronzeville apartment stairwell, or a suburban parking lot.