Premises Liability
Premises Liability Lawyer in Lake County and Chicago
Property owners must maintain reasonably safe conditions. When they fail to do so and someone is injured, a claim may arise.
I represent individuals injured on unsafe property throughout Lake County, Cook County, and the Chicagoland area.
How These Cases Are Proven
These cases often turn on whether the owner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition and failed to correct it.
Common Types of Cases
- Slip and fall accidents
- Ice and snow-related falls
- Broken stairs or railings
- Poor lighting
- Unsafe walkways
Notice and Responsibility
A key issue is whether the property owner had notice of the condition and failed to act.
Case Example
In one case, a customer slipped on water leaking from a faulty freezer in a grocery store. The issue was whether the store had notice of the condition and failed to correct it. The case was resolved based on evidence of recurring maintenance problems. $410,000 settlement
— McHenry County.