Falls from Dangerous Conditions on Property

Chicago Premises Liability Attorneys

Property owners are responsible for ensuring their premises are reasonably safe for guests and visitors. This is true for owners of commercial properties as well as residential properties. Any injuries sustained as a result of failing to properly maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition could result in that owner being held liable in a premises liability suit.

At Pullano & Siporin, we have decades of combined experience in personal injury law, and have helped many clients over the years maximize their compensation in their premises liability lawsuits.

Our attorneys pride themselves on their outstanding work ethic and the attentiveness they give to each one of their clients. Examples of premises liability cases we take on include:

Slips and falls from dangerous conditions on property
Falls on ice or slippery surfaces
Unsafe stairwells
Sidewalk or roadway defects
Swimming pool accidents

Contact our skilled Chicago premises liability attorneys for legal representation

I fell down a flight of stairs at an office building late at night. I needed multiple surgeries to my knee and shoulder. I was embarassed and scared. But Rick and Mat took the time to educate me on the process and calm my fears. We did a mediation on Zoom during COVID and I was shocked because the case settled for more money than I ever anticipated. The mediator told me that I had the best legal representation out there. I could not agree more!

I was suffred a terrible ankle injury when walking into a newly constructed shopping center. I contacted Rick and Mat to see if I potentially had a case. They sent a construction expert to the seen immediately to figure out how something like this could happen. The expert immediately identified defects in teh design of the building that lead to me injury. I am grateful that I was referred to the Pullano team as a result.

I fractured my hip when I sliped and fell on a wet floor at a local business. The orthopedic surgeons helped stabilize my bones but I could never get back to my every day activities and was never physically able to return to work. I reached out to Rick and Mat for a consultation. They immediately inspected the scene with an expert and gave me definitivie answers to all my questions. I felt so relieved when they took on my case.

FAQs.

What do I need to prove to hold a property owner liable for my injuries?

Successful recovery in a premises liability case hinges on the attorney’s ability to prove four separate elements:

The defendant owed you a duty of care: The possessor or owner of the property was responsible for your safety.
The defendant breached that duty: A dangerous condition existed of which the possessor should have been aware or was aware, and nothing was done to correct the condition or to notify you of the danger.
The breach of duty was a proximate cause of your injury: The negligence or actions of the possessor directly led to you being injured.
You suffered injuries as a result of the defendant’s breach: Your injuries caused you some sort of financial or non-economic damages.

Without all four of these elements a premises liability case cannot succeed.

How will the Pullano & Siporin team go about proving the property owner should be held legally responsible for my injuries?

From the moment your hire our legal team, we will interview all witnesses, obtain all video of the incident, and visit the scene with the appropriately qualified expert to determine what happened, why it happened and whether any safety codes were violated by the property. By taking these steps early on, we have secured the foundation for successfully winning your case either through settlement or through a jury verdict. The remaining evidence will be discovered after the lawsuit is filed by requiring the property owner or management company or contractors to produce all records, emails and correspondence discussing how and why a condition developed and how long it was present. In every case, we fight to protect your rights and pursue full justice will giving your case our complete attention.This is why we tell injury victims stories better than everyone else.

Who can file a premises liability claim?

Almost anyone who was injured as a result of a property owner’s failure to reasonably maintain a property can file a lawsuit against that owner. Exceptions do exist, though. Trespassers might not be able to file liability claims because the property owner is not required to foresee a trespasser on his land. Also, property owners may not be liable if they adequately warn people of the presence of the dangerous condition. As a result, a successful result hinges on the specific facts of each case.