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What is Premises Liability?

Property owners and business operators have a responsibility to prevent unsafe conditions that could cause harm to customers or patrons. If an injury happens on the property due to carelessness or inadequate maintenance, the injured person can file a claim for premises liability. 

Some examples of conditions that warrant a premises liability claim include:

• A falling object hitting someone, such as a heavy item from the top shelf of a grocery store
• A broken sidewalk that made someone trip and fall
• A child falling into a country club pool where the gate wasn’t closed
• A slip and fall accident in a mall bathroom where the plumbing was leaking
• An amusement park ride malfunctioning, causing someone to fall off

When to File a Premises Liability Claim

After being injured on someone else’s property, it’s important to quickly take legal action for several reasons:

1. To protect vital evidence related to the incident. Some injury victims choose to contact property owners themselves to ask for evidence related to the accident, but they may be reluctant to give it without legal incentive.  
2. To interview witnesses promptly. When too much time goes by, witnesses’ memories become foggy. Having legal experts interview witnesses right away can ensure their testimony is accurate. 
3. To meet the statute of limitations. In Illinois, you have two years to file a premises liability claim after the accident takes place. Consulting with lawyers right away can ensure you have all the elements needed to file a claim in time.

Seeking Compensation in a Premises Liability Case 

Injuries due to premises liability negligence can be severe. Hospitalization, doctor visits, rehabilitation, and lost wages are all expenses that can add up quickly. Our attorneys take time to thoroughly evaluate your injuries to seek financial compensation to cover these costs.

In addition to injuries, we also evaluate whether a client is owed money for their emotional and mental trauma caused by the accident. If so, we factor that amount into the total settlement request.

Because Illinois is a modified comparative negligence state, claimants must prove they were less than 50% at fault in an accident to claim damages. So if you are hurt on someone else’s property, the owner may attempt to blame part of the cause of injuries on you to bring down how much they owe. For instance, if a customer wasn’t wearing shoes in a gas station and they stepped on a broken bottle, the customer could be partially liable. In this example, the gas station might pay 70% for medical costs, while the customer has to cover 30%. 

Schedule a Free Consultation with Effingham Premises Liability Experts

If you were injured on another person’s or business’ property, we encourage you to contact us for a free consultation. At Kane Personal Injury, we only take on several clients at a time, allowing us to focus our efforts on winning each case. We have ample experience and knowledge handling premises liability incidents, and won’t charge a dime unless we get you the compensation you are owed.