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Slip and Fall Accidents in Effingham, IL
Accidents involving slips and falls happen when a business or organization fails to prevent slippery conditions or tripping hazards. Some common incidents that happen in the Effingham area include falls:
- On steps and stairways if they are slippery or a rail is loose
- In stores where there is a spill that wasn’t cleaned up promptly
- On a snowy or icy sidewalk outside of a restaurant
- On a torn piece of carpet that made someone trip
Our attorneys at Kane Personal Injury work with slip and fall victims to seek fair compensation for their injuries.
Effingham Property Owners are Responsible for Keeping Their Properties Safe
Business owners and building managers are legally bound to ensure premises are safe for customers. Hidden dangers like water puddles, icy steps, and loose stairs must be promptly addressed to prevent falls. If a potential hazard goes unfixed and a customer gets injured, the property owner or manager can be legally held responsible for the injuries.
How Slip and Fall Attorneys at Kane Personal Injury Help Victims
Often, store owners and managers try to avoid paying for a customer’s injuries by claiming they didn’t know about or have a chance to fix a hazardous spot before the fall took place. Our attorneys perform a full investigation by collecting evidence, speaking with eyewitnesses, and reviewing camera footage to prove that the dangerous condition existed within a time frame that allowed the hazard to be fixed.
While doing our part to prove that the property owner is at fault, we also begin to calculate how much compensation the slip and fall victim is owed. Medical bills, ambulance rides, hospital stays, and physical therapy are just some of the expenses we add up to establish a fair settlement amount.
We are highly knowledgeable regarding slip and fall accidents, and handle other cases we often cross-reference in our research, including:
- Brain injury claims
- Spine injury claims
- Wrongful death claims
- Premises liability claims
Slip and Fall Accident Liability at a Workplace
Anyone who gets injured at work has the exclusive option of filing a claim for Workman’s Compensation. For instance, a faulty ladder at a construction site or a staircase with no rails qualify as workplace slip and fall accidents. Our licensed attorneys can evaluate the situation and advise whether to file a Workman’s Comp claim.
Slip and Fall Accidents in Effingham Restaurants
All restaurants that get a lot of customers are prone to slip and fall incidents. Guests can spill food or drinks on the floor, which can cause other customers to slip and fall. Sometimes, customers tell restaurant management about spills, but they are busy doing other tasks and forget to take care of it. All restaurant owners and management are legally bound to make sure everyone is safe, even if they are busy.
Slip and Fall in Apartment Complexes
Property managers are responsible for keeping tenants safe by maintaining danger-free premises. This means stair rails must be secure, pool areas must not be slippery, and any ceiling leaks dripping into the lobby are promptly patched. If proper care is not taken and a tenant slips, they can get a financial settlement to cover the cost of injuries and any lost wages while healing.
Contact Our Effingham Slip and Fall Lawyers for a Free Consultation
When you come to Samuel I. Kane’s law office, you will be met with experience, empathy, and expertise. Our legal experts have your best interest at heart and will evaluate your case for free. If you decide to go through with making a claim, we will be by your side every step of the way to get the compensation you deserve.