Chicago Premises Liability Attorneys

Property owners owe what is referred as a “duty of care” to people who live, work or otherwise occupy or frequent premises they are responsible for.

If you were injured when you tripped and fell on torn carpet, slipped and fell in an icy parking lot, suffered injuries in a bar fight or bitten by a dog in front of a private home, you should first seek prompt medical treatment, and then speak with a premises liability attorneys at Trapp & Geller.

Our premises liability attorneys can advise you of your rights. You may need help paying medical bills. Costs can escalate quickly even in the case of a seemingly minor injury. A broken ankle or a hand or wrist injury can require surgery and cause lingering chronic pain. Furthermore, you may not know until some time goes by what your ultimate physical outcome will be.

Common Types of Premises Liability Locations

Premises Liability laws are in place to hold property owners accountable for accidents and injuries on their property. Incidents can range from slip and fall accidents to dog bites. Common premises liability settings are:

• Shopping centers
• Discount stores
• Any retail outlets
• Apartment complexes
• College dormitories
• Sports facilities
• Parking lots
• Bars and restaurants
• Warehouses
• Repair facilities
• Entryways
• Elevators
• Escalators
• Stairways

Who is Responsible for My Injury?

You have the right to a reasonable expectation of safety when you enter or exit a property. The responsibility to ensure visitors’ safety falls on the property owner. They must provide a relatively safe environment to all those welcomed on their property.

Questions to ask in a premises liability case:

• Under what circumstances did the injured individual enter the property?
• Was the injury reasonably predictable or foreseeable by the property owner?
• Was there any effort from the property owner to warm visitors or dangers?
• Was there an effort by the property owner to repair dangerous conditions?

Trusted Premises Liability Lawyers

When faced with a premises liability case, it can be hard to know where to turn and how to get started. Dealing with injuries and navigating the legal system can seem overwhelming at first. Fortunately, our trusted and experienced premises liability lawyers can help guide you through this process and represent you throughout your case. At our firm, we have more than 30 years of experience handling premises liability cases in Chicago.

Our attorneys understand the intricacies of premises liability law, and we will work tirelessly on your behalf to achieve the best possible outcome for your situation. Whether you are dealing with a slip-and-fall accident on another person’s property or an injury sustained due to safety issues on commercial premises, our premises liability team is here to help. Contact our premises liability attorney Chicago today for more information about how we can assist you in your premises liability case.

Contact a Premises Liability Attorney

Premises liability cases lead to civil lawsuits against owners, managers and others who shared responsibility for keeping buildings and grounds safe.

For more than 30 years, attorneys at Trapp & Geller have represented the injured. We have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of plaintiffs in personal injury and premises liability cases. We are available to evaluate your case in a free initial consultation at our Chicago law offices.