Imagine this. You are walking across a parking lot on your way into a store or office. Without warning, your foot hits an uneven surface, or you slip on a patch of ice, and suddenly you are on the ground. The pain is immediate, and so are the questions. Can someone be held responsible? Can…

When winter arrives in Illinois, icy walkways and slick entrances can quickly become serious hazards. If you slipped and fell on ice outside a business, you might be wondering whether the property owner could be held responsible. These types of accidents can cause painful injuries, and figuring out who is at fault is not always…

You step into a store or restaurant, not thinking twice. Maybe it rained earlier, and water has pooled near the door. In a split second, your foot slips, and you hit the ground hard. Accidents like this happen all the time in Illinois. Often, these falls happen because something simple was missed. Wet floors, loose…

You don’t expect to end up injured when you’re simply walking through a store or crossing a parking lot. But in a split second, a slippery floor or a hidden crack in the sidewalk can send you tumbling, and suddenly you’re facing medical bills, lost wages, and a whole lot of frustration. Unfortunately, getting compensation…

One second you’re walking through your apartment complex, and the next, you’re down on the ground with an injury you didn’t expect. These kinds of situations leave many Illinois renters asking who should take responsibility for the accident. Is it possible to hold your landlord liable for your injuries? The answer relies on many things…

A sudden fall at a business can catch anyone off guard. One moment you’re walking through a store, restaurant, or office building in Chicago, and the next, you’re on the ground, shaken up and hurting. You might think it was just bad luck, but often, these accidents aren’t random at all. They’re the result of…

Most people don’t think twice about a slip and fall—until it happens to them. One unexpected moment on a wet floor or uneven surface, and suddenly you’re dealing with more than just a sore back or bruised pride. In some cases, the injuries are serious enough to require surgery, ongoing care, or time away from…

It always happens when you least expect it—a slick patch of floor, a loose stair, a poorly lit entryway. One second you’re walking with purpose, and the next, you’re on the ground, stunned, hurting, and wondering what just happened. Slip and fall accidents might seem minor at first glance, but for many, they lead to…

It happens fast. One moment you are walking through a parking lot or a grocery store, and the next you are on the ground, wondering what just happened. Slip and fall accidents happen more often than most people realize, and they cause more than just embarrassment. A sudden fall can leave you with serious injuries,…

People often don’t realize how bad a slip and fall accident can be until they have to deal with the fallout. A single wrong step can cause months of trouble, from ongoing pain and doctor visits to missed work days. While getting better should be your main concern, you also need to pay attention to…