Chicago Premises Liability Lawyers

If you suffered injuries on another person’s property, Chicago premises liability lawyers will demand fair compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income, and other recoverable damages. An attorney can also help if you have lost a loved one because of an accident on someone else’s property.

Don’t just hire any lawyer, as you may be entitled to a large financial recovery—and it’s not a given you will receive the compensation you deserve.

Retain Michael J. Brennan Injury & Accident Lawyer for your premises liability case, as attorney Brennan has more than 38 years of relevant experience. Call our firm today at (312) 379-9270 for your free consultation.

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Chicago Premises Liability Guide

• Types of Premises Liability Events That Can Lead to Claims and Lawsuits
• Why Michael J. Brennan Injury & Accident Lawyer Is Right to Lead Your Case in Chicago
• We Understand the Duties of Property Owners in Illinois
• Proving Negligence Is Not Always Easy, but We Know How to Do It
• How Our Chicago Premises Liability Attorney Will Advocate and Fight for You
• Recoverable Damages We’ll Include in Your Chicago Premises Liability Case
• You Can Afford to Hire Our Firm—We Ensure This Through Our Client-Friendly Fee Structure

Types of Premises Liability Events That Can Lead to Claims and Lawsuits

The term “premises” can refer to a wide range of properties. From homes to businesses to public sidewalks, you can think of any property as a premises. A premises liability case generally involves victims like you suffering injuries on someone else’s premises.

So you understand, know that some common premises liability cases involve:

• Slip and falls
• Trip and falls
• Burns resulting from dangerous properties
• Injuries caused by falling items
• Pool-related accidents
• Cases where sharp objects puncture someone on a property
• Assaults and other criminal acts allowed by inadequate security
• Elevator and escalator-related accidents
• Amusement park accidents
• Animal attacks
• Exposure to toxic substances

These are only a few examples of premises liability cases. If you or a loved one suffered injuries or became sick because of a dangerous property, contact our team to discuss your options for seeking compensation.

Owners, Tenants, and Others Can Be Liable in Premises Liability Cases

While property owners in Chicago are often defendants in premises liability cases, a tenant can also be responsible when someone suffers an injury on a property they occupy. Other parties may also be responsible for a premises liability event.

Insurance companies are often involved in premises liability cases. Homeowners insurance, renters insurance, and general liability insurance may come into play when someone is injured on a dangerous property. Our team is comfortable seeking compensation from insurers or directly from at-fault parties, so we are ready for whatever course your case takes.

Why Michael J. Brennan Injury & Accident Lawyer Is Right to Lead Your Case in Chicago

Our firm represents a few classes of clients in Chicago premises liability cases, which include:

• Those who suffer injuries on dangerous properties
• Those who become sick because of dangerous properties
• Those who lose one or more loved ones because of dangerous properties

When a property is dangerous, it is usually because of someone’s failure. Therefore, any harm from a dangerous property comes from the negligence of a property owner, renter, or other party.

You should consider hiring Michael J. Brennan Injury & Accident Lawyer to lead your premises liability case in Chicago because:

• We offer nearly four decades of experience leading cases like yours: Attorney Michael Brennan began practicing law in 1985, starting his mission to help clients in need. He opened Michael J. Brennan Injury & Accident Law in 1995, and since then has handled countless premises liability cases. Such experience should give you confidence in hiring our firm for your case.
• We have resolved many cases in Chicago: We are familiar with Chicago, and may even know the property where you or a loved one were put in danger. Our familiarity with Chicago and its courts provides solid footing upon which we can build your case.
• Attorney Brennan handles every case, so you get our best attorney: With our firm, you know exactly who is fighting for your financial recovery. Rather than an inexperienced lawyer, you will have Attorney Brennan (with extensive experience) personally fighting for the compensation you deserve. Our support staff will also help build the strongest case we can.
• Our firm expects to win for you: When we accept a premises liability case, we expect to win for the client. In fact, we have a long history of winning. Our culture of excellence means we’re never satisfied unless you receive all the compensation you deserve.
• We will spare no expense in building your case in Chicago: One benefit of hiring our firm is that we will present the strongest case we can, no matter the cost. We recover our costs when we win, so we don’t hesitate to hire experts, reconstruct falls and other accidents, or take any other measure that makes for a better claim or lawsuit.

Our firm understands the immense stress and uncertainty that comes from unexpected injuries, illnesses, and wrongful deaths. We provide high-level legal services that give you much-needed stability in your life. Call Michael J. Brennan Injury & Accident Lawyer today for your free consultation about hiring a Chicago premises liability attorney.

We Understand the Duties of Property Owners in Illinois

Your first question may be, “Do I have a case?” We can answer that question efficiently because we know the duties of property owners and other liable parties in Illinois.

Those responsible for a property (such as an owner, manager, or tenant) must take reasonable measures to protect invitees. Some common ways that these parties protect invitees include:

• Installing cameras throughout the property, which can help the responsible party spot potential hazards
• Hiring competent employees to monitor the property and training those employees about how to spot and address hazards
• Installing adequate lighting in every area of the property
• Installing flooring that poses a low risk of slip and fall accidents
• Quickly repairing torn carpet, dilapidated stairs, and other slipping and tripping hazards
• Installing ramps, handrails, and other safety features
• Fencing off areas of the property that pose a risk of danger, including but not limited to pools and heat-emitting features
• Quickly removing, repairing, or blocking off hazards
• Taking appropriate measures to protect invitees in inclement weather, such as snow and rain

Injuries and illnesses can occur when responsible parties fail to take such reasonable measures. When such outcomes happen, victims like you can file an insurance claim or sue the parties responsible for your damages.

Proving Negligence Is Not Always Easy, but We Know How to Do It

Securing fair compensation from liable parties typically requires proving negligence.

Attorney Michael J. Brennan tailors his negligence argument to each client, and the argument generally requires:

• Establishing that the liable party (such as a property owner) had a duty of care to take reasonable measures to protect the plaintiff
• Proving that the liable party failed to honor their duty of care by engaging in negligent actions (or failures to act)
• Showing that the liable party’s negligence caused the harm you suffered
• Proving you’ve suffered damages because of the liable party’s negligence

Making this argument effectively requires a deep understanding of your case. Our team will quickly gather facts and evidence to prove that negligence caused the damages you’re now facing.

How Our Chicago Premises Liability Attorney Will Advocate and Fight for You

The Micahel J. Brennan Injury & Accident Lawyer team ensures you don’t have to worry about any aspect of your case. We will take full ownership of any insurance claims or lawsuits you choose to pursue, and we will quickly:

Detail the Event(s) That Have Caused You Harm

We will secure all evidence related to the event(s) that caused your injuries, illness, or a loved one’s wrongful death.

Some common types of evidence we obtain in premises liability cases include:

• Eyewitness accounts of the event(s) that caused you harm
• Video footage of conditions that led you to suffer injuries
• Video of the specific event that led you to suffer injuries
• Environmental tests related to any illness you have developed because of a dangerous property
• A reconstruction of any event (like a fall) that caused you to suffer injuries

We will also obtain any incident reports, police reports, and other relevant documentation to your case.

Pinpoint Liable Parties’ Negligence

Through the course of our investigation, we will secure all evidence that shows or suggests liable parties were negligent. Evidence often tells the story in premises liability cases, so we will urgently seek all relevant evidence for your case.

Document Each of Your Recoverable Damages

Documentation of damages shows how you were harmed because of the liable parties’ negligence. Some types of documentation we often use in premises liability cases include:

• Medical records
• Medical bills
• X-rays and other diagnostic images
• Past income and employment records showing the professional effects of injuries or illness
• Experts’ testimony about your physical injuries and pain and suffering
• Any other documentation detailing your economic and non-economic damages

Attorney Michael J. Brennan often works with clients’ doctors, mental health service providers, and other informed parties to obtain documentation, understand the client’s health conditions, and gain a complete picture of damages.

Determine How Much Compensation You Are Entitled To

You are entitled to a specific amount of compensation for your recoverable damages. It’s our job to determine how much compensation that is, and we will.

A fair settlement must reflect:

• Economic damages you’ve already suffered
• Non-economic damages you’ve already suffered
• Both economic and non-economic damages you’ll suffer in the future
• Any punitive damages that are appropriate in your case

We take painstaking measures to ensure that our settlement demands are accurate. Our team will have one chance to obtain all the compensation you deserve, and we will take full advantage of that opportunity.

Seek the Settlement You Deserve

Once we know the fair value of your case, we will begin negotiating with the liable parties. Depending on the details of your case and the insurance landscape, we may first seek a settlement from insurers. If insurers do not provide the fair settlement you deserve, we may then sue liable parties.

Draft and File a Lawsuit (If You Choose To)

Attorney Brennan and our team will update you as settlement negotiations progress. We will review all settlement offers with you, advising you whether any offer is fair. You will decide whether or not to accept a settlement, and we will provide the information and advice for you to make an informed decision.

If you choose to sue, our firm will represent you throughout the legal process.

Represent You at Trial (If Trial Is Necessary)

We can still negotiate a settlement once you sue. However, liable parties may not offer a fair settlement even after becoming the subject of the lawsuit. If going to trial is the right decision for you, our team will pursue your financial recovery in the designated Chicago court.

We will also handle communications, paperwork, and the many other duties involved in completing premises liability cases. Our robust team of seasoned legal professionals is ready to fight for you today.

Recoverable Damages We’ll Include in Your Chicago Premises Liability Case

We will identify all harm resulting from the liable parties’ negligence, and your recoverable damages may include the following:

• Medical bills
• Pain and suffering
• Mental health treatment costs
• Lost income
• Diminished earning power
• Rehabilitation costs
• Medical equipment
• Medications

While many plaintiffs in premises liability cases face these damages, the finer details of each case vary. The severity of your injuries (or illness) and pain and suffering, the extent of pain and suffering, and other variables will affect the value of your recoverable damages.

You Can Afford to Hire Our Firm—We Ensure This Through Our Client-Friendly Fee Structure

Whether you have been injured, developed an illness, lost a loved one, or suffered other damages, a Chicago personal injury lawyer from our team will demand justice for you. Call Michael J. Brennan Injury & Accident Lawyer at (312) 379-9270 today for your free consultation.

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77 W Washington St #705

Chicago, IL 60602

Phone: 312-379-9270

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