Slip and Fall Attorneys in Chicago

Accidents, where someone is injured by slipping and falling to the ground, can happen just about anywhere and are the second leading cause for accidental deaths in the United States. Slip and fall accidents that result in injury or death can be caused by negligence like poor design or improper maintenance, or hazards and unsafe conditions created by the presence of slippery surfaces and substances like food spills, water leakage, ice accumulation, and more. Personal injury or wrongful death from a fall caused by a hazardous condition on another person’s property can entitle the victim or the victim’s family to compensation.

Common locations where slip and fall accidents frequently occur include:

• Entertainment Venues: Theaters, stadiums, and arenas are large venues with ramps, stairways, escalators, and elevators which present chances for patrons and employees to sustain injuries from falls. Clutter, poor lighting, and improper maintenance are factors that can lead to falls that cause injuries or wrongful death. Bleachers and other seating options that are not properly maintained can also cause falls that lead to serious personal injury.
• Parks and Playgrounds: You don’t have to be a child to be injured in a fall due to poorly maintained benches, playground equipment, holes in walkways, athletic fields, and other public areas. Equipment and tools left by maintenance workers can also present hazards if not properly handled or stored.
• Private Homes: Slip and fall accidents at a private home can result in prickly lawsuits, especially if the plaintiff and defendant are friends or relatives. It is important to understand that whatever compensation is received will come from the insurance company that represents the defendant, so friendship should not deter injured parties from pursuing necessary legal action.
• Residential Rental Homes and Apartments: If someone is injured in a slip and fall accident on the premises of an apartment complex, liability could rest with the landlord, a tenant, or both, depending on what circumstances caused the injuries.
• Retail Stores: Grocery stores, big box stores, shopping malls, restaurants, and other retail and service establishments have a legal responsibility to ensure spills are cleaned, aisles are not blocked, and warning signs are posted when cleanup work leaves wet and slippery floors.
• Retirement Homes: Seniors living in nursing homes and other residential assisted living environments are particularly vulnerable to serious injury in a slip-and-fall accident. Nursing homes are responsible for the safety of their residents, and part of that obligation is making sure the community is clean and free from physical obstacles that could cause falls and result in injuries.
• Work: Workplace slip and fall accidents are often covered by workers' compensation. In some cases, a personal injury lawyer may file a lawsuit against an employer.

If you or a loved one are injured or killed in a slip and fall accident due to the fault of someone else, it is crucial to assess your legal options after seeking proper medical treatment. An accident with serious injuries changes lives in ways victims and their families can never anticipate, and having the support of a compassionate, knowledgeable, experienced, and professional personal injury lawyer can make a major difference in the quality of life for victims and their loved ones.

A significant number of drowning accidents and swimming pool injuries occur as a result of negligence on the part of those entrusted with safety and care. Pool owners and supervisors have a duty to care for those invited to swim on their property, and failure to provide a safe environment or remove known hazards may constitute liability in the event of an accident injury.

Drowning accidents occur from accidents on boats and other vessels that may capsize in lakes or in public or private swimming pools. Carelessness, a lack of experience with operating a watercraft or vessel, swimming inexperience, and a range of other issues may contribute to these types of accidents. When children are involved it is often due to a lack of supervision in the water, whether they are permitted to enter or not.

A drowning accident can occur in only minutes. Operators of businesses like hotels, resorts, schools, private homeowners, and places with pools accessible are typically required to take measures to provide security for people who are not authorized to use the pools without supervision. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of a swimming pool owner or operator, you may be eligible to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim.

The Chicago personal injury attorneys at Cooney & Conway are available to assist victims and their families with injuries sustained by a drowning accident. We provide no obligation, free consultations for victims of accidental injury and wrongful death who wish to take legal action to ensure those liable take responsibility for their actions.

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