With the holiday season upon us, shoppers across Illinois will be out in force looking for gifts, decorations, and holiday meal preparation. Although accidents can happen in stores, malls, and parking areas throughout the year, the rate of accidents often increases from mid-November until early January. If you are injured while shopping, you could be eligible for compensation through a premises liability claim.
What kinds of accidents qualify? Are premises liability claims difficult? At Barrington Injury Attorneys, we hope you remain safe, but our Barrington, IL personal injury lawyers are here to help if you need us.
What Is Premises Liability?
Retail stores, in addition to other kinds of properties, are legally obligated to keep their premises safe for customers. If the person, company, or other responsible party in charge of a store or mall is negligent and fails to meet that obligation, they could be liable for your damages if you are injured on the property. For a premises liability claim, you will need evidence proving that: