If you are hurt due to a property owner’s negligence, you may have strong grounds for a premises liability case, a type of personal injury claim. To file a successful premises liability claim, you must generally prove that you were legally allowed on the property, that the owner failed to reasonably address a known hazard, and that you were injured by said hazard.
You may not be aware of what does and does not constitute a case of premises liability. A Naperville, IL personal injury lawyer can inform you of your rights and help you get compensation if you have grounds for a claim. The attorneys at Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC have secured millions of dollars in verdicts for clients in past cases, as we refuse to back down in negotiations with businesses, insurance companies, and other liable parties.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents serve as the classic example of premises liability. This is common with restaurants, bars, and grocery stores, where the risk of a liquid spill is higher. A property owner has a responsibility to clear the hazard or at least issue a clear warning – often observed in the form of ‘wet floor’ signs. Broken floor tiles, faulty steps, and poor lighting can also create a slip and fall hazard.