As students begin to return to campuses in Illinois for the fall 2025 semester, the risk for accidents increases. Colleges and universities are required by law to ensure that their facilities are reasonably safe. Accidents can happen in dorms, classrooms, labs, gyms, and other areas. Whether the school is legally responsible depends on the situation and its duty of care under premises liability law. If you or your child suffered a serious injury on campus and you have questions about recovering compensation, our Chicago, IL premises liability lawyers can help.
What Are the Most Common Student Injuries on Campus?
Significant injuries can occur from a wide range of accidents on college campuses. Common examples of injuries that could result in institutional liability include: