Falls are a common accident that can occur almost anywhere. Whether it is a slip and fall or a fall from a height, this type of accident can result in serious back injuries. The jarring of your body is often bad for the back and could leave you in serious pain. Cedars...
premises liability
The dangers of a parking lot without sufficient light
A person who owns a property has a responsibility to keep it safe for people who visit the premises, and the owner of a parking lot is no exception. Evening hours can be particularly dangerous since the sun has set, giving pedestrians and drivers less light to help...
Negligent business owners, falls and older adults
As an older adult, you could have a number of concerns in your daily life, from financial worries to health problems. Unfortunately, many older adults become seriously hurt as a result of falling down, which sometimes happens as a result of another party's negligence....
What are some fire risks in fall?
Fall is the ideal time to have friends and family visit for a bonfire or to sit around a campfire. However, bringing fire into a party can create a hazardous situation. If you want to have a fun fall involving fire, Johns Hopkins Medicine recommends keeping some...
Slips and falls and a business owner’s liability
As a business owner, you wear lots of hats. If you own a place of business that has regular clients, customers or guests, you have a responsibility to keep them safe to the best of your abilities. Slips and falls are one of the most common risks when it comes to...
Can you file a claim for your poolside slip and fall injury?
For Illinois residents who live in a community with a pool, have a water park nearby or neighbors with their pool, the potential for dangerous situations and injuries increases. If an afternoon of fun turns tragic due to negligence, you may have grounds for a claim....
Hospitality industry still faces liability risks
Hopefully, guests and customers will resume going to conferences and restaurants and staying at hotels this year. With reopening, the hospitality industry will be responsible for the safety of their guests and may still face the consequences of a premises liability...
What are a property owner’s duty to others on their premises?
Perhaps you were invited to a friend’s house and tripped on a broken step, injuring yourself. Or you might have been at the grocery store when you were injured after slipping on spilled milk. In such situations, it is important to understand whether you can hold the...
The basic concepts involved in premises liability law
No one expects to be injured in any kind of accident, but injuries that occur because of some type of dangerous property condition are some of the most common in Illinois. When negligent property owners are responsible for an injury that has occurred, a personal...
Can you take action against a property owner after an injury?
There can be much more to a premises liability lawsuit than the commonly referenced “slip and fall” incident. In some cases, it is actually a “trip” and fall at issue. Or, an injury may have occurred due to inadequate lighting or safety rails on a certain area of a...
