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Have you or someone you know suffered injuries from a slip and fall accident?

Have you tried in vain to obtain compensation from another party for reimbursement of medical bills and pain and suffering? Have pain, loss of wages, and increasing medical bills put a strain on your relationships?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, you need someone to fight for you. No one should have to endure the pain and anguish of physical injuries such as head and spinal cord injuries and then have to fight for their just compensation. Our experienced personal injury attorneys at Malman Law will aggressively pursue your lawful claim originating from a premises liability accident.

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What are my rights if I slip and fall on someone else’s property?

If you fall on someone else’s property, the property owner may be liable for your injuries. You need an experienced accident attorney to provide a competent evaluation of your case and engage the proprietor or the insurance provider(s).

Our slip and fall attorneys at Malman Law will collaborate with experts to assess the extent of your case. We have a proven track record of success in evaluating accidents that are usually hard to prove. By consulting with specialists, we can establish the amount of recovery you are entitled to.

Common Injuries from a Chicago Slip & Fall

Victims of slip and fall accidents endure various injuries, including:

Bone Fractures

The trauma of a slip-and-fall injury can lead to a bone fracture. Typical fractures in slip-and-fall accidents include hip and transverse fractures. The severity of a bone fracture depends on the force of impact.

The affected body part with a bone fracture will be painful and have a limited range of motion. Other symptoms include:

• Bruising or dislocation
• Tenderness
• Deformity where the injured part may look out of place or a bone puncturing through the skin

Traumatic Brain Injuries

A slip-and-fall injury can cause a violent blow or jolt to the head or body. An object that pierces the brain tissue, including a shattered piece of skull, can cause a traumatic brain injury.  A mild traumatic brain injury may affect the brain temporarily.

A severe traumatic brain injury can cause brain bruising, bleeding, torn tissues, and physical damage to the brain. Traumatic brain injuries may also trigger long-term complications or death.

Complications of traumatic brain injuries include:

• Coma
• Minimally conscious state
• Learning difficulties
• Memory problems
• Seizures
• Blood vessel damage
• Problems multi-tasking
• Inability to organize thoughts or ideas
• Emotional changes such as anxiety, depression, and mood swings

Knee Injuries

You can sustain a knee injury after a slip and fall accident as you twist during a fall. Knee injuries involve trauma of one or more tissues comprising the knee joint, including tendons, ligaments, bones, muscles, and cartilage.

Common knee injuries include:

• Knee sprains
• Knee ligament tears
• Meniscus tear
• Knee bone fractures
• Dislocations
• Hyperextended knees

A healthcare provider may recommend surgery if other treatment plans haven’t helped. Surgery might be necessary to fix a damaged ligament, torn tendon, or bone fracture.

Sprained Ankle

A sprained ankle injury occurs when you twist, roll, or turn in an awkward way. In a slip-and-fall accident, you’re likely to make an unusual or uneven step, which can stretch or tear bands of tissue(ligaments) that bind your ankle bones.

Ligaments stabilize joints by preventing excessive movement. A sprained ankle occurs when ligaments are forced beyond their normal range of motion.

The symptoms of a sprained ankle vary based on the severity of the injury, including:

• Swelling
• Bruising
• Restricted range of motion
• Pain, particularly when you exert weight on the affected foot
• A popping sensation or sound at the time of injury

Improper treatment of a sprained ankle may lead to the following complications:

• Chronic ankle pain
• A chronically unstable ankle joint
• Arthritis in the ankle joint

Damages from Slip and Falls

You may be entitled to compensation after sustaining an injury in a slip and fall accident caused by someone else’s fault. You can obtain three types of damages: economic, non-economic, and punitive.

Here’s a brief overview of the three types of damages:

Economic Damages

Economic damages compensate injured victims for financial losses associated with the injury. They have a direct dollar value, allowing an injured victim to estimate their potential settlement value.

Examples of economic damages in a slip-and-fall accident include:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Loss of earning capacity
• Travel expenses to and from medical appointments
• Modifications of your home or car because of permanent disability
• Special medical equipment and supplies

Non-economic Damages

Non-economic damages compensate injured victims for intangible losses associated with the slip-and-fall accident. You can obtain various non-economic damages depending on the nature of your injury, such as:

• Emotional anguish
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of companionship
• Reduced quality of life
• Permanent disfigurement

Punitive Damages

Depending on the defendant’s conduct, a judge or jury can award you punitive damages. The role of punitive damages is to punish the defendant guilty of serious misconduct. It also deters the defendant or others from engaging in the misconduct that led to the accident.

How much is my slip and fall injury case worth?

Each claim will differ based on the type of injury sustained and where the accident took place, whether on private, commercial, or public property. What other factors will we consider in determining the value of your case? Here are a few:

• Severity of your injury
• Past, current, and future medical bills associated with the slip and fall injury
• Lost wages if you were unable to work while recovering from the injury
• Pain and suffering

At Malman Law, we have handled more than 25,000 cases over 25 years of experience. We are uniquely qualified to assess the nuances of your case so you can obtain the maximum amount possible for your claim. Take a look at some of our success stories and you will see the value of our experience.

Malman Law’s founder Attorney Steven Malman has over 30 years of experience handling personal injury, nursing home, medical malpractice, premises liability, construction and workers’ compensation cases.

STEVE J. MALMAN

Founding Attorney

What Are Conditions that Cause Slip and Fall Accidents?

Slip-and-fall accidents occur when property owners fail to maintain their property or warn people about hazardous conditions.

Common causes of slip-and-fall accidents include:

• Wet floors
• Uneven surfaces
• Loose cords and wires
• Damp weather, including snow, sleet, rain, and ice
• Inadequate lighting in walkways
• Broken handrails or banisters
• Uneven floorboards
• Debris in pavements
• Improper footwear

What Duty Do Chicago Property Owners Have to Prevent Slip and Falls?

Property owners must keep their premises safe for visitors, whether in business, private residences, or public facilities. 

The duties of property owners in Chicago under premises liability include:

• Regular maintenance
• Removal of safety hazards
• Inspecting the property to meet all safety guidelines

Property owners can take the following steps to minimize the risk of accidents:

• Immediate clean-up of spills to avoid slippery floors
• Checking walkways and floors to prevent cracks or clattered debris
• Clear signage to warn people of potential hazards like wet floors
• Prompt removal of ice and snow

How do I know who is liable for my injuries?

We all have a basic duty to act in a safe manner given the conditions that we find ourselves in. With that said, property owners have a certain degree of responsibility in how they maintain their premises. Property owners must take reasonable steps to ensure that their property is free from dangerous conditions that would cause a person to slip or fall.

A slip and fall accident may involve various liable parties, such as property owners, managers, and sometimes multiple insurance companies. How do you know whom to contact? Having a reputable liability injury lawyer is crucial to your success in determining liability and, ultimately, in obtaining a favorable judgment and settlement.

I’m not sure I have a case…

It is easy to get discouraged when talking to friends and family, or even by the unsolicited “friendly advice” of strangers, about your accident. Only an experienced injury attorney can tell you for sure whether you have legally valid claim. They will take into account the legal standards for fall accidents that were put in place to protect people from personal injury. These standards include establishing that:

• The owner of the property created the condition.
• The owner of the property knew the condition existed and negligently failed to correct it.
• The condition existed for such a length of time that the owner should have discovered and corrected it prior to the slip and fall incident.

How Can We Prove Reasonableness in a Slip and Fall Case?

If you sustained an injury in a slip-and-fall accident, you must demonstrate that you gained lawful entry into a property, and the property owner neglected their duty in dealing with unsafe conditions. The duty of care depends on how a “reasonable” property owner would have maintained the premises or warned of defects. Reasonableness is a complex legal principle, and our slip and fall attorneys know the evidence and expert opinions to present to prove what the liable  party did was unreasonable.

Contact a Slip And Fall Lawyer

Our Slip and Fall Injury Lawyers at Malman Law help victims inside Illinois. Our firm is conveniently located near you. We have an office in Chicago at 205 W Randolph St # 1700, Chicago, IL 60606, United States. Find us with our GeoCoordinates: 41.883913918593215, -87.63417857142082