If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries in a slip and fall accident in Englewood, it’s important to seek legal help from an Englewood slip and fall injury lawyer. With a skilled attorney from our personal injury law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, you may receive compensation for your severe injuries. Call us for a free consultation.
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When Are Englewood Slip and Fall Accidents Valid Personal Injury Cases?
According to Illinois’ Premises Liability Act (740 ILCS 130/1), property owners and occupiers have a duty to ensure the safety of individuals on their premises. This means that if you are injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you may have a valid personal injury claim if the following conditions are met:
The owner or occupier knew or should have known about the dangerous condition that caused your fall.
The owner or occupier failed to address the dangerous condition or warn you about it.
Your slip and fall accident was a direct result of the dangerous condition.
Common Places for Slip and Fall Accidents to Occur in Englewood
There are some places are more prone to slip and fall accidents than others. In Englewood, common locations for slip and fall accidents include:
Grocery stores
Restaurants and bars
Retail stores
Parking lots
Sidewalks and walkways
These locations often have high foot traffic and may not always be properly maintained by the property owners or occupiers. This negligence can lead to hazardous conditions that cause slip and fall accidents.
How Can an Englewood-Chicago Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer Help Me?
If you’ve suffered serious harm in a slip and fall accident in Englewood, it’s important to know your legal rights. Englewood-Chicago personal injury attorneys from our law firm can assist you by:
Investigating the accident and gathering evidence
Figuring out who is responsible for your injuries
Negotiating with the insurance company for fair compensation
Representing your personal injury claims in court if needed
Guiding you through the legal process
Types of Injuries Resulting from Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, including:
Broken bones
Head injuries including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
Sprains and strains
Back and neck injuries including spinal cord injuries (SCIs)
Wrongful death
Seeking Financial Compensation for Slip and Fall Injuries in Englewood
If you’ve been seriously injured in a slip and fall accident due to someone else’s negligence, Illinois personal injury law allows you to seek compensation for:
Medical expenses, including medical bills for hospitalization, medication, physical therapy, or other medical treatment you need
Lost wages from time off work for recovery
Pain and suffering
Damage or loss of property (such as a broken phone or computer)
Contact an Englewood Slip and Fall Injury Attorney at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers
If you or a loved one has suffered a slip and fall injury in Englewood, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers is here to help. Our experienced team is dedicated to securing the maximum compensation you deserve. We understand the challenges these incidents bring and are here to support you throughout the legal process, ensuring your rights are protected and your needs addressed.
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Schedule a free case review with an Englewood personal injury lawyer to discuss legal options and get answers to any questions or concerns about your slip and fall claim.
Get help from an Englewood slip and fall injury lawyer when you've suffered fall injuries in a slip and fall accident caused by someone else’s negligence.
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
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