If you’ve been seriously injured in a slip and fall accident, a Skokie slip and fall injury lawyer is here to provide legal representation for you. The personal injury attorneys in our law offices, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, have decades of experience successfully representing seriously injured accident victims in Skokie and across Illinois, and we stand ready to help you recover financial compensation.
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When is a Skokie, IL Slip and Fall a Valid Personal Injury Case?
Slip and fall victims can bring a valid personal injury lawsuit when the property owner or manager is at fault for the accident. This means that they were negligent in maintaining their property, causing hazardous conditions that led to your mishap.
What Illinois Law Covers a Slip and Fall Claim?
The Illinois Premises Liability Act (740 ILCS 130/) holds property owners and occupiers accountable for maintaining safe environments. They must address hazards promptly to prevent injuries. Failure to do so may result in Skokie personal injury claims. This personal injury law ensures that victims can seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages caused by property owners’ negligence. Your Skokie personal injury attorney can explain how the law relates to your case.
Common Places for Slip and Fall Accidents in Skokie
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, but these accidents often occur in:
Grocery stores and supermarkets
Retail stores
Restaurants and bars
Sidewalks and parking lots
Hotels and motels
What Damages Can I Recover in a Slip and Fall Case?
As with car accidents, motorcycle accidents, or any other personal injury case, your financial recovery depends on the specific circumstances of your accident.
Some common damages include:
Medical expenses (past and future)
Lost wages
Pain and suffering
Property damage
What Is My Slip and Fall Case Worth?
A Skokie personal injury lawyer evaluates the value of a slip and fall personal injury claim by considering the following factors:
The severity of your injuries
The extent of the someone else’s negligence
The impact of your injuries on your daily life and future abilities
Your skilled personal injury attorney will review your individual situation and help you determine the potential value of your case.
Common Slip and Fall Injuries
Slip and fall accidents can result in a serious injury, including:
Emotional impact such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
How Our Skokie Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You
Our team of personal injury attorneys at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers has extensive experience handling cases like yours.
We can help you:
Navigate the legal process and handle every aspect of your case.
Investigate your accident and gather evidence including medical records and witness interviews to determine who is at fault.
Negotiate with insurance companies to secure fair compensation.
Represent you in court, if necessary, to fight for maximum compensation.
Contact Our Skokie Slip and Fall Injury Lawyers Today
After you have sought medical attention for your serious injuries, don’t wait to seek legal help if you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident in Skokie. The statute of limitations for injured victims with personal injury cases in Illinois is only two years, so it’s important take action.
We Offer Free Consultations with a Personal Injury Lawyer
Contact us for a free consultation with our skilled Skokie slip and fall personal injury lawyers. We’ll review the circumstances surrounding your accident, explain your legal options, and answer your questions.
Remember, we don’t get paid unless you do.
Get help from a Skokie slip and fall injury lawyer when you've suffered 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.
Britt C.
Andrew Kryder went above and beyond to help me out with a case that I brought to him. He was prompt, attentive, and extremely thorough. It was a pleasure to work with him!
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