At The Kryder Law Group, LLC, Accident and Injury Lawyers, each skilled Springfield slip and fall injury lawyer is dedicated to providing victims of slip and fall accidents the legal representation they need to secure the compensation they deserve when their serious injuries such as bone fractures or traumatic brain injuries in the slip and fall incident were caused by someone else’s negligence.
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When Is a Slip and Fall a Valid Personal Injury Case?
According to the Illinois Premises Liability Act, property owners have to ensure a safe environment for visitors. If you’re injured on someone’s property in a fall due to the owner’s negligence, you might be entitled to compensation. This could include situations like slips and falls resulting from icy sidewalks, uneven surfaces, or poor lighting.
Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can occur due to various factors such as potholes, inadequate lighting, slippery surfaces. icy conditions, wet or uneven surfaces, or hidden hazards. Such accidents often lead to severe injuries like fractures, even a spinal cord injury, or a traumatic brain injury, requiring significant medical treatment and recovery time.
Common Slip and Fall Injuries in Springfield
Common Places for Slip and Fall Accidents in Springfield
Some common places where slip and fall accidents occur include:
Shopping Malls
Public Sidewalks
Restaurants
Apartment Complexes
Grocery Stores
Parking Lots
Why Are Elderly People Often Victims of Slip and Fall Accidents?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) elderly people are often victims of slip and fall accidents due to age-related factors like decreased balance, reduced vision, and slower reflexes, which increase their risk of falling.
Do I Need a Slip and Fall Attorney?
Hiring a Springfield personal injury lawyer experienced in slip and fall injury cases can significantly increase your chances of receiving full compensation for your injuries and damages. Skilled personal injury lawyers also know how to gather evidence, negotiate with the insurance company, and build a strong case on your behalf.
Types of Compensation for a Slip and Fall
Depending on personal injury claims and the severity of your injuries, you may recover compensation for:
Medical bills and expenses: Including hospital bills, doctor visits, prescription medication, physical therapy
Lost wages: If your injuries prevent you from working, you may receive compensation for lost income.
Pain and suffering: Injuries from slip and fall injuries and accidents can cause significant pain and emotional distress, entitling you to compensation.
Property damages: If any personal items were damaged in the accident, you may receive compensation for their repair or replacement.
What Is My Case Worth?
The value of a slip and fall injury case can vary significantly depending on the factors involved. Experienced Springfield personal injury lawyers can help slip and fall injury victims determine the potential value of their cases, based on the extent of the injuries, amount of lost wages, and other damages.
Contact The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers Today
If you’ve been seriously injured in a slip and fall accident in Springfield, you can hold the negligent property owner accountable with the help of our team. Each slip and fall injury attorney on our team is here to help.
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We offer a free case evaluation to discuss your case and provide you with legal guidance. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and let us fight for the compensation you deserve. Our experienced lawyers will handle all the legal aspects of your personal injury claim, giving you peace of mind to focus on your recovery.
Get help from a Springfield 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.
Britt C.
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