Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident?
If you suffered an injury because you slipped on the ice, it may not be just a consequence of being in Illinois in the winter. Rather, it may be the result of negligence on the part of the property owner. If this can be demonstrated, a person injured in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident may be able to obtain compensation for lost income, medical bills, rehabilitative therapy and other costs resulting from the accident.
What a Lawyer Can Do
At the law firm of Frederick & Hagle, we help people who were injured in slip and fall or trip and fall accidents. We assess whether dangerous property conditions such as ice, snow or broken sidewalks caused your accident. Cases such as yours are governed by Illinois premises liability law, an area known by attorneys to be especially complex. Our lawyers have represented thousands of people like you since our founding in 1975 and have obtained millions of dollars in compensation for injured clients. We have the experience and knowledge to build a strong case for you.
Examples of Slip and Fall Cases
Our slip and fall cases have included circumstances such as:
- Slipping on ice or snow that was not removed in a timely way
- Slipping on a floor after a spill was not cleaned up
- Falling because of broken stairs or stair railings
- Tripping on broken or uneven sidewalks or holes in the roadway or pavement
- Construction fall injuries
Our clients come to us with a wide range of injuries, from back problems to head trauma. Their accidents have occurred in all sorts of places: retail stores, office buildings, public sidewalks, streets and government offices. Our lawyers have made compelling arguments, stood up to the big insurance companies and obtained the compensation our clients needed.
Advice to People Injured in a Slip and Fall
If you were injured in a slip and fall, don't speak with an insurance adjuster or sign anything before you talk to an attorney. You may be limiting your ability to obtain full and fair compensation for your injuries. Take pictures of what caused you to fall, and do not hesitate in contacting an attorney. Sometimes the evidence necessary to prove that someone else left a dangerous slippery condition disappears quickly, and you want to be certain that you get legal advice as quickly as possible, before your case melts away.
Contact an Attorney
To learn about your options after experiencing a slip and fall injury, contact Frederick & Hagle to schedule a free initial consultation. Call our Champaign-Urbana law firm toll free at 888-722-6173 for an appointment. You pay no attorney's fee unless we recover compensation for you.
To learn more, visit our Slip and Fall practice page.
