When a Dangerous Property Injures You.

Property owners have a legal duty to keep their spaces safe. When they don't — and you pay the price — that's not an accident. That's negligence.

"Just a fall" can have serious consequences.

Slip and fall injuries are frequently dismissed — by insurers, by property owners, sometimes even by the people who suffer them. But fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, and torn ligaments don't care how ordinary the circumstances looked.

If you were injured on someone else's property because of a dangerous condition they knew about — or should have known about — you may have a premises liability claim.

What is premises liability in Illinois?

Premises liability is the legal principle that property owners and occupiers have a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions for people on their property. That duty applies to:

Common dangerous conditions that lead to premises liability cases include wet or slippery floors without warning signs, uneven walkways or broken pavement, poor lighting in stairwells or parking areas, inadequate security that enables an assault, snow and ice that wasn't cleared within a reasonable time, and defective stairs, railings, or elevators.

What you have to prove — and what Lauren does about it.

Illinois premises liability cases require showing that the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you about it. Evidence matters enormously: surveillance footage, incident reports, maintenance records, and witness statements can all determine the outcome.

Lauren moves quickly to secure that evidence before it disappears. Property owners and their insurers preserve what helps them. You need someone preserving what helps you.

What compensation is available?

Premises liability victims may recover for:

Illinois has comparative fault rules here too.

Insurance companies often argue that injured people share responsibility for their falls — didn't watch where you were going, wore inappropriate footwear, ignored a warning sign. Lauren anticipates these defenses and builds cases designed to hold up against them.

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Common Questions

Slip & Fall FAQ

How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Illinois?
Two years from the date of the injury for personal injury claims against private parties. Claims against government entities have shorter notice requirements — sometimes as little as one year — and different procedural rules. Contact an attorney promptly.
What do I need to prove in a slip and fall case in Illinois?
You must show that a dangerous condition existed, the property owner knew or should have known about it, they failed to fix it or warn you, and that failure caused your injuries. Evidence like surveillance footage and maintenance records is often decisive.
Is the property owner automatically liable if I fell on their property?
No. Illinois requires proof of negligence — simply falling on someone's property isn't enough. You must show the owner knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to address it.
What if I was partially at fault for my fall?
Illinois's modified comparative fault rule allows you to recover as long as you were less than 51% at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. Property owners and insurers frequently try to inflate your share of fault — an attorney helps counter that.
Do I have a case if there was a wet floor sign but I still fell?
Possibly. A warning sign doesn't automatically absolve a property owner. If the sign was inadequate, improperly placed, or if the condition was one that should have been fixed rather than just flagged, liability may still exist.