If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident, it is important that you begin looking out for your best interests.

Injured On Unsafe Property? You May Have A Premises Liability Claim.

Unsafe property conditions or hazards can cause serious injuries to guests. Therefore, the law requires landowners to take a variety of reasonable precautions depending on the specific hazards.

Unfortunately, Illinois landowners do not always take the right steps to keep guests safe. When a business or an individual fails to prevent injuries on their property, Kent M. Lucaccioni can stand up for you.

Property Hazards And Landowners’ Responsibilities

Common types of premises liability cases involve:

  • Slip-and-fall accidents
  • Dog bites and animal attacks
  • Swimming pool accidents
  • Assaults and other crimes due to negligent or inadequate security
  • Hazards such as mold, lead or toxic chemicals
  • Construction site accidents

In these cases, if the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous conditions, they should also have posted appropriate warning signs, set up physical barriers or otherwise fixed the underlying cause of the hazard. Improper maintenance, inadequate security and failure to warn are a few possible grounds for a lawsuit.

If you suffered a serious injury or your loved one died due to unsafe property conditions, we can help you evaluate your legal options. Kent M. Lucaccioni has the legal experience necessary to identify property hazards in a variety of circumstances. Whether an accident occurs at a grocery store, public building, shopping mall, restaurant, private residence or another location, we can provide a customized strategy for you.

Answering The Five Most Common Questions About Premises Liability

When a client comes to us after they have suffered a severe injury or lost a loved one due to unsafe property conditions, our lawyers try to do everything we can to ease their worries, starting with answering their questions. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions asked by prospective clients like you.

What is premises liability?

Premises liability holds property owners liable for any injuries or losses that happen on an unsafe property due to an owner’s negligence. A premises liability case can help victims collect damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

What are common examples of premises liability cases?

Many clients come to us because they have suffered from a slip-and-fall while on a poorly maintained property. Other premises liability cases our lawyers have handled were related to swimming pool accidents, dog bites, parking lot injuries and negligent security.

What duty of care does a property owner owe to visitors?

Property owners have a duty of care to maintain a property so that it is reasonably safe for visitors or guests. This means that property owners should address or warn about any hazards that might harm others.

Do I have a case if I was injured on someone else’s property?

There are a few factors that will determine whether you have an actionable premises liability claim. Our lawyers have to consider the nature of the property, the hazard that led to an injury or loss, an owner’s knowledge that a hazard would lead to an injury and whether the owner took reasonable steps to manage the hazard.

Can I file a lawsuit if I was partly at fault for my injury?

Yes. Illinois has a comparative negligence rule that allows victims to seek damages if they are less than 50% at fault for an injury. However, any percentage of fault attributed to you will reduce the total damages awarded if you win or settle your case.

Call Us For A Case Evaluation

We are proud of the results we have achieved for our clients and their families. If you believe you might have a personal injury claim, call 877-930-2551 or email our office in Chicago for a case review. We will work for your financial and physical interests.